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Europe Airlines Baggage Policies, Procedures
Effective MAY 1st, several European airline baggage policies have changed. We have provided European airline baggage policies, accessible by clicking each airline's link. We also suggest you check each airline's website for the most updated baggage policies.
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Adria Airways |
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| Carry-on
Allowance |
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"You can carry on 1 piece of baggage weighing not more than 8kg and not exceeding the dimension of 115 cm (e.g. 55 x 40 x 20 cm) . In addition, you can bring a coat, umbrella, crutches, camera, binoculars, a reasonable amount of reading material, a bassinet or collapsible stroller for a child, and infant food." |
| Checked
Baggage Allowance |
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The maximum
checked baggage allowance is 30 kg for Business Class and 20
kg for Economy Class. |
| Excess
Baggage Rules |
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EACH
additional kg of baggage will be charged at the rate of 1.35
to 1.5 percent of the highest normal direct one-way economy-class
fare. If this is not published, then this is calculated from
the one-way business-class fare. |
Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage |
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Please
report any delayed, damaged or lost baggage to Adria Airways
ground staff at the destination airport immediately after arrival. |
| Sports
Equipment |
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For
information, please contact your nearest Adria Airways office. |
| Comments |
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Please refer to Adria Airways baggage policies for the latest updates. |
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Aeroflot |
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| Carry-on
Allowance |
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The
following carry-on apply for different classes of travel-
For Business Class (Premier and President)– passengers
are allowed 1 piece and one personal item (lady’s bag
or man’s case), weighing not more than 15 kg and not exceeding
115 (length + width + height)
For Commercial Class - passengers are allowed 1 piece and one
personal item (lady’s bag or man’s case), weighing
not more than 10 kg and not exceeding 115 (lengt h+ width +
height)
For Economy Class – passengers are allowed 1 piece of
carry-on item weighing not more than 10 kg and not exceeding
115 cm(length + width + height) |
| Checked
Baggage Allowance |
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The rules
for checked baggage depend on the route and class of travel.
There are two systems of baggage allowance- weight concept and
piece concept.
The following rules apply under the weight system (applicable
on a majority of the routes, excluding transatlantic routes):
20 kg (Economy Class, including Commercial)
Extra privileges for free baggage:
+ 10 kg for Business Class passengers & participants of
bonus programs: 'Aeroflot bonus' (silver card) and Sky Team
(Elite);
+20 kg (for passengers – participants of bonus-programs:
'Aeroflot bonus' (gold card) and Sky Team (Elite Plus).
For kids younger than 2 years traveling without a separate seat,
the free baggage norm is 10 kg.
On some routes, increased weight norms are set, therefore when
you buy a ticket please confirm the norms that are determined
for your specific route. In any case the dimension of one piece
of baggage should not exceed 158 cm (sum of three measurements)
for economy class and “Commercial” class, and 203
cm – for business class, “Premier” and “President”
classes.
The following rules have been set forth under the Piece concept
(usually applicable for USA and Canada)-
Business Class (Premier and «President)- passengers are
allowed to check 2 pieces of baggage within a maximum weight
of 32 kg each. The dimension of each piece should not exceed
158 cm (length + width + height)
Economy Class (including Commercial)- passengers are allowed
to check 2 pieces of baggage within a maximum weight of 23 kg
each. The dimension of each piece should not exceed 158 cm (length
+ width + height)
Extra privileges for free baggage:
+ 1 piece of baggage for passengers – participants of
bonus programs: 'Aeroflot bonus' (silver card) and Sky Team
(Elite);
+ 2 pieces of baggage for passengers – participants of
bonus programs: 'Aeroflot bonus' (gold card) and Sky Team (Elite
Plus);
Note: the weights of baggage pieces are not added together,
and if the weight of one piece is over 32 kg (for economy class
- 23 kg) the excess weight will be charged additionally, even
if the weight of the second piece is lower than 32 kg (for economy
class - 23 kg).
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| Excess
Baggage Rules |
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Additional
charges apply for baggage exceeding the norms of free allowance.
