23kg is more than enough! You do also get 7kg-10kg hand luggage too depending on what airline you are flying with. Sure it should be more than enough Many many people travel in the US our around the US either with just a carry one or with a checked luggage that ways that much and are ok.
Q. What is the maximum weight for hand luggage?
Each passenger is now allowed one cabin bag of 56cm x 45cm x 25cm and one personal item (40cm x 30cm x 15cm), with a maximum weight of 23kg. If your hand luggage is over the size or weight limit, or you have more than your allowance, it will be checked in and count towards your checked bag allowance.
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Q. What is the limit of weight in flight?
Checked-in baggage
| Flight | No of pieces | Maximum weight |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1 | 15 kg |
| International | 1 | 20 or 30 kg* |
Q. What size is a 23kg bag?
| Airline | Carry-on baggage limits | Hold baggage limits |
|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 56x35x23cm (22x14x9in) Plus an Personal bag | 22.6kg -Baggage fees apply |
| Virgin Atlantic Airways | 56x36x23cm, 6kg | 2 items, each max 23kg and 158cm max dimensions |
| IATA recommendation | 56x45x18cm | 158cm max dimension (height+width+length), 32kg per item |
Q. Can we carry 2 checked in baggage?
For Economy passengers with two pieces of luggage, the total combined dimensions (length + breadth + height) of both pieces should not exceed 273cm (107 inches). Also the linear dimension of each piece should not exceed 62 inches.
Q. Does a laptop bag count as hand luggage?
You must be able to lift your bags into the overhead locker by yourself. Your handbag/laptop size bag is guaranteed to travel in the cabin. All duty free bags or airport purchases count as hand baggage so if you have more than your free allowance, your extra bags will be checked into the hold.
Q. Does a bum bag count as hand luggage?
No, but that is a genuine piece of clothing, albeit with more pockets than most coats, A bumbag/fanny pack is an accessory, like a backpack or a lady’s purse/handbag, and you should be prepared for it to be treated as such.
Q. Can I bring a handbag as well as hand luggage?
One personal bag, such as a handbag, laptop bag or small backpack, which must be able to fit under the seat in front of you. One bag. No weight limit but must be able to lift into the overhead locker unaided.
