Zambian privately owned regional carrier Proflight Zambia has announced a revision to its baggage policy for domestic flights in Zambia, effective immediately. The new policy provides a 23 kg free checked baggage allowance for all fare types. The updated policy allows domestic passengers the benefit of a standard checked baggage allowance of 23 kg at no extra cost, regardless of the fare type purchased. This also applies to passengers with existing tickets booked or purchased prior to the revision.
Proflight Zambia's international checked baggage allowance of 30 kg still applies to passengers holding a ticket with both Proflight Zambia international and Proflight Zambia domestic flights.
Proflight Zambia uses a weight concept only, with no piece concept, so weight allowances are not limited to one bag and may be spread across a number of bags. Baggage allowances may also be shared with family or friends booked with the same reservation reference, or with family under different reservation references so long as family surname matches.
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21 May 2024
Zambia: Proflight Zambia increases baggage allowance for domestic flights!
15 May 2018
Kenya Airways cuts baggage allowance on intra-Africa flights!
Kenya's flag carrier, Kenya Airways, today (15 May 2018) implemented a new baggage policy. According to the new regulation, the airline's customers on intra-Africa flights in economy class are allowed to have only one bag at a maximum weight of 23kg per passenger. Additional bags are charged with an extra fee, which is getting discounted by 20% when booked 24hrs prior to scheduled departure. The new intra-Africa one free bag allowance does not apply to passengers travelling to and from other continents. Business class passengers will maintain their allowance at two free bags at 32kg maximum weight per bag.
25 September 2014
Kenya Airways to increase baggage allowance in all classes
Kenya's flag carrier, Kenya Airways, is set to introduce a new baggage policy across its entire network. From 01 October 2014 the airline will fully adopt the so-called piece concept baggage policy and move away from the old weight concept. Most of Kenya Airways' passengers will be allowed 64kg of free check-in baggage in Premier World and 46kg in Economy. Passengers will also be allowed to bring more weight on board as hand luggage: the current allowance of 10kg has been revised upwards to 12kg in all classes.
Kenya Airways' free checked baggage allowance (effective 01 Oct 2014):
Kenya Airways' free checked baggage allowance (effective 01 Oct 2014):
- Africa - America/Europe/Asia/Far East & Middle East:
Premier World: 2 Pieces, 32kg max each
Economy: 2 Pieces, 23kg max each - Intra Africa 2 (Rest of Africa):
Premier World: 2 Pieces, 32kg max each
Economy: 2 Pieces, 23kg max each - Intra Africa 1 (East Africa):
Premier World: 2 Pieces, 32kg max each
Economy: 1 Piece, max 32kg - Domestic:
Premier World: 2 Pieces, 32kg max each
Economy: 1 Piece, max 32kg - Marine/Seamen/Military (for any routing):
Premier World: 2 Pieces, 32kg max each
Economy: 2 Pieces, 23kg max each - Sky Team Elite Plus & Elite (Platinum, Gold and Silver card holders):
Premier World: +1 Piece Extra, max 32kg
Economy: +1 Piece Extra, max 23kg
21 August 2013
Qatar Airways increases baggage allowance
Travelling with Qatar Airways after 01 September 2013? This is great news for you: Effective 01 September 2013, Qatar Airways will increase its checked baggage allowance on all routes worldwide. Economy weight allowances have increased from 23kg to 30kg while Business and First Class have each increased from 30kg and 40kg to 40kg and 50kg respectively. The number of bags remains the same and dependent on the type of ticket purchased. The increased weight allowance does not apply when travelling to points that are regulated by per-piece allowance.
Passengers who have travelled prior to 01 September 2013 will be able to take advantage of the increased baggage allowance on their return trip if travel is on 01 September 2013 or later. Qatar Airways will also publish new Excess Baggage rates in September 2013 which will also see an increase. We'll keep you posted!
Qatar Airways is the national carrier of the State of Qatar. The airline operates services across Central Asia, Europe, Far East, South Asia, Middle East, North America, South America, Oceania and Africa. Destinations in Africa include Addis Ababa (Ethiopia, from 18 Sept 2013), Dar Es Salaam, Kilimanjaro (Tanzania), Entebbe (Uganda), Kigali (Rwanda), Nairobi (Kenya), Maputo (Mozambique), Johannesburg and Cape Town (South Africa).
