Condor Airlines, Germany’s second-largest network carrier, is simplifying its baggage policies and will become even more customer-friendly.

Effective immediately, a new size standard of 22 x 16 x 9 inches will apply to carry-on baggage. In addition, the permitted size of a small personal item included in every fare will be increased to 16 x 12 x 6 inches.

Starting May 1, 2027, Condor will also increase checked baggage allowances and introduce uniform regulations across all routes.

In the respective Economy Class fares, one piece of baggage weighing 51 pounds instead of the previous 44 pounds will be included; guests in Premium Economy Class will be able to bring one piece of baggage weighing 71 pounds instead of the previous 55 pounds; and in Business Class, the free baggage allowance will be expanded to two pieces of baggage weighing 71 pounds each instead of the previous 66 pounds per person.

The new baggage rules will apply to all destinations across the entire Condor route network.

“Through Condor’s ongoing development from a leisure airline to a network airline with its own city network and international partner airlines, aligning baggage policies with international standards represents the next logical step,” said Christian Schmitt, COO of Condor. “The new baggage regulations provide guests with improved conditions and reduced complexity, particularly for connecting flights.”

With the transition to route-independent baggage standards, Condor replaces the previous destination-based regulations and creates greater transparency across all fares. Uniform rules facilitate combinations with flights from partner airlines and increase planning reliability throughout the entire journey. At the same time, guests benefit from clearer processes at check-in, better comparability of offers, and an overall smoother travel experience.

Key changes at a glance:

Carry-on baggage from May 1, 2026

• Standard size:  22 x 16 x 9 inches
• Small personal item included in every fare: 16 x 12 x 6 inches.

Checked baggage from May 1, 2027

• Economy Class (depending on fare): one, 51-pound bag instead of 44 pounds
• Premium Economy Class: one, 71-pound bag instead of the previous 55 pounds
• Business Class: two 71-pound bags instead of 66 pounds

70 Years of Leading with Passion in the Skies

Condor proudly celebrates its 70th year. Condor first took flight with a Holy Land pilgrimage trip from Frankfurt to Jerusalem on March 29, 1956. Condor continues to take to the skies with the same unwavering passion, professionalism, and commitment, while setting its sights on future growth along with a fun, colorful spirit.

About Condor

As Germany’s most popular vacation airline, Condor has been taking its guests to the world’s most beautiful vacation destinations since 1956. Every year, more than eight million guests fly with Condor from approximately 70 destinations in Europe, Africa, and America. Condor operates a fleet of approximately 60 aircraft, which are maintained by the company’s own maintenance operation, Condor Technik GmbH, according to the highest safety standards at the Frankfurt and Düsseldorf locations. Condor is operating 18 A330neo aircraft with three more expected by the end of 2027.  With four additional long-haul aircraft on order, the Condor fleet will grow to a total of 25 highly efficient and modern A330neo aircraft by 2031. Condor will also receive 43 brand-new short- and medium-haul aircraft from the A32Xneo family from 2024.

.Featured image credited to Jason Rabinowitz