Singapore Airlines is one of the world’s most luxury airlines, known for its top-notch service and quality travel experience.
But how strict is Singapore airlines about baggage allowance?
Like any other airlines Singapore airline is strict with its luggage allowance size and weigh, but understanding these policies is crucial to avoid additional fees or the inconvenience of having to repack luggage at the airport.
So here is everything you need to know about Singapore Airlines baggage rules and allowance; carry on and checked baggage for both domestic and international flights.
Lets’ dive right in.
How Strict Are Singapore Airlines With Cabin Baggage Allowance ?
Singapore airlines allows Suites, First Class and Business Class to carry up to two bags as cabin baggage with the following weight and dimensions
- Up to 7kg each
- Sum of length, width and height of each piece should not exceed 115cm.
For Premium Economy Class and Economy Class they are entitled to carry only 1 one piece of with the following limitations
- Up to 7kg each
- Sum of length, width and height of each piece should not exceed 115cm.
in addition your cabin baggage must be fit the overhead cabin or under the seat in front of yours.
Additional Items
yes you can carry a Laptop / Notebook in bag and the following items in addition of your carry on baggage and free of charge:
- Ladies’ handbag
- Camera / Camera bag
- Document bag
- Overcoat
- Umbrella
- Infant’s amenities and food for consumption on board. The total weight of these items should not exceed 6kg
- A walking stick, a pair of crutches and/or other prosthetic devices, if you are dependent on them
- A small amount of duty free goods (where permitted)
Please not that the maximum dimensions of these items must not exceed 40x30x10cm each. if any items exceeds the given dimension will be counted as standard carry on baggage .
so you will need to check in your carry on bag or personal item.
How Strict Are Singapore Airlines With Checked Allowance?
Your checked baggage depends on your bag weight, size and destination.
The free checked baggage will be indicated in your ticket.
its is advisable to avoid checking your documents or any valuable or personal items such as:
- laptops
- business / travel / identification documents
- medication
- securities / negotiable papers
- silverware / precious metals
- money / jewelry / other valuable items
- perishable items
Read more about what to not take in checked baggage ins this detailed post.
Weight
Guests flying to and from all destinations, except the USA.
| Class of travel | Allowance | PPS Club members | KrisFlyer Elite Gold / Star Alliance Gold members |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suites and First Class | 50kg | Extra 50 kg Total: 100kg | Extra 20kg Total: 70kg |
| Business Class | 40kg | Extra 40kg Total: 80kg | Extra 20kg Total: 60kg |
| Premium Economy Class | 35kg | Extra 35kg Total: 70kg | Extra 20kg Total: 55kg |
| Economy Class | |||
| Flexi | 35kg | Extra 30kg Total: 65kg | Extra 20kg Total: 55 kg |
| Standard | 30kg | Extra 30kg Total: 60kg | Extra 20kg Total: 50 kg |
| Lite | 30kg | Extra 30kg Total: 60kg | Extra 20kg Total: 50 kg |
Infants checked baggage
For infants flying with Singapore airlines are allowed to bag of 10 kg, if you are travelling with an infant you are allowed to check an item each from the following two categories:
- A fully collapsible stroller or pushchair
- Carry-cot or car seat
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Singapore airlines baggage piece allowance
Suites and First Class
- To/From USA: 2 pieces, up to 32kg each
- PPS Club members:2 extra pieces, up to 32kg each
- KrisFlyer Elite Gold / Star Alliance Gold members:1 extra piece, up to 32kg each
Business Class
- To/From USA: 2 pieces, up to 32kg each
- PPS Club members: 2 extra pieces, up to 32kg each
- KrisFlyer Elite Gold / Star Alliance Gold members: 1 extra piece, up to 32kg each
Premium Economy Class
- To/From USA: 2 pieces, up to 32kg each
- PPS Club members:2 extra pieces, up to 32kg each
- KrisFlyer Elite Gold / Star Alliance Gold members:1 extra piece, up to 32kg each
Economy Class
- To/From USA: 2 pieces, up to 32kg each
- PPS Club members:2 extra pieces, up to 32kg each
- KrisFlyer Elite Gold / Star Alliance Gold members:1 extra piece, up to 32kg each
Singapore airlines Additional Baggage Charges
The table below shows the discounted additional baggage rates weight concept that apply for purchases on singaporeair website
