Brussels Airlines' baggage policy for carry-on and checked baggage, based on the latest available information. Always check brusselsairlines.com for the most up-to-date details, as policies may vary by route, fare type, or partner airline.
Carry-On Baggage
Allowance:
- Economy & Premium Economy: 1 carry-on bag (max. 8 kg / 17 lbs) + 1 personal item (e.g., handbag, laptop bag).
- Business Class: 2 carry-on bags (total max. 16 kg / 35 lbs) + 1 personal item.
- Infants: Baby food for consumption on board is allowed free of charge.
Dimensions:
- Carry-on: Max. 55 x 40 x 23 cm (21.6 x 15.7 x 9 in), including handles and wheels.
- Personal item: Max. 40 x 30 x 10 cm (15.7 x 11.8 x 3.9 in).
Storage:
- Carry-on must fit in overhead bins or under the seat.
- Personal items go under the seat, except for emergency exit row passengers, who must stow them in overhead bins.
Liquid Restrictions:
- Max. 1 liter of liquids/gels in containers of 100 ml or less, stored in a transparent, resealable plastic bag (1 per passenger).
- The container’s labeled capacity matters (e.g., a 200 ml bottle, even half-full, is not allowed).
Additional Notes:
- Carry-on is checked at the gate or check-in. Exceeding size/weight limits incurs a fee (e.g., €45 per item if unpaid, potentially leading to boarding denial).
- For partner airline or codeshare flights, the operating airline’s rules apply.
- Small sports equipment may be carried in the cabin if it fits within the allowance.
Checked Baggage
Allowance:
- Economy Light: No free checked baggage (must be purchased separately).
- Economy Basic: Typically 1 bag (max. 23 kg / 50 lbs).
- Premium Economy: 2 bags (max. 23 kg / 50 lbs each).
- Business Class: 2 bags (max. 32 kg / 70 lbs each).
- Infants (0–23 months): 1 bag (max. 23 kg / 50 lbs), except in Economy Light, where an adult must add it to their booking.
Dimensions:
- Max. 158 cm / 62 in (L + W + H, including handles, pockets, and wheels).
- Luggage over 32 kg / 70 lbs is not accepted and must be shipped as cargo.
Fees for Excess/Oversized Baggage:
- Extra baggage can be purchased online up to 2 hours before departure (cheaper than airport rates) via brusselsairlines.com or the Service Centre.
- Oversized baggage (exceeding 158 cm) must be arranged via the Service Centre, Facebook, or Twitter.
- For more than 5 extra bags, contact the Service Centre in advance.
Connecting Flights:
- Brussels Airlines-operated: Baggage is checked through to the final destination.
- Partner airlines: You may need to collect and recheck baggage at the connecting airport (within 24 hours, or 12 hours for United Airlines-operated flights).
Special Items
Sports Equipment:
- Items like bicycles, golf bags, or canoes can be checked for a fee.
- Ski/snowboard equipment: Free on most routes (except Check&Go tickets or to/from/via the US/Canada, where fees apply: €45–€100 one-way).
Pets:
- Small dogs, cats, and household birds (Belgium domestic flights only) are allowed in the cabin for $125 (most routes) or $200 (outside Belgium).
- The pet carrier counts as a carry-on item and must fit under the seat.
Medical Devices (e.g., CPAP):
- Allowed if switched off during taxi, takeoff, and landing.
- Lithium batteries must not exceed 160Wh, and devices cannot connect to aircraft power. Sufficient battery power for the entire flight is required.
Strollers/Wheelchairs:
- Foldable strollers and fully foldable wheelchairs are carried free of charge.
Dangerous Goods
Prohibited:
- Weapons (e.g., stun guns, knives) are only allowed in checked baggage, with restrictions (e.g., firearms/ammunition banned to/from certain countries like Israel, UK).
- Flammable liquids, toxic substances, and corrosive materials are forbidden in both carry-on and checked baggage.
- Hoverboards are not permitted in any baggage.
Restricted:
- Ammunition (max. 5 kg gross weight, Hazard Class 1.4S) must be in a sturdy container for checked baggage only.
- Lithium battery-powered devices should be in carry-on, with specific rules for US/Canada flights.
Additional Notes
- Baggage Calculator: Use the Brussels Airlines baggage calculator to check your allowance and purchase extra baggage.
- Frequent Flyers: Miles & More members, HON Circle, Senators, or Star Alliance Gold/Silver passengers may have enhanced allowances based on travel class.
- Lost/Delayed Baggage: Report missing baggage before leaving the airport. Reasonable costs may be covered for passengers arriving without luggage in a foreign country.
- Most Significant Carrier Rule: For multi-airline tickets, the baggage policy of the airline operating the longest/most significant leg may apply.
Tips
- Weigh and measure your bags before arriving to avoid fees.
- For connecting flights, confirm baggage rules with all operating airlines.
- Check in online to streamline the process, but note that flights from Africa require a check-in desk visit for final boarding passes.
