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Iran Air baggage allowance rules and regulations

Passenger baggage rules in Iran Air

by Parastoo Sahebi
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Iran Air, also known as Homa, is one of the oldest airlines in Iran. The headquarters of this airline is at Mehrabad Airport. Iran Air currently flies to more than 40 domestic and international destinations. This airline, like many other international airlines, has its own rules for carrying passengers’ baggage and luggage. it is better for passengers to know Iran Air’s baggage allowance rules and regulations before traveling so that they do not have any problems traveling with this airline. In this article, we intend to introduce you to the rules and the amount of allowed baggage by Iran Air airline.

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Allowed amount of baggage and Iran Air’s baggage rules

The amount of allowed baggage in some airlines is calculated based on the package and in others based on weight. According to Iran Air’s baggage rules, this airline considers the amount of baggage allowed for each passenger based on weight, and this amount is different according to the ticket price and flight class.

In all economy classes, except the Y rate class, each passenger is allowed to carry up to 20 kg of luggage. Allowed baggage weight for Y fare class passengers of Iran Air will be 25 kg.

In Homa Class special flights, the weight of the baggage allowed for each passenger is 30 kg.

Iran Air’s baggage allowance for infant passengers is 10 kg in all fare classes.

Allowed amount of baggage and Iran Air's baggage rules

Conditions of accepting and carrying passenger baggage in Iran Air

The allowed weight of the luggage and baggage of the passenger is stated in the ticket. If the amount of the passenger’s baggage exceeds the allowed weight, the passenger is required to pay for the excess baggage. The excess amount must be paid at the origin of the trip.

The dimensions of the luggage, i.e. the total length, width, and height, should not exceed 158 cm (or 62 inches). And its weight should not be more than 23 kg.

Iran Air does not accept responsibility for defective luggage, breakable contents, or incomplete packaging. in case of damage to the luggage, the passenger will be responsible for paying for the damage. In such cases, Iran Air sticks a label called “Limited Release” on the luggage.

It is recommended that if you are carrying luggage or non-standard luggage, you must contact the airline office for guidance before your trip.

If your package or luggage is accepted by the Islamic Republic of Iran Airlines, a visible label with the information of the passenger’s name and final destination will be attached to the luggage. This name must be the same as the name on the ticket.

If family members are traveling together, they can share their luggage. The total virtual load that these passengers can carry is equal to the total allowed load of each passenger.

Do not put any valuable items such as money, jewelry, securities, collateral, bank guarantee, car switch, tablet, laptop, mobile phone, camera, identification documents, passport, etc. in separate luggage.

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Iran Air baggage allowance rules and regulations: Allowed hand luggage conditions in Iran Air airline

Iran Air passengers are allowed to carry one piece of cabin baggage along with a personal item such as a briefcase, camera bag, or small backpack. Your hand luggage must be placed in Iran Air’s overhead bins or under the seat in front of you.

According to Iran Air’s baggage rules, the amount of hand luggage allowed on this airline varies according to the flight class.

 The amount of hand luggage allowed on flights is:

Economy class in domestic and foreign routes: 5 kg

Homa class (business class) domestic and foreign routes: 7 kg

The dimensions of the handbag should not exceed a total of 115 cm (25 x 45 x 56 cm). This includes every wheel and handles – except for some musical instruments that are placed in Iran Air’s overhead space or available under-seat space at the time of boarding.

Due to the limitation of overhead space, Iran Air passengers traveling on flights with 50 seats or less are only allowed to carry one personal item on the Iran Air plane.

Handbags that passengers take with them into the cabin must have a cabin luggage label.

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Iran Air baggage allowance rules and regulations: Pram acceptance in Iran Air

Passengers are allowed to carry a folding stroller for their baby as a free baggage allowance. Passengers are allowed to use the stroller until boarding the plane and cannot take it with them into the cabin. At the time of delivery of the stroller at the exit gate, the acceptance limit sticker will be affixed to it.

Iran Air baggage allowance rules and regulations: Carrying dangerous goods in Iran Air

Dangerous goods are any goods that harm the life and property of passengers and flight crew or the body of the aircraft.

Dangerous goods can be classified as follows:

Explosive and flammable substances, compressed and incendiary gases, flammable liquids such as acetone, thinner, all kinds of cleaners, etc., oxidizing and oxidizing substances, bleach, radioactive substances, toxic substances, fire extinguishers, any kind of lights power, infectious materials and carriers of viruses and bacteria, radioactive materials and…

The above goods are allowed to be carried as accepted cargo only with the approval of the responsible employee of the Islamic Republic of Iran Airlines.

Carrying prohibited goods to carry inside the cabin

These goods include the following:

Devices that cause amputation, knives, pepper spray, all kinds of security equipment, shock devices, and devices containing stimulating and annoying substances.

Carrying prohibited goods to carry inside the cabin

Iran Air baggage allowance rules and regulations: Overload baggage rules in Iran Air

If the amount of the passenger’s luggage is more than the amount of luggage allowed for him, in this case, he will be subject to excess luggage and in this case, he must pay an amount equal to the amount of extra luggage in kilograms.

How to buy excess baggage in Iran Air?

In sales offices

Those passengers who need to carry more baggage than their allowed limit, can visit Homa sales offices and buy their excess baggage at a more reasonable rate.

At the airport

If a passenger carries more baggage than his allowed baggage at the airport, he must pay a fee for each extra kilogram of baggage when he is accepted at the airport.

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Iran Air baggage allowance rules and regulations: Rules for carrying pets in Iran Air

Transporting animals by plane has strict rules; Therefore, it is better to prepare the required documents according to the request of your desired airline so that you do not face any problems at the airport. The documents required to transport animals by plane on domestic and foreign flights are as follows:

Dogs, cats, and pet birds (birds are only allowed on domestic flights in Iran) can be transported to/from most destinations for $125 one-way. The cost of traveling outside Iran is 200 dollars.

Pets must be placed in a carrier, which in turn is placed under the front seat. The transport company is considered as an Iran Air hand luggage.

Necessary documents for transporting animals on domestic flights

  • Animal birth certificate or passport
  • Valid vaccination documents
  • The original payment slip for transporting the animal
  • Completing the application form for transporting live animals

Necessary documents for transporting animals on foreign flights

  • Animal birth certificate or passport with a 15-digit microchip code
  • The original international health certificate from the government veterinarian of the country of origin or destination and the written confirmation of the airport veterinary quarantine
  • Valid vaccination documents with a validity date
  • Parasitotherapy degree from an accredited veterinary medicine
  • Blood test certificate to measure the rabies antibody titer
  • The original payment slip for transporting the animal
  • Completing the three-sheet form related to the transportation of living organisms

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Conclusion

Traveling with any airline, both domestic and foreign, has its own rules, which are considered for the order and safety of passengers, so it is necessary to follow the airline’s baggage allowance rules and regulations.

As you might know, Iran Air is one of the oldest, and most reliable airlines in Iran and the Middle East, which flies to more than 60 domestic and international destinations and carries about 6 million passengers annually.in This article, we discussed the Iran Air baggage allowance rules and regulations. consider that These flight rules are intended for the comfort and safety of passengers.

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