Your checked baggage allowance varies depending on your travel class. You might be also eligible to more allowances if you are a member of the Gulf Air Frequent flyer programme. Please follow this link to find out more about baggage allowances.
Q:
How much hand baggage can I take?
A:
The allowed hand baggage weight and size varies depending on your class of travel. Please follow the link to find detailed information about hand/cabin baggage.
Q:
What sporting equipment can I carry on Gulf Air?
A:
Gulf Air accepts many items of sporting equipment which are not included as part of your applicable checked baggage allowance. There is a nominal handling fee, which is payable at the airport in local currency. For more details, please visit our Baggage Allowance page.
Q:
My bags have been delayed/lost. What can I do? Can I trace it?
A:
Ensure you report the missing or damaged bags before you leave the airport. The airport where you noticed the missing/lost bags MUST communicate and update you.
You can track your baggage on our website. You need to enter the file reference and the name as per the file.
Q:
I have left something on board one of your planes. What can I do?
A:
Items found onboard the aircraft are handed to our Security Department and registered. Please contact your nearest Gulf Air office and they will assist you.
Q:
How can I make a claim for my damaged baggage?
A:
You can claim for your damaged baggage once the damage report is made.
You need to submit your report to your nearest Gulf Air office.
Q:
How can I claim my lost baggage?
A:
You can claim for lost baggage up to 21 days from the date of PIR issuance (Passenger Irregularity Report).
You need to submit your report to a Gulf Air office at any of our stations.
Q:
How much liquid I can carry in my hand luggage?
A:
There are restrictions on carriage of liquids at many airports around the world. Please check the airport website for the latest rules.
Q:
How many bags am I allowed to check-in?
A:
Gulf Air works with the weight concept.Please check Baggage Allowances for full details.
Q:
Is my laptop included in the allowed hand baggage?
A:
You are allowed to carry only one piece of hand baggage. It can be your laptop.