Passengers who have travelled prior to 01 September 2013 will be able to take advantage of the increased baggage allowance on their return trip if travel is on 01 September 2013 or later. Qatar Airways will also publish new Excess Baggage rates in September 2013 which will also see an increase. We'll keep you posted!
Qatar Airways is the national carrier of the State of Qatar. The airline operates services across Central Asia, Europe, Far East, South Asia, Middle East, North America, South America, Oceania and Africa. Destinations in Africa include Addis Ababa (Ethiopia, from 18 Sept 2013), Dar Es Salaam, Kilimanjaro (Tanzania), Entebbe (Uganda), Kigali (Rwanda), Nairobi (Kenya), Maputo (Mozambique), Johannesburg and Cape Town (South Africa).
19 April 2013
Air Namibia to amend baggage allowances
update (22 April 2013): Tickets issued before 01 May 2013 will have the old baggage scheme or policy. Tickets issued with the travel date on or after 01 May 2013 date will have the new baggage policy.
Namibia's flag carrier, Air Namibia, is set to introduce the piece baggage concept on its flights. Effective from 01 May 2013, economy-class passengers on flights to Frankfurt (Germany), on regional flights, as well as on domestic flights will be allowed one piece of checked baggage weighing 23kg. Passengers travelling to and from Johannesburg (South Africa), Accra (Ghana) and Lagos (Nigeria) will be allowed two pieces of checked luggage in economy class at 23kg each. Travellers will be allowed one piece of hand luggage at max. 10kg (Size: 55x38x20cm) plus one laptop on all flights in economy class.
Business class passengers on flights to Frankfurt (Germany), on regional flights, as well as on domestic flights will be allowed two pieces of checked luggage, each weighing 32kg. Travellers will be allowed two pieces of hand luggage at max. 10kg each (Size: 55x38x20cm) plus one laptop.
Namibia's flag carrier, Air Namibia, is set to introduce the piece baggage concept on its flights. Effective from 01 May 2013, economy-class passengers on flights to Frankfurt (Germany), on regional flights, as well as on domestic flights will be allowed one piece of checked baggage weighing 23kg. Passengers travelling to and from Johannesburg (South Africa), Accra (Ghana) and Lagos (Nigeria) will be allowed two pieces of checked luggage in economy class at 23kg each. Travellers will be allowed one piece of hand luggage at max. 10kg (Size: 55x38x20cm) plus one laptop on all flights in economy class.
Business class passengers on flights to Frankfurt (Germany), on regional flights, as well as on domestic flights will be allowed two pieces of checked luggage, each weighing 32kg. Travellers will be allowed two pieces of hand luggage at max. 10kg each (Size: 55x38x20cm) plus one laptop.
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$80
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$50
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NAD425
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08 November 2012
Etihad Airways increases Coral Economy baggage allowance
Etihad Airways, a flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has increased the baggage allowance for its Coral Economy class to 30kg. The new allowance applies to all flights except for those to or from the US and Canada, where a per piece baggage policy remains in use.
Members of Etihad Airways' Etihad Guest program will enjoy additional allowances. For example, an Etihad Guest Elite member traveling in Economy will now be able to check as much as 50 kilos of baggage on a complimentary basis.
The new guidelines will also allow for complimentary carriage of some sporting equipment. In addition to the standard checked baggage allowance, a guest in any cabin will be able to check in up to 15kg of SCUBA equipment and golf bags weighing up to 15 kg on a complimentary basis.
Earlier this year Etihad Airways already increased the checked luggage allowances for its Pearl Business and Diamond First passengers to 40kg and 50kg respectively.
Members of Etihad Airways' Etihad Guest program will enjoy additional allowances. For example, an Etihad Guest Elite member traveling in Economy will now be able to check as much as 50 kilos of baggage on a complimentary basis.
The new guidelines will also allow for complimentary carriage of some sporting equipment. In addition to the standard checked baggage allowance, a guest in any cabin will be able to check in up to 15kg of SCUBA equipment and golf bags weighing up to 15 kg on a complimentary basis.
