What counts as checked-in luggage?
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We define luggage here as the classic suitcase that you hand in at the check-in counter when flying and cannot take into the cabin. It can be significantly larger than the classic cabin trolley, but maximum dimensions still apply here.
Anything larger must be checked in separately and often paid for additionally. The technical term for this is bulky luggage. Travelers with suitcases that are too large are asked to go to the appropriate counter. Larger sports equipment such as a bicycle or golf bag must also be handed in separately. Depending on which airline and booking class you are booked in, weight limits also apply.
Of course, it doesn't have to be a suitcase. If you want, you can travel with a backpack or travel bag. But the dimension and weight limits mentioned above also apply here. The basic rule is: anything that is too big and too heavy to be carried as hand luggage must go in your luggage. And everything that is prohibited in hand luggage (liquids in containers over 100 millilitres, sharp objects such as nail files or scissors and more) must also be checked in at the counter.
Weight concept or piece concept?
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The number and weight of the pieces of luggage that can be checked in free of charge depends on the airline, the flight route, the fare booked and the travel class booked.
There are two different ways in which airlines determine the size and amount of luggage permitted: the weight concept and the piece concept.
If the piece concept applies to your flights, the maximum number of pieces of luggage permitted is specified, e.g. 1 pc. The pieces of luggage must also not exceed certain dimensions. It is also important that the piece concept also has an upper limit for the weight of the respective pieces of luggage. In most cases, a single piece of luggage must not weigh more than 23 kg with the piece concept.
The weight concept specifies the maximum permitted weight, e.g. 20 kg. It does not matter whether one or more pieces of luggage are checked in, as long as the total weight of all pieces of luggage does not exceed the maximum permitted weight. But be careful, special rules apply here for oversized luggage, which may have to be checked in as bulky luggage.
If you need more luggage than the fare you have booked allows, please contact us as early as possible so that additional luggage or extra weight can be booked for a fee.
For most airlines, on long-haul flights, most economy class fares allow either one piece of luggage (1 pc) or a maximum weight of 20 kg. The amount of luggage permitted for each flight is stated on the flight ticket we issue to you.
