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Carry-On Allowance7 / 10
Checked Bag Allowance7 / 10
Excess Baggage Fees7 / 10
Overall Grade7.0 / 10
 
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Brussels Airlines Carry On 2018 - Cabin Bag Size & Weight Limit

Brussels Airlines allows 1 piece of carry-on baggage not exceeding 55x40x23cm, plus 1 personal item. The total weight of your carry-on bag and personal item is limited to a maximum of 12kg combined.

Examples of personal items are: a handbag, a laptop bag, a briefcase or a camera bag.
Other smaller items like jackets, duty free bags, etc. should be stored in either your carry-on bag or personal item.

* Bizz&Class and Business Class passengers are allowed 2 carry-on bags plus 1 small accessory.
** Total hand baggage weight for Bizz&Class and Business Class passengers may not exceed 16kg.

Please make sure that your carry-on bag respects the size and weight limits. If you proceed directly to the gate and your hand baggage is determined to be overweight or oversized, you will be charged €45 per item. The charge can be paid on the spot via debit/credit card or with cash at the Service desk. In the event that you cannot pay this amount, you will be denied boarding.

On charter flights (flight numbers SN1001 to SN1200) the hand baggage allowance is limited to 6kg.


Carry-On Security Rules

TSA - (USA): TSA Carry-On Regulations and TSA 3-1-1 Carry-On Liquids Rules

CATSA - (Canada): CATSA Carry-On Prohibited Items and CATSA Carry-On Liquids and Gel Restrictions

E-Cigarettes / Vape: TSA Rules for Flying with Electronic Cigarettes and Vape Pens 2023

Guns / Firearms: How to Fly with a Gun - TSA Rules 2023

Bluetooth Headphones: Using Bluetooth Headphones on an Airplane

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Brussels Airlines Checked Baggage Fees 2018 - Checked Bag Weight & Size Limits




Brussels Airlines Baggage allowance and excess baggage fees within Europe, including Armenia, Morocco, Russia, Israel & Tunisia
Check&Go: 1st Bag 23kg - 25 EUR in advance (45 EUR at Airport) - Upgrade to 32kg for 30 EUR (70 EUR at Airport)
Light&Relax: 1st Bag 23kg - Free - Upgrade to 32kg for 15 EUR (35 EUR at Airport)
Flex&Fast: 1st Bag 23kg - Free - Upgrade to 32kg for 15 EUR (35 EUR at Airport)
Bizz&Class: 1st Bag 32kg - Free

Check&Go: 2nd Bag 23kg - 40 EUR in advance (75 EUR at Airport) - Upgrade to 32kg for 55 EUR (110 EUR at Airport)
Light&Relax: 2nd Bag 23kg - 40 EUR in advance (75 EUR at Airport) - Upgrade to 32kg for 55 EUR (110 EUR at Airport)
Flex&Fast: 2nd Bag 23kg - 40 EUR in advance (75 EUR at Airport) - Upgrade to 32kg for 55 EUR (110 EUR at Airport)
Bizz&Class: 2nd Bag 32kg - Free

Passengers may check in a maximum of 5 pieces.

Brussels Airlines Baggage allowance and excess baggage fees to/from Egypt and Cape Verde
Check&Go: No Free Baggage Allowance
Light&Relax: 1 Piece of 20kg Free
Flex&Fast: 1 Piece of 20kg Free
Bizz&Class: 1 Piece of 20kg Free

Purchase of extra bags or extra weight is not allowed.

Brussels Airlines Baggage allowance and excess baggage fees to/from Canada and USA
Economy: 1 bag 23 kg/50lbs Free - Upgrade online to 32kg/70lbs for 80 EUR (100 EUR by phone/airport)
Economy: 2nd bag 23kg/50lbs - 60 EUR online (75 EUR by phone/airport) - 200/250 EUR for 32kg/70lbs
Business: 2 bags of 32kg/70lbs each Free

Brussels Airlines Baggage allowance and excess baggage fees to/from Africa
Economy: 2 bags of 23 kg/50lbs each Free - Upgrade online to 32kg/70lbs for 80 EUR (100 EUR by phone/airport)
Business: 2 bags of 32kg/70lbs each Free

Note: Some routes allow maximum of 1 checked bag, such as Dakar-Banjul and Dakar-Conakry, free of charge.