Non US Routes
| From / To | Singapore | Band 1 | Band 2 | Band 3 | Band 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | USD3/kg | USD6/kg | USD15/kg | USD21/kg | |
| Band 1 | USD3/kg | USD6/kg | USD9/kg | USD18/kg | USD24/kg |
| Band 2 | USD6/kg | USD9/kg | USD12/kg | USD21/kg | USD27/kg |
| Band 3 | USD15/kg | USD18/kg | USD21/kg | USD30/kg | USD36/kg |
| Band 4 | USD21/kg | USD24/kg | USD27/kg | USD36/kg | USD42/kg |
| Sector Specific | |
|---|---|
| Band 5 | USD9/kg |
| Band 6 | USD3/kg |
Countries/ Regions by Band (Weight concept)
Band 1
Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam
Band 2
China, Hong Kong SAR- China, Taiwan – China, South Asia Subcontinent (Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka)
Band 3
Japan, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East
Band 4
Africa, Europe, Russia (in Europe)
Band 5
Melbourne – Wellington, Moscow – Stockholm
Band 6
Cebu – Davao, Sydney – Canberra, Yangon-Mandalay
US Routes
| Between USA* and | Other Itineraries | |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Piece of Baggage (all classes) Each additional piece of baggage can weigh up to 32kg and be oversized. | Band 1 USD 120 Band 2 USD 160 Band 3 USD 200 Band 4 USD 280 | SIN – Band 3 USD 40 Band 5 USD 40 Others USD 120 |
| Additional 9kg Each piece of baggage can weigh up to 32kg. This charge applies to baggage that’s part of your complimentary allowance. | Band 1 USD 80 Band 2 USD 100 Band 3 USD 140 Band 4 USD 180 | SIN – Band 3 USD 40 Band 5 USD 40 Others USD 80 |
| Oversized The sum of the length, width and height of your baggage can exceed 158cm (62in). This charge applies to baggage that’s part of your complimentary allowance. | Band 1 USD 80 Band 2 USD 100 Band 3 USD 140 Band 4 USD 180 | SIN – Band 3 USD 40 Band 5 USD 40 Others USD 80 |
Band 1
Hong Kong SAR – China, Japan, Korea, Germany, United Kingdom and points in North America (direct flights)
Band 2
Singapore
Band 3
Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, South Asia Subcontinent (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka), Australia, New Zealand.
Band 4
Countries/ regions outside of Band 1, Band 2 and Band 3
Band 5 (sector)
Melbourne – Wellington, Sydney – Canberra, Moscow – Stockholm, Cebu – Davao, Yangon-Mandalay
Singapore airlines connecting flights baggage
If you have connecting flights, your baggage allowance for your your flights will be in single tickets, conjunction tickets and separate tickets will be different.
if your flights are booked on separate tickets, the baggage allowance printed on each ticket will apply.
For itineraries booked on a single ticket, refer to the information below.
There are two terms to you need to know when flying multiple airlines:
‘Marketing Carrier’ refers to the airline that sells the ticket for a flight.
‘Most Significant Marketing Carrier’ is the airline whose code can be found on the ticket for the longest geographical or most significant stretch of the journey.
When flying to and from USA
The first marketing carrier( the airline that sells the ticket for a flight ) will decide your baggage allowance for the entire journey. The first marketing carrier may choose to apply the baggage policies of the Most Significant Marketing Carrier or apply its own baggage policies for the journey.
For instance, Airline X is the first marketing carrier on this journey:
Washington (Airline X) -> San Francisco (SQ) -> Hong Kong
Singapore Airlines (SQ), on the other hand, is the most significant marketing carrier on this journey.
As the first marketing carrier, Airline X gets to decide whether their or Singapore Airlines’ baggage allowance applies to the whole journey.
If you have any doubts, please refer to the applicable free baggage allowance indicated on your ticket for each sector of your flight.
When flying to and from any other part of the world
In this case, the baggage allowance of the most significant marketing carrier applies. On journeys that include a stopover, the most significant marketing carrier may change after the stopover point.
Summary
Generally, you need to follow the airlines luggage rules, to avoid any surprises at the airport.
Some passengers may recommend using a soft sided bag, like a backpack or a duffle bag that can be squashed easily in the luggage sizer, but that won’t always be the case, especially if you are a hard-sided luggage fan.
Even though I recommend that you take a fully compliant carry on bag.
We hope thus helps
Happy travels