For details, please contact Aeroflot reservations. |
Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage |
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For delayed,
damaged and lost baggage, please contact Aeroflot representative
at the destination airport immediately after arrival. |
| Sports
Equipment |
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Ski
equipment, (including water ski and ski boards (snowboards),
golf equipment is not included into the norm of free baggage
carriage and is subject for payment. If the free baggage allowance
of your ski equipment (ski or snowboard, ski sticks, shoes)
does not exceed 15 kg, it is paid as for 3 kg only. If this
allowance is exceeded it is paid de facto.
Golf set is charged as for 6 kg. But if your set exceeds 15
kg by weight it is subject to charge according to the valid
tariff for the non-standard baggage.
According to these rules only one set of one passenger is charged,
and these regulations are applicable on those directions for
which a weight baggage system is valid.
For those directions, which the piece concept is valid for,
there are special conditions for carriage of sporting equipment
cover only ski equipment (see above).
In this case when the norm of free baggage is exceeded, the
fee for the ski equipment will be 33% of the tariff for 1 piece
of non-standard baggage (one set).
Hockey sticks and athletics poles are not included into the
norm of the free baggage transportation and are charged according
to the tariffs for non-standard baggage set in both of the baggage
carriage systems.
For details on carriage of sports equipment, please contact
Aeroflot reservations. |
| Comments |
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Please refer to Aeroflot baggage policies for the latest updates. |
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Aerosvit Airlines |
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| Carry-on
Allowance |
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• “Carry-on luggage includes items that passengers take into the cabin. Passengers bear full responsibility for all luggages’ that has not undergone the check-in procedure.
• Carry-on luggage for economy and business-class passengers that travel on flights lasting up to four hours must be 5kg or less and the maximum dimensions must be 55x40x20cm or smaller.
• Carry-on luggage for business class passengers that travel on flights lasting over four hours may be up to 10kg. However, only one such item is allowed.
• Carry-on luggage must not contain dangerous items, including metal cutlery, tools, knives, and any other item that could be used as a weapon."
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| Checked
Baggage Allowance |
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Economy class
• 2 bags at maximum weight 60 lbs each per passenger.
Business Class
• 3 bags at maximum weight 70 lbs each per passenger. |
| Excess
Baggage Rules |
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For
information, please contact your nearest Aerosvit Airlines office
or contact Aerosvit head office at- Booking and information:
Kominterna str, 29
Тel. 490-3-490
Тel/Fax.
496-28-81
info@aerosvit.com |
Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage |
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Please
report any delayed, damaged or lost baggage to Aerosvit Airlines
ground staff at the destination airport immediately after arrival. |
| Sports
Equipment |
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For
information, please contact your nearest Aerosvit Airlines office
or contact Aerosvit head office at- Booking and information:
Kominterna str, 29
Тel. 490-3-490
Тel/Fax.
496-28-81
info@aerosvit.com |
| Comments |
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Please refer to Aerosvit Airlines baggage policies for the latest updates. |
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Air Dolomiti |
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| Carry-on
Allowance |
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You
can carry on 1 piece of cabin baggage weighing not more than
8kg and not exceeding the dimension of 55 x 40 x 20 cm. In addition,
you can also carry on 1 personal item such as-
1 handbag or similar
1 coat or overcoat
1 umbrella or walking stick
1 small camera
a reasonable amount of reading material
1 handbag and baby food to use during the flight |
| Checked
Baggage Allowance |
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The following
checked baggage rules apply depending on the class of service-
Business Class- each ticketed passenger is allowed up to 30
kg of baggage
Economy Class- each ticketed passenger can check up to 20 kg
of baggage
The maximum dimension allowed in both classes of service is
110 x 120 x 75 cm.
Members from HON Circle and Senator, and Frequent Fliers are
entitled to a higher baggage allowance:
HON Circle partner- 20 additional kg to the allowance foreseen
by the ticket
Senator- 20 additional kg to the allowance foreseen by the ticket
Frequent Flier- maximum 40 kg (additional to the allowance foreseen
by the ticket) |
| Excess
Baggage Rules |
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Additional
charges apply for baggage exceeding the limits of free allowance.
