If you ever plan to travel within Europe with a budget, then Eurowings should be your first choice. Like many other airlines, Eurowings' baggage allowance includes regulations relating to cabin bags (that is underseat bags and carry-on) and checked luggage. In this article, you’ll get to know the detailed limits of each type of luggage and the excess fee applied for every ticket class. Read till the end to discover some tips to save money when packing, and whether or not your luggage should be treated as a special one before bringing it on board. 

Overview

Eurowings is a German low-cost airline that mainly offers low-cost flights to popular tourist destinations, major cities within and outside Europe. Eurowings is certified as a 4-Star Low-Cost Airline for the quality of its airport, onboard product, and staff service. Like other airlines, Eurowings' baggage allowance is clearly regulated for different ticket classes (BASIC, SMART, BIZclass) as you can discover right below.

What Is The Hand Luggage Allowance With Eurowings?

All Eurowings fares allow at least one personal item.

In all classes, passengers can bring one small underseat bag (i.e., laptop bag, purse, small backpack, like a 28L backpack) with maximum dimensions of 40 x 30 x 25 cm (16 x 12 x 10 in) free of charge.

For the BASIC class, if you want to bring a large cabin bag, you only need to pay an additional €18 / £16 / $21.

A large cabin bag must have a maximum weight of 8 kg (17.8 lbs) and maximum dimensions of 55 x 40 x 23 cm (22 x 16 x 9 in).

The SMART class can bring one larger cabin bag in addition to the underseat bag. BIZ class, on the other hand, can carry up to two pieces of hand luggage along with a personal item.

If your bags don’t fit, and they catch you at the gate, Eurowings charges a penalty fee of around €50 (roughly £45). That’s sometimes more than the cost of the flight itself.

Thus, it makes sense to get it right from the get-go. Invest in an underseat bag that fits will save you hundreds, if not thousands, in bag fees (along with headaches along the way). Plus, for a quick dash across Europe, the backpack is just easier.

Spending £60ish on a bag like the CabinZero might feel like an investment, but you make that money back in two trips by not paying for priority boarding or checked luggage. After that? Every flight is money in your pocket for tapas and holiday pints.

How Much Does Eurowings Charge For Checked Baggage?

Always book baggage online and in advance. Paying at the airport check-in counter can cost up to 50% more, and paying at the boarding gate is the most expensive option.

BASIC Class:

• This fare tier does not include complimentary checked bags.

• If the heaviest baggage is 12kg (26lbs), passengers will pay from €17 ($19) for the first item and from €70 ($80) for the second item.

• If the heaviest baggage is 23kg (50lbs), passengers will pay from €19 ($22) for the first item and from €75 ($86) for the second item.

• If the heaviest baggage is 32kg (70lbs), passengers will pay from €67 ($77) for the first item, depending on the route, and from €125 ($144) for the second item. 

SMART Class:

• This fare class allows passengers to carry 1 piece of checked baggage weighing up to 23kg (50lbs) free of charge and with 

• Pay from €75 ($86) for a second item of the same weight

• Pay from €70 ($80) for a second item weighing up to 12kg (26lbs)

• Pay from €125 ($144) for a second item weighing up to 32kg (70lbs).

BIZclass:

Passengers are allowed to carry up to 2 pieces of checked baggage weighing up to 32kg (70lbs) each free of charge.

Note:

• The above fares apply if you book online and may change if you buy at the airport.

• For exact information on your fare class, please contact the official Eurowings website.

Eurowings Excess Baggage Fees

Excess fees apply to items weighing over 23kg (53lbs) and additional items not included as free baggage in the fare class. For each excess baggage weighing up to 9kg, you will have to pay from €67 ($76) when booking online, depending on the flight. Each passenger is allowed to bring a maximum of 5 pieces of 32kg baggage.

Note: Book online to get the best price, or you will be charged a higher price for excess baggage at the airport.

Ensure your baggage can ‘fly’ with you. Photo by Markus - stock.adobe.com

Eurowings Policies on Sports Equipment And CPAP

Sports equipment

According to Eurowings' baggage allowance, passengers can bring sports equipment weighing up to 32kg (70lbs) and must pre-register to ensure there is enough cargo space.

Passengers are charged from €50 ($57) for the transport of sports equipment and sports weapons. If you are bringing skis and snowboards, you will be charged from €30 ($34).

If your sports equipment weighs more than 32kg (70lbs), you will need to purchase an additional suitcase weighing no more than 23kg (53lbs), or if one suitcase is not enough, you can book another item of sports baggage for an additional 32kg.

If you have a Eurowings credit card and its companions, and you have paid for your ticket with that card, you will not be charged for sports equipment.

• For balls: Passengers can bring them on board as hand baggage, provided they are deflated.

