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Thai Airways announces a new baggage policy under the Piece Concept
To enhance the travel experience and elevate service standards in line with leading global airlines, Thai Airways will transition its baggage policy from the Weight Concept to the Piece Concept, which defines baggage allowances based on the number of pieces and class of travel
This policy change aims to:
• Improve convenience and consistency for international connections and interline travel
• Provide passengers with clear and transparent baggage entitlements based on the number of pieces and travel class
• Strengthen THAI’s service standards to be globally aligned with our partner airlines
Effective Dates of the New Policy
Effective 25 November 2025
Applicable to ticket sales, ticket issuance, and reissuance of totally unused tickets,
for travel commencing on or after 02 March 2026.
Applicable routes:
• All domestic routes within Thailand
• Journeys within TC3 (Asia, Australia, New Zealand)
• Journeys between TC2 (Europe, Africa, Middle East) and TC3
Effective 28 November 2025
Additional routes across THAI’s global network will follow the new policy.
Baggage Allowance Summary by Travel Class
Domestic Sector (Within Thailand)
Each passenger is entitled to 1 piece, with weight based on travel class:
• Royal Silk Class — 1 piece | 32 kg
• Economy Class (Flexi / Full Flex / Standard / Saver) — 1 piece | 23 kg
• Infant without a seat: 1 piece according to the adult’s applicable allowance
International Sector
Royal First Class
3 pieces — 32 kg per piece
(Redeem tickets: 2 pieces — 32 kg per piece)
Royal Silk Class and Redeem
2 pieces — 32 kg per piece
Premium Economy Plus
2 pieces — 32 kg per piece
Premium Economy Class
2 pieces — 23 kg per piece
Economy Class
• Flex / Full Flex — 2 pieces | 23 kg per piece
• Standard / Saver / Redeem — 1 piece | 23 kg per piece
• Infant without a seat: 1 piece according to the adult’s applicable allowance
Baggage Size Requirement
Each piece must not exceed a total linear dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).
Thai Airways remains committed to elevating our service standards to deliver a seamless and memorable travel experience for all passengers
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To enhance the travel experience and elevate service standards in line with leading global airlines, Thai Airways will transition its baggage policy from the Weight Concept to the Piece Concept, which defines baggage allowances based on the number of pieces and class of travel
This policy change aims to:
• Improve convenience and consistency for international connections and interline travel
• Provide passengers with clear and transparent baggage entitlements based on the number of pieces and travel class
• Strengthen THAI’s service standards to be globally aligned with our partner airlines
Effective Dates of the New PolicyEffective 25 November 2025
Applicable to ticket sales, ticket issuance, and reissuance of totally unused tickets,
for travel commencing on or after 02 March 2026.
Applicable routes:
• All domestic routes within Thailand
• Journeys within TC3 (Asia, Australia, New Zealand)
• Journeys between TC2 (Europe, Africa, Middle East) and TC3
Effective 28 November 2025
Additional routes across THAI’s global network will follow the new policy.
Baggage Allowance Summary by Travel Class Domestic Sector (Within Thailand)Each passenger is entitled to 1 piece, with weight based on travel class:
• Royal Silk Class — 1 piece | 32 kg
• Economy Class (Flexi / Full Flex / Standard / Saver) — 1 piece | 23 kg
• Infant without a seat: 1 piece according to the adult’s applicable allowance
International SectorRoyal First Class
3 pieces — 32 kg per piece
(Redeem tickets: 2 pieces — 32 kg per piece)
Royal Silk Class and Redeem
2 pieces — 32 kg per piece
Premium Economy Plus
2 pieces — 32 kg per piece
Premium Economy Class
2 pieces — 23 kg per piece
Economy Class
• Flex / Full Flex — 2 pieces | 23 kg per piece
• Standard / Saver / Redeem — 1 piece | 23 kg per piece
• Infant without a seat: 1 piece according to the adult’s applicable allowance
Baggage Size RequirementEach piece must not exceed a total linear dimension of 158 cm (62 inches).
Thai Airways remains committed to elevating our service standards to deliver a seamless and memorable travel experience for all passengers
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