Aegean Airlines Baggage Allowance Policy - Aegean Airlines Cabin and Checked Luggage

Greek travellers might be familiar with Aegean Airlines, as it is the flagship airline of Greece. However, non-Greek travellers might not be too familiar with this airline, hence they may find their baggage policy strange.

That’s why we’re here. Today, we’re bringing you the comprehensive guide to Aegean Airlines’ baggage policy. Hopefully, you will find this guide useful if you’re soon to board their flights.

Aegean Airlines overview

On short and medium haul routes, AEGEAN, Greece's largest airline, offers complete service. AEGEAN has been a member of the STAR ALLIANCE, the world's most powerful airline alliance, since 2010. AEGEAN bought Olympic Air in 2013 and immediately expanded its network, fleet, and passenger numbers as a result of the deal. In 2018, 14 million passengers chose Aegean Airlines as their carrier. In 2019, Aegean Airlines offers flights to 151 destinations in 44 countries (31 domestic and 120 international). AEGEAN has cabins in both Economy and Business Class. On all foreign flights, complimentary food and drinks inspired by Greek cuisine are served. AEGEAN signed a Purchase Agreement with Airbus in June 2018 for up to 42 new generation A320neo family aircraft, with plans to place additional orders with lessors for up to 20 new A320neo family aircraft.

Aegean Airlines’ baggage policy isn’t the most convoluted, but it can still be confusing if passengers don’t understand it thoroughly. In this article, we will go through their policy in detail, namely their carry-on baggage policy, checked baggage policy, and excess baggage policy.

Carry-on Baggage Allowance – Cabin Baggage Dimensions Policy

Aegean Airlines offers a variety of fares that appeal to various customers’ needs. The number of permitted carry-on bags, as well as the maximum size and weight, depends on the type of fare that the passenger is boarding, more specifically:

• Economy Light class passengers can bring on-board 1 carry-on bag of up to 22 x 18 x 10 in / 56 x 45 x 25 cm in size and 18 lbs / 8kg in weight or 1 personal item (handbag or laptop bag);
• Economy Light class passengers travelling on flights operated by Olympic Air fleet (Bombardier-type DH8-100, DH8-400 and ATR) can bring on-board 1 carry-on bag of up to 21 x 16 x 9 in / 55 x 40 x 23 cm in size and 18 lbs / 8kg in weight or 1 personal item (handbag or laptop bag);
• Economy Flex and Comfort Flex class passengers can bring on-board 1 carry-on bag of up to 22 x 18 x 10 in / 56 x 45 x 25 cm in size and 18 lbs / 8kg in weight and 1 personal item (handbag or laptop bag);
• Economy Flex and Comfort Flex class passengers travelling on flights operated by Olympic Air fleet (Bombardier-type DH8-100, DH8-400 and ATR) can bring on-board 1 carry-on bag of up to 21 x 16 x 9 in / 55 x 40 x 23 cm in size and 18 lbs / 8kg in weight or 1 personal item (handbag or laptop bag);
• Business class passengers can bring on-board 1 carry-on bag of up to 22 x 18 x 10 in / 56 x 45 x 25 cm in size and 29 lbs / 13kg in weight or 1 personal item (handbag or laptop bag);
• Business class passengers travelling on flights operated by Olympic Air fleet (Bombardier-type DH8-100, DH8-400 and ATR) can bring on-board 1 carry-on bag of up to 21 x 16 x 9 in / 55 x 40 x 23 cm in size and 29 lbs / 13kg in weight or 1 personal item (handbag or laptop bag);

Checked baggage allowance

The number of permitted carry-on bags, as well as the maximum size and weight, depends on the type of fare that the passenger is boarding, more specifically:

• Economy Light and Flex class passengers are not permitted to check in any bags for free;
• Economy ComfortFlex class passengers can check in 1 bag of up to 62 in / 158 cm in size and 50 lbs / 23 kg in weight;
• Business class passengers can check in up to 2 bags of up to 62 in / 158 cm in size and 70 lbs / 32 kg in weight;
• Passengers with Miles+ Bonus Gold or Star Alliance Gold pass can check in 1 additional bag with the same size and weight requirements.

Excess baggage policy

Excess baggage is defined by Aegean Airlines as any baggage that exceeds the free checked or carry-on baggage allowance, and overweight baggage is defined as baggage that weighs more than 50 lbs / 23kg (or 66 lbs / 30kg depending on the allowance) and up to 70 lbs / 32kg. Baggage that exceeds 70 lbs / 32kg will have to be transported as cargo.

• When booking online, passengers will have to pay €13 - €42 per overweight bag;
• When making payment at the airport, passengers will have to pay €25 - €70 per overweight bag;
• When making payment at the gate, passengers will have to pay €40 - €60 per overweight bag;

FAQs

Can my children bring their own bags?

Yes, they can.

• Infants (0-2 years old) are permitted 1 collapsible stroller. If they are flying ComfortFlex and Business, they are also permitted 1 piece of baggage (up to 50 lbs / 232 kg in weight and 62 in / 158 cm in size in Economy Class ComfortFlex or up to 70 lbs / 32 kg in weight and 62 in / 158 cm in size in Business Class).
• Children (2-12 years old) are permitted 1 collapsible stroller, and additionally 1 piece of baggage up to 50 lbs / 232 kg in weight and 62 in / 158 cm in size for Economy ComfortFlex or 2 pieces of baggage up to 70 lbs / 32 kg in weight and 62 in / 158 cm m each for Business Class.