Royal Jordanian’s cheapest economy fare to the United States includes just one checked bag. The next fare up gives you two.
That gap in the Royal Jordanian baggage allowance is worth knowing before you compare prices. The cheap fare looks cheap partly because it drops a bag most US travelers expect.
Royal Jordanian baggage rules split checked allowance by fare tier on North America routes. Super Saver economy carries one piece at 23 kg, about 51 lb.
Value Plus and Flex carry two pieces at 23 kg each. Crown Class carries two pieces at 32 kg each.
Carry-on and personal item, measured only in centimeters
Royal Jordanian’s carry-on limit is 9 x 16 x 20 inches, or 23 x 41 x 51 cm. The cap is 7 kg. Added together, the three dimensions cannot exceed 45 inches, or 115 cm.
The personal item is where it gets interesting. Royal Jordanian lists that allowance only in centimeters: 20 x 40 x 35 cm, up to 5 kg. No inch conversion appears on the page at all.
That works out to roughly 7.9 x 15.7 x 13.8 inches. Bring a metric tape measure, or convert it yourself before you pack.
Crown Class gets two carry-on bags, except on one aircraft type
Crown Class passengers can bring two carry-on pieces at 7 kg each on most aircraft. On Embraer aircraft, the allowance drops to one piece, matching economy. Economy passengers get one carry-on piece at 7 kg on every route.
Royal Jordanian baggage allowance by cabin and route
Standard checked baggage tops out at 32 kg, about 70 lb, per piece. The three dimensions must sum to no more than 158 cm, or 62 inches. Economy allowance then varies by destination.
Cairo and Australia routes get two pieces at 23 kg each. Europe and most other destinations get one piece at 23 kg. North America follows the fare tier rule above instead.
Infant tickets carry one piece up to 10 kg, about 22 lb. Dimensions are capped at 115 cm, or 45 inches. Children on a full adult fare get that same fare’s allowance.
Royal Jordanian baggage rules are confirmed at booking. They can shift by season. Treat the figures here as a starting point, not a guarantee.
Excess baggage costs more at the airport than online
Royal Jordanian baggage rules charge more for excess bags picked up at the airport. On US and Canada routes, an extra piece booked online runs 248 dollars. A heavy piece between 23 and 32 kg runs 80 dollars online.
Book at the airport counter instead and those same charges rise to 275 dollars and 110 dollars. Royal Jordanian also sells a promotional extra bag online for 160 dollars on the same routes.
We could not confirm a published fee for oversize bags. That fee would apply if a bag exceeds the linear size limit rather than the weight limit. Compare the gap against other carriers with our baggage cost tool.
Sporting equipment, pets, and other extras
Skis, golf clubs, and bicycles can count toward the free checked allowance. Excess sporting gear costs 33 to 50 percent of the standard rate. Pet kennels cost a multiple of the normal excess rate.
A kennel and pet up to 32 kg costs twice the normal excess rate. Heavier combinations cost more. Service animals fly free on US routes under Department of Transportation rules.
What travelers report at check-in
Forum threads about Royal Jordanian baggage allowance describe the published 7 kg carry-on limit as real but unevenly enforced. Travelers consistently report that enforcement is inconsistent. Whether a bag gets weighed comes down to the individual check-in agent, not a fixed station policy.
Several posts describe an obvious carry-on and a separate personal item passing through with no scrutiny at all. Others describe an agent weighing the bag and charging for the excess. Checked bags get weighed far more reliably than carry-ons do, according to multiple accounts.
How Royal Jordanian compares to nearby carriers
Royal Jordanian’s 7 kg carry-on weight limit sits below the 8 kg you get with Turkish Airlines economy. It also sits below what Qatar Airways allows in a higher cabin. If your bag is close to the limit, run it through our size checker before flying.
Our carry-on rules guide covers how these comparisons generally work for travelers flying from the United States. Check the Royal Jordanian baggage allowance against a connecting carrier’s rules before you book. That can avoid a surprise at the gate.
The bottom line
Royal Jordanian baggage rules reward booking the right fare tier more than most US carriers do. The gap between Super Saver and Value Plus is a full extra checked bag. Measure your personal item in centimeters, since that is the only unit Royal Jordanian publishes for it.
Book excess baggage online before you travel. Check the current Royal Jordanian baggage allowance page before your trip, since limits can shift by season. See our editorial policy for how we verify figures like these.
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