# **Korean Air Baggage Allowance Policy**

***About Korean Air Baggage Allowance Policy !***

The substance of the Korean Air luggage policies regarding permitted items seems to be rather conventional. If you’re intending to fly with Korean Air, have a look at the information below on the airline’s bag policy.


## **Allowance for domestic and international baggage on Korean Air**

***Baggage restriction Seoul Air Weight and dimensions for carry-on luggage:***

The permitted size for carry-on luggage is 55 cm by 40 cm by 20 cm.
Personal belongings must fit under the seat or overhead bin.

***The maximum amount of carry-on baggage weight, including personal items, is:***

* 12 kg/25 lb for economy class
* 18kg/40lb for First Class and Prestige

**Below is a list of Korean Air’s recommended baggage weight limit as well as the suggested checked baggage allowance for various routes**

**Within Korea, on the domestic route:**

* 20 kg/44 lb for economy class
* 30kg/66lb for the Prestige Class

**Asian, Middle Eastern, African, African, Oceanian, and European:**
* One suitcase weighing 23 kg/50 lb in economy class
* Two bags, 32kg/70lb each, in the prestige class.
* Three bags totaling 32kg/70lb in first class.
* Except for Brazil, from/to North America or South America:
* Two baggage totaling 23 kg/50 lb in economy class
* Two bags, 32kg/70lb each, in the prestige class.
* Three bags totaling 32kg/70lb in first class.

**From or to Brazil**

* Two bags in economy class 32kg/70lb
* Two bags, 32kg/70lb each, in the prestige class.
* Three bags totaling 32kg/70lb in first class.
* The size of checked baggage on Korean Air is 62 inches/158 centimeters.
* Extra luggage privileges are available to SkyPass subscribers.
* There is one more bag of weight available for Morning Calm Club members:
* 32kg/70lb for First and Prestige Class
* 23 kg/50 lb for Economy Class (except from flights into/out of/to/from America).

**Those who belong to the Morning Calm Premium Club are eligible for an extra bag of weight:**

* 32kg/70lb for First and Prestige Class
* 23kg/50lb for Economy Class
* Those who have completed one million miles are eligible for an extra bag of weight:
* 32kg/70lb for First and Prestige Class
* 32kg/70lb for Economy Class

**Note:**

For Morning Calm Club, Morning Calm Premium Club, and Million Miler Club members, the weight concept for additional free luggage on flights is 10kg/22lb, 20kg/44lb, and 30kg/66lb, respectively.

Members of SkyTeam and Elite have an additional 10kg/22lb of luggage allowance. Elite Plus members get an extra 20kg/44lb, or one more bag. For more detailed information about Guidance on Korean Air Baggage Policy call us here 1–888–875–0388.

### **Baggage charges on Korean Air**

**What are the rates for extra baggage on Korean Air?**

Passengers who bring more than the free baggage allowance will be charged an additional price for their additional baggage on Korean Air.

**Note:**

* For Morning Calm Club, Morning Calm Premium Club, and Million Miler Club members, the weight concept for additional free luggage on flights is 10kg/22lb, 20kg/44lb, and 30kg/66lb, respectively.
* Members of SkyTeam and Elite have an additional 10kg/22lb of luggage allowance. Elite Plus members get an extra 20kg/44lb, or one more bag.
* The cost of additional baggage will vary depending on whether it is overweight, oversized, or additional baggage.

**Extra luggage charge for Korean Air**

**Route: From or to North America (Canada and the U.S.):**
* Weight gain (23 to 32 kg): $100
* $200 for overweight (33 to 45 kg);
* $200 for large (158 to 203 cm);
* $400 for large (204 to 292 cm);

**Route: Middle East, Oceania, and Africa (Asia and Europe)**
* Weight gain (23 to 32 kg): $100
* $200 for overweight (33 to 45 kg);
* $200 for large (158 to 203 cm);
* $400 for large (204 to 292 cm);

The cost of additional baggage will vary depending on whether it is overweight, oversized, or additional baggage.

#### **Extra luggage charge for Korean Air**

**Route: From or to North America (Canada and the U.S.):**
* Weight gain (23 to 32 kg): $100
* $200 for overweight (33 to 45 kg); $200 for large (158 to 203 cm); $400 for large (204 to 292 cm);

**Route: Middle East, Oceania, and Africa (Asia and Europe)**
* Weight gain (23 to 32 kg): $100
* $200 for overweight (33 to 45 kg); $200 for large (158 to 203 cm); $400 for large (204 to 292 cm);

**Route: From or to Oceania, Africa, the Middle East, and Europe**
* Weight gain (23 to 32 kg): $100
* Overweight ($200) (33 to 45 kg)
* Extra-large (158–203 cm): $200
* $400 for extra-large (204 to 292 cm)

**Korean domestic route**
* Overweight (23 to 32 kg): $2 per kg/$2,000
* Overweight (between 33 and 45 kg):
* Unknown, large (158–203 cm)
* Unknown, large (204–292 cm)

#### **Rules for Delayed, Lost, and Damaged Baggage:**

If your luggage does not arrive at the airport with you, you must tell Korean Air officials right away.
For more detailed information about Guidance on **[Korean Air Baggage Policy](https://sites.google.com/view/korean-air-baggage-fees/)** call us here 1–888–875–0388.

**Reminder:**

Reports of lost or delayed baggage must be filed with Korean Air within 21 days of the baggage’s check-in. Passengers must download the property claim form.

* Korean Air will submit the report on the delayed baggage.
* When filing the report, the baggage claim tags are required.
* You will be charged a fee of approximately USD $50 per passenger up until the arrival of the delayed baggage.

### **Harmed luggage**

* Within a week after receiving the luggage, you must notify Korean Air workers right away if any damage occurs during arrival. Even online damage reports are available.
* Depending on the extent of the harm, compensation may be due.
* The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the United States will provide a written notice in the bag if luggage is damaged during random screening.

### **Korea’s Sports Baggage Regulations**

* According to the policy, sports equipment that exceeds the weight and size limits of 62 inches and 158 centimeters must be charged an overweight and oversize cost.
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* The size and weight restrictions for sporting goods on Korean Air are 115 inches and 292 centimeters, respectively.

### **Responsibility for Delayed, Lost, and Damaged Baggage**

**According to the Warsaw Convention, Korean Air is only responsible for the following:**

* For checked baggage, the cost is $20 (250 French Gold Francs) per kilogram.
* The unchecked bag costs $400 USD (5,000 French Gold Francs) each person.
* Korean Air’s liability for a trip under the Montreal Convention has been capped at SDR 1,288 for both checked and unchecked luggage.
* Korean Air’s obligation for the damaged or incompletely delivered portions of checked luggage will be proportionately diminished in the event of partial damage or partial delivery.

**Conclusion**

**The Korean Air luggage restrictions regarding allowed products appear to be rather standard in content. Take a look at the details on Korean Air’s baggage regulations below if you plan to fly with them.**