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✅ Cabin Baggage (Carry-On) Allowance

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• Economy Class: 1 cabin bag up to 12 kg / 26 lbs and 1 personal item (handbag, laptop bag)
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• Premium Economy: 2 cabin bags up to 18 kg / 39 lbs combined, plus 1 personal item
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• Business Class: 2 cabin bags up to 18 kg / 39 lbs each, plus 1 personal item
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✅ Size and Weight Limits

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• Checked baggage maximum weight: 23–32 kg depending on class
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• Maximum dimensions per checked bag: 158 cm / 62 in (length + width + height)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

🔹 How many bags can I bring on an Air France flight?

Your baggage allowance depends on your class:

• Economy: 0–2 checked bags, 1 carry-on
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• Premium Economy: 0–2 checked bags, 2 carry-ons
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• Business: 1–2 checked bags, 2 carry-ons
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