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Baggage and optional Fees
| Baggage |
( Click Here for complete baggage information) |
| Free Baggage Allowance (Checked) |
First and Executive Class: 2 pieces not exceeding 32kg / 70 lbs each.
Economy Class: 2 pieces not exceeding 23 kg / 50 lbs each. |
| Excess Baggage Charges (Per piece) |
More
than 23 kgs up to 32 kgs (51-70 lbs) - USD 100.00 per piece.
3rd and each additional piece upto 50 lbs - USD 200.00 between India and US. |
Oversize baggage fee between India and USA
- If oversize baggage (including TV) is part of the free baggage allowance
and is under 62" in total linear dimensions then no extra baggage charges
apply.
- If oversize baggage (including TV) is an additional piece and under 62"
in total linear dimensions the fee is USD200 to/from Chicago/JFK/EWR.
- If oversize baggage (including TV) is part of the free baggage allowance
and is in excess of 62" and within 80" in total linear dimensions
the fee is USD200 to/from Chicago/JFK/EWR.
- If the oversize baggage (including TV) is an additional piece and measures
between 62" to 80" in total linear dimensions the fee is USD400
to/from Chicago/JFK/EWR.
- If oversize baggage (including TV) is part of the free baggage allowance
or is an additional piece and exceeds 80" in total linear dimensions
the fee is US$ 600 to/from Chicago/New York (JFK)/Newark (EWR) .
| Special Services |
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| Pets |
Pets are not permitted on Air India’s nonstop flights between the USA and India, except for Certified Service Dogs which are permitted free of charge for Blind/Deaf passengers. |
| Unaccompanied Minors |
Unaccompanied minors are assessed the following charges:
Ages 5 to 11 years of age – The applicable adult fare.
Under 5 years of age – Not accepted unaccompanied. |
| Stretchers |
Between USA and India the charge of a stretcher is 4.5 times the normal economy class fare. Stretchers are only permitted in the Economy Class cabin. |
| Reservations and Ticketing |
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| Reservation Fees |
No fee is assessed when purchasing tickets on "www.airindia.in"
Note: Online bookings may attract a Foreign Transaction Fee (typically not more than 3%) from your Credit Card issuer.
No fee is assessed at Air India Ticket Offices. |
| Reservation Changes |
Revalidation/Reissues fees depend on the fare purchased (usually USD 125.00 for economy class fares, and free for First and Executive Class fares). Check the applicable fare rule or contact Air India for details. |
| Cancellation and No-show Penalties |
Reservations booked on "www.airindia.in" may be cancelled within 24 hours of purchase without a penalty if purchased more than 7 days prior to departure. Within 7 days of departure, applicable fare rules apply. Cancellation Penalties depend on the fare purchased. Most fares attract a Cancellation and/or No-show Penalty ranging from USD 200.00 to USD 300.00. Some special/ sale fares may be fully non-refundable. Check the applicable fare rule or contact Air India for details. |
| On Board Services and Amenities |
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| Advance Seat Assignments |
Complimentary. |
| In-flight Entertainment |
Complimentary. |
| Meals |
Complimentary. |
Code-share Flights
For Free Baggage Allowances, Excess Baggage Charges and Optional/Ancillary Fees charged by our code-share partners operating from/to the USA, please refer to their websites via the following links.
| Kuwait Airways |
New York-London and vice versa |
Click Here for details of operating carrier Kuwait Airways |
| Lufthansa |
Chicago/Denver/Detroit/Los Angeles/Washington, DC-Frankfurt and vice versa. Frankurt-India and vice versa. |
Click Here for details of operating carrier Lufthansa. |
| Singapore Airlines |
Los Angeles/San Franciso-Singapore |
Click Here for details of operating carrier Singapore Airlines |
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