Qatar Airways increases baggage allowance

Travelling with Qatar Airways after 01 September 2013? This is great news for you: Effective 01 September 2013, Qatar Airways will increase its checked baggage allowance on all routes worldwide. Economy weight allowances have increased from 23kg to 30kg while Business and First Class have each increased from 30kg and 40kg to 40kg and 50kg respectively. The number of bags remains the same and dependent on the type of ticket purchased. The increased weight allowance does not apply when travelling to points that are regulated by per-piece allowance.
Passengers who have travelled prior to 01 September 2013 will be able to take advantage of the increased baggage allowance on their return trip if travel is on 01 September 2013 or later. Qatar Airways will also publish new Excess Baggage rates in September 2013 which will also see an increase. We'll keep you posted!
Qatar Airways is the national carrier of the State of Qatar. The airline operates services across Central Asia, Europe, Far East, South Asia, Middle East, North America, South America, Oceania and Africa. Destinations in Africa include Addis Ababa (Ethiopia, from 18 Sept 2013), Dar Es Salaam, Kilimanjaro (Tanzania), Entebbe (Uganda), Kigali (Rwanda), Nairobi (Kenya), Maputo (Mozambique), Johannesburg and Cape Town (South Africa).

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