Originally Posted by 3timesalady
I tried searching for EK, Emirates, Bag, and Baggage, but to no avail. I am flying in a few months to DXB and from there taking EK to see the family in HYD. According to the Emirates website, this is what I can expect to take to India with me:
Two checked bags for which the length plus breadth plus height (L+B+H) should not exceed 45ins/115cms per bag. Maximum weight 32kgs/70lbs.
PLUS
1 [carry-on] bag (22 X 15 X 8INS / 55 X 38 X 20CMS). Weight must not exceed 7kgs/15lbs.
Is this true?
I don't think that is entirely correct.
Assuming you are travelling on EK from JFK to DXB and your ticket to India is on the same ticket:
If you are in Y, it is as above, but bags can only be 23K each and the dimensions are as follows.
Originally Posted by Emirates
Two checked bags (pieces). The total of the three dimensions not to exceed 158 cm (62 inches) per bag provided that the overall dimensions of the two pieces shall not exceed 273 cm (107 inches) and the weight not to exceed 23kgs/50lbs per bag (piece).
If you are in J, it would be as above but you would be allowed an additional carryon as shown below:
Code:
1 BRIEFCASE 18 X 14 X 8 INS - 45 X 35 X 20CMS
Plus
1 HANDBAG 22 X 15 X 8 INS -55 X 38 X 20CMS
Or
1 GARMENT BAG 8 INCHES - 20 CMS - thick when folded.
and the bag sizes would be
Originally Posted by Emirates
Two checked bags (pieces). The total of the three dimensions must not exceed 158 cm (62 inches) for each bag (piece) and weight not to exceed 32kgs/70lbs per bag (piece).
There is a 32K allowance when flying to the US
from India in economt, but this won't apply to you.
If your DXB-India ticket is separate, you will only be entitled to 20/30/40kg of checked luggage in Y/J/F respectively.
Originally Posted by 3timesalady
My beloved Tumi that travels carry-on with me is 22x14x10 - at 46" even that is too big to be checked in in DXB. Plus, I am going to India... 1 salwar would fill an entire bag at that size!!!
You will be ok for checkin.
For carryon I think you should be fine as well if you can be persuasive. At DXB they are very strict and will measure the bag sometimes. Since you are 1" over overall - you could try and reason with the agent. (Is your bag a wheelie? If so, they don't count individual dimensions, only 45" overall.)
I have got into quite a few fights with the DXB ground staff and have always won: my bag is within the exact limits so I frequently get stopped.
Originally Posted by 3timesalady
Any ways around this without paying some massive excess baggage fee? And on that topic, it appears that you can pay $25 (USD) for overweight bags that are in transit from elsewhere, but I couldn't find the cost for overweight bags when travel originates in DXB. Also, would the same fee apply to oversized bags?
I have never been charged for having 2 bags at 62 inches each, so I don't think it should be a problem. I would assume that the $25 USD charge would also apply to oversize bags but I am not sure - can anyone else confirm?
Originally Posted by 3timesalady
I'm not trying to take the kitchen sink with me or anything, but I had hoped to bring two 25x17x11 suitcases (the next size up from the standard US carry-on rolling suitcase). Unthinkable?
You should be fine.
Originally Posted by 3timesalady
Also, how strictly is this 15lbs carry-on limit enforced? I'll have a backpack with me, which would meet the size requirements, but my t60 and assorted peripherals (charger, backup battery, etc) would eat up the bulk of my 15 lbs... .
ex Dubai, it is enforced very strictly. They have those annoying little scales and make you gate check everything that is over. If you make your bag look light, they are unlikely to stop you.
Cheers