Excess baggage

ABSTUDY Fares Allowance may cover the cost of extra baggage in certain circumstances.

How much baggage you can take depends on both:

  • your type of transport
  • the carrier you’re travelling with.

Check how much baggage you can take with the service before you travel.

If you or a non-student traveller have more baggage than what you can carry for free, we’ll pay for either:

  • 1 extra piece of baggage
  • up to 18 kg over your baggage limit.

You should tell us if you need more baggage before your trip. If you pay for excess baggage at the time of travel, keep your receipt. You can apply for reimbursement from us after you travel.

Page last updated: 3 March 2022.
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