Expert: Roberto Gomes - 5/7/2011

Question
gud day!im about to leave here in philippines on monday (may 9 2011)connecting flight bahrain to qatar.i just want to clarify about the luggage alowance.i saw in ur site that the baggage allowance is 30kg.this is my 1st time and i am confuse. I just want to ask if the said luggage allowance is just for the suitcase bag that i am supposed to bring.how about my hand carry bag? Do they need to weigh also my hand carry bag?as of now my suitcase bag weighs about 29kg.and i still have my hand carry bag with me such as my personal bag and my  laptop.kindly inform me as soon as u read this message so that i can make d right decision to take about my baggage.im hoping for ur response as soon as possible.thanks and Godbless.

Answer
Dear Genalyn,

Baggage allowance refers to the baggage that you will check, not your carry-on.
Your ticket has the information in kilos or the expression PC. Since you did not inform which airline you'll be traveling I am assuming Qatar Airways.
Its baggage allowance is limited to 2 pieces of 23kgs each on Economy class, 2x30 on Business Class and 2x40 in First Class.

As far as carry on the limits are 1 piece not exceeding 7 kg (50 x 37 x 25 cm) on Economy, 2 pieces not exceeding 15 kg (50 x 37 x 25 cm) on Business class and 2 pieces not exceeding 15 kg (50 x 37 x 25 cm) in First Class.

Hope it helps.
Have a nice flight.

Best Regards,
R. Gomes