What is the baggage allowance for Latam airlines?

Baggage is the term for the bags, cases, and containers that travelers carry while traveling. There are different types of baggage, including check-in, hand, and cabin baggage, whereas LATAM includes excess, interline, and special baggage. Every airline has other terms and conditions for LATAM Airlines baggage allowance. Hence, the flight's baggage allowance varies by airline, according to travel class and flight routes. Before proceeding to back your luggage, ensure that you check the weight of your bag once to ensure that you are not carrying any extra baggage. Unlike every other airline, LATAM Airlines also has its rules for baggage allowance. Go through the respective first and then proceed ahead accordingly.

LATAM Airlines has rules and regulations for carry-on, checked, excess, and special baggage. While packing the respective, focus on the LATAM baggage policy as mentioned below and get updated with the respective baggage allowance for all the baggage types offered by the airline.

LATAM Airlines baggage policy

There are different rules and regulations for every baggage type. To know about the respective, you can bring your focus to the information mentioned below and further get updated with the respective baggage allowance.

LATAM Airlines' hand baggage allowance

Airlines allow passengers to carry hand baggage on board aircraft, such as backpacks, wallets, laptop bags, or baby bags. The size of the baggage should be according to airline policy, so it can be placed under the front seat or in the upper head cabin. Below are the dimensions for the handbag allowance.

• Height - 45 cm x Length - 35 cm x Width - 20 cm, which must include the pocket and the handles.
• The prohibited items that can not be carried along on an aircraft for safety reasons are prohibited in hand baggage.
• If your handbag does not meet the maximum quantity and size of the aline allowance rule, you can further check it for an additional fee.

LATAM Airlines Carry-on baggage allowance

Baggage can be carried on the flight and stored in the overhead bin. If you have purchased the flight ticket with a light, full, standard, premium economy, or premium business fare, you can take one piece of carry-on baggage along with you, which can be stored in the upper compartment of the aircraft. Hence, you must ensure that your baggage does not exceed the allowance limit or will be further counted as checked baggage.

• Carry-on baggage includes light, full, standard, premium economy, and premium business fares.
• The maximum dimensions for carry-on baggage should be 55 cm high, 35 cm long, and 25 cm wide, including pockets, wheels, handles, etc.
• The maximum weight for carry-on baggage is 12 kg for passengers traveling in economy and 16 kg for premium economy and business class.
• Your carry-on baggage should be placed in the upper compartment of the plane.
• Some items that can be bought in the cabin also include a jacket, pocket umbrella, travel pillow, and more.

LATAM Airlines checked baggage allowance

As per the LATAM checked baggage rule, the airline offers a limit of 10 checked baggage items per person. Hence, the number of checked bags included in your trip depends on the fare, cabin, and route you select when purchasing your flight ticket. The weight and size of checked baggage are as mentioned below.

• The maximum weight allowance for LATAM checked baggage is 23 kg per passenger. If your baggage exceeds this weight, please refer to the excess baggage section.
• The maximum size of the baggage item must be not more than 158 linear cm, which includes height + length + width.
• If your checked baggage contains sports equipment or a musical instrument, you need to check the special baggage section.

LATAM Airlines special baggage allowance

LATAM Airlines allows special baggage, such as musical instruments and sports equipment, in the hold for an extra charge. Below is the LATAM Airlines special baggage allowance. To get further updated, read the notes below.

• Your LATAM special baggage can weigh up to 45 kg per piece, whereas for other parts of the destination, the limit is 32 kg per piece.
• The dimensions of the special baggage should be a maximum of 300 linear cum that includes the length + width + height per piece.
• Special baggage can be added to a ticket in advance at a sales office through the website. Else by speaking straight to the executive over the call or at the counter.
• Special baggage includes children's and infant items, fragile, bulky, and other items, medical supplies and wheelchairs, musical instruments, perishables, important merchandise, and other sporting equipment.

LATAM Airlines additional baggage

You can purchase additional baggage at LATAM offices or at the airport, but it is recommended that you do so in advance on the LATAM website.

• The cost of additional baggage is also available on the LATAM website in the baggage section.
• LATAM pass members and LATAM cardholders can take an additional piece of baggage free of charge on their next trip.