Excess baggage fee is levied for each extra kg of baggage.
European rates are as follows:
5 Euro per kg on domestic flights
10 Euro per kg on European flights
Infants are entitled to 1 piece of free checked baggage baggage
weighing not more than 10 kg and not exceeding the dimension
of 115 cm (l + w + h).
Please note that on the Verona-Vienna route, for EACH kg of
excess baggage, the charge is fixed at 1.5 % of the maximum
one-way rate on Economy Class. |
Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage |
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Please
report any delayed, damaged or lost baggage to Air Dolomiti
ground staff at the destination airport immediately after arrival. |
| Sports
Equipment |
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Special
rates apply for sports baggage of varying dimensions. For information,
please contact Air Dolomiti Customer Service Center at- +39-045-2886140 |
| Comments |
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Please refer to Air Dolomiti Airlines baggage policies for the latest updates. |
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Air Malta |
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| Carry-on
Allowance |
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"Each passenger is allowed to carry 1 piece of hand baggage. The dimensions should not exceed 18 cm x 45 cm x 50 cm and it should not weigh more than 5 kg." |
| Checked
Baggage Allowance |
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Te following
are the checked baggage rules based on the class of service-
Club Class- passengers can check up to 30 kg of baggage
Economy Class- passengers can check up to 20 kg of baggage
Infants are entitled to 10 kg of checked baggage irrespective
of the class of service |
| Excess
Baggage Rules |
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Additional
charges apply for baggage exceeding the limits of free allowance.
For information, please contact Air Malta reservations. |
Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage |
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Please
report any delayed, damaged or lost baggage to Air Malta ground
staff at the destination airport immediately after arrival. |
| Sports
Equipment |
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For
information, please contact your nearest Air Malta office. |
| Comments |
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Please refer to Air Malta Airlines baggage policies for the latest updates. |
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Air One |
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| Carry-on
Allowance |
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"Only one carry-on bag is allowed, which must not exceed a maximum total dimensions of 115 cm (height, length, width) and a weight of 8 kg on flights operated by Boeing-737, Airbus-320, and Regional Jet; a maximum weight of 5 kg and a maximum total dimensions of 85 cm are allowed on flights operated by ATR-42." |
| Checked
Baggage Allowance |
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The following
rules apply for travel within Italy:
On all Air One’s flights operated by Airbus 320, Boeing
737 and Regional-Jet aircrafts baggage allowance for Adult passengers
and Children (2-11 years) is 20 kg, for Infant (0-2 years) is
10 kg.
On all Air One’s flights operated by ATR-42 aircrafts
baggage allowance for Adult passengers and Children (2-11 years)
is 11 kg, for Infant (0-2 years) is 5 kg.
2 bags not exceeding maximum total dimensions of 160 cm (height
+ length + width) and total weight of 32 kg is the baggage allowance
on flights departing from and to Crotone.
The following rules Apply on all International flights:
For Business Class passengers baggage exemption is 30 kg for
Adult and 10 kg for Children and Infant.
For Economy Class baggage exemption is 20 kg for Adult and 10
kg for Children and Infant.
In case of baggage surplus will be applied a fee of 6 Euro for
kg. On code sharing flights regulation of partner carriers will
be applied. |
| Excess
Baggage Rules |
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Additional
charges apply for all baggage exceeding the limits of free baggage
allowance. For details, please contact Air One reservations. |
Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage |
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Please
report any delay, damage or loss of baggage to Air One representative
at the destination airport immediately after arrival. |
| Sports
Equipment |
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Common
sporting equipment can be checked in lieu of your free baggage
allowance. Fixed charges apply on special sports equipments.
For details, please contact Air One reservations. |
| Comments |
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Please refer to Air One Airlines baggage policies for the latest updates. |
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Alitalia |
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| Carry-on
Allowance |
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"You are allowed to carry only 1 piece of hand luggage on board which must not exceed the following dimensions (including handles, side pockets and wheels): Weight: 5 kg., length: 55 cm, height: 25 cm, depth: 35 cm" |
| Checked
Baggage Allowance |
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Passengers
traveling within Italy are allowed to check up to 44 lb/20 kg
of baggage.
