Thai Airways Baggage Allowance Policy And Fees

Details About Free Thai Airways Baggage Limits 

Bag Type	Free Allowance	Size Restrictions	1st Bag Fee	2nd Bag Fee
carry-on Bag	1 standard carry-on bag	Maximum: 22 x 14 x 9 inches (56 x 36 x 23 cm)	N/A	N/A
Personal Item	1 personal item	Up to 18 x 14 x 8 inches (46 x 36 x 20 cm)	N/A	N/A
Checked Luggage	Depends on type of fare	Max : 62inches (157 cm) linear dimensions; Max weight: 50 pounds (23 kg)	$30(Basic)	$40

If you want detailed information about Thai Airways baggage allowance and fees then visit: http://www.thaiairways.com/en/plan_my_trip/travel_information/Baggage.page

About Thai Airways

Thai Airways travels to 80 different locations around the globe, including Asia, Europe, and Australia, where some of the finest examples of contrasting two sides of culture and scenic beauty exist. There also exist some elegant hubs connecting all destinations within Bangkok, from which a person can easily reach Tokyo, Sydney, or London.

Get To Know Everything About Thai Airways Baggage Allowance And Fees Below:

Thai Airways Cabin Baggage Allowance

Thai Airways accepts passengers carrying cabin baggage onboard the aircraft as well, and this depends on the class of travel too:

• Economy Class: One cabin baggage weighing to a maximum of 7 kg (15 lb) with a maximum size of up to 56 x 36 x 23 cm (22 x 14 x 9 inches).

• Royal Silk Class (Business Class): two cabin bags, plus a combined total not exceeding 14 kg, or 30 lb, subject to the same size limitations as for Economy Class. 

In addition to cabin baggage, an individual can carry one more personal item like a handbag, laptop bag, or briefcase. The dimensions of the personal item is enough to be placed under the seat in front of you and do not measure over 40 x 30 x 10 cm or 16 x 12 x 4 inches.

Thai Airways Checked Baggage Allowance

Thai Airways checked baggage allowance varies according to the fare class and destination.

• Economy Class: normally gets free checked baggage allowance of 20 kg (44 lb) in domestic sectors or 30 kg (66 lb) in international sectors.
• Royal Silk Class (Business Class): Passengers are allowed to take 40 kg (88 l).

The maximum length when assembled is 158 cm (62 inches). Any piece exceeding this will require an extra charge.

For overweight or oversized baggage, any passengers carrying will incur charges based on excess weight or dimensions. Normally, one would have to locate the exact information regarding extra charges before departure.

Thai Airways Sporting Equipment and Musical Instruments

Thai Airways carries sporting equipment as checked baggage but is subject to certain conditions:

• Allowed Items: Sports equipment such as golf clubs, skis, snowboards, bikes, and surfboards are carried.
• Packing Requirements: To ensure safe transportation, sporting gear must be packed snugly in suitable boxes. Bicycles, by recommendation, should be dismantled and packed in a hard case.
• Weight Limits: As is the case with regular checked baggage, normal weighed accepted; however, sporting equipment in excess of such weights incurs an extra cost
• Additional Fees: Some sporting equipment will attract special handling fees on top, such as firearms or specially made sports gear.

Musical Instruments

Passengers who want to travel carrying musical instruments are allowed in the following instances:

• Stowage in a cabin: You are allowed on board with your cabin baggage if the instrument is small like a violin or guitar which fits your carry-on size. But if they exceed the dimensions of your carry-on, you are not allowed to carry them as a carry-on.
• Checked Instruments: More sizeable instruments should be taken in hard cases for transit. It is recommended that strings on stringed instruments be loosened before flying as pressure changes during flight could cause damage.
• Space Available in the Cabin: The Cabin crew may accommodate larger instruments if the cabin is available but subject to the availability and discretion of the crew.

When carrying large musical instruments and sporting equipment, for which extra space is needed at check-in, it is advisable to inform Thai Airways in advance so that all the formalities can be completed well in advance to avoid any trouble during check-in.