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If you're planning a flight with Singapore Airlines, it's essential to stay informed about their checked baggage rules, as shared by Mytour in the article below.
Free Baggage Allowance
Singapore Airlines has two policies for checked baggage: one based on weight and the other on piece count.
The piece count policy applies only to flights to or from the United States, while all other flights use the weight-based system. The maximum dimensions allowed are 200cm (length) x 75cm (width) x 80cm (height).
For the weight-based system, Singapore Airlines stipulates the following:
- Suites/First Class: Passengers enjoy a free allowance of 50kg for baggage.
- Business Class: Free baggage allowance of 40kg.
- Premium Economy Class: Free baggage allowance of up to 35kg.
- Economy Class: Passengers are allowed 35kg of free baggage (Flexi), 30kg (Standard/Lite).
The baggage allowance for infants is 10kg of free checked baggage. Passengers traveling with infants are also permitted to check in a foldable stroller or a portable crib/car seat for the infant.
For special types of baggage
This category includes oversized or overweight items such as musical instruments and sports equipment. Below are Singapore Airlines' policies for special baggage types:
- Musical Instruments: Large musical instruments must be packed in a sturdy case to prevent damage. Some experienced passengers opt to purchase an additional seat to place the instrument, ensuring it is protected during transit. The packed dimensions should not exceed 127cm (height) x 47.72cm (width), and the weight should not exceed 40kg.
- Sports Equipment: Certain items like golf clubs, diving gear, snowboards, bicycles, and surfboards can be checked in free of charge. Any equipment not listed above will incur an additional fee for check-in.
Regulations for Purchasing Extra Checked Baggage with Singapore Airlines
As with other airlines, if you plan to purchase additional baggage before your departure date with Singapore Airlines, you will benefit from a better price, usually around 25% less than purchasing it at the airport. Should your checked baggage exceed the allowed weight, customs or airline staff will require you to pay for the excess baggage fees.
To purchase extra checked baggage in advance, you can do so up to 48 hours before your departure. Most flights (except those to and from the United States) allow passengers to purchase additional baggage in multiples of 5kg, with a maximum limit of 100kg.
Below is a reference price list for flights departing from and arriving in Vietnam to various countries (excluding the USA):
In case you need to pay for excess luggage at the airport, here are the approximate charges:
Specifically, the countries/regions are categorized by zones as follows:
+ Zone 1: Vietnam, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand.
+ Zone 2: China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Indian subcontinent.
+ Zone 3: Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East.
+ Region 4: Africa, Europe, Russia (European region).
With the article above, Mytour has provided valuable information about checked baggage when flying with Singapore Airlines. Additionally, for further details on your flight journey or if you need assistance booking tickets at the best prices, you can contact the Mytour hotline at 1900 2083 for prompt support!
T. Year, 13/07/2023 15:57