For travel to/from the US, Canada or Mexico, passengers are
allowed to check two pieces of baggage within the following
restrictions:
• Not exceeding 62 linear inches/157
cm (length + width + height) on all classes of travel
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Weighing not more than 70 lb/32 kg per bag on Magnifica Class
• Weighing not more than 50 lb/23 kg per bag on Economy
Class
For travel to/from Brazil, passengers are allowed to check 2
pieces of baggage within the following limitations:
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Weighing not more than 70 lb/32kg per bag
• Not exceeding
62 linear inches/157 cm (length + width + height)
For travel to/from all other international destinations, passengers
are required to adhere to the following requirements:
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Weighing not more than 66lb/30 kg on Magnifica Class
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Weighing not more than 44lb/20 kg on Economy Class |
| Excess
Baggage Rules |
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For
baggage exceeding Alitalia's permitted limits of free allowance,
you'll be required to pay an additional amount based on weight,
size and quantity. For more details, please contact Alitalia
reservations at 1-800-223-5730 |
Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage |
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If your
baggage is damaged or lost during your trip, before leaving
the airport, go to the Lost & Found Office where you will
be given assistance
Damaged baggage (procedure for damage)
If your baggage is damaged, the Alitalia airport offices will
compensate you directly, according to the type of damage sustained,
in one of the following ways:
- A coupon that can be used for purchasing tickets for future
travel on Alitalia flights.
- A new suitcase with the same features as the one that was
damaged, selected from a Brics catalogue, a leading Italian
company in the luggage sector.
Should the proposed solutions not satisfy you, you will be given
a copy of the Property Irregularity Report (P.I.R.) which must
be sent by registered mail within 7 days of the date it was
issued to the following address:
Alitalia Luggage service
PO BOX 297
11121 Praha 1 / Czech Republic
Fax: +41 44 800 98 21
(for passengers residents in Switzerland only)
Original documentation to be sent:
A detailed list of the baggage contents
The airline ticket or electronic ticket receipt
The receipt for excess baggage (if paid)
The baggage claim receipt for the missing luggage
The Property Irregularity Report (P.I.R.) filled out upon arrival
at the airport.
If you reside abroad, please see the Alitalia Customer Relations
Office responsible for the area where you live.
The information reported in the P.I.R. is input into an automatic
research system called WorldTracer, thanks to which you personally
can check the status of the search for your baggage.
Requests for the reimbursement of expenses incurred due to late
baggage delivery must be sent to the Alitalia Customer Relations
Office responsible for the area where you live within 21 days
of the date of baggage delivery. |
| Sports
Equipment |
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For
more details, please contact Alitalia reservations at 0848 486
486
Mo-Fr: 08.00-19.00 |
| Comments |
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Please refer to Alitalia Airlines baggage policies for the latest updates |
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Atlasjet Airlines |
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| Carry-on
Allowance |
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You
can carry on up to 6kg of cabin luggage within the permissible
dimension of 60 x 40 x 20 cm (l x w x h) |
| Checked
Baggage Allowance |
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The checked
baggage rules are as follows-
Workers Flights- each ticketed passenger is allowed to check
up to 30 kg of baggage
Touristic Flights- each ticketed passenger is entitled to a
checked baggage allowance of up to 20 kg |
| Excess
Baggage Rules |
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Additional
charges apply for baggage exceeding the limits of free allowance.
For information, please contact your nearest Atlasjet Airlines
office. |
Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage |
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Please
report any delayed, damaged or lost baggage to Atlasjet Airlines
ground staff at the destination airport immediately after arrival.
