Airlines Baggage Guide – Checked Baggage, Hand Baggage and Excess Baggage
Unless otherwise stated, all baggage allowances below are calculated on routes unrelated to North American destinations for economy class.
The comparison chart shows that most direct flights to Vietnam from Asian destinations only allow 20kg total checked baggage, excluding Japan. All Nippon Airways and Japan Airlines allow 2 pieces of 23kg each for the Japan – Vietnam route.
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For hand baggage, all airlines allow one free piece of baggage from 5kg (Air France, Air China), 7kg (Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways and Vietnam Airlines), 10kg (ANA, Asiana Airlines, Japan Airlines) and Weight 12kg (Korean Air).
Regarding excess baggage fees, most airlines comply with IATA regulations, although some stipulate in additional kilograms and some by weight ranges. Refer to the table below for more information.
| Airlines | First check bag | 2nd test bag | Continue | Overweight / Oversized |
| Air France | Not to exceed 23kg and 158cm | $100 | 1pc under 5kg | Under 32kg: $100; Over 32kg: $300 |
| All Nippon Air | 23kg per bale | 23kg per bale | 1pc under 10kg | Extra calculator: $100. Overweight: $30-300. Oversized: $150-300 |
| Air China | Total not more than 20kg | Total not more than 20kg | 1pc under 5kg | 1.5% for each additional kilogram |
| Asiana Airlines | Total not more than 20kg | Total not more than 20kg | 1pc under 10kg | Overweight: $50 |
| Cathay Pacific | Total not more than 20kg | Total not more than 20kg | 1pc under 7kg | Up to 203cm / 32kg: $100 Over 203cm / 32kg: $400 |
| Japan Airlines | 23kg per bale | 23kg per bale | 1pc under 10kg | Oversized: $100 Overweight: $60-300 Additional Calculator: $100 |
| Korean Air | Total not more than 20kg | Total not more than 20kg | 1pc under 12kg | Overweight: $50 |
| Airlines Lufthansa | Total not more than 23kg | Total not more than 23kg | 1pc under 8kg | Up to 32kg: $100 Over 32kg: $200 |
| Singapore Airlines | Total not more than 20kg | Total not more than 20kg | 1pc under 7kg | $8-60 per extra kilo |
| Airways Thailand | Total not more than 20kg | Total not more than 20kg | 1pc under 7kg | $20-40 per extra kilo |
| Vietnam Airlines | Total not more than 23kg | Total not more than 23kg | 1pc under 7kg | $5-50 per extra kilo |
