Cabin Baggage

Cabin Baggage

In our endeavor to ensure an enhanced travel experience, on-time departure and safety of our guests, we request all our guests to carry only 1 cabin baggage weighing a maximum of 7 kgs. JetPrivilege Platinum, Gold members and Première guests will be entitled to 1 cabin baggage weighing a maximum of 10kgs + 1 laptop bag. 

Cabin baggage allowance may vary depending on the type of aircraft, class of travel (First Class, Première or Economy), domestic or international flights, route and JetPrivilege Tier status.

Flights within India

Aircraft TypeNumber of pieces allowedDimensions of Cabin BaggageMaximum Weight
Aircraft TypeBoeingNumber of pieces allowed1Dimensions of Cabin Baggage55 cms X 35 cms X 25 cms*Maximum Weight7 kgs
Aircraft TypeATRNumber of pieces allowed1Dimensions of Cabin Baggage50 cms X 45 cms X 20 cms*Maximum Weight7 kgs
* not exceeding 115 linear cms

The Government of India regulations permit only one piece of cabin baggage on board.

  • Trolley bags with the above specified dimensions will be allowed.
  • An infant carrying basket is allowed per infant traveling within India.
  • JetPrivilege Platinum, Gold members and Première guests will be entitled to 1 cabin baggage weighing a maximum of 10kgs + 1 laptop bag across all Jet Airways flights within India.

Guests travelling on flights originating from Srinagar and Leh stations will not be allowed to carry any cabin baggage.


International Flights

CabinNumber of pieces allowedDimensions of Cabin BaggageMaximum Weight
CabinFirst ClassNumber of pieces allowed1 pieceDimensions of Cabin Baggage55 cms X 35 cms X 25 cms*Maximum Weight10 kgs
CabinPremièreNumber of pieces allowed1 pieceDimensions of Cabin Baggage55 cms X 35 cms X 25 cms*Maximum Weight10 kgs
CabinEconomy ClassNumber of pieces allowed1 pieceDimensions of Cabin Baggage55 cms X 35 cms X 25 cms*Maximum Weight7 kgs
* not exceeding 115 linear cms

  • Trolley bags with the above specified dimensions will be allowed.

  • In addition to the above one foldable garment bag or a lap top bag will be permitted.

  • One fully collapsible stroller or an infant carrying basket is allowed per infant travelling on our international routes.


Cabin Baggage Acceptance Criteria

Contours are available at all airports to check the dimensions of your cabin baggage. In case your cabin baggage exceeds the specifications, you will be requested to check-in your bag. Hand baggage is accepted in the cabin subject to availability of space in the overhead bin. Restricted stowage space is also available under the seat in front of you. In case there is no space available in the aircraft to stow hand baggage, we will need to remove and load the same in the baggage hold as per safety regulations.


Additional items which are allowed in the cabin

In addition to the free cabin baggage allowance, the following articles, may be carried inside the aircraft (subject to security regulations):

  • An overcoat wrap or blanket
  • An umbrella or walking stick
  • A lady's handbag, pocketbook or purse
  • Reading material for the flight
  • A small camera and/or a pair of binoculars
  • Infant's carrying basket
  • Infant food for consumption on the flight
  • A fully collapsible invalid's wheelchair and/or a pair of crutches and / or braces or other prosthetic device for the guest's use provided that the guest is dependent upon them.

Kindly follow these simple steps for carriage of cabin baggage for your convenience, safety and to enable us complete the boarding process seamlessly and ensure an on-time departure.

  • Always carry a single cabin bag per guest.

  • Your cabin bag weight should not exceed 7 kgs.

  • Ensure the containers carrying liquids must not exceed 100 ml in volume.

  • Reach the boarding gate at least 25 minutes prior to departure.


Regulations for cabin baggage

Gels, alcohol, liquids, creams and lotions more than 100 ml and sharp articles, etc. are not permitted in the cabin baggage.

Guests arriving at Delhi and Mumbai from an international flight and transiting to another flight (international or within India) will not be permitted to carry liquids more than 100 ml in their cabin baggage when undergoing security clearance at these airports.


