We have an extensive wide ranging policy but here are the more important regulations. This is when british airways made their first major debut within south africas commercial airline market. Pieces over 23kg, however, may incur an extra charge. About british airways sa british airways south africa is operated by comair, offering scheduled flights in south and southern africa. Business class passengers are entitled to up to 100 usd or equivalent local currency per day.
Baggage heavier than 70 pounds 32 kg will not be accepted by british airways. Items over the standard checked baggage size can still be checked, as long as they dont exceed 74 x 29 x 25 in or the permitted weight allowance. Baggage allowance, carriage of excess or oversized bags, or goods that are prohibited in the cabin or the hold, or both carryon baggage. These allowances also apply on our hand baggage only basic fares, available on selected british airways short and long haul flights.
With respect to carriage of zam zam water, it is clearly mentioned that per passenger only 5 litres are accepted and this is a part of check in baggage only. The flight from london to johannesburg took a whole 24hours to complete. Ba1234 you will get british airways checked baggage allowance, even if some or all of the flights are operated by other airlines socalled codeshare flights. Hand luggage must not exceed 56cm x 45cm x 25cm and the small item must be no bigger than 40cm x 30cm x 15cm. British airways operated by comair conditions of carriage for passengers and baggage and their rules and regulations governing such transportation as are in force from time to time shall apply. Items over the standard checked baggage size can still be checked, as long as they dont exceed 190 x 75 x 65 cm or the permitted weight allowance. Generally the baggage allowance within an african country is 20kg 44 llbs in the meantime, please check your proposal or pretravel documents. The baggage allowance of the operating carrier will apply. British airways operated by comair offers flights to southern africa, from south africa and beyond our borders to destinations such as the. Southern africa is made up of a diverse range of countries, all with unique experiences to offer in both leisure and business.
Its not possible to split the total weight across multiple bags. Members of british airways executive club or oneworld get additional baggage, whichever class they choose to travel in. It operates the south african budget airline kulula and also the southern african franchise of british airways. Any other additional pieces will need to be sent via cargo. Book a flight and visit destination you always dreamed to. For seamen, marine baggage allowance is the business class allowance. Star alliance gold members on either saa or any star alliance partner operated flights will also be entitled to the above carryon items. In the unfortunate event that this does happen, here is some valuable information. On most flights the economy allowance is one item of luggage up to 51 lbs. The airline flies to 38 destinations worldwide from its hub at or tambo international airport, using a fleet of 54 aircraft. Jun 12, 2017 if your journey includes a flight with an airline other than british airways, your checked baggage allowance may be different. Luggage allowance for ba south africa domestic flyertalk. Checked baggage allowances can also be shared between passengers on the same flight reservation checking in together.
If exceeding 32kg 70lb, the piece of baggage must be checked as cargo at specified cargo rates or baggage must be repacked. British airways plc is not a principal to the contract of carriage on such flight and we have no power to bind british airways plc. Book cheap british airways comair flights and specials. Many exceptional baggage items, such as sports equipment and musical instruments, can be checked as part of british airways baggage allowance. British airways baggage services telephone contact numbers. British airways m usical instruments and sporting equipment. British airways reservations office in, south africa. As gavin says comair is not an airline it is an airline operator.
Any items larger than 190cm x 75cm x 65cm 75in x 29. Baggage that is larger than the standard checked baggage allowance of 90cm x 75cm x 43cm. British airways carryon baggage allowance permits travellers a single piece of hand luggage plus a laptop or handbag. Larger laptop bags and standardbulkier briefcases are not considered a personal item and count towards your standard hand baggage allowance.
South african airways saa is the national flag carrier and largest airline of south africa. Baggage allowance on comair cape town central message. British airways baggage allowance shouldnt limit what you bring abroad with you. Your bags must fit into the baggage gauge at checkin including handles, pockets and wheels. On occasion, due to the aircraft stowage capacity, british airways may ask passengers to check some or all of their hand baggage at the boarding gate. Hand baggage must not obstruct emergency exits or aisles. Small musical instruments may be carried as hand baggage if they are fewer than 126cm in length. British airways baggage allowance explained skyscanner uae. If you have more bags than the permitted allowance or your bags exceed the weight or linear restrictions, you will be charged additional fees. Infants not entitled to a seat shall only be permitted 10kg of checkedin baggage in addition to one collapsible. Nov 23, 2018 the british airways south africa branch is situated at johannesburg international airport. The general free allowance on airlink flights is 20kg in economy class and 30kg in business class per adult passenger. British airways hand baggage allowance includes dutyfree purchased at the airport.
