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India's aviation authorities have implemented new regulations for hand luggage to improve security and streamline the travel experience. The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) have introduced stricter rules that limit passengers to one piece of hand luggage for both domestic and international flights.
Economy and premium economy travelers can carry up to 7 kg, while business and first-class passengers are allowed up to 10 kg. Carry-on bags must adhere to specific dimensions: height of 55 cm, length of 40 cm, and width of 20 cm.
Some passengers with tickets booked before May 4, 2024, are exempt from these restrictions. They can carry slightly heavier bags—up to 8 kg in economy, 10 kg in premium economy, and 12 kg in business and first class.
