Alliance Air allows one 5kg cabin bag and 15kg of free checked baggage on domestic routes (10kg on Kullu sectors), plus 20kg on international flights. Excess baggage costs ₹700 per kg at the airport, but prepaid options starting at ₹3,150 for 5kg offer significant savings if booked in advance.

Packing for a flight shouldn’t feel like solving a puzzle. Yet baggage rules trip up more travelers than turbulence ever does  a bag that’s 2kg over, a forgotten power bank in the wrong compartment, or a last-minute excess fee that wasn’t budgeted for. Alliance Air, the regional arm of Air India connecting smaller cities across the country, keeps its baggage rules fairly straightforward. But the fine print around weight limits, prepaid discounts, and route-specific exceptions (looking at you, Kullu) still catches passengers off guard.

What Is Alliance Air’s Baggage Allowance?

Alliance Air’s baggage allowance depends on whether you’re flying domestically or internationally. Domestic passengers get one 5kg cabin bag plus 15kg of checked baggage (10kg on Kullu routes), while international travelers connecting through the Air India network are allowed 20kg checked. A single checked bag cannot exceed 32kg regardless of route.

In addition to your cabin bag, Alliance Air permits one personal item free of charge  a laptop bag, lady’s handbag, camera, umbrella, walking stick, or prescribed medicines. Infants traveling on a lap fare get their own 5kg hand baggage allowance plus a collapsible stroller or carrycot.

What Is Alliance Air’s Domestic Baggage Allowance Specifically?

Alliance Air’s domestic baggage allowance is 15kg of free checked baggage per passenger on all routes except two: Delhi–Kullu–Delhi and Kullu–Chandigarh–Chandigarh, where the limit drops to 10kg due to aircraft load restrictions on the ATR fleet serving these hill routes.

This distinction matters because Kullu’s short runway and high-altitude approach require lighter payloads, so Alliance Air compensates by tightening baggage limits rather than restricting passenger numbers. If you’re flying any other domestic sector  say, Delhi to Shimla, or Kolkata to Guwahati  you get the standard 15kg allowance.

A few domestic-specific exceptions worth knowing:

• Students flying on a valid student fare with ID can carry an extra 10kg, except on Kullu sectors.
• Children receive the same baggage allowance as adults  there’s no reduced child rate.
• Sports equipment, musical instruments, and similar oversized items are treated as excess baggage and charged accordingly; there’s no dedicated “sports baggage” category or discount.

How Much Does Alliance Air Charge for Excess Baggage?

Alliance Air charges ₹700 per kg for excess baggage paid at the airport on domestic flights. International excess baggage costs ₹750 per kg. These airport rates are noticeably higher than booking extra weight in advance, so passengers who know they’ll exceed their limit should prepay before departure day.

Here’s how the airport-pay-as-you-go rate compares against prepaid tiers for domestic flights:

All figures inclusive of GST. A single bag cannot exceed 32kg regardless of how much extra weight is prepaid.

Booking 10kg of extra baggage in advance saves ₹700 compared to paying at the airport  a 10% discount simply for planning ahead. For families or business travelers regularly checking extra gear, that gap compounds quickly across multiple trips.

What Are Alliance Air’s Extra Baggage Charges If I Don’t Prepay?

If you don’t prepay, Alliance Air charges the flat airport rate of ₹700 per kg for domestic excess baggage and ₹750 per kg for international excess baggage, calculated at check-in. There’s no discount for paying at the counter, and charges apply per kilogram over your free allowance, not per bag.

Say you’re flying Delhi to Bhubaneswar with 20kg of checked luggage but only a 15kg free allowance. That 5kg overage costs ₹3,500 at the airport (5 x ₹700), versus ₹3,150 if booked online beforehand  a difference that adds up fast if you’re consistently over.

