Emirates New Offer: Up To 15kg Extra Baggage On Select Economy Class Flights

If you’re the sort of person who likes to pack your different outfits for each day of your holiday and prepare for every weather eventuality, you probably struggle to keep to Emirates’ Economy Class baggage allowance. Well, you’re going to love this. The Dubai-based airline has announced that it will be giving passengers up to 15kg extra on their current 30kg baggage allowance.

Unfortunately, there’s a catch. The offer is only on from September 30 to December 13 of this year and, is only valid for certain flight destinations…

What Are The Places Where Emirate’s New Baggage Offers Applicable

Passengers travelling to Abidjan, Accra, Dakar, Entebbe, Harare, Luanda, Lagos, Lusaka, Manila, Cairo, Casablanca, Nairobi, Addis Ababa, Algiers Guangzhou and Dar Es Salaam will be given 15 extra kilos, making their new baggage allowance 45kgs – that’s plenty of space for your four pairs of trainers, six swimsuits, hair dryer, hair straightener, 24 T-shirts and eight pairs of jeans. We’re not here to judge.

Passengers, flying economy class to Karachi, Dhaka, Sylhet, Chittagong, Mumbai, Kochi, Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, Jakarta, Cebu, Clark and Colombo will be granted an extra 10kgs on select flights. While Economy Class passengers travelling to Amman, Islamabad, Kabul, Khartoum, Lahore, Multan, Sialkot, Tunisia and Peshawar will receive an additional 10kgs on all Emirates flights to said destinations.

“The offer is in addition to the existing free baggage allowance of 30kg and will only be applicable to tickets purchased in UAE for directional travel commencing in Dubai to … select destinations only,” said Emirates in an official statement.

Now that you know where you can take your entire wardrobe (or, at least half of it), here’s our pick of the three must-see destinations on the list…

Petra, Jordan

The edge has just been taken off the summer in Jordan, so the temperature is mild enough to enjoy the famous archaeological site. While you’re there, make some time to head to the Dead Sea which offers the requisite blend of landscape, luminosity and luxury for which Jordan has become famed.

While the entire space is an archaeological site, be sure to see the Garden Temple, Palace Tomb and the Ad Deir monastery.
Flight time: 2hrs 40mins
Price: From AED1,600 to Amman*

Cebu, Philippines

Often referred to as mini-Manila, Cebu offers travellers the best of both worlds. Its pristine white sand beaches are perfect for those looking to unwind and relax, while the markets make it an ideal location for shopping enthusiasts. Spots like the Sirao Garden and the Tops Lookout are well worth a visit.
Flight time: 9hrs 25mins
Price: From AED2,380*

Mumbai, India

Mumbai is so densely populated that it’s packed full of all walks of life. Artists, workers, fishermen and Bollywood stars call this place home, making it full of energy. If you fly overnight, try to get to the Sassoon docks at 7 am for sunrise and you’ll see local fishermen haul in their catch of the day.

Take a boat trip to Elephanta Island from the Gateway’s wharf and wander around the ancient archaeological remains and Indian rock art that make up the island’s famous “city of caves”.
Flight time: 2hrs 40mins
Price: From AED880*

*Prices are subject to change on a day-to-day basis. All prices used were selected from September 30 to October 4.