Gulf Air Baggage Allowance 2024 – Luggage Restrictions Updates

Traveling from one place to another with less luggage allowance is not a headache anymore. Gulf Air baggage policy gives flexibility to the passengers by allowing Economy Class passengers 1 bag that must not exceed the restricted limit. Gulf Air baggage allowance makes travelers feel comfortable even in the Economy class traveling with their baggage. Apart from Economy class, the airline also provides Falcon Gold Business Class allowance to the passengers that allows them to carry more than 1 bag inside the cabin of the flight.

Gulf Air Carry On Baggage Allowance

Gulf Air baggage allowance allows you to carry some baggage completely free of cost. This depends on the cabin class selected. For Economy Class, travelers can carry 1 bag with a maximum size dimension of 45 x 40 x 30 cm (17 x 15 x 12 in). The weight of the baggage must be at most 13 lbs (6 kg). 

Similarly, the airline offers Falcon Gold Business Class to the passengers. Falcon Gold Business class travelers can carry 1 bag with a maximum size dimension of 55 x 40 x 30 cm (22 x 16 x 12 in) or 1 flexible garment bag with a maximum width of 20 cm (8 in). Along with this, passengers can also carry 1 personal item such as a briefcase with a maximum dimension of 43 x 38 x 30 cm (17 x 15 x 12 in) with a maximum weight of 20 lbs (9 kg). 

Additionally, the airline offers some additional benefits for the infants traveling with the passengers. The infants who are traveling with the passengers without occupying a seat and still paid 10% of the cabin fare will be eligible to carry 1 bag with a maximum size dimension of 44 x 35 x 20 cm (18 x 14 x 8 in) and a maximum weight that must not exceed 7 lbs (3 kg). Baggage allowance for Gulf Air is very strict, so passengers need to make sure that every time they pack their bags must be under the allowed limit.

Gulf Air Checked Baggage Allowance

Similar to Gulf Air carry-on baggage allowance, the airline offers allowance to passengers traveling in Economy Class and Falcon Gold Business Class. Travelers in Economy Class will be eligible to carry 1 bag with a maximum weight of 23 kg. Similarly, Falcon Gold Business class passengers can carry 2 pieces of bag with a maximum weight of 32 kg.

Passengers traveling with baggage heavier than the carry on luggage will be considered as checked baggage. Gulf Air moved it into the cargo hold and the dimensions for the checked luggage must not exceed 51 x 76 x 31 cm with free weight allowance. Check the below-mentioned table to understand clearly:

Note: Gulf Air is considering baggage allowance in the piece concept.

Passengers traveling with codeshare flights in the Itinerary will have to follow codeshare flight rules and regulations. Here are some key points to remember:

• The checked baggage policy applicable will be for the codeshare flight operated by another airline from which the passenger is traveling. These codeshare flight flies with Gulf Air flight numbers but are not originally Gulf Flights.
• Passengers traveling on a Gulf Air Codeshare flight that operates by American Airlines to/from the US or Canada will have to follow the baggage piece concept.
• For Economy Class, passengers can carry a maximum of 2 baggage pieces of checked baggage with a combined total linear dimension of under 273 cm (107 in) and a maximum weight of 50 lbs (23 kg) for each piece.
• Passengers traveling in Falcon Gold class can carry a maximum of 2 pieces of checked bags with total linear dimensions that must not exceed 158 cm (62 in) for each bag and a maximum weight must be under 70 lbs (32 kg) per bag.

Gulf Air Excess Baggage Allowance

When you are traveling with Gulf Air, pack your bag accordingly but find that you packed some excess quantity of stuff mistakenly. In this situation, the airline gives you some relaxation by providing excess baggage allowance by paying a specific amount. There are different excess baggage policies available depending on the area, zone, and time selected. Check the below table to completely understand the same:

Prepaid Excess Baggage Fees (Online): Passengers traveling with excess baggage in Gulf Air can purchase the excess baggage allowance by applying online up to 24 hours before departure. Check the below table to learn everything about Gulf Air excess baggage fees:

Prepaid Excess Baggage Fees (on Call): Passengers traveling on a Gulf Air flight can buy the excess baggage allowance through the World Wide Contact Centre or Gulf Air offices up to 24 hours before departure. Check the below table for the excess baggage fees and purchase through call:

Gulf Air Excess Baggage Fees (at the Airport): Travelers with excess baggage in Gulf Air looking to purchase the excess baggage allowance at the airport can check the estimated fees for each zone separately in the below table:

Gulf Air Special Baggage Allowance

Besides the allowance mentioned above for various baggage, Gulf Air has special baggage allowances that a passenger can purchase or take separately with permission. Items under special baggage allowance cannot be brought on board as a carry-on or checked allowance. Special Baggage items include children’s seats, strollers, medical and sports equipment, etc. The airline only allows a maximum of 158 cm of linear size dimension. Otherwise, the charges will apply in case of exceeding the permitted limit. Here is a list of some items that come under special baggage allowance:  

• Zamzam Water
• Bicycles
• Golf Cycles
• Scuba Diving Equipment
• Surfboards, Windsurf Boards, Kayaks, and Hand Gliders
• Parachute and Paragliding Equipment
• Kitesurfing
• Ten-pin Bowling
• Hockey
• Tennis
• Archery
• Fishing
• Musical Instrument
• TV
• Skis/Snowboards

Gulf Air Sports Equipment Allowance

According to Gulf Air baggage policy, Passengers on a Gulf Air flight can carry sports equipment as free baggage. If the baggage limit exceeds, the normal baggage rates for excess baggage will be applicable. Each sporting item will be considered as 1 piece of baggage that must not exceed the allowed limit in checked baggage. Additionally, Gulf Air also accepts surfboards, windsurf boards, sails, kayaks, and hand gliders that must not exceed 190 x 75 x 65 cm (75 x 29.5 x 25.5 in) set for extraordinary baggage.

Gulf Air Restricted Items

Many items are restricted by the airline to carry while traveling. These items are strictly banned and no passenger can carry them at any cost excluding authorized permission.

• Corrosive
• Flammable Liquids
• Radioactive Material
• Poisons and Infectious Substances
• Stunning Devices
• Fireworks and other explosives
• Lithium batteries
• Pepper Spray
• Sharp Knife and other Weapons, etc.

Traveling with Gulf Air can be a relaxing and best experience for you as the airline offers some of the best baggage policies in the industry. Economy class passengers can carry 1 bag of the dimension that must not exceed 45 x 40 x 30 cm (17 x 15 x 12 in) with an overall weight of the baggage must be 6 kg. Similarly, 1 piece of baggage under 273 cm (107 in) with a maximum weight of 23 kg is allowed as a checked bag. The airline offers many benefits for traveling with them depending on the fare type selected. 

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