Earlier this year Etihad Airways already increased the checked luggage allowances for its Pearl Business and Diamond First passengers to 40kg and 50kg respectively.
10 April 2012
Qantas announces new baggage policy
Australia's flag carrier, Qantas, will introduce changes to its international checked baggage policy in May 2012, moving from a weight system to a piece and weight system. Under the new policy, economy passenger weights will remain unchanged at a limit of 23kg for non-frequent flyer bronze customers, while economy passengers will be restricted to travelling with just one bag. Premium Economy passengers will be allowed two items of up to 23kg each, while first and business class passengers will be allowed three pieces up to 32kg each.
The piece and weight baggage system is also used by a number of oneworld™ carriers such as British Airways and American Airlines.
The new international policy will apply to all tickets issued on or after 2 May 2012 for Qantas international flights and oneworld™ partner flights with a "QF" flight number.
Qantas is currently offering flights to 20 domestic destinations and 21 international destinations in 14 countries across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania excluding the destinations served by its subsidiaries. In the entire Qantas group it serves 60 domestic and 27 international destinations.
The piece and weight baggage system is also used by a number of oneworld™ carriers such as British Airways and American Airlines.
The new international policy will apply to all tickets issued on or after 2 May 2012 for Qantas international flights and oneworld™ partner flights with a "QF" flight number.
Qantas is currently offering flights to 20 domestic destinations and 21 international destinations in 14 countries across Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania excluding the destinations served by its subsidiaries. In the entire Qantas group it serves 60 domestic and 27 international destinations.
27 October 2011
Air France & KLM - new baggage policy on flights between Southern Africa and the US and Canada
Air France and KLM have revised their baggage policy on flights between Southern Africa and the US and Canada effective for all new bookings made and valid for travel after 01 November 2011.
The free baggage allowance in Economy (Voyager) is now 1 baggage item per person weighing 23 kg maximum at no extra charge. Flying Blue Silver, Gold, Platinum, or SkyTeam Elite/Elite Plus member can transport one additional baggage item weighing up to 23 kg. All other passengers will be charged for a 2nd baggage item at CAD/USD75 on flights departing from Canada and the US or at an additional fee of €100 (or equivalent to the local currency) on flights departing from Southern Africa.
If the weight of one of your baggage items exceeds 23 kg/50lb, you must pay a fee of CAD/USD75 on flights departing from Canada or the US or an additional fee of €100 (or equivalent to the local currency) on flights departing from Southern Africa. A special authorization is required from the telephone sales service for all baggage items that exceed 32kg/70lb in weight.
If the dimensions (height + length + width) of one of your baggage items exceeds 158cm/62in, you must pay an additional fee of CAD/USD300 on flights departing from Canada or the US and €300 (or equivalent to the local currency) on flights departing from Southern Africa. A special authorization is required from the telephone sales service for all baggage items whose dimensions exceed 158cm/70in (height + length + width).
The free baggage allowance in Economy (Voyager) is now 1 baggage item per person weighing 23 kg maximum at no extra charge. Flying Blue Silver, Gold, Platinum, or SkyTeam Elite/Elite Plus member can transport one additional baggage item weighing up to 23 kg. All other passengers will be charged for a 2nd baggage item at CAD/USD75 on flights departing from Canada and the US or at an additional fee of €100 (or equivalent to the local currency) on flights departing from Southern Africa.
If the weight of one of your baggage items exceeds 23 kg/50lb, you must pay a fee of CAD/USD75 on flights departing from Canada or the US or an additional fee of €100 (or equivalent to the local currency) on flights departing from Southern Africa. A special authorization is required from the telephone sales service for all baggage items that exceed 32kg/70lb in weight.
If the dimensions (height + length + width) of one of your baggage items exceeds 158cm/62in, you must pay an additional fee of CAD/USD300 on flights departing from Canada or the US and €300 (or equivalent to the local currency) on flights departing from Southern Africa. A special authorization is required from the telephone sales service for all baggage items whose dimensions exceed 158cm/70in (height + length + width).
