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Air Jamaica Baggage Report Card

Carry-On Allowance8 / 10
Checked Bag Allowance8 / 10
Excess Baggage Fees7 / 10
Overall Grade7.7 / 10
Flying with a Pet?

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Air Jamaica Pet Policies

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Air Jamaica Carry On 2018 - Cabin Bag Size & Weight Limit

All Air Jamaica passengers, whether regional or international, are allowed one piece of carry-on luggage. Its weigh must not exceed 10kg/22lbs, or 45inches in total linear length (length width height)


Additional Free Carry-on Items:
In addition to the free baggage allowances provided herein, each passenger may carry, without additional charges, one of the following articles of baggage with maximum dimension of 36 inches (91cms) only when retained in the passenger's custody; except that items listed in (1) and (2) may be carried in the passenger or cargo compartment of the aircraft:
One fully collapsible wheelchair and/or a pair of crutches and/or braces of other prosthetic device for the passenger’s use, provided the passenger is dependent upon them, may carried in the luggage compartment of the aircraft.
One fully collapsible child’s stroller or push chair.
A handbag, pocket book or purse, i.e. which is appropriate to normal traveling dress and is not being used to carry articles which would otherwise be considered baggage.
One overcoat, wrap, or blanket.
An umbrella or walking stick.
One briefcase.
A small camera or a pair of binoculars.
A reasonable amount of reading matter for the flight.
Infant's food for consumption in flight.
Infants carrying basket.
One light garment bag. The garment bag must not contain any hard objects.
One Laptop


Carry-On Security Rules

TSA - (USA): TSA Carry-On Regulations and TSA 3-1-1 Carry-On Liquids Rules

CATSA - (Canada): CATSA Carry-On Prohibited Items and CATSA Carry-On Liquids and Gel Restrictions

E-Cigarettes / Vape: TSA Rules for Flying with Electronic Cigarettes and Vape Pens 2023

Guns / Firearms: How to Fly with a Gun - TSA Rules 2023

Bluetooth Headphones: Using Bluetooth Headphones on an Airplane

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Air Jamaica Checked Baggage Fees 2018 - Checked Bag Weight & Size Limits




All checked baggage must be within Air Jamaica’s guidelines of a maximum weight of 50 pounds in Economy Class or 70 pounds for Business Class between Canada/USA and the Caribbean with total maximum dimensions of 62 inches. Additional charges will apply for overweight and excess baggage. The carry-on piece must be able to fit under the passenger seat or in the overhead compartment. Bags exceeding 32kg. (70 lbs) and over 62 inches in total dimensions (L+W+H) must be shipped via cargo. Boxes will be accepted in lieu or checked baggage allowance provided they do not exceed the size/weight of the check bag allowance. Articles of baggage in excess of those allowed will be accepted for transportation only subject to the availability of space.




Useful Links

Linear Dimensions: What are Linear Dimensions?

Piece vs Weight: What is Piece Concept vs Weight Concept

Packing List: Travel Packing Checklist 2023

Marijuana / Cannabis: Rules for Flying with Marijuana / Cannabis in 2023

Delayed/Cancelled Flights: How to Claim Compensation for Flight Delays

Guns / Firearms: How to Fly with a Gun - TSA Rules 2023


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Air Jamaica Overweight Baggage Fee 2018 - Extra Bag Fee - Oversize Baggage

Overweight fees are charged depending on origin/destination of flights. Articles of baggage in excess of 50 lbs will only be accepted for transportation subject to the availability of space. Baggage exceeding 70 lbs/32kg and/or over 62 inches in total dimensions (L W H) must be shipped via cargo.

Overweight Checked Baggage Charges

Excess Baggage Charges

Embargo periods Excess Baggage:
Baggage in excess of the free allowance, boxes and heavy bags will NOT be accepted on ALL JM routes during the period December 10 - January 8 each year.

NO MORE THAN THREE (3) ARTICLES OF BAGGAGE PER PERSON IN EXCESS OF THE BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE WILL BE ACCEPTED UPON PAYMENT OF THE EXCESS CHARGES SPECIFIED. EXCESS BAGGAGE WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FOR TRANSPORTATION SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF SPACE.



Last Updated: 09 Jan 2018
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