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Air India — Carry-on rules & baggage fees
Complete baggage policy, carry-on dimensions, fees and pet rules for Air India. Always confirm directly with the airline before flying.
Carry-on baggage
Included in fare
✅ Yes
Max size
55 × 35 × 25 cm
Max weight
8 kg Economy, 12 kg Business / First
Personal item
Free, small bag (laptop / handbag)
Checked baggage
Allowance
Domestic Economy: 15 kg. International Economy: 25 kg. Business: 35 kg. First: 50 kg.
Fees / notes
India's flag carrier, Tata-owned since 2022. Hubs: Delhi (DEL) + Mumbai (BOM). Star Alliance.
Merger with Vistara completed late 2024 — fleet + policies still being unified. Star Alliance benefits apply.
Pet policy
In cabin
Restricted ⚠️
As cargo
Allowed ✅
Cabin limit
Pet + carrier ≤ 5 kg total; soft carrier under seat (domestic only)
Fee
₹4,000+ domestic; international varies
Cabin pets accepted on most domestic routes only (small dogs/cats up to 5 kg combined). International: cargo only. Indian customs requires import permit, microchip, rabies vaccine + Animal Quarantine NOC.
⚠️ Airline policies change frequently. This page is based on each carrier's published baggage policy; always verify the latest fees + rules directly with Air India before flying.
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