Easy Ways To Add Checked Baggage On Austrian Airlines

Austrian Airlines allows passengers to book additional or excess baggage for their flights. This can be done through the airline's website or app, or at the airport. The airline also offers the option of purchasing a bag during check-in, with a limit of five bags per passenger. However, it is recommended to book additional baggage in advance as the price for purchasing a bag at the airport is higher. Additionally, passengers can use the BAGTAG app to check in their baggage and receive electronic baggage labels. This app allows users to add baggage to their booking and drop off their bags at self-service bag drop machines or manned check-in desks at the airport.

Baggage fees and rules

Austrian Airlines provides 1 free carry-on and 1 personal item for all fare classes. Business class passengers are allowed 2 carry-on bags. Economy Light fares do not include any checked luggage, but you can add the first bag on the Light fare via the website, the Guest Service Team, a travel agency, or at the airport. The first bag costs less than an additional bag and the price for purchasing a bag at the airport is greater than purchasing an additional bag in advance. The fee is charged once for the outbound flight and once for the return.

For other economy fares, you are permitted 1 piece of checked luggage, while premium economy and business class passengers are permitted 2, and first class 3. Different prices apply to the first bag compared to additional excess baggage. For economy class fares to and from or via the U.S., Canada, or Mexico, there is a reduced charge for the second bag: $100 at the check-in counter or $90 when purchased online. When booking an Economy Light fare for flights to and from the U.S. and Europe, there is a flat fee of $75 per bag, per route.

You can also book bags for outbound and return flights on the Economy Light fare. Fees for excess, oversized, or overweight baggage vary significantly by destination. Baggage exceeding weight and/or dimensions cannot be purchased during online check-in as it will be treated as excess baggage. If your trip includes several airlines, the baggage rules that apply are those of the airline that flies the most significant leg of the journey (usually the geographically longest leg). If your trip begins or ends in the USA or Canada, your baggage regulations are determined by the first airline stated on the ticket.

You can carry sports equipment such as skis, surfboards, and golf bags as part of your baggage allowance or for an additional fee. You can also carry musical instruments with you in the cabin or as an additional checked bag. If your musical instrument qualifies as hand luggage, you can carry it with you depending on its weight and size.

Sports equipment

When flying with Austrian Airlines, you can take any kind of bag with you on your trip. This includes sports equipment. If you plan to travel with sports equipment, it is important to inform the airline beforehand by telephone or email as capacity for sports baggage is limited. You will only be guaranteed carriage once you have received confirmation.

If you are travelling in a group with a lot of sports baggage, it is recommended to contact Austrian Airlines in advance. You can also use their baggage calculator to see how much baggage you can take and how to add additional baggage.

When packing your sports equipment, make sure it is carefully packed to ensure it is not damaged during transportation. Check the packing of your equipment using the specified maximum dimensions per sports category. Bicycles, for example, can only be accepted if they are packed in a suitable bicycle travel case or a similar container. Austrian Airlines does not provide packaging.

If your sports equipment does not exceed the weight limit of 23 kg, it is considered normal checked-in baggage and can be checked in under your tariff. The following types of sports equipment are subject to the same check-in prices: skis, snowboards, diving equipment, golf equipment, fishing rods, bicycles and cycling equipment, and hockey equipment.

Musical instruments

If you are travelling with a musical instrument on Austrian Airlines, you can bring it into the cabin or check it in as baggage. The option available to you will depend on the size and weight of your instrument.

If your instrument does not exceed 55 x 40 x 20cm in size and 8kg in weight, you can bring it onto the plane as carry-on luggage. If your instrument is larger than this, Austrian Airlines suggests you book an extra seat for your instrument. You can also take your musical instrument with you as an additional bag and check it in. Please note that you will be responsible for your hand luggage and personal items. Austrian Airlines recommends that you take out a travel insurance policy for your bags.

If your instrument is fragile, make sure you have a flight case to protect it. Your musical instrument must be packed in a hard protective case with minimal room for movement and good padding. This is the only way to ensure that it will not be damaged during the flight.

You can add the first bag on the Light fare via the Austrian Airlines website, the Guest Service Team, your travel agency, or directly at the airport. The price for purchasing a bag at the airport will be greater than if you purchase an additional bag in advance. The fee is charged once for the outbound flight and once for the return trip. If your journey includes interruptions (stopovers), the baggage fee must be paid again.

Baggage weight and size

When flying with Austrian Airlines, you can book excess baggage or additional baggage for your next flight. You can also purchase a bag during check-in, but this is restricted to five bags. If you need more, you must contact the service centre or purchase additional baggage at the airport.

If you are travelling in Business or First Class, your baggage must not exceed a weight of 32 kg and total dimensions of 158 cm. This rule also applies to Star Gold Card Holders and HON-Circle Members/Senators, who can bring an extra small item (max. 15 kg in weight and 1.40 m long) in addition to their standard allowance. If your bag exceeds these limits, it will need to be shipped as cargo.

When travelling with sports equipment, you can bring it as part of your baggage allowance or for an extra fee. This includes golf bags, musical instruments, skis, surfboards, and fishing equipment. Austrian Airlines also offer a service where your luggage can be picked up and checked in from your home in Vienna and other cities, for a fee.

For carry-on baggage, you are allowed to carry liquids in containers with a capacity of up to 100 ml, packed in a transparent, reusable one-litre plastic bag. This includes pastes, lotions, mixtures, drinks, soups, aerosols, gels, and other items of a similar consistency. Medication and baby food are allowed outside of the plastic bag but must be presented at security.

Checking in baggage

Austrian Airlines allows passengers to book additional baggage for their flights. This can be done through the airline app or website, or by contacting the service centre. Passengers can also use the BAGTAG app to check in their baggage.

When booking additional baggage, passengers can choose to purchase a first bag or excess baggage. The first bag costs less than excess baggage and can be purchased in connection with a Light fare. Excess baggage costs apply per bag and per leg of the journey. It is more expensive to purchase a bag at the airport than it is to book an additional bag in advance.

Passengers travelling in Business or First Class can check in bags weighing up to 32kg and with dimensions of up to 158cm (H+W+D). For passengers travelling with musical instruments, the instrument can be carried in the cabin as hand luggage if it meets the size and weight requirements. If the instrument exceeds dimensions of 55 x 40 x 23 cm and/or a weight of 8 kg, passengers must buy an additional seat for it.

For passengers travelling with sports equipment such as skis, surfboards or golf bags, this can be carried as part of the passenger's baggage allowance or for an additional fee.

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