Gulf Air, Bahrain's national carrier plans to increase its free checked baggage allowance in all three classes starting from October 1. The carrier's First, Business and Economy baggage allowances will all increase by 10kgs taking them to 50kgs, 40kgs and 30kgs respectively. Gold and Silver members of Gulf Air's frequent flyer programme are also entitled to an additional baggage allowance of 15kgs for silver members and 20kgs for gold card members,