09 June 2011
EgyptAir doubles baggage allowance
Egypt's national carrier EgyptAir launched a new baggage allowance policy for its international (and domestic passengers) effective from 01 June 2011. With this, EgyptAir becomes one of the very few airlines in the world to allow two checked in bags free of charge on both its international and domestic sectors.
International Routes - adult passengers and children
United Airlines allows 1 piece of cabin baggage and 1 personal item for all first, business and economy class with a maximum dimension per piece of 19cm x 31cm x 53cm. This also applies to infants not occupying a seat.
International Routes - adult passengers and children
- First and business class - Checked baggage allowance: 2 pieces with a maximum of 32kg/158cm per piece | Handluggage: 2 pieces with maximum weight 8kg
- Economy class - Checked baggage allowance: 2 pieces with a maximum of 23kg/158cm per piece | Handluggage: 1 piece with maximum weight 8kg
- All classes - Checked baggage allowance: 1 piece with a maximum of 10 kg/115cm | Handluggage: 1 fold up collapsible stroller
- All classes - Checked baggage allowance: 1 piece with a maximum of 23kg/115cm | Handluggage: 1 fold-up collapsible stroller
United Airlines allows 1 piece of cabin baggage and 1 personal item for all first, business and economy class with a maximum dimension per piece of 19cm x 31cm x 53cm. This also applies to infants not occupying a seat.
24 May 2011
Lufthansa: new baggage rules
Germany's flag carrier Lufthansa standardises the baggage rules on all their flights. The new rules apply to all tickets purchased on or after 1 June 2011.
In future, passengers especially on intra-European flights and on long-haul flights to Asia, the Middle East and some countries in Africa and South America will have a higher free baggage allowance. For tickets booked before 1 June 2011 the previous baggage allowances, as printed on the ticket, will apply.
Under the so-called piece concept, passengers are entitled to check in a specified number of baggage items free of charge, depending on their travel class. Weight restrictions also apply and are graduated according to Economy, Business and First Class.
In future, passengers especially on intra-European flights and on long-haul flights to Asia, the Middle East and some countries in Africa and South America will have a higher free baggage allowance. For tickets booked before 1 June 2011 the previous baggage allowances, as printed on the ticket, will apply.
Under the so-called piece concept, passengers are entitled to check in a specified number of baggage items free of charge, depending on their travel class. Weight restrictions also apply and are graduated according to Economy, Business and First Class.
- Economy Class: 1 item of baggage weighing up to 23 kg (previously: any number of baggage items weighing a total of 20 kg)
- Business Class: 2 items of baggage weighing up to 32 kg each, i.e. a maximum of 64 kg (previously: any number of baggage items weighing a total of 30 kg)
- First Class: 3 items of baggage weighing up to 32 kg each, i.e. a maximum of 96 kg (previously: any number of baggage items weighing a total of 40 kg)
12 January 2011
South African Airways: economy class baggage allowance from 20kg to 23kg from 15 Jan 2011
According to specialist travel company Africa Collection UK (via their facebook page) South African Airways is increasing their economy class baggage allowance from 20kg to 23kg effective from 15th January 2011. The baggage allowance for business class and first class remains unchanged at 30kg and 40kg respectively.
I couldn't find any official SAA press release regarding the baggage allowance increase, but Africa Collection UK should be a quite reliable source. Will keep you posted!
17 Jan 2011 - SAA's website is still not giving any updates regarding the new bagagge allowance!
South African Airways - North America just replied to my tweet regarding the new baggage allowance. The increase from 20kg to 23kg is only for domestic flights and not for international flights.
I couldn't find any official SAA press release regarding the baggage allowance increase, but Africa Collection UK should be a quite reliable source. Will keep you posted!
17 Jan 2011 - SAA's website is still not giving any updates regarding the new bagagge allowance!
06 May 2009
Emirates Increase Luggage Weight Allowance
Emirates has increased all weight based checked baggage allowances by 10 kgs, meaning they now have one of the world’s most generous baggage policies. Economy Class customers can now check in 30 kgs, Business Class travellers may take 40 kgs and if you are flying First Class you can travel with 50 kgs of checked baggage.
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