Kenya Airways to increase baggage allowance in all classes

Kenya's flag carrier, Kenya Airways, is set to introduce a new baggage policy across its entire network. From 01 October 2014 the airline will fully adopt the so-called piece concept baggage policy and move away from the old weight concept. Most of Kenya Airways' passengers will be allowed 64kg of free check-in baggage in Premier World and 46kg in Economy. Passengers will also be allowed to bring more weight on board as hand luggage: the current allowance of 10kg has been revised upwards to 12kg in all classes.

Kenya Airways' free checked baggage allowance (effective 01 Oct 2014):

• Africa - America/Europe/Asia/Far East & Middle East:
  Premier World: 2 Pieces, 32kg max each
  Economy: 2 Pieces, 23kg max each
• Intra Africa 2 (Rest of Africa):
  Premier World: 2 Pieces, 32kg max each
  Economy: 2 Pieces, 23kg max each
• Intra Africa 1 (East Africa):
  Premier World: 2 Pieces, 32kg max each
  Economy: 1 Piece, max 32kg
• Domestic:
  Premier World: 2 Pieces, 32kg max each
  Economy: 1 Piece, max 32kg
• Marine/Seamen/Military (for any routing): 
  Premier World: 2 Pieces, 32kg max each
  Economy: 2 Pieces, 23kg max each
• Sky Team Elite Plus & Elite (Platinum, Gold and Silver card holders):  
  Premier World: +1 Piece Extra, max 32kg   
  Economy: +1 Piece Extra, max 23kg

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