luggage allowance

Meaning

This term refers to the maximum amount of baggage a passenger is permitted to bring on a flight or train without paying extra. It can be measured by weight, such as 23 kilograms, or by the number of bags allowed. Exceeding this limit usually results in expensive excess baggage fees at the airport.

Examples

• I need to check the airline's website to see what our luggage allowance is for the flight to Tokyo.

  I need to check the airline's website to see what our luggage allowance is for the flight to Tokyo.

• Budget airlines often have a very strict luggage allowance, sometimes only permitting a small personal item.

  Budget airlines often have a very strict luggage allowance, sometimes only permitting a small personal item.

• If you pack those heavy boots, you might go over your 20-kilo luggage allowance.

  If you pack those heavy boots, you might go over your 20-kilo luggage allowance.

• Does this ticket price include a checked luggage allowance, or do we have to pay extra for bags?

  Does this ticket price include a checked luggage allowance, or do we have to pay extra for bags?

• My luggage allowance was upgraded to two bags because of my frequent flyer status.

  My luggage allowance was upgraded to two bags because of my frequent flyer status.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ What is the luggage allowance limit?

  ✓ What is the luggage allowance?

  Using 'allowance' and 'limit' together is redundant. 'Allowance' already implies the maximum limit allowed.

• ✗ I bought a ticket with two luggage allowances.

  ✓ I bought a ticket with a two-bag luggage allowance.

  Luggage allowance is typically treated as an uncountable concept or a singular policy. You do not have multiple 'allowances' for one ticket; you have an allowance of multiple bags.

Related Expressions

Practice

• Make sure you weigh your suitcase at home so you don't exceed your ___.

  💡 The maximum weight or quantity of bags you can bring for free.

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  luggage allowance

• Does this cheap ticket include a checked ___ or is it cabin bags only?

  💡 The permitted amount of baggage.

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  luggage allowance