Indonesia’s National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia will introduce a Piece-based Checked Baggage policy, offering up to 64 kg for tickets issued from 1st September 2026. This move is in line with their on-going service transformation and modernisation programme. The new policy, also known as the Piece Concept, will apply to tickets issued on or after 1st September 2026 for travel commencing on or after that date. Passengers whose tickets are issued before 1st September 2026 will continue to receive the baggage allowance stated on their tickets, including for journeys scheduled on or after the implementation date.
The new new Piece Concept checked baggage policy gives travellers greater clarity on the number and maximum weight of baggage pieces, as well as offering enhanced allowances based on route, travel class and fare category.
The introduction of the Piece Concept marks an important milestone in Garuda Indonesia’s ongoing service transformation. Under the new policy, checked baggage allowances, which were previously calculated based on the combined weight of all baggage, will instead be determined by the number of pieces and the maximum permitted weight of each piece. Passengers should note that, while the policy offers greater clarity and certainty when planning their baggage allowance, they may have to rethink the size of the bag they are carrying.
The new policy allocates allowances based on the route, travel class and fare category. Granted, the total has been raised to 46kg over two bags for Economy class passengers, but older and larger suitcases, which can often hold up to 32kg comfortably, will have to be put aside for the same weight to be spread over two smaller bags. Business class passengers will receive enhanced value through checked baggage allowances of up to two pieces weighing a maximum of 32 kilograms each, or up to 64 kilograms in total, .
Piece-based Checked Baggage Policy – Summary
For tickets issued on or after 1 September 2026 for travel commencing on or after that date:
| Economy Class | Business/First Class | |
Domestic routes |
one checked baggage piece weighing up to 23 kilograms | two pieces weighing up to 32 kilograms each, up to 64 kilograms in total |
Increase |
Up from 20kg | Business: from 30 kg to 64 kg
First class: from 40 kg to 64 kg |
International routes |
two checked baggage pieces weighing up to 23 kilograms each | two pieces up to 32 kilograms each, up to 64 kilograms in total |
Increase |
from 30 kg to 46 kg | Business from 40 kg to 64 kg
First Class from 50 kg to 64 kg. |
Garuda Indonesia has encouraged passengers to familiarise themselves with the permitted number of baggage pieces and the maximum weight allowed per piece, to ensure a seamless transition. This will help passengers plan their journeys more easily and make optimal use of their baggage allowances. The implementation of the Piece Concept will continue to be reviewed and refined based on passenger feedback, reflecting Garuda Indonesia’s commitment to delivering a more convenient and comfortable travel experience.
Review the Piece Concept provisions, including the applicable baggage allowances based on route, travel class and fare category, through Garuda Indonesia’s official website at this link on their website. Further information is available through the Garuda Indonesia Contact Centre and the Company’s official social media accounts.
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