✓ Policy web-verified 2026-06-20
On the cheapest Aerolineas Argentinas ticket — the Promo fare (and the similar Base fare) — you get a real cabin bag plus a personal item, but zero checked baggage. The carry-on is generous for a deal fare: one bag up to 55 x 35 x 25 cm, 10 kg on international/regional flights (8 kg on domestic), plus a small personal item up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm, 3 kg that lives under the seat. For a short trip that’s often all you need.
Here’s the trap that catches people out, and it’s specific to this airline: on a Promo fare you frequently can’t even buy a checked bag as an add-on — the only way to get hold luggage is to book a higher fare family (Plus or Flex) in the first place. So unlike Ryanair or a typical LCC where you bolt a bag onto the cheap fare, with Aerolineas the decision is made at the moment you pick the fare. Check the fare name before you click, not after.
Quick facts
| Cheapest fare (Promo) | 1 carry-on + 1 personal item, NO checked bag |
| Personal item | 40 x 30 x 15 cm, up to 3 kg, under the seat |
| Carry-on bag | 55 x 35 x 25 cm — 10 kg international, 8 kg domestic |
| Promo checked-bag add-on | Often NOT available — must upgrade fare to Plus/Flex |
| Checked bag (international) | 23 kg per piece, included on Plus (1) / Flex (2) |
| Checked bag (domestic) | 15 kg per piece, included on Plus (1) / Flex (2) |
| Size limit (checked) | 158 cm total (L+W+H), 32 kg hard max per piece |
| Extra international bag | ~US$60-100; overweight (23-32 kg) ~US$100 |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item | 40 x 30 x 15 cm, up to 3 kg — backpack, purse or laptop bag under the seat. Included on every fare, Promo included. |
| Carry-on / hand bag | 55 x 35 x 25 cm (incl. wheels and handles). Up to 10 kg on international and regional flights, 8 kg on domestic. Included on every fare. |
Checked baggage & fees
| Promo / Base fare | No checked bag included — and on Promo a bag often can't be added separately; upgrade to Plus or Flex instead |
| Plus fare | 1 checked bag included (23 kg international / 15 kg domestic) |
| Flex fare | 2 checked bags included (23 kg international / 15 kg domestic each) |
| International weight limit | 23 kg per piece standard; 32 kg absolute hard max (excess fee 23-32 kg) |
| Domestic weight limit | 15 kg per piece in Economy; 23 kg in Premium Economy |
| Size limit | 158 cm total dimensions (L + W + H) per piece |
| Extra checked bag (intl) | Roughly US$60-100 per bag, varies by route, date and channel |
| Overweight fee (intl 23-32 kg) | Approximately US$100 per bag |
What each fare includes
| Fare | Personal | Cabin | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Promo | Yes | Yes | None (add-on often unavailable) |
| Base | Yes | Yes | None (paid add-on where offered) |
| Plus | Yes | Yes | 1 x 23 kg intl / 15 kg dom |
| Flex | Yes | Yes | 2 x 23 kg intl / 15 kg dom |
| Premium Economy | Yes | Yes | 2 x 23 kg |
| Club Condor (Business) | Yes | Yes | Up to 3 x 23 kg |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
What you actually get on a cheap Aerolineas Argentinas deal fare: almost every rock-bottom Aerolineas fare you’ll see advertised is a Promo fare. That buys you a 10 kg carry-on (8 kg domestic) and a 3 kg under-seat personal item — a properly usable cabin allowance — but no hold luggage at all. Pack carry-on-only and the Promo fare is excellent value. Need to check a bag and it gets awkward fast.
The thing to budget for isn’t a bag fee — it’s a fare upgrade. Because Promo fares typically block separate bag purchases, getting one checked bag means stepping up to Plus (1 x 23 kg international included) and getting two means Flex. Price those side by side with the Promo fare before booking; the Plus premium is usually far less painful than discovering at the airport that your Promo ticket can’t take a bag. If a bag add-on is offered for your route/fare, buy it online and well ahead — figure roughly US$60-100 for an extra international bag, with airport prices the worst you’ll see.
Oversize, sports & special items
Oversize, sports and instruments: bags over 23 kg or over 158 cm total trigger excess fees — around US$100 for an overweight international bag in the 23-32 kg band, with a hard ceiling of 32 kg per piece (anything heavier goes as cargo). Sporting equipment such as skis, surfboards and bikes (generally under ~300 cm) is carried for fixed special-baggage fees per leg — roughly US$60-150 internationally and a set ARS charge domestically — and counts toward or beyond your allowance, so declare it at booking, not at the gate. Small instruments under ~80 cm can ride as your carry-on; larger ones need a paid extra seat or go as checked special baggage.
2025/2026 notes: Aerolineas Argentinas continues to run the four-tier Economy structure (Promo, Base, Plus, Flex) plus Premium Economy and Club Cóndor Business. The headline figures here are current published rates, but Aerolineas fees are quoted partly in Argentine pesos and shift with route, channel and exchange rate.
Frequently asked questions
Does the cheapest Aerolineas Argentinas (Promo) fare include a checked bag?
No. The Promo fare includes a carry-on and a personal item but no checked baggage. Worse, on Promo fares a checked bag often can’t be added as a paid extra — you’d need to book a higher fare family (Plus or Flex) to get hold luggage.
Can I add a checked bag to a Promo fare?
Usually not. Aerolineas typically blocks separate baggage purchases on the cheapest Promo fares, so the practical way to get a checked bag is to upgrade to Plus (1 bag) or Flex (2 bags) at booking. Availability of any add-on varies by route and date.
What carry-on can I bring on Aerolineas Argentinas?
One carry-on up to 55 x 35 x 25 cm — 10 kg on international/regional flights, 8 kg on domestic — plus one personal item up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm and 3 kg. Both are included on every fare, including Promo.
What is the checked baggage weight limit?
On international flights it’s 23 kg per piece (32 kg absolute hard maximum, with excess fees above 23 kg). On domestic flights the Economy allowance is 15 kg per piece, rising to 23 kg in Premium Economy. The size limit is 158 cm total dimensions.
Which Aerolineas fare includes a free checked bag?
The Plus fare includes one checked bag (23 kg international / 15 kg domestic) and the Flex fare includes two. Premium Economy includes two 23 kg bags and Club Cóndor Business up to three.
How much is an extra checked bag on Aerolineas Argentinas?
An extra international checked bag runs roughly US$60-100 depending on route and date, and an overweight bag (23-32 kg) is about US$100. Domestic extra bags are cheaper and charged in Argentine pesos. Always buy online in advance — airport prices are higher.
What's the difference between the Promo and Plus fares for baggage?
Promo is carry-on only with no checked bag (and usually no add-on option). Plus includes one checked bag plus more flexibility on changes. If you need hold luggage, compare the Plus fare against the Promo before booking rather than trying to add a bag later.
Can I bring sports equipment or a musical instrument?
Yes. Sports gear like skis, surfboards and bikes (generally under ~300 cm) is carried for a fixed special-baggage fee per leg — about US$60-150 internationally. Small instruments under ~80 cm count as your carry-on; larger ones need a paid extra seat or go as checked special baggage. Declare these at booking.