Silk Air Baggage Allowance, Rules & Policy

SilkAir was a Singapore-based airline headquartered in Changi, Singapore. The airline served 54 cities in Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, East Asia, and Northern Australia. Silkair was a regional wing of Singapore Airlines, so it served passengers from short to medium-haul flight routes. In 2021, SilkAir ceased all of its operations and transferred all its flights to its parent company, Singapore Airlines. If you are planning a trip with Singapore Airlines, then you must be aware of the rules and regulations they have made about their baggage allowance. Let's explore the baggage allowance of SilkAir, which has merged with Singapore Airlines. 

What Is Singapore Airlines' Carry-On Baggage Allowance?

The carry-on baggage allowance totally depends on the class of your travel; we have mentioned it in depth below. 

• Suites, First Class, and Business Class - Passengers are permitted to carry two pieces of cabin baggage, each weighing up to 7 kg. The dimensions of these bags should not exceed the allowed limit of 115 cm.
• Premium Economy Class and Economy Class - Passengers traveling in Premium Economy or Economy Class can bring a piece of cabin baggage, which should weigh up to 7kg and have a total dimension of 115 cm. 

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Excess Cabin Baggage On Singapore Airlines

If your baggage crosses the specified limits, which is allowed, it will be counted as checked baggage. In these cases, extra charges will be applied, although baby strollers are counted as carry-on baggage, and they should be stored in the baggage hold, and no charge will be applied. 

In addition to the cabin baggage or the carry-on baggage, passengers are allowed to bring one of these personal items to bring with them, free of any charges:

• Ladies purse/handbag.
• Overcoat
• Umbrella
• Laptop bag
• Backpack
• Document folder
• Walking sticks, crutches, or prosthetic devices
• Duty-free goods (within allowed limits)

The maximum allowed dimensions for the additional items are 40 x 30 x 10 cm each, and if the total dimension exceeds 80 cm, it will be counted as standard cabin baggage.

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What Is The Singapore Airlines Checked Baggage Allowance?

According to Singapore Airlines' baggage policy, a passenger's checked baggage allowance with Singapore Airlines is determined by either the weight or the concept of the piece, depending on the destinations to which they are flying. 

Singapore Airlines Checked The Baggage Weight Concept

The weight concept is applicable to all flights, including those that are from or to Canada and the USA; your baggage allowance varies. Let's take a brief look at this. 

1. Suites and First Class

• Base Allowance - 50 kg
• PPS Club Members - 100 kg
• Krisflyer Elite Gold/Star Alliance Gold Members - 70 kg

2. Business Class

• Base Allowance - 40 kg 
• PPS Club Members - 80 kg
• Krisflyer Elite Gold/Star Alliance Gold Members - 60 kg 

3. Premium Economy Class 

• Base Allowance - 35 kg
• PPS Club Members - 70 kg
• Krishflyer Elite Gold/ Star Alliance Gold Members - 55 kg

4. Economy Flexi 

• Base Allowance - 30 kg
• PPS Club Members - 60 kg
• Krisflyer Elite Gold/Star Alliance Gold Members - 50 kg 

5. Economy Standard

• Base Allowance - 30 kg
• PPS Club Members - 60kg
• Krisflyer Elite Gold/Star Alliance Gold Members - 50kg

6. Economy Value 

• Base Allowance - 25 kg 
• PPS Club Members - 50 kg 
• Krisflyer Elite Gold/Star Alliance Gold Members - 45 kg

7. Economy Lite

• Base Allowance - 25 kg
• PPS Club Members - 50 kg 
• Krisflyer Elite Gold/Star Alliance Gold Members - 45 kg

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Singapore Airlines Checked Baggage Piece Concept

According to the piece concept of Singapore Airlines baggage allowance, here are some points outlined below:

• Suites and First Class - 2 pieces, up to 32 kg each
• Business Class - 2 pieces, up to 32 kg each
• Premium Economy Class - 2 pieces, up to 23 kg each
• Economy Class - 2 pieces, up to 23 kg each. 

Checked baggage dimensions - The combined length, width, and height of the checked baggage should not exceed 158 cm or 62 inches. 

Baggage Policy For Non-Standard Baggage

Non-standard baggage is items that are different from regular suitcases or bags in terms of shape, size, content, and weight. This includes items such as sports equipment, musical instruments, and wedding dresses. 

• Special or non-standard baggage should not cross the dimension of 200 cm.
• Items that exceed the allowed dimensions are supposed to reach out to the luggage department of Singapore Airlines. 
• Items that exceed the allowed weight limitation of 32 kg cannot be accepted as checked baggage, and in this case, the item may include additional charges or fees because they are accepted as checked baggage. 
• In the case of wedding dresses, you can buy an extra seat for the dress.