For enquiries, you can contact Atlasjet's Lost Luggage Department
in Antalya at +90 242 33 03 486. |
| Sports
Equipment |
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For
information, please contact your nearest Atlasjet Airlines office. |
| Comments |
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Please refer to Atlasjet Airlines baggage policies for the latest updates |
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Azerbaijan Airlines |
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| Carry-on
Allowance |
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"The total carry on baggage allowance is 10 kg on Business Class and 5 kg on Economy Class. The total dimensions of any carry on baggage must not exceed the dimension of 115cm (55 + 20 +40)" |
| Checked
Baggage Allowance |
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The following
checked baggage rules apply based on your route and class of
service-
Business Class- passengers are allowed to check up to 40kg of
baggage
Economy Class- passengers are allowed to check up to 20kg of
baggage
Infants are entitled to a baggage allowance of 10kg
On all transatlantic flights (USA and Canada),
Passengers are allowed to check 2 pieces of baggage, each weighing
not more than 23 kg and not exceeding the dimension of 158cm
(l + w + h) |
| Excess
Baggage Rules |
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Additional
charges apply for baggage exceeding the limits of free allowance.
For details, please contact your nearest Azerbaijan Airlines
office. |
Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage |
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Please
report any delayed, damaged or lost baggage to Azerbaijan Airlines
ground staff at the destination airport immediately after arrival. |
| Sports
Equipment |
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For
information, please contact your nearest Azerbaijan Airlines
office. |
| Comments |
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Please refer to Azerbaijan Airlines baggage policies for the latest updates |
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Binter Canarias |
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| Carry-on
Allowance |
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"You can carry on 1 piece of baggage weighing not more than 6 kg and not exceeding the dimension of 22 x 33 x 44 cm. In addition, you can carry on certain items of limited weight and volume, such as umbrellas, handbags, cameras and laptop computers etc." |
| Checked
Baggage Allowance |
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Each
ticketed passenger is allowed to check up to 20 kg of baggage. |
| Excess
Baggage Rules |
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Additional
charges apply for baggage exceeding the limits of free allowance.
For details, please contact your nearest Binter Canarias office. |
Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage |
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Please
report any delayed, damaged or lost baggage to Binter Canarias
ground staff at the destination airport immediately after arrival. |
| Sports
Equipment |
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For
information, please contact your nearest Binter Canarias office. |
| Comments |
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Pease refer to Binter Canarias Airlines baggage policies for the latest update |
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Blue1 |
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| Carry-on
Allowance |
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Each
ticketed passenger is allowed to carry on 1 piece of cabin baggage
weighing not more than 8kg and not exceeding 115 linear inches
(l + w + h) |
| Checked
Baggage Allowance |
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The following
checked baggage rules apply based on your route-
On Domestic flights in Finland-
Each ticketed passenger is allowed to check 3 pieces of baggage
of normal weight and size.
Infants are entitled to a free baggage allowance of up to 10
kg, plus a fully collapsible trolley/push chair.
For travel in Scandinavia and the rest of Europe-
Business Class- passengers are entitled up to 30 kg of checked
baggage
Economy Class- passengers are entitled up to 20 kg of checked
baggage
Infants are entitled to a free baggage allowance of up to 10
kg, plus a fully collapsible trolley/push chair.
Please note that baggage weighing more than 32 kg are not accepted
and must be shipped as cargo.
Special Baggage allowance-
Euro Bonus Gold and Star Gold Members enjoy an additional 20
kg of checked baggage allowance irrespective of the class of
service.
Euro Bonus Silver members enjoy an additional 10 kg of checked
baggage irrespective of the class of service. Valid on SK, KF
and WF flights, except for intercontinental flights. |
| Excess
Baggage Rules |
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Additional
charges apply for baggage exceeding the limits of free allowance.
For details, please contact your nearest Blue1 office. |
Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage |
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Please
report any delayed, damaged or lost baggage to Blue1 ground
staff at the destination airport immediately after arrival. |
| Sports
Equipment |
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For
information, please contact your nearest Blue1 Office. |
| Comments |
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Please refer to Blue1 baggage policies for the latest updates. |
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British Airways |
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| Carry-on
Allowance |
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• "one standard-sized bag - maximum size of the bag must not exceed 56x45x25cm (22x17.5x9.85in) (including wheels, pockets and handles)
• In addition, one laptop sized bag, handbag or briefcase
• A 23kg (51lbs) maximum bag weight applies and you must be able to lift the bag into the overhead lockers in the aircraft cabin unaided."
