What is the baggage allowance for Singapore Airlines international flights?

Singapore Airlines is among the top-quality air carriers for reserving seats and enjoying a luxurious experience. Travelers flying to an international destination can book seats with Singapore Airlines without a second thought and prepare to embark on a wonderful journey with impeccable in-flight services. When reserving seats, it is also important to familiarize oneself with the baggage allowance to pack the bags for the journey accordingly. 

The baggage allowance is largely based on the travel class you are flying in and varies depending on the destination as well. Below is a brief description of the international flight baggage limitations and allowance at Singapore Airlines. 

Cabin Baggage 

A piece of cabin baggage travels with the passengers in the cabin and is mostly kept inside the overhead bins or under the front seat. The allowance per person based on the travel class is as follows:

• Economy and Premium Economy Class travelers are allowed to carry one piece of cabin baggage. 
• Business, First, and Suites Class can carry a maximum of two pieces of cabin baggage.
• The weight limit per cabin bag is limited to 7 kg. 
• The sum of the bag’s length, width, and height should not exceed 115 cm. 
• Under the cabin baggage allowance on international flights, a passenger can additionally carry one personal item, such as a handbag, laptop bag, umbrella, or document bag. 

Checked Baggage 

The allowance for checked baggage also depends on the international destination you are flying to and the booked travel class. Here, the allowances are outlined. 

Baggage allowance for the flights to and from the USA:

• All travel class passengers are permitted to carry two pieces of checked baggage. 
• Economy and Premium Economy Class travelers are allowed to carry a bag of up to 23 kg each. 
• Singapore Airlines allows passengers to carry up to 32 kg of luggage in either business or first class. 
• The dimension of a piece of checked baggage is limited to 158 cm. 

Baggage allowance for the other destinations flights:

• Each passenger of any travel class is allowed to carry one piece of checked baggage on their international travel. 
• The weightage of the bag varies as per the travel class, mentioned below:
  • Economy Class:
    • Flexi- 30kg 
    • Standard- 30 kg
    • Value- 25 kg
    • Lite- 25 kg
  • Premium Economy Class: 35 kg
  • Business Class: 40 kg
  • Suites and First Class: 50 kg
• The maximum dimension of checked baggage is limited to 158 cm at Singapore Airlines for international travel. 

Non-Standard Baggage 

Some items that are heavier than usual and of odd shape or size are considered non-standard baggage at Singapore Airlines. This mostly includes sports equipment, musical instruments, and medical equipment. The non-standard baggage should not be more than 200 cm to be carried on the international flight. Additionally, the piece of odd-size item should not exceed 32 kg of total weight. 

Additional Baggage

Passengers flying internationally with Singapore Airlines are also permitted to pay for additional baggage pre-boarding or during boarding. Additional baggage charges will also be imposed if any piece of baggage exceeds the baggage limit as per the ticket type. The conditions of additional baggage are as follows:

• The Economy and Premium Economy Class passengers can carry additional baggage of up to 23 kg. The charges will be based on the number of bags and the charges range between USD 50 and USD 200. 
• Business, First Class, and Suites travelers can add 32 kg of additional baggage. The additional baggage charges start at USD 150 and can be up to USD 350. 

In accordance with the detailed information on the baggage allowance of Singapore Airlines for international flights provided above, you can easily determine how many bags to carry and the maximum weightage to avoid any last-minute charges.