Air India cabin bags: one piece, 7 or 10 kg

Air India permits one main cabin bag in every class, measuring 55×40×20 cm, with a total of 115 cm. Economy and Premium Economy allow 7 kg; Business and First allow 10 kg. The rule covers Air India-operated domestic and international flights, regardless of frequent-flyer status.

Personal item and infants

One eligible personal bag, such as a laptop bag, purse or camera bag, can measure 40×30×20 cm and weigh 3 kg, under the seat. Include wheels, handles and pockets when measuring bags.

When travelling with an infant, personal and infant cabin essentials may weigh 5 kg in total. This is not an extra 5 kg for each item. One collapsible stroller, carrycot or infant car seat is allowed. Confirm handling and collection; return at the aircraft door is not guaranteed. The main checked-baggage page gives one infant piece up to 10 kg, while a regional FAQ differs by class: confirm the actual ticket entitlement.

Excess and connections

Extra cabin pieces or bags beyond the permitted size or weight must be checked. The cabin page quotes INR 3000 domestically or USD 75 internationally in its excess-allowance context. Confirm the applicable charge for your booking; this does not buy an additional overhead bag.

For a connection, check each operating carrier. Air India Express has a different policy. Liquids follow the airline's published 100 ml container/1-litre bag rules, with specified medication and baby-food exceptions subject to screening. Keep required cabin items accessible if a bag is checked.

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