What are the consequences of not pre-booking excess baggage?

If you do not opt for excess baggage and your baggage exceeds the free baggage allowance weight limit, you will need to pay an additional fee for it at the airport for the airline to carry your luggage, which might prove expensive. To avoid such a scenario, pre-book excess baggage through us.

What are the excess baggage charges?

If you are paying for excess baggage by the kilogram, Akasa Air will charge you ₹550 for the same. If you are buying excess baggage weight in bulk, you will be charged ₹450 per kg on an average. In the case of international connecting flights, you will need to pay ₹100 per Kg.

What is the check in and hand baggage limit?

Akasa Air allows you to carry up to 15 Kgs as check-in baggage and 7 kgs as hand baggage for free.

How can I avoid an excess baggage scenario?

You can avoid carrying excess baggage by weighing your luggage beforehand and checking the weight for yourself.

Can I book extra baggage after check in?

Yes, you can book extra baggage post your web check in.

Are pets counted as excess baggage?

A different set of rules applies for travellers who are flying with their pets. With Akasa Air, you can only carry domesticated dogs or cats with you, as long as their weight is within the bounds of the pre-defined weight limit. Additionally, you will need to call an Akasa Air executive for making a reservation for the same, several days prior to boarding.

Can I bring down the price of the excess baggage booking?

As of right now, Akasa Air is not providing discounts or cashbacks for excess baggage bookings. But, you can reduce the prices of your tickets itself by availing one of the many offers we provide from time to time.

What kind of items are generally not allowed to be carried as extra baggage on a flight?

Essentially, anything that can pose potential danger or cause harm to the plane or its crew members/passengers is not allowed. For example, flammable, combustible and objects that exude a foul order, among other things of that nature, cannot be carried onboard the flight.

What happens if I lose my baggage?

Misplacement of baggage is a rare but unfortunate event. To safeguard yourself in a similar situation, book our baggage tracking and retrieval service for a nominal price of ₹95 per passenger.

By when can I book my excess baggage?

You can book excess baggage up to 2 hours prior to your flight departure.

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Excess Baggage - Pre-booking & Extra Baggage Charges

Pre-book Excess Baggage

Booking for Excess Baggage is simple and convenient on the Akasa website or app.

What's more, you pay lower excess baggage charges when you pre-book on our website or app as compared to buying at the airport.

You may also pre-book Excess Baggage 2 hours before your flight through Manage Booking.

Excess Baggage Charges

At Akasa Air, you can seamlessly pre-book excess baggage. This service is especially helpful when you need to carry extra baggage in addition to your regular baggage allowance. Pre-booking extra baggage saves you time and makes your travel convenient. See below for our extra baggage charges:

Rate	Pre-purchase						Airport
Rate	3 kgs	5 kgs	10 kgs	15 kgs	20 kgs	30 kgs	Per Kg
Domestic	₹ 1,350	₹ 2,250	₹ 4,500	₹ 6,750	₹ 9,000	₹ 13,500	₹ 550
From India to
Doha	na	₹ 4,500	₹ 9,000	₹ 13,500	₹ 18,000	₹ 27,000	₹ 1,000
To India from
Doha	na	QAR 300	QAR 600	QAR 885	QAR 1,160	QAR 1,735	QAR 65
Rates to India are subject to change based on exchange rate

Pre-purchase International Connection Excess Baggage
Slab	8 kgs	10 kgs	15 kgs	30 kgs
Rate	₹ 800	₹ 1,000	₹ 1,500	₹ 3,000

Free Baggage allowance
Domestic	1 piece 15 kgs
International	Up to 2 piece 30 kgs

Please Note:

Passengers can carry one bag up to 7 kgs as hand baggage
Pre-booking charge: Extra bag / additional pieces of baggage can be pre-booked online (subject to a maximum of up to only 2 pieces) at a charge of INR 900 per piece on domestic flights and Rs.1,800 on international flights. Excess Baggage as applicable will be charged over and above the extra bag. Rate will be converted based on the applicable exchange rate for passengers paying in local currency
Airport charge of INR 1,000 on domestic flights and INR 2,000 on international flights will be applicable for each extra bag / additional piece carried by passenger over and above the one piece/bag allowed. Excess Baggage as applicable will be charged over and above the extra bag. Rate will be converted based on the applicable exchange rate for passengers paying in local currency
Pre-booked sports equipment will be charged at INR 1,200 and airport charge of INR 1,500 per equipment on domestic flights. On international flights, pre-book charge of INR 2,500 and airport charge of INR 3,000 per equipment will be applicable. Excess Baggage as applicable will be charged over and above. Rate will be converted based on the applicable exchange rate for passengers paying in local currency
Eligible passengers who have purchased student fare can carry one piece / bag up to 25 kg on domestic flights only
Pre-booked Excess Baggage is non-transferable
The overall dimensions (L+W+H) of the checked-in baggage should not exceed 158 cms (62 inches)
Excess Baggage needs to be purchased for each sector separately
Any modification/cancellation to the pre-purchased Excess Baggage is not allowed once purchased
Once pre-booked, this service can only be cancelled along with the cancellation of your flight booking
This service will be refunded for fully or partially cancelled bookings
If the flight date is changed by the passenger this service does not get transferred to the new booking. The amount paid for this service will be adjusted to cover any applicable change charges. Passengers are required to purchase the service again for their new flight
No refund will be provided in case of no show/gate no show or for passengers who do not avail of this service in spite of purchasing excess baggage
For the avoidance of doubt, the aforementioned charges shall be subject to any additional service fees/charges that may be payable by the passengers in case they request for an add-on service at an international airport.

Excess Baggage on International Connecting Flight

Applicable only for passengers connecting to / from Akasa Air to other airline
Applicable for pre-book on our website, mobile app and at Akasa Care Centre only. Not applicable for purchase at the Airport
Available for pre-purchase at our 24x7 Akasa Care Centre on +91 9606 11 21 31
Additional Bag(s) as applicable will be charged over and above the Excess Baggage paid for International Connecting flight
The domestic flight should be within 48 hours of your international flight
Passengers should produce relevant international travel documents at the time of check-in, failing which Akasa Air will charge excess baggage as per applicable rates at the airport
In case of any dispute with respect to Excess Baggage, the decision by Akasa Air shall be binding