Brussels Airlines Baggage allowance and excess baggage fees to/from India
Economy: 1 bag 23 kg/50lbs Free - Upgrade online to 32kg/70lbs for 80 EUR (100 EUR by phone/airport)
Economy: 2nd bag 23kg/50lbs - 60 EUR online (75 EUR by phone/airport) - 200/250 EUR for 32kg/70lbs
Business: 2 bags of 32kg/70lbs each Free

Note: on flights between Mumbai and North-America or Africa, you are entitled to 2 pieces of checked baggage of 23kg each in Economy Class.


Useful Links

Linear Dimensions: What are Linear Dimensions?

Piece vs Weight: What is Piece Concept vs Weight Concept

Packing List: Travel Packing Checklist 2023

Marijuana / Cannabis: Rules for Flying with Marijuana / Cannabis in 2023

Musical Instruments: Flying with Musical Instruments on Brussels Airlines

Delayed/Cancelled Flights: How to Claim Compensation for Flight Delays

Guns / Firearms: How to Fly with a Gun - TSA Rules 2023


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Brussels Airlines Overweight Baggage Fee 2018 - Extra Bag Fee - Oversize Baggage

Any luggage in excess of the free luggage allowances is subject to excess luggage charges. Pre-purchasing your excess luggage online, you receive up to 20% discount on the offline rate.

Buy excess luggage online when booking your ticket or via "Manage My Flight". (available up to 24 hours before departure)

Excess Luggage within Europe, including Armenia, Morocco, Russia, Israel & Tunisia
3rd, 4th, 5th Piece - In advance: €40 each, At departure: €75
Oversized Fee: In advance: €55, At departure: €110

Excess Luggage to/from Egypt and Cape Verde
Purchase of excess and overweight luggage is not allowed

Excess Luggage to/from Canada and US
3rd, 4th, 5th Piece - Online: €150 each, Other: €150
Oversized Fee: 200 EUR

Excess Luggage to/from Africa
3rd, 4th, 5th Piece - Online: €150 each, Other: €150
Oversized Fee: €200

Excess Luggage to/from India
3rd, 4th, 5th Piece - Online: €150 each, Other: €150
Oversized Fee: €200


Acceptance restrictions
Excess luggage of up to 100 kg / 220 lbs. per person or party can in principle be carried as checked luggage without prior consent of Brussels Airlines at the time of booking
Excess luggage over 100 kg / 220 lbs. per person or party can only be carried as checked luggage with prior consent of Brussels Airlines at the time of booking.
Every single luggage should not exceed the limit of 32kg.
Passengers may check in a maximum of 5 pieces. All pieces exceeding this maximum amount must be sent via cargo.



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Brussels Airlines Sports Equipment Policies 2018

Sport Accepts View Policy
Archery Equipment - Bows and ArrowsYesBrussels Airlines Archery Equipment - Bows and Arrows PolicyAll Airline's Archery Equipment - Bows and Arrows Policies
BikesYesBrussels Airlines Bikes PolicyAll Airline's Bikes Policies
Fishing EquipmentYesBrussels Airlines Fishing Equipment PolicyAll Airline's Fishing Equipment Policies
Golf ClubsYesBrussels Airlines Golf Clubs PolicyAll Airline's Golf Clubs Policies
KayaksYesBrussels Airlines Kayaks PolicyAll Airline's Kayaks Policies
Kitesurfing EquipmentYesBrussels Airlines Kitesurfing Equipment PolicyAll Airline's Kitesurfing Equipment Policies
SCUBA Diving EquipmentYesBrussels Airlines SCUBA Diving Equipment PolicyAll Airline's SCUBA Diving Equipment Policies
SkisYesBrussels Airlines Skis PolicyAll Airline's Skis Policies
SnowboardsYesBrussels Airlines Snowboards PolicyAll Airline's Snowboards Policies
SurfboardsYesBrussels Airlines Surfboards PolicyAll Airline's Surfboards Policies
Windsurfing EquipmentYesBrussels Airlines Windsurfing Equipment PolicyAll Airline's Windsurfing Equipment Policies
Last Updated: 02 Feb 2018
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