Baggage that is larger than the standard checked baggage allowance of 35. We commit to providing a fair and equitable settlement to cover losses that you may incur due to lost or damaged baggage. A certificate from the guide dog association of south africa or other organization affiliated with assistance dogs international and the international guide dog federation confirming. In certain circumstances, british airways may carry heavier items up to 45kg and 190cm x 75cm x 65cm. Baggage heavier than 32kg 70lbs will not be accepted by british airways. With respect to carriage of zam zam water, it is clearly mentioned that per passenger only 5 litres. Fly with british airways and enjoy awardwinning service, excellent value for money and no hidden charges. With more airlines pushing cheaper fares in lieu of perks like free bags, its more important than ever to check your baggage allowance and fees before flying. Hello if anyone has flown to nairobi with british airways from uk, can you please let me know what is the weight they allow of the handbag which i will keep with myself during the flight.
British airways checked baggage allowance all checked bags must adhere to a max weight of 51 pounds 23 kg for economy and premium economy. British airways operated by comair offers flights to southern africa, from south africa and beyond our borders to destinations such as the bronze deserts of. The british airways south africa branch is situated at johannesburg international airport. Find out everything you need to know about taking baggage with you on flights with british airways and our partners, what you can pack, and what to do when something goes wrong. British airways baggage allowance carry on baggage on the ba flights, adults over 12 years of age and children in the age group of 211 years are allowed to carry one baggage and 1 personal item. The restriction on shorthaul flights is 51 pounds 23 kilograms and up to 16 x 12 x 6 inches 40 x 30 x 15 centimeters. Take more than your baggage allowance by purchasing excess baggage on, at qatar airways offices, ticketing offices, call centres, or. The dimensions of checked baggage also include protruding elements. If you need more luggage at your destination than you can bring on the plane, then simply ship your luggage with send my bag. We recommend you buy the extra allowance before you get to the airport as you might end up paying double if you leave it until the last minute. British airways operated by comairs baggage policy differs from british airways plcs policy, so it is worth checking which airline you are travelling on to be sure about your checked luggage allowance. Regrettably, checked baggage is occasionally damaged or delayed in transit. All customers are permitted to carry one piece of hand luggage and one small item handbag, laptop on board. Every flight includes our generous free baggage allowance, giving you plenty of space for the essentials you might need.
Zar 307 plus vat 43 total zar 350 per piece economy class. Free seats selection 24 hours in advance 23kg checked baggage allowance airport, online or mobile checkin manage your travel plans with the british airways app except on hand baggage only fares. South african airways city office in tel aviv, israel. Ticket ticket cancellation, flight ticket rescheduling, ok to board, visa services, online checkin, baggage allowance, duty free allowance, flight information. It is the flag carrier and largest airline of south africa, with headquarters in airways park on the grounds of or tambo international airport in kempton park, ekurhuleni, gauteng. Depending on the direction and tariff, the maximum weight and the maximum number of baggage can change. South african airways baggage allowance check the baggage allowance for all passengers online. The total liability for a piece of baggage checked is limited by the warsaw convention or montreal convention, whichever is. British airways plc shall not be liable to any passenger on a british airways flight operated by us except insofar as british airways plc is an actual carrier under the relevant conventions. Extra and overweight baggage information british airways. South africa on british airways after october 2018. Comair limited trading as british airways, with its main place of business situated at 1 marignane drive, bonaero park, 1619. British airways luggage allowance explained and how to.
South african airways baggage airlines baggage allowance. Checked baggage allowances depend on your destination and your ticket class. British airways today announced that due to seasonality they will cut back on some cape town london flights. South african airways allows passengers to check a maximum of 3 pieces of excess baggage, above their free baggage allowance, with the following exceptions. On british airways flights, the free hand baggage allowance is one piece of hand baggage plus one handbag or laptop. The dimensions of a checked bag must not exceed 35. For everyone on your booking, except on hand baggage only basic fares, where there is no checked baggage allowance. As the flag carrier airline in the united kingdom, ba is renowned for their superior reliability and comfortable inflight experience.