Ways to avoid or reduce excess charges:

• Weigh your bags at home before leaving; a kitchen scale is more reliable than guesswork.
• Wear bulky items (jackets, boots) instead of packing them.
• Consolidate toiletries and shift duty-free purchases into cabin baggage where space allows.
• Book prepaid excess baggage through “Manage Booking” at least a few hours before departure.

How Does Alliance Air Check-In Work?

Alliance Air check-in opens through the web portal 48 hours before departure and closes 2 hours before scheduled takeoff. Passengers with only cabin baggage can head straight to security after web check-in, while those with checked bags must visit the airport’s baggage drop counter, which typically closes 45–60 minutes before departure.

Step-by-step for web check-in:

1. Visit allianceair.in or bookme.allianceair.in/web-checkin
2. Enter your PNR and last name
3. Select your seat (subject to availability)
4. Confirm passenger details against your government ID
5. Download or save your digital boarding pass

Web check-in isn’t available for infants, unaccompanied minors, or passengers needing special medical or wheelchair assistance  these travelers must check in at the counter. A valid photo ID (Aadhaar, passport, voter ID, or driving license) is mandatory alongside your boarding pass at every checkpoint.

What Items Are Restricted From Checked Baggage?

Alliance Air excludes valuables and hazardous items from its checked baggage liability, including jewelry, cash, passports, electronics, and flammable materials. Passengers should carry these in cabin baggage instead, since the airline won’t compensate for loss or damage to such items if checked in.

Not permitted in checked baggage:

• Power banks (cabin baggage only; Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is banned entirely)
• Liquids, gels, or aerosols over 100ml
• Flammable substances (lighter fluid, aerosol sprays, compressed gas)
• Weapons, ammunition, and firearms

Should be carried on your person or in cabin baggage, not checked:

• Money, jewelry, and precious metals
• Passports and identity documents
• Manuscripts, artefacts, and title deeds
• Electrical equipment

Passengers traveling on a domestic Indian route who carry a Kirpan must ensure the blade doesn’t exceed 6 inches and the total length stays under 9 inches  anything larger must go in checked baggage, not the cabin.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much free checked baggage does Alliance Air allow on domestic flights?
Alliance Air allows 15kg of free checked baggage on domestic flights, except on Delhi-Kullu-Delhi and Kullu-Chandigarh-Chandigarh routes, where the limit is 10kg due to aircraft load restrictions.

What is Alliance Air’s cabin baggage weight limit?
Alliance Air permits one cabin bag weighing up to 5kg, with maximum dimensions of 40cm x 30cm x 15cm, plus one personal item like a laptop bag or handbag.

How much does Alliance Air charge per kg for excess baggage?
Alliance Air charges ₹700 per kg for domestic excess baggage paid at the airport, and ₹750 per kg for international excess baggage.

Is prepaid baggage cheaper than paying at the airport?
Yes. Prepaid 10kg costs ₹6,300 versus ₹7,000 at the airport  a savings of ₹700, or roughly 10% less than airport rates.

What is the maximum weight for a single checked bag on Alliance Air?
No single checked bag can exceed 32kg on Alliance Air, regardless of your total baggage allowance or how much excess weight you’ve prepaid.

Can I carry a power bank in my checked baggage?
No. Alliance Air prohibits power banks in checked baggage entirely; they must be carried in your cabin bag instead.

Do students get extra baggage allowance on Alliance Air?
Yes, students traveling on a valid student fare with ID can carry an additional 10kg of checked baggage, except on Kullu sector flights.

When does Alliance Air web check-in open and close?
Web check-in opens 48 hours before departure and closes 2 hours before scheduled takeoff, accessible through allianceair.in.

Do I need to visit a counter if I’ve completed web check-in?
Only if you have checked baggage. Passengers with checked bags must visit the baggage drop counter, which closes 45–60 minutes before departure; cabin-only travelers go straight to security.

What is Alliance Air’s checked baggage allowance on international flights?
Alliance Air allows 20kg of free checked baggage on international sectors connecting through the Air India network, compared to 15kg on standard domestic routes.