Bhutan Airlines Baggage Policy

Bhutan Airlines, the national carrier of Bhutan, has clear and traveler-friendly baggage policies to ensure a seamless travel experience. Whether you’re flying internationally or domestically, understanding the baggage allowances, restrictions, and guidelines can help you prepare effectively. This guide provides detailed information about Bhutan Airlines’ baggage policy, with particular reference to checked and hand baggage allowance and a lot more. 

Bhutan Airlines Checked Baggage Allowance 

Bhutan Airlines’ baggage policy determines allowance and charges for excess baggage based on the journey’s route and class of service.

The airlines also has a certain regulation for a stopover in the journey. When there’s a stopover or break in the journey, in such cases, the baggage allowance, alongside the calculation for excess baggage, is started afresh from the departure point that follows the stopover. Here is an insight into the checked baggage allowance as permitted by Bhutan Airlines.

Checked Baggage Allowance On International Flights

Let’s take a look at Bhutan Airlines’ checked baggage allowance for international flights in detail.

• Business Class: 40 kg/88 pounds (combined weight for all pieces)
• Economy Class: 30 kg/66 pounds (combined weight for all pieces)

Checked Baggage Allowance for the Gaya-Paro Sector

The checked baggage allowance for the Gaya-Paro sector is slightly varied. Let us take a look at it.

• Business Class: 30 kg/66 pounds 
• Economy Class: 20 kg/44 pounds

Note: When traveling on code-share flights or with partner airlines, the operating carrier’s baggage rules may apply.

Important Notice Regarding Bhutan Airlines Baggage Policy

If your journey involves multiple airline partners or code-share flights, baggage rules may vary. In such cases, the operating carrier’s baggage rules will apply. Passengers are advised to consult their travel agent or Bhutan Airlines’ ticketing/reservation agents for further clarification.

Bhutan Airlines Hand Baggage Policy

Hand baggage or carry-on is the items that travelers can bring with them onboard. Passengers are permitted one carry-on bag with the following specifications:

• Maximum Dimensions: 55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm
• Weight Limit: 7 kg (15 pounds)

Additional Items Allowed in the Cabin

In addition to the carry-on bag, passengers may carry any one of the items mentioned below, subject to security checks:

• Lady’s handbag or gentleman’s satchel
• Overcoat, rug, wrap, or blanket
• A small camera or binoculars
• Infant essentials like a feed or a carrying basket if you are carrying an infant
• Collapsible wheelchair or crutches
• A gift item from the duty-free shop
• A walking stick or a folding umbrella
• Shaving kit (except straight razors and razor blades)
• Medications required during the flight, like an asthma inhaler 
• Laptop or small electronics
• Reading material to keep you busy on the flight
• Cell phones 

Note: Electronic devices, including laptops, portable DVD players, CD players, and MP3 may require separate screening at certain security checkpoints. You may have to take them out of your bag in such cases. However, mobile phones and digital cameras needn’t be x-rayed separately. They may remain in your jacket’s pocket or handbag and be screened that way.

What Rules Does Bhutan Airlines Follow For Odd-Sized Baggage?

Odd-sized baggage are those heavier than the maximum limit specified. The hand baggage that does not conform to the specified size limit won’t be allowed inside the cabin. The authorities will remove such baggage at the gate or boarding point. They will affix the label “Limited Release Baggage”, and the bags will be taken to the hold to be loaded.

Bhutan Airlines’ Baggage Policy For Duty-Free Items

Duty-free items purchased at the airport in Bhutan will only be permitted under the following circumstances:

• It must be carried in identifiable bags from duty-free shops.
• A cash receipt should be attached to the bag. Moreover, the bag should also have the duty free shop’s name from which you purchased the item. It must even bear the inscription”duty free items“.
• The responsibility for the successful screening of duty-free items falls on the shops where the purchase was made. The onus lies on the shops to ensure the safe delivery of the items to the passengers at the aircraft gate.

Important: Duty-free gels and liquids over 100 ml bought in India may not be allowed during security checks if passengers transfer flights or deplane at a transit point.

Bhutan Airlines Baggage Policy For Passengers Traveling with Infants

Passengers traveling with infants can carry one additional bag with essential baby items such as a change of clothes, baby food, and nappies. This bag must also meet the size specifications for hand baggage (55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm) and should be stored in the overhead compartment or under the seat. If you are bringing buggies, pushchairs, or prams, you must take your infant out of them during x-ray checks.

