Airline baggage allowance guide from a booking desk: how carry-on and checked limits differ by fare, how to add bags cheaply and how to avoid gate fees.
Published 25 Jul 2026 · Updated 21 Aug 2026 · FlyLemo
Two people on the same flight can have different baggage rules because they bought different fare buckets. Basic and light fares often carry nothing but a small personal item; standard fares usually add a full carry-on; long-haul fares usually add a checked bag. On FlyLemo the results card states what the fare includes, and a booking agent checks it against your trip before ticketing.
Take the airline PNR from your confirmation email, open the carrier's manage-booking page, and read the baggage line for your fare. It takes two minutes and it is the only version that counts at the gate. If the allowance is not what you expected, call; an agent can explain it or add a bag with the airline.
Not always. Basic and light fares often include only a personal item. The results card on FlyLemo states what each fare includes; read it before you compare prices.
Use your airline PNR on the carrier's manage-booking page, or call and an agent will add it with the airline. Do it before the airport; counter prices are higher.
On a single ticket, generally the first operating airline's allowance applies throughout. On two separate tickets each airline applies its own rules and you usually collect and re-check the bag.
You pay an excess fee at the counter, and on some airlines you may be asked to move items into a carry-on. Weighing the bag at home avoids both.