With Middle East Airlines, you may be able to buy extra baggage online or at the airport. For online addition of baggage, your ticket must have been booked directly with the Middle East Airlines. The options will depend on the weight of the baggage you are going to add. Here are the options that the airline offers for buying extra baggage.
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You can add an extra baggage to Middle East airlines weighing up to 23 kg online by paying the charges online.
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Bags weighing up to 30 kg can only be purchased by calling the customer care or at the airport.
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You can pay the baggage fee with the miles you have accumulated.
Passengers travelling with an infant can check a bag of up to 10 kg without charges. Read our HolidayGlobes to understand what your baggage allowance will look like on MEA.
Can you Add Baggage after you check in on Middle East Airlines?
You will have to add baggage at the time of online check-in. Applicable charges will have to be paid if the bag is not included in the ticket. No changes can be made after you check-in. But you can cancel your ticket up to 2 hours before the departure. Your Middle East Airlines extra baggage fee may be refunded. The baggage allowance may differ on flights to or from the US. MEA recommends you to check the transatlantic website of the airline to get the latest update. Here are the conditions for adding baggage online.
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Only tickets purchased on MEA website or MEA application are eligible.
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You may be able to add up to 6 extra bags.
Middle East Airlines may accept payment of extra baggage in the currency of country your flight is originating from. You can call the airline or HolidayGlobes on +1-212-244-6850 or +1-888-595-2181 to get clarity on the options given by the airline.
How Do I Add Extra Baggage to Middle East Airlines Flight Booking?
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You can add extra baggage to Middle East Airlines by finding the booking. Here are the key steps involved in adding extra baggage.
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Click on Manage Booking and enter your reservation reference and E-ticket number.
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Pick the option of adding luggage after you have retrieved the booking.
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Choose the number of bags you want to travel with.
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Review the charges and pay the fee.
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Wait for MEA to reissue a ticket mentioning the baggage allowance.
How much Luggage is Allowed on Middle East economy Flights?
The baggage fee calculator on the airline website will help you decide whether you want to buy the luggage. You will get a detailed baggage allowance on the flight ticket you have booked along with Middle East Airlines extra baggage fee. A passenger may be able to bring special baggage like a musical instrument. The special baggage will have to be adjusted on the floor below the window. The baggage allowance may also depend on whether your itinerary has flight segments of other airlines. Up to 1 or 2 checked bags of 23 kg or 30 kg are included for passengers with frequent flyer status. Frequent flyers in Economy class are allowed two extra pieces weighing up to 23 kg if they are in the Platinum tier. Here is a breakdown of the baggage allowance for passengers.
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Economy – Just 1 bag weighing up to 30 kg can be checked on this cabin.
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Business – In this cabin, passengers can check up to 2 bags weighing 30 kg each.
On a few routes, Economy class passengers may be able to check up to 2 bags of 23 kg. Discuss your baggage requirements by calling the airline or HolidayGlobes on +1-212-244-6850 or +1-888-595-2181.
