Free hand luggage up to 10 kilos in Air Arabia; additional 3 kilos permitted if with infants

Passengers can now enjoy free hand luggage up to 10 kilos, according to a statement released by Air Arabia on Monday.

One piece of carry-on luggage and one small personal item are included in this permitted weight.

The airline reaffirmed that the carry-on must be made to fit safely in the overhead bin and have dimensions of 55 cm by 40 cm by 20 cm.

The second item, which can be a backpack, duty-free bag, or handbag, needs to fit beneath the passenger's front seat. The dimensions of this item should be 25 cm by 33 cm by 20 cm.

According to the statement, passengers who are traveling with a baby will be permitted an additional 3 kilos.

Other UAE airlines, such as Etihad Airways, FlyDubai, and Emirates, let travelers to bring one bag on board, as long as it weighs no more than seven kilograms.