Middle East Airlines Baggage Policy

Middle East Airlines (MEA) offers specific baggage allowances based on your travel route and class. Here's a detailed overview:

Cabin Baggage Allowance

• Standard Allowance: 1 piece of hand baggage plus 1 personal item (e.g., laptop bag, handbag).
• Weight Limit: Combined total of 10 kg.
• Dimensions:
  • Hand Baggage: Maximum dimensions of 121 cm (length + width + height), typically 56 x 40 x 25 cm.
  • Personal Item: Should not exceed 85 cm in total dimensions.
• Additional Items Allowed: One overcoat, umbrella, walking stick, small camera, binoculars, reading material, infant food (up to 3 kg), or a fully collapsible stroller or wheelchair.

Checked Baggage Allowance

MEA employs both the Weight System and the Piece System, depending on your destination:

Weight System (Common in Africa and parts of the Middle East)

• Economy Class: Up to 30 kg.
• Business Class: Up to 60 kg.
• Infants (no seat): 1 piece up to 10 kg.

Piece System (Common in Europe and North America)

• Economy Class: 1 piece up to 23 kg.
• Business Class: 2 pieces up to 30 kg each.
• Infants (no seat): 1 piece up to 10 kg.
• Maximum Dimensions per Piece: 158 cm (length + width + height).

Excess Baggage Fees

Fees vary based on destination and whether you purchase online or offline:

From Beirut:

• First Additional Piece (up to 23 kg): $75–$150 (offline) / $50–$100 (online).
• Second & Subsequent Pieces: $150–$200 (offline) / $100–$150 (online).
• Overweight Piece (23–30 kg): Additional $50.

To Beirut:

• Fees are similar but may vary based on local currency and route.

Overweight Baggage Charges

For pieces exceeding the standard weight:

• Europe Routes: An additional fee of €100 per piece.
• Middle East & Africa: Charges are typically per kilogram, e.g., $3/kg for Amman, $5/kg for Dubai.

Sports Equipment

• Allowance: One piece under 23 kg may be transported free of charge.
• Additional Pieces: Each extra piece under 23 kg incurs a fee of $200.

Frequent Flyer Benefits (Cedar Miles)

Platinum Members:

• Weight System: Additional 30 kg.
• Piece System: 2 extra pieces (Economy: up to 23 kg each; Business: up to 30 kg each).

Gold Members:

• Weight System: Additional 20 kg.
• Piece System: 1 extra piece (Economy: up to 23 kg; Business: up to 30 kg).

Silver Members:

• Weight System: Additional 10 kg.
• Piece System: 1 extra piece (Economy: up to 23 kg; Business: up to 30 kg)