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Baggage tips and information Free baggage allowances
Restricted items

Baggage Tips and Information
Pack as lightly as possible to promote safe travel.
Make sure that your baggage does not exceed the size and weight limits stipulated by the airline. Pack items properly to avoid possible damage.
Attach a clearly written (in English) name tag with the passenger’s name, address, and travel destination both inside and outside of each piece of baggage.
Multi-purpose (Swiss Army) knives, fruit knives, scissors, nail clippers, golf clubs, etc. are restricted carry-on items and cannot be brought into the cabin. Make sure such items are in checked baggage prior to boarding.
Flammable and/or combustible items including lighter fluid, paint, butane gas, burners, etc. are not accepted in carry-on or checked baggage.
  In case of carry on, one lighter is allowed.
  As of April 8, 2008, the carriage of lighters and/or matches is prohibited throughout China international and domestic airports and is subject to inspection at security check stations. Please plan accordingly prior to travel.
Fragile items such as pottery, electronic products, glassware, frames, etc.; perishable items such as food; and liquids (including gels) food, perishables and other items with foul odor are not allowed in checked baggage.
Please notify the airline in advance if you have special items like sports equipment (bikes, surfboards, etc.) and pets for smooth handling on the day of travel.
Keep high-value items such as laptop computers, camcorders, cameras, jewelry, antiques, precious metals, etc. in your carry-on baggage at all times. Airlines assume no liability for loss or damage of such items as well as other valuables such as cash, securities, contracts, dissertations, medical supplies, etc., provided, however, that this limitation does not apply in the case of flights to or from the United States.

Free Baggage Allowances
Free baggage allowances regarding size, weight, and quantity of baggage vary with passenger itineraries, seating classes, and SKYPASS membership grades. Please confirm the free baggage allowance that pertains to you prior to departure.
The size and weight of checked baggage free of charge
  Americas Outside
Americas		 Korea
(domestic)
First class 2 Pieces (max. 32kg/70lbs per piece)
The sum of three dimensions of each piece must be within 158cm/62ins.
(However, 3 pieces of baggage are permitted for tickets issued after November 1, 2011. The weight of each bag should not exceed 32 kg/70 lbs, and the overall dimension of each bag must not exceed 158 linear cm / 62 linear in.) 		40kg/88lbs -
Prestige class 2 Pieces (max. 32kg/70lbs per piece)
The sum of three dimensions of each piece must be within 158cm/62ins.		 30kg/66lbs 30kg/66lbs
Economy class

[Ticket issued on/after November 1, 2011]

2 Pieces (max. 23kg/50lbs per piece)
The sum of three dimensions of each piece must be within 158cm/62ins.

* For travel from/to Brazil, economy class passengers are allowed to have two pieces of baggage provided that the weight of each bag does not exceed 32kg/70lbs.

[Ticket issued before October 31, 2011]

2 Pieces (max. 23kg/50lbs per piece)
The sum of three dimensions of each piece must be within 158cm/62ins.

* The sum of the dimensions of the two bags must not exceed 273cm/107ins.

* For travel from/to Brazil, economy class passengers are allowed to have two pieces of baggage provided that the weight of each bag does not exceed 32kg/70lbs.		 20kg/44lbs 20kg/44lbs
Children
(Under 12-yrs-old)		 Adult restrictions apply
Infants
(Under 2-yrs-old)		 1 collapsible stroller, portable cradle, or child car seat +1 bag with a size less than 115cm/45ins and maximum weight of 10kg/22lbs Collapsible stroller, portable cradle, or child car seat
The size of baggage
  Size denotes the sum of height, width, and length of each baggage.
For example, a size limit of 158cm/62ins is illustrated
in the picture.
Definition of Americas and other regions
  Americas
    - Flights to/from/via USA, US territories, Canada,
      Caribbean, Central America, South America.(via Pacific)
    - There are limitations in the weight and number of
      baggage items for each seating class.
  Other regions
    - All flights that exclude regions classified in the
      Americas such as from/to Korea, Japan, Europe, etc.
    - Regardless of the number of baggage is subjected to weight.
The maximum weight per piece of baggage
  The maximum weight per piece of baggage is 32kg/70lbs and the maximum size (sum of width, height, and depth) is 158cm/62ins. Checked baggage is processed through the baggage handling facilities of the airport and transferred onto the aircraft by baggage handling personnel. For the safety of such personnel, the maximum weight for a single piece of baggage is 32kg/70lbs, regardless of seat class and/or extra baggage payment. Any item or piece of baggage that exceeds this weight limit and/or has a maximum size (sum of width, height, and depth) in excess of 158cm/62ins is subject to rejection.
Extra checked baggage allowances according to the passenger’s SKYPASS membership grade
  When flying with Korean Air, extra checked baggage may be allowed according to the passenger’s SKYPASS membership grade.
    (Restrictions may apply if flying with a SkyTeam partner airline or codeshare partners.)
    - Morning Calm Club: Additional 10kg/22lbs
      (exclusive of travel from/to the Americas.)
    - Morning Calm Premium Club:
      Additional 20kg/44lbs (exclusive of travel from/to the Americas),
      additional piece of baggage for travel from/to the Americas
    - Million Miler Club:
      Additional 30kg/66lbs (exclusive of travel from/to the Americas),
      additional piece of baggage for travel from/to the Americas.

Restricted Items
Restricted items
  The following items must not be packed in checked or carry-on baggage or taken on board with you.
    - Combustible/Flammable substances such as paint, lighter fluid, etc.
    - Pressurized gas containers such as oxygen tanks, butane gas cans, etc.
    - Weapons and/or explosive materials such as firearms, firecrackers, etc.
    - Other items that may pose danger to passengers and/or the aircraft
Restricted carry-on items
  Passengers are not allowed to carry items that may be used to pose a threat to other passengers in any way such as all types of knives and cutting instruments, golf clubs, clubs/bats, scissors, nail clippers, batteries, etc. Such items should be transported as checked baggage.
Restricted items with special precautions
  The following items may be carried on board only in a small quantity.
    - Small quantity of personal cosmetic products and/or medical items
    needed during the trip
    - 1 lighter and matchbox
    (Regulations on carrying a lighter or matchbox on board may vary with departure countries.)
    - Airline-approved medical items, dry ice, etc.
Unsuitable items for checked baggage
  Without regard to Korean Air’s liability under the Montreal Convention, the following items cannot be included in checked baggage, but may be carried aboard the passenger cabin as unchecked baggage:
  (a) expensive personal electronic items including laptop computers, mobile phone, camcorders, cameras and MP3 players;
  (b) currency, jewelry, precious metals, securities and similar items; or
  (c) other valuable items, samples, fragile items, perishable goods and similar items. 
Connecting with other airlines
  The above free baggage allowance applies to Korean Air flights only. For any connecting flights operated by other airlines, free baggage allowance is determined based on the IATA Standard. Please contact the service center for details.
  If you check in at the counter of other airlines (including code-share flights), their policy may apply.
  Certain airlines (for flights within America) may differ in their policy regarding the charge of additional handling fees on checked baggage regardless of free baggage allowance. Please contact the other airline directly for more information.