Emirates Airline Increases Free Baggage Allowance

UAE international airline Emirates has announced an increase in free baggage allowance, increasing the maximum allowable weight for passengers of all three classes by 10 kg. The new rules provide for the possibility of free transport of up to 30 kg of baggage to economy class passengers, up to 40 kg to business class passengers and up to 50 kg of baggage to first-class passengers Emirates. Nabil Sultan, senior vice president of revenue optimization at Emirates, said: “We are confident that our passengers will appreciate this step. This is good news both for those who are fond of shopping while traveling, and for those who simply love to please gifts from friends and relatives.

The airline provides a high-level level of service, both in the sky and on the ground, and passenger comfort is always our top priority. "The new baggage rules will come into force on May 4, 2009, and will be valid on all flights of the Emirates route network with more than 100 destinations around the world.