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| Checked
Baggage Allowance |
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Passengers
traveling within the U.K. are allowed 1 checked bag within the
following restrictions:
• Weighing not more than 70lb/32
kg
• Not exceeding 62 linear inches/157 cm (length
+ width + height)
For travel to/from the U.S. Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, Brazil,
Nigeria, Caribbean, Central America, each ticketed passenger
is allowed 2 checked bags within the following requirements:
• Weighing not more than 50lb/23kg
• Not exceeding
62 linear inches/157 cm (length + width + height)
For all other international destinations, passengers are required
to adhere to the following rules:
• For World Traveller
Plus, World Traveller, Euro Traveller- each bag weighing not
more than 51 lb/23 kg
• For Club World/Club Europe-
each bag weighing not more than 66 lb/30 kg
• For
First Class- each bag weighing not more than 88 lb/40 kg |
| Excess
Baggage Rules |
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All
baggage exceeding the prescribed limits of free checked baggage
allowances is charged at a fixed fee depending on the length
of the journey. Long haul- £120 per bag or £84 per
bag if paid online (includes 30% discount); Short haul- £60
per bag or £42 per bag if paid online (includes 30% discount);
UK Domestic- £30 per bag or £21 per bag if paid
online (includes 30% discount). British Airways will not accept
any items exceeding 32kg with the following exceptions: Musical
instruments, sporting items, TV news cameras and commercial
spares. Items weighing between 32kg and 45kg, but which can't
be be broken down to smaller items, will be treated as two pieces
of checked baggage. For more details, please refer to the British
Airways website. |
Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage |
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If your
baggage is delayed, damaged or lost, contact British Airways
staff at the destination airport immediately. If your baggage
has been delayed, BA will make arrangements to deliver it to
you when it arrives. This service is not available in some countries
due to local government restrictions.
In the unlikely event that your baggage is not returned to you,
or you want to claim for delayed or damaged bags, you should
contact your travel insurer in the first instance. For more
details, please refer to the British Airways website. |
| Sports
Equipment |
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You
may check in your free checked baggage plus one additional item
of sporting equipment providing that it weighs no more than
32kg and does not exceed the dimensions: 2.5m x 1.00m x 0.8m
(98cm in x 39 in x 31 in).
If the sports equipment weighs more than 32kg and cannot be
broken down to smaller items, the item will be treated as two
pieces of checked baggage.
Any sporting equipment items weighing more than 45kg will not
be accepted as checked baggage and will need to be transported
as unaccompanied baggage. You can pre-arrange this through BA
World Cargo. For more details, please refer to the British Airways
website or contact BA reservations. |
| Comments |
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Please refer to British Airways baggage policies for the latest updates. . |
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Bulgaria Air |
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| Carry-on
Allowance |
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"Bulgaria air allows adults and children over 2 years may carry one piece of hand baggage not heavier than 10 kg and whose dimensions do not exceed 115 cm. For infants and children under 2 years there is ? free baggage allowance, infant’s carrying basket and baby food for the flight." |
| Checked
Baggage Allowance |
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The following
checked baggage rules apply based on the class of service-
Business Class- passengers are allowed to check up to 30 kg
of baggage
Economy Class- passengers can check up to 20 kg of baggage
For travel to/from the US and Canada-
Each ticketed passenger is allowed to check 2 pieces of baggage,
each weighing not more than 32 kg and not exceeding the dimension
of 62 linear inches/158cm |
| Excess
Baggage Rules |
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The
following Excess Baggage charges apply for baggage exceeding
the limits of free allowance-
7 Euro per kg for travel to Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Copenhagen,
Frankfurt, London, Paris, Stockholm, and Tel Aviv
9 Euro per kg for travel to Madrid, Lisbon and Barcelona
5b Euro per kg for travel to Rome, Zurich, Vienna and Milan
4 Euro per kg for travel to Moscow and Prague |
Delayed/lost/damaged
baggage |
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Please
report any delayed, damaged or lost baggage to Bulgaria Air
ground staff at the destination airport immediately after arrival. |
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