• For bicycles: Passengers must pack their bicycles in a dedicated transport case with padding and protective inner packaging material. All protruding parts, such as handlebars and pedals, must be aligned parallel to the frame. Wheels must be deflated. Electric bicycles are not allowed on planes.

• For sports weapons: Passengers should contact Eurowings customer service for detailed instructions.

• For bodyboards and surfboards or snowboards and skis: Bodyboards and surfboards must be wrapped in a protective bag. Ski or snowboard equipment must be carried in a maximum of 2 pieces of baggage per passenger (e.g., 1 ski bag and 1 ski boot bag).

CPAP

Passengers with medical conditions who need to carry a medical device on board will not be charged any additional fees. Eurowings baggage allowance allows CPAPs to be carried as regular hand baggage, but you need to ensure that they are battery-powered as power on board is not guaranteed, and carry a device description and a certificate of authenticity to pass through security.

To register, you need to complete the form for air passengers with special assistance requirements and send it to Eurowings 72 hours before your flight, and contact customer service to provide the device information, including:

• Brand and model

• Weight

• Dimensions (length x height x depth)

Booking and Check-in Process with Eurowings

Booking

You can book tickets directly on the official Eurowings website. They have a pretty easy interface to navigate, so it won’t take you too much time. Or you can also book through intermediaries to enjoy discounts or some special deals. 

Check-in process

There are 2 ways to check in with Eurowings:

Online check-in:

• Passengers can check in using laptops, PCs, apps for Android and Apple phones/tablets, and browsers.

• Check-in times range from 72 hours to 3 hours before departure. At some airports in Germany, you can check in as late as 40 minutes before departure.

• If you book your ticket through a Eurowings partner, you might have to check in online via the partner airline´s website.

• Please note that for special baggage, you will not be able to check in online due to different safety and technical requirements.

• Some airports do not support online check-in, so you need to double-check if web check-in is available for your flight.

Airport check-in:

• Passengers who have booked SMART and BIZclass tickets can check in at the airport for free. For BASIC, the fee is €5 ($6) per passenger with advance booking, €20 ($23) per person without advance booking.

• For an additional €10 ($12), you can enjoy priority check-in at the airport without having to wait in line with the "fast lane" option.

Note: After checking in online, you will not need to print a physical boarding pass.

FAQs

1. How strict is Eurowings with baggage?

To ensure safety, Eurowings baggage limit is quite strict and clearly regulated for each type of luggage, such as cabin and checked luggage. For more details, please refer to sections 1 and 2 of this article or contact the airline directly for answers.

2. How much luggage can you check on Eurowings?

You can check a maximum of 5 pieces of luggage, each weighing up to 32 kg, per person on Eurowings. The dimensions for each checked bag must not exceed a total of 157 cm (62 inch) (length + width + height).

3. What items are prohibited on planes as hand baggage according to Eurowings baggage policy?

Generally, the list of things you can't bring on board is similar to many other airlines.

• Toy or dummy weapons (plastic or metal) 

• Petrol lighters

• Nail files (paper files are allowed)

• Catapults

• Cutlery

• Knives with blades longer than 6 cm

• Razor blades

• Tools

• Darts

• Scissors with a blade length of more than 6 cm, measured from the pivot point

• Syringes

• Knitting needles

• Sports rackets (tennis rackets and fishing rods are allowed, if they do not exceed Eurowings' hand baggage regulations)

• Billiard, snooker, or pool cues

• Skateboards, hoverboards

• Ski and hiking poles

4. What Are The Regulations For Bringing Liquids On Planes?

• Follow the 3-1-1 rules. All liquids must be carried on board the plane in transparent, sealed bags weighing no more than 1 litre, with each liquid in a container weighing no more than 100ml or 100g.

• If you are purchasing duty-free items, the weight may exceed 100ml.

• Check-in counters will not provide these bags and containers, so please prepare in advance.

• To speed up the boarding process, you can include liquids in your checked baggage.

For more information, please refer to the official Eurowings website.

5. Can I bring e-cigarettes on a plane?

Yes. You can carry electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes, PVs, etc.) in your hand baggage, not your checked baggage, and cannot use them while flying.

6. Can I bring musical instruments on a plane?

Yes. You can bring the following musical instruments on board as hand baggage: clarinets, flutes, bugles, oboes, violins, and trumpets. For larger instruments such as guitars that require a soft case, passengers must pay an extra seat fee of € 10 to carry on board and must book 24 hours before departure. Double basses must be carried as checked baggage.

Fly With Eurowings

Understanding Eurowings baggage allowance will help you arrange your luggage in an optimal and suitable way so that you can have a smooth start for any trip. Hopefully, with the information that Cabin Zero has compiled from the above article, you will have a safe and economical flight with Eurowings. Don't forget to update travel information on our social networking sites and leave a comment below to let us know your opinion.

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