British airways south africa bookings get the lowest ba. British airways baggage allowance for hand luggage. The amount of baggage you can carry will depend on the ticket type you have and the size of case or bag, and the accepted baggage weight, depends on whether its hand luggage or hold luggage. Book british airways comair flights to johannesburg, windhoek, victoria falls and other exciting places. British airways structures its baggage allowance policy based on the airline operating your flight. For through journeys where sa airways baggage allowance has been applied and the passenger is travels partly in business or economy class the free baggage allowance on ach portion of travel shall be that applicable to the class of service for which the fare is paid. British airways town reservation offices in south africa.
British airways checked baggage allowances charges latest news. On the ba flights, adults over 12 years of age and children in the age group of 211 years are allowed to carry one baggage and 1 personal item. Find out all you need to know before you start packing your bags. This way you also get to enjoy a luggagefree journey and the ability to progress quickly through the airport and onto your final. Baggage allowance on comair cape town central message board.
In addition to the regular checkedin baggage allowance you may carry, you may also bring along hand baggage on board the cabin during your qatar airways flight. British airways baggage allowance kenya forum tripadvisor. Baggage allowances by major airlines to africa cedarberg. The free baggage allowance to apply on the code share flights between seychelles and south africa will be the applicable baggage allowance of the operating carrier. Airline history british airways was established as an official airline in march 1974, and completed its first longhaul flight from london to bahrain in 1976. If your checked bag weighs more than your allowance you may be charged extra at the airport. It must be able to fit into the bag gauge, available at the checkin area.
British airways operated by comair fly to southern africa. Airlines baggage allowances mango kulula flysafair faq. Visa services, online checkin, baggage allowance, duty free allowance, flight. In 1952, british airways, then known as british overseas airways corporation, flew the first commercial jet flight ever.
Comair in south africa, operated by british airways permits passengers adults, young adults and children one bag of carryon luggage with a maximum weight of 7kg and dimensions not exceeding 56x36c23cm. If you are leaving from a country that uses a different local currency, the gbp amount will be converted to the local currency. Baggage allowances by major airlines to africa cedarberg africa. With british airways, you can generally take two items of hand luggage with you on board a small bag like a handbag or laptop bag up to 40x30x15cm and 23kg. British airways passengers are allowed one 1 piece of hand baggage plus a laptop or handbag. The number of permitted checked items varies according to the customers fare type and route. South african airways is the national flag carrier and largest airline of south africa, with headquarters in airways park on the grounds of or tambo international airport in kempton park, ekurhuleni, gauteng. Checked baggage allowance information british airways. Your main piece of hand luggage must not exceed the dimensions 22 x 18 x 10 56cm x 45cm x 25cm, including the handle, pockets and wheels. The baggage allowances on flights within africa are the same for all comers and they are almost always lower in any case. British airways and ba cityflyer flights a checked bag can be up to 90 x 75 x 43cm 35. How much to carry, size of bags allowed in cabin and how to pack your bags find the answers. In what can only be described as a very unfortunate event, two stowaways got onto a british airways plane in johannesburg, south africa and undertook the 11 hour flight to britain. May 04, 2020 british airways executive club ba passing the buck on extra baggage charge.
South african airways baggage and carryon seatmaestro. Fortunately for us, british airways offers a generous amount of weight for passengers traveling in all fare classes. South african airways checked baggage airlinesairports. Fortunately for us, british airways offers a generous amount of.
If you have more bags than the permitted allowance or your bags exceed the weight or linear. British airways allows free checked baggage on lots of flights but this obviously wont apply if youve purchased a hand luggage only ticket. South african airways excess baggage airlinesairports. Hand baggage allowances information british airways. Instruments and sporting equipment can be carried as part of your checked baggage allowance or extra purchased checked baggage.
This is restricted only to travel between south africa and destinations in southern africa only. Be sure to check the south african airways website or contact their reservations desk for more details or if you have questions. One larger item of hand luggage measuring 56 x 45 x 25 cm, plus one personal item such as a laptop or handbag measuring 40 x 30 x 15 cm. Domestic within south africa 1 piece at a maximum of 32 kg 70 lb per piece and maximum dimensions of 158cm 62inches per piece. The usual cabin bag i have no issue with, but the other they allow is as follows.