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Don't get caught at the gate! Here's the definitive guide to cabin baggage rules for every Indian airline.
Cabin Baggage Limits by Airline
| Airline | Weight | Dimensions | Personal Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| IndiGo | 7 kg | 55×35×25 cm | 1 laptop bag / purse |
| Air India | 8 kg | 55×40×20 cm | 1 personal item |
| SpiceJet | 7 kg | 55×35×25 cm | 1 small bag |
| Akasa Air | 7 kg | 55×35×25 cm | 1 personal item |
| Vistara | 7 kg (Eco) / 12 kg (Business) | 55×40×20 cm | 1 personal item |
| Air India Express | 7 kg | 55×35×25 cm | 1 small bag |
What Can You Carry?
✅ Allowed in Cabin
- Laptop (in bag)
- Medicines (with prescription for controlled substances)
- Baby food and formula
- Power bank (max 100 Wh, max 2 units)
- Small electronics (phone, tablet, kindle)
- Wallet, passport, boarding pass
❌ NOT Allowed in Cabin
- Liquids over 100ml (pack in checked bag)
- Sharp objects (scissors >6cm, knives)
- Lighters and matches
- Tools (screwdrivers, wrenches)
- Sports equipment (bats, rackets)
Liquids Rule (3-1-1)
- 3: Each container max 100ml (3.4 oz)
- 1: All containers in 1 clear plastic bag
- 1: 1 bag per person
Pro Tips
- 📱 Wear your heaviest jacket/shoes to save bag weight
- 🎒 Keep laptop separate for security screening
- 💊 Carry medicines in original packaging
- 🔋 Power banks: label with capacity visible
- ⚖️ Weigh your bag at home — airlines DO enforce at gate
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