Most airlines that are generous with the baggage allowance are Middle East-based. These are Emirates, Qatar Airways, as well as Etihad. While these are Middle East-based, these airlines also fly to and from the US. We already know that Emirates is one of those airlines that allow sharing of baggage weight. But aside from that, the airline is also one of the most generous when it comes to the allowed weight. The airline can allow anywhere from 20 kg to as much as 50 kg of baggage. The allowance depends on the flight class you have. Qatar Airways generally allows as much as 30 kg per passenger. Etihad starts at 23 kg to as much as 32 kg per passenger. There are also generous airlines in the West. One of them is British Airways. In the US, Virgin Atlantic is one of those that can allow as much as 32 kg of baggage. United and Air France also have the same allowances. The same is true with KLM. This applies even to their standard economic passengers. Traveling and Charges If there is one thing that piques travelers, it is always the cost of airline extras. Most travelers would consider one airline over another because of extras. Bag charges are just some of these extras that an airline can boast about. But as a passenger, one should also look at the bigger picture. See and assess why these charges are there. As you already know, all airlines have an operating cost that eats up most of the bucks. And that is fuel. A plane can only go up when with fuel. The heavier the plane is, the more fuel it consumes. It is also safe to say that your baggage contributes to the total weight of the airplane. As such, if airlines can only lessen the weight, they can also lower down its consumption of fuel. When this happens, it can cut down on its operating costs as well. Passengers that travel without checked-in bags help the airlines. But this is not to say you don’t bring your baggage. You still have to. We just want you to look at all that luggage and see what you should and should not bring. — Before heading to the airport, it is wise to weigh your bags and see if you are over the limit. The last thing you need is to be at the airport and discover that you have to pay for your luggage. If this is something you don’t want, make sure to weigh it before leaving for the airport. Know the weight allowed. And stick with it.