Before you check into your flight, you can buy an additional bag to put in the hold. This is a costly option that gets more expensive the closer to your date of departure and even costlier if added on at the airport. There are still weight limitations and not every airline will allow you to book an extra suitcase.

Yes, you can add extra baggage to international flights in 2026, and doing so digitally is the highest-value strategy. Most airlines allow you to purchase additional weight or pieces through their app or website up to 4–24 hours before departure, often at a discount of up to 65% compared to airport rates. For 2026 travelers to India, the duty-free limit has notably increased to ₹75,000, offering more flexibility for personal goods. However, individual bags are still strictly capped at 32kg (70lbs) for health and safety reasons. If you exceed this, you may be required to ship the items as cargo or split them into a second bag. For a premier experience, always use the airline’s online "baggage calculator" to prepay, as "excess baggage" fees at the check-in counter remain some of the most expensive incidental costs in global travel.