Is Air France strict about baggage allowance?

Air France is known for its strict baggage allowance for hand and carry-on baggage. If any passenger exceeds the provided limit, then an additional fee will apply that might differ depending on the destination and the ticket class. You can read their baggage policy to learn about their rules and regulations. To get any additional details about the services or the airline, get to the airline's website or communicate with customer service.

Air France baggage policy:

Hand baggage

The airline provides one hand baggage to all the passengers no matter which class they have booked the ticket. The policy might vary on the class you are traveling on, and you can read the below information to learn more:

• The dimensions of the hand baggage must not be more than 55cm X 35cm X 25cm (Height X Length X Width) including the wheels and handles.
• The passenger traveling in the Economy or Premium Economy class can carry up to 12 kg, and for Business or La Premier class, the maximum weight allowed is 18 kg.
• Only one hand baggage is allowed for the Economy class, and for the rest of the class, you can take up to 2 hand baggage.
• If the weight or the dimension of the baggage exceeds the provided limit, then it will be counted as checked baggage and additional charges will apply.
• The baggage will be in the overhead cabin or below the front seat.

Checked baggage

The checked baggage is large, cannot fit in the cabin, and is transported through cargo. If you want to get any further information on checked baggage, then go through the given points:

• Economy and Premium Economy passengers can take baggage weighing up to 23 kg, and for the Business or La Premier class, it's 32 kg.
• The overall dimension of the checked baggage has to be within 158 cm, and it can be extended to 300 cm by paying the relevant charges.
• Passengers are allowed to carry additional checked baggage but with the relevant charges.
• The maximum weight allowed for the checked baggage is 32 kg but if you want to carry more, then reach out to the cargo department.
• Any passenger who is a member of the Skyteam Elite, Flying Blue, and Elite Plus can carry one extra checked baggage for free.

How can I purchase extra baggage for my Air France flight?

Any passenger who wants to add additional baggage to their Air France flight can use the online method or pay the charges at the airport. However, during the check-in process, if your baggage is found overweight or oversized, then you will only be able to pay through the airport.

Does Air France provide extra baggage for students?

There is some extra baggage offered by the airline for free to any student who has made a reservation with them. The Air France student baggage allowance is one carry-on bag and two checked bags weighing 23 kg each. The students are also provided with some discount on the ticket prices and a few other benefits.