Carriage of Liquids, Aerosols and Gels

Guidelines for carrying liquids and gels in your hand baggage:

  • You are required to present liquids and gels separately when passing through the security check.

  • You can carry a re-sealable transparent plastic bag which should not exceed 1 litre in volume. Only 1 bag will be allowed per guest.

  • Liquids, gels, pastes, lotions and aerosols are not permitted in containers bigger than 100 ml.


The below mentioned items will be permitted for carriage along with cabin baggage.

  • Baby food
  • Medication
  • Special diet food

Prohibition of carriage of Lithium battery powered devices onboard.

In the interest of safety of all guests onboard our flights, all personal motorized transportation devices using Lithium-ion batteries, including, and similar to hover-boards, Segways, airwheels, solowheels, mini-segway, balance wheels, self-balancing boards, balance gliders are prohibited for transportation on Jet Airways flights as checked-in or carry-on baggage, with immediate effect.

Such devices will be accepted as cargo consignments subject to production of the required documentation for the device and batteries as well as meeting the packaging and labeling requirements as per the IATA DGR Manual for Safe Transportation of Dangerous Goods.


Cabin baggage restrictions to the United States of America and United Kingdom

Restrictions to the United States of America

In line with additional security measures introduced by the United States Department of Homeland Security (US DHS), effective March 25, 2017, and until further notice, guests are advised not to carry the below listed personal electronic devices as cabin baggage on any Jet Airways international flight, and connecting onto the United States of America from:

  • Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) - Abu Dhabi
  • Ataturk International Airport (IST) - Istanbul
  • Cairo International Airport (CAI) - Cairo
  • Dubai International Airport (DXB) - Dubai
  • Hamad International Airport (DOH) - Doha
  • King Abdul-Aziz International Airport (JED) - Jeddah
  • King Khalid International Airport (RUH)- Riyadh
  • Kuwait International Airport (KWI) - Kuwait
  • Mohammed V Airport (CMN) - Morocco
  • Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) - Jordan

Please ensure you DO NOT carry any electronic device above the size of a smart phone in your cabin baggage and, or in person if through checked-in to the United States of America.

These include, but not limited to:

  • Laptops
  • Tablets
  • E-Readers
  • Cameras
  • Portable DVD players
  • Electronic game units larger than a smartphone
  • Travel printers/scanners

Restrictions to the United Kingdom

In light of the changes to the aviation security measures announced by the United Kingdom Department of Transport, guests will not be allowed to carry personal electronic devices such as phones, laptop and tablets on any Jet Airways international flight, and connecting onto the United Kingdom from:

  • Egypt
  • Jordan
  • Lebanon
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Tunisia
  • Turkey

Please ensure you DO NOT carry any electronic device in your cabin baggage, or in person which are larger than:

  • Length - 16.0 cms
  • Width - 9.3 cms
  • Depth - 1.5 cms

The above devices must be placed in the check-in baggage at the point of origin airport, to avoid any further inconvenience to your journey into the United States of America or the United Kingdom.

Failing to do so, will result in guests being denied boarding at the point of transit and or, having to surrender their device to the authorities of that airport, without any responsibility upon Jet Airways to assist them in storing and repatriating guests and their device(s).

If guests choose not to travel onwards at the transit point due confiscation of their device, they will be responsible for all associated costs related to rebooking, accommodation, penalties and such other fees at that time.

Jet Airways will not reimburse, compensate, or refund any related costs or losses incurred during your travel, due to your failure to comply with this US DHS control measure.


Rules for carrying liquids in a hand baggage at EU Airports

The European Union (EU) has adopted new security rules for carrying liquids in hand baggage to ensure the safety of guests on all flights.

Shopping at EU Airports

Buying liquids and gels at any European Union (EU) airport, after passing through the security check or onboard the aircraft, which are packed orsealed and accompanied with a receipt, will be permitted. An unbroken seal is valid for 24 hours.

Shopping at Non-EU Airports

Buying liquids and gels at non-EU airports is not permitted. If you change planes at an EU airport your purchases will be confiscated by the airport security.
Your purchases can also be confiscated if you buy liquids and gels onboard an aircraft operated by an airline from a non-EU country.

If case of any queries, our cabin crew and ground staff will be happy to assist you.

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