How to Handle Overweight Baggage on Qatar Airways 

Having the reputation of the best service and luxurious traveling experiences, Qatar Airways baggage policy that is supposed to satisfy the requirements of the vast diversity of its clients. This is possible by understanding baggage allowances, prices, and regulations of Qatar Airways, irrespective of your travelling destination, be it, in economy, business, or first class. This is a case study of the luggage policy of the airline.

Qatar Carry-On Baggage Permission.

Class of Economy:

• One piece in quantity

• Maximum weight: 7 kg (15 lbs)

• Measurements: 20 x 15 x 10 inches; 50 x 37 x 25 cm

First class and business:

• Two pieces in total.

• Weight: 15 kilograms (33 lbs) total weight.

• Measurements: 20 x 15 x 10 inches; 50 x 37 x 25 cm

Other than regular carry-on luggage, the number of personal items passengers can carry is one (laptop bag, purse, small briefcase or duty-free items that they purchased during the day before the flight). Personal items must fit either in the overhead or under the seat before you.

Qatar Baggage Allowance Checked

The checked baggage is allowed based on the route and the travel class.

Class of Economy:

Weight Concept: Up to 23 kg (50 lbs) each piece for routes to and from the Americas and Africa

• Two pieces are permitted.

• Concept of Weight (Other Routes):

• 30 kilograms (66 lbs) or more sum

Read Also: What is the British Airways Baggage Policy?

Business Class: 

Weight Concept (African and American routes):

• 32 kilograms (70 lbs) or more per piece

• Two pieces are permitted.

• Concept of Weight (Other Routes):

• 40 kilograms (88 lbs) or more sum 

First Class:

Routes to and from Africa and the Americas using the weight concept:

• 32 kilograms (70 lbs) or more per piece

• Two pieces are permitted.

• Concept of Weight (Other Routes):

• 50 kilograms (110 lbs) or more sum 

Qatar Overage Baggage Charges

In case you carry more luggage than the allowance, then, you will be charged excess baggage. These costs are determined by the route and the all-inclusive weight of the additional luggage. Purchasing additional luggage beforehand on the Internet is often cheaper than one can pay at the airport. A rough list of the costs would be as follows:

• In the Middle East it costs around 25 a kilo.

• Indian Subcontinent to Middle East: approximately $25 a kilogram.

• Europe/ Far East vs. Middle East: about 35 with each kilogram.

• In-between the Americas/Africa and the Middle East: about $50 per kilogram.

To have all the information available, it is advisable to visit the Qatar Airways site or contact the customer support.

Qatar Special Baggage 

Sports Equipment: Qatar Airways does not have any specifications regarding the sizes and weigh of sports equipment, but they include golf bags, ski, and bicycles as checked baggage. There are standard excess baggage charges in case the equipment is bigger than the amount provided.

Musical Instruments: Musical instruments can either be checked or carried on board depending on their size. Should the instrument be small to be placed under the seat or in the overhead bin then it can be transported in the cabin. There are normal regulations of luggage, and larger instruments should be checked.

Infant Baggage: The Carrycot, Stroller, or car seat is provided free of charge to the traveler carrying infants along with one extra piece of luggage of 10 kg (22 lbs) or even less.