✈️ Urgent Update! Thai Airways Changes Baggage Policy from "Weight" to "Piece Concept" (Effective March 2026)
Attention all travelers! Thai Airways has announced a significant change to its checked baggage policy, moving from the traditional "Weight Concept" to a "Piece Concept," aligning with international standards.
Who does this affect, when does it start, and how many bags can we check in? bbag has summarized the key points for you. Check it out before packing for your next trip!
📅 When Does It Start?
This new policy applies to tickets issued and travel commencing as follows:
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Ticket Issuance/Sales Date: From November 25, 2025, onwards.
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Travel Commencement Date: From March 02, 2026, onwards.
If you're booking tickets around this time for travel next year, be sure to review these new rules!
🌏 1. International Sectors
The new policy clearly defines baggage allowances by cabin class, specifying both the number of pieces and the weight per piece.
Note: Infants not occupying a seat are entitled to 1 piece, with the weight allowance corresponding to the accompanying passenger's cabin class.
🇹🇭 2. Domestic Sectors
For domestic flights, it's simple: "1 piece per passenger" across all cabin classes, with differing weight limits.
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Royal Silk Class: 1 Piece (32 kg)
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Economy Class (All types): 1 Piece (23 kg)
⚠️ Critical Rule: Baggage Dimensions!
This is especially important for bbag customers! With the Piece Concept, not only weight but also "baggage dimensions" are strictly enforced.
👉 Each piece must have total linear dimensions (length + width + height) not exceeding 158 cm (62 inches).
bbag's Takeaway: The shift to the "Piece Concept" means you can no longer combine the weight of multiple bags as before. If your allowance is 1 piece at 23 kg, even if you have two small bags whose combined weight is less than 23 kg, you might not be able to check the second bag for free (excess baggage fees would apply for the second piece).
Tips: Having a travel bag that is "lightweight" yet "spacious" and adheres to the "standard dimensions (not exceeding 158 cm)" is crucial in this new era. This ensures you can utilize your 23 or 32 kg allowance per bag to its fullest!
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Thai Airways Changes Baggage Policy