Every year, baggage rules from the Philippines, and even different parts of the world change. The weight, the price, overall changes about them. This year, there are major changes in terms of the allowable bags to and fro the Middle East. In this article, we will be discussing the 2018 Middle East airlines baggage allowance. This is for you to avoid charges you are not ready for.
Why is this important?
Since it is a common notion that every year, baggage rules and prices change, we need to be aware of them to avoid our things being rejected. In the recent 2018 Middle East Airline baggage updates, you might be surprised to what the new deals are.
Read: Airline Baggage Rules Guide: Everything You Need to Know
We’ll not only talk about the weight per airline, we’ll also discuss what prices and what inclusions they have.
The 2018 Middle East airlines baggage updates
Airline Name | Economy Class baggage weight | Hand Carry (Economy Class Only) |
| Cathay Pacific | 20 kgs | 7 kgs |
| Cebu Pacific | Prepaid 15, 20, 30, & 40 kgs | 7 kgs |
| Emirates | 30 kgs | 1 x up to 7 kgs |
| Etihad Airways | 30 kgs | 1 x 7 kgs |
| Kuwait Airways | 20 kgs | 7 kgs |
| Gulf Air | 30 kgs | 1 x 6 kgs |
| Qatar Airways | 30 kgs | 1 x up to 7 kgs |
| Singapore Airlines | 30 kgs | 7 kgs |
| Saudia Airlines | 1 x 32 kgs or 2 x 23 kgs | 1 x up to 7 kgs |
Destination and prices for luggage in the Middle East
| Destination | Excess Baggage from MNL | Excess Baggage to MNL | Budget Economy | Regular Economy | Premium Economy |
| Abu Dhabi | $30 | AE 110 | 30 kgs | 30 kgs | 40 kgs |
| Dammam | $110/pc | SAR 375/pc | 2 x 23 kgs | 2 x 23 kgs | 40 kgs |
| Riyadh | $ 110/pc | SAR 375/pc | 2 x 23 kgs | 2 x 23 kgs | 40 kgs |
Now that you’re aware of these 2018 Middle East airlines baggage updates, you can now avoid paying extra in the event that you think you might. Before departing, make sure to weigh whatever it is that you have so you don’t have to pay for anything extra.
These updates are only for the Middle East. Of course, other airlines from different faces of the globe differ as well so stay tuned for updates.
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