Does Gulf Air offer student baggage allowance?

Yes, Gulf Air offers a student baggage allowance program, but the details depend on when you purchased your ticket. However, there are two policy dates to remember: November 24th, 2023. If you want to know about the Gulf Air student baggage allowance, you must understand the policies stated below.

Tickets purchased after November 24th, 2023:

Students traveling between their university country and home country (in either Falcon Gold or Economy Class) are eligible for one FREE checked bag with a maximum weight of 23 kg.

It's important to note that this offer excludes other destinations within the Gulf Air network. So, the standard baggage allowance applies if you're flying between two non-university locations on Gulf Air.

Tickets purchased before November 25th, 2023:

The older policy applies to these tickets. Under the previous policy, the additional student baggage allowance depended on your travel route and cabin class:

Falcon Gold Class: Students received one free checked bag with a prominent weight of 23 kg.

Economy Class (to/from Bahrain): Students also received one free checked luggage with the highest weight of 23 kg.

Economy Class (other destinations): Students received an additional 9 kg weight allowance per checked baggage allowance. You could check in two bags, but the total weight had to be within the standard allowance plus the 9 kg student perk.

Things to remember while getting the student baggage allowance at Gulf Air

To qualify for the student baggage allowance, you must show valid student identification, a valid student visa, and a university acceptance letter at the check-in counter.

It's always recommended to double-check your baggage allowance directly with Gulf Air or through your booking platform before your flight. The latest information can be found on their website or by contacting customer service.

Ensure any weight restrictions for carry-on luggage as well.

Understanding the policy will ensure a smooth check-in experience and avoid unexpected baggage fees on your Gulf Air flight.

What is the Gulf Air Baggage policy?

The Gulf Air baggage policy depends on a few factors which are cited below:

Your fare class: Economy Light gets you one bag, Economy Smart and Flex gets you two bags, and Falcon Gold gets even more (all with an utmost weight of 23kg per bag for Economy and 32kg for Falcon Gold).

Your destination: Flights to/from India, Pakistan, or Bangladesh allow two checked bags regardless of fare class (as long as the total weight complies with your allowance).

Your FalconFlyer membership: These frequent flyer tiers grant additional baggage allowance (e.g., one extra bag for Silver members).

Carry-on: One bag (max 55 x 40 x 30 cm) or a garment bag (max width 20 cm) plus a briefcase (max 43 x 38 x 30 cm). Total weight must not exceed 9kg.

Checked baggage (Economy):

Light: One bag, up to 23kg

Smart & Flex: Two bags, up to 23kg each

India/Pakistan/Bangladesh (all Economy fares): Two bags, weight as per allowance

Checked baggage (Falcon Gold): Two bags, up to 32kg each

For more specific details and updates, it's always best to check the Gulf Air website or contact them directly on their phone.