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Baggage policies by partner airline.
Our 35+ partner airlines all honor a 2-bag missionary fare. The table below covers the ten with the deepest contracts — limits and waivers vary by carrier.
Source · Partner-airline contracts current as of May 2026
| Airline | Free bags | Bag limit (lbs) | Notable waiver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lufthansa | 2 | 50 lbs | Medical equipment up to 100 lbs by waiver |
| Delta | 2 | 50 lbs | Tools and construction materials allowed |
| United | 2 | 50 lbs | Pacific routes allow 3rd bag |
| Air France | 2 | 50 lbs | Medical equipment waiver standard |
| KLM | 2 | 50 lbs | Cold-chain pharma routinely cleared |
| Turkish Airlines | 2 | 50 lbs | Excellent on instruments |
| Qatar Airways | 2 | 50 lbs | Doha allows 3rd bag onward to Africa |
| Emirates | 2 | 50 lbs | Sub-Saharan Africa routes flexible on bag count |
| British Airways | 2 | 50 lbs | Family bookings get 3rd bag per adult |
| Ethiopian Airlines | 2 | 50 lbs | Medical supply waivers automatic |
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