Bhutan Airlines Baggage Policy Fee for Extra Luggage

As the name suggests, excess baggage is that which exceeds the specified weight and dimensions. The excess baggage fee charged by Bhutan Airlines, differing as per routes, is mentioned below:

Sector	Rate per KG
PBH-BKK	BTN 240
PBH-CUU	BTN 120
CCU-BKK	INR 400
BKK-PBH	THB 195
BKK-CCU	THB 225
CCU-PBH	INR 160
PBH-DEL	BTN 190
DEL-PBH	INR 260
PBH-KTM	BTN 120
KTM-PBH	NPR 280
DEL-KTM	INR 300
KTM-DEL	NPR 500
GAY-BKK	INR 355
BKK-GAY	THB 195

Note: Taxes may apply to excess baggage fees for departures from India (GST).

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Prohibited and Restricted Items On Bhutan Airlines

For safety reasons, certain items are not permitted in either checked or hand baggage. These include:

• Flammable liquids and solids
• Oxidizers and organic peroxides
• Infectious substances
• Tear gas devices or gas cylinders
• Wet-cell car batteries and magnetrons
• Fireworks, non-safety matches, and lighter fuel
• Poisons, arsenic, radioactive materials, caustic soda, and corrosive
• Instruments with mercury
• Compressed gas
• Ignitable gas devices
• Incapacitating sprays
• Bleach
• Explosives

Note: Passengers are advised to pack responsibly to avoid delays or confiscation at security checkpoints.

Restricted Items (In Hand Baggage)

Bhutan Airlines enforces strict restrictions on certain items. You cannot carry them in your hand baggage. They include:

• Electrical devices like gas hair tongs (without refills).
• Sharp objects such as scissors and knives; blunt or round-ended scissors, and knives less than 6cm can be carried
• Toy guns or replica guns (water pistols included)
• Darts
• Tools
• Party poppers
• Hypodermic syringes (except for medical purposes)
• Clubs or sports bats
• Slingshots or catapults
• Razor blades
• Any item that one could use as a weapon and harm others

Bhutan Airlines’ Regulations for Foods and Drinks

• You may carry drinks in bottles, plastic containers, cartons, or cans. However, liquids exceeding 100 ml are not permitted in hand baggage. These must be placed in a transparent, resealable bag (20 cm x 20 cm). Once you’ve passed the security check, you can purchase drinks from the departure area and carry them on the flight. If you began consuming a drink before the security checkpoint, then you need to finish that right away. Either consume it or throw it away. However, you cannot carry it inside.
• Solid food like fruits and vegetables is allowed in the hand baggage, but food with liquid content (e.g., sauces, jams, honey, and soups) must follow the liquid restrictions. You must carry them in transparent bags, and the container size shouldn’t be more than 100 ml, irrespective of the amount contained within.
• You can carry powdered baby food and wet wipes. However, if you are carrying baby food in gel, liquid, or paste form, or baby milk, you may be asked to taste the same. You may have to taste 50% of your container, which you carry. For instance, if you have four bottles of milk with you, then you must open at least two of them for testing.

Items Allowed Onboard

Passengers may bring onboard certain personal items such as:

• Writing materials (which include gel pens, ballpoint pens, rollerball pens, and pencils); the refills shouldn’t exceed 100
• Solid deodorants, lipsticks, combs, brushes, and toothbrushes
• Disposable contact lenses (with or without solution below 100 ml) in sealed packages are allowed; non-disposable contact lenses are permissible as well.
• Medicines (prescriptions required for quantities over 100 ml); you must carry your prescription, or a statement from a medical professional to save yourself from any hassle. You may carry an inhaler as well. But, the spare canisters should go inside your checked baggage.

Can You Take Smoking Materials on Bhutan Airlines?

Smoking is not permitted inside the terminal. A single butane lighter or a box of safety matches may be carried on the person but not in baggage. You are also forbidden from carrying matches or lighters in your cabin or checked baggage. Though you cannot smoke on the flight, you can carry cigarettes or any tobacco products in your handbag.

Conclusion 

Bhutan Airlines baggage policy is designed to offer flexibility and convenience while maintaining safety. Understanding the weight limits, excess baggage fees, and prohibited items ensures passengers can travel with ease and confidence. If you have further queries, reach out to Bhutan Airlines staff or visit Bhutan Airlines official website.

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