PIA, Air India and Saudia all have different standard checked baggage allowances to British Airways or Emirates on the same general route — and family-visit travellers carrying gifts or shopping routinely exceed whichever allowance applies. Check your specific airline's allowance at the time of booking rather than assuming "international flight" means a standard 23kg, and pre-purchase extra baggage online rather than paying the airport rate.
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Checked baggage allowances vary more than people expect on these routes
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