Article 8: Baggage

8.1 Items Unacceptable as Baggage or to be Carried Inside Baggage: We reserve the right to refuse carriage of such Baggage or such items found in Baggage as follows:

1. Items which are not properly packed in suitcases or other suitable containers in order to ensure safe carriage with ordinary care and handling;
2. Items which are likely to endanger the aircraft or persons or property on board the aircraft, such as those specified in the Dangerous Goods Regulations of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and in our Terms & Conditions and Conditions of Contract;
3. Items the carriage of which are prohibited by the applicable laws, regulations or orders of any state or country to be flown from, to or over;
4. Items which in our reasonable opinion are unsuitable for carriage by reason of their weight, shape, size or character;
5. Fragile or perishable items;
6. Live or dead animals;
7. Human or animal remains;
8. Fresh or frozen seafood or other meats provided that such items may be carried on board as hand luggage only if we are satisfied that they have been properly packed. Strictly only styrofoam and/or cooler boxes that contain dry food/non-perishables are allowed to be checked-in after inspection of contents by relevant authorities. Should Passengers refuse inspection, we have the right to reject admission of luggage;
9. Firearms and ammunition;
10. Explosives, flammable or non-inflammable gas (such as aerosol paints, butane gas, lighter refills) refrigerated gas (such as filled aqualung cylinders, liquid nitrogen), flammable liquids (such as paints, thinners, solvents) flammable solids (such as matches, fire lighters), organic peroxides (such as resins), poisons, infective substances (such as viruses, bacteria), radioactive material (such as radium) corrosive materials (such as acid, alkali, mercury, thermometers), magnetic substances, oxidizing materials (such as bleaches); and
11. Weapons such as antique firearms, swords, knives and similar items provided that such items may be allowed as Checked Baggage at our absolute discretion for very special reasons. These cannot be carried into the aircraft for any reason whatsoever.

8.2 Valuable and Fragile Goods: Passengers are strongly advised not to check in such items as Baggage. If they are checked in as Baggage, Passengers agree they send for carriage of such items at their own risk. Such items include money, jewellery, precious metals, silverware, electronic devices, computers, cameras, video equipment, negotiable papers, securities or other valuables, passports and other identification documents, title deeds, artifacts, manuscripts and the like.

8.3 Right to Search: For reasons of safety and security, we may require you to undergo a search, x-ray or other type of scan on your person or your Baggage. We reserve the right to search your Baggage in your absence if you are not available, for the purpose of determining whether you are in possession of or whether your Baggage contains any unacceptable or prohibited items. If you refuse to comply with such searches or scans we reserve the right to refuse carriage of you and your Baggage without refund of Tariff to you and without any other liability to you. In the event that a search or scan causes injury to you or damage to your Baggage, we shall not be liable for such injury or damage unless the same is due to our fault or negligence.

8.4 Checked Baggage: Upon delivery to us of Baggage to be checked, we shall take custody thereof and issue a Baggage Identification Tag for each piece of Checked Baggage. Checked Baggage must have your name or other personal identification affixed securely to it. Checked Baggage is subject to maximum weight and other limitations contained in these Terms & Conditions and Conditions of Contract. Checked Baggage will be carried on the same aircraft as you unless we decide for safety, security or operational reasons to carry it on an alternative flight. If your Checked Baggage is carried on a subsequent flight we will deliver same to you within a reasonable time of arrival of that flight unless applicable law requires you to be present for customs clearance. The fees for Baggage checked are provided for in the schedule of tariffs

8.5 Baggage Allowance: You may transport Checked Baggage up to a maximum weight of 15kg for Economy Class Passengers and 30kg for Premium Class Passengers subject to the conditions and limitations contained in our Terms & Conditions. Baby buggies, manual wheelchairs, mobility devices and walking frames are carried free of charge. There is no baggage allowance for infants, although a pram/buggy will be carried free of charge.

For health and safety reasons the Carrier will not accept any individual item exceeding 32 kg.

8.6 Excess Checked Baggage: You are not entitled to transport Baggage in excess of 15kg for Economy Class Passengers and 30kg for Premium Class Passengers. If, in our absolute discretion, Baggage in excess of 15kg or 30kg is accepted for carriage, you shall pay a fee for the carriage of that excess Baggage at the rates provided for in the schedule of tariffs (which rates may be changed or varied at any time and from time to time and will be available from us upon request and are available at our check-in counters).

8.7 Unchecked Baggage: Only one (1) piece of Baggage is allowed to be carried on board provided such piece does not exceed the dimensions of 56cm X 36cm X 23cm and total weight more than 7kg. Such Baggage must fit under the seat in front of you or in an enclosed storage compartment in the cabin. Items determined by us to be of excessive weight or size or of an offensive nature will not be permitted on board.

In addition to the above 1 piece only the following additional carry on will be allowed: handbag, umbrella, laptop computer, small items of photographic or scientific equipment, or baby bag.

8.8 Collection and Delivery of Baggage: You shall collect your Baggage as soon as it is available for collection at places of destination. If you do not collect it within a reasonable time and the Baggage needs to be stored at our premises, we may charge a storage fee. If Baggage is not claimed within twenty-one (21) days of the time it was made available to you, you hereby authorize us to dispose of it without any liability to you. Only the bearer of the Baggage Identification Tag delivered to the Passenger at the time the Baggage was checked, is entitled to delivery of Baggage. If a person claiming the Baggage is unable to produce a Baggage Identification Tag for identification of the Baggage, we will deliver the Baggage to such person only on condition that he has established to our satisfaction his right thereto, and if required by us, such person shall furnish adequate security to indemnify us for any loss, damage or expense which may be incurred by us as a result of such delivery. Acceptance of Baggage by the bearer of the Baggage Identification Tag without complaint at the time of delivery is prima facie evidence that the Baggage has been delivered in good condition and in accordance with the contract of carriage between us.