Korean Air Baggage Policy 2023

Have you just recently made reservations with Korean Air for your forthcoming trip? If so, you must make preparations in accordance with the Korean Air luggage policy so that you are aware of all applicable restrictions and allowances, including what is allowed and what is not allowed to be carried. 

When it comes to allowances and the quantity of weights or components that may be transported, Korean Air offers lenient baggage policies. Please be aware that the amount of checked luggage allowed by Korean Air changes depending on the route taken and the applicable rate policy. Here are the key points of the Korean Air baggage regulations. 

Korean Air Baggage Rules

The following are important points to consider in Korean Air's baggage policy for all selected routes, fare types and classes of service:

• Korean Air's baggage size limit and all other free details must be mentioned on the reservation ticket purchased by the passenger.

• If there is no name or identifying information on the checked baggage, the appropriate item must be sent to the Korean Air "Lost Baggage" counter and must be picked up there.

• Korean Air's baggage policy only applies to flights operated by Korean Air in the case of passengers sharing the same itinerary with codeshare agreement and inter-passenger agreement flights.

• According to Korean Air's flight change policy, upon request for a change, the baggage allowance will be applied to the new route and change depending on the route and class of service selected.

• According to Korean Air's cancellation policy, in the event of flight cancellation, Korean Air baggage refund will be applied to selected fare only. 

Korean Air Baggage Allowance

Hand Baggage – According to Korean Air's baggage policy, passengers are allowed to bring one hand bag with dimensions less than 115 cm or 45 linear inches, including handles, bags and wheels. In terms of weight, the carry-on baggage required by Korean Air cannot exceed 12 kg or 25 pounds.

For premium segments such as business class or first class passengers, Korean Air's hand baggage policy allows two pieces of hand baggage with dimensions that must be less than 115 cm or 45 linear inches and weight weight should not exceed 18 kg or 40 lbs.

Checked Baggage – According to Korean Air's free checked baggage policy, all checked baggage must meet the weight limit of 23 kg or 50 pounds for economy class and 32 kg or 70 pounds for business class. Checked baggage dimensions must be less than 62 linear inches or 158 cm including handles, bags and wheels. 

Korean Air Delayed Baggage

Korean Air entrusts a very cautious and proactive approach so that your checked baggage is delivered to the passenger without any delay. In the event of baggage delay, the airline undertakes to deliver the baggage to the honored passenger within 24 hours of their scheduled arrival.

• You can access Korean Air Baggage Tracker online to check the status of your checked baggage.

• Under Korean Air's baggage delay policy, passengers are entitled to compensation if their baggage is delayed for 12 hours or more.

• According to Korean Air's baggage claim policy, in case your checked baggage is damaged, delayed or lost, the passenger is liable for compensation up to USD 1400 as a claim. Compensation for lost baggage remains the same for domestic and international flights.

• Passengers can claim baggage claim from Korean Air by filling in the lost baggage form. You must submit the following information -

• Flight itinerary and other booking information

• Korea Airlines baggage tracking number

• Korea Air baggage tag

• Boarding pass

• Korean Air's delayed baggage claim must be submitted within 21 days of expected arrival as all of the above conditions must be met with Korean Air's baggage policy requirements. 

Korean Air Damaged Baggage

Korean Air treats your baggage with the utmost care and consideration. Despite their best intentions, sometimes luggage can be damaged in transit. If you find your baggage damaged upon arrival, please contact our dedicated Korean Air Baggage Helpline at . Here's how you can make a claim in case your Korean Air baggage is damaged -

At Korean Air Baggage Counter - When you receive your checked baggage upon arrival, if you find that your checked baggage is damaged, you must go to the Korean Air baggage counter at the airport to make a complaint. In accordance with Korean Air's baggage policy, the airline may provide you with suitable replacement baggage or appropriate compensation for damage caused by Korean Air. Online – You can claim damages online via Korean Air's baggage tracking link, as you must report the problem within 7 days of your scheduled arrival. You will be asked to provide the following information -

• Sample suitcase and purchase invoice

• Korea Airlines baggage tag

• Boarding pass

In case of damage, passengers will be entitled to free Korean Air baggage that they have to pay upon check-in or call at 1-888-875-0388 .