Air Southwest Carry On 2011 - Cabin Bag Size & Weight Limit

You are allowed one piece of hand luggage (which must not exceed 10 kgs and 56cm x 45cm x 25 cm). In addition you are allowed a laptop computer which must be carried under the seat on the aircraft. If your Baggage is in excess of these dimensions or weight, or is considered unsafe for any reason, it must be carried as Checked Baggage.

Flying from Leeds, Cork or Dublin:
10kg hand-baggage allowance
Only one piece permitted, no bigger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm
A laptop may be carried, but must be contained within the single item of hand-baggage [AMZ asins='B00LB7REFK,B082K8ZNQ1,B07ZWLQF9T,B00NW62PCA']

Flying from any other airport:
10kg hand-baggage allowance
May be more than one piece, but each piece must be no bigger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm
In addition a laptop, in its case, may be carried

All airports:
All items are subject to x-ray screening
Laptops and other large electrical items will need to be removed from the hand-baggage and screened separately

Pushchairs, walking aids and wheelchairs are permitted, and will be screened.

Medicines and dietary requirements, including baby food, for use during the trip may also be carried in hand baggage. Passengers may be asked for proof that they are needed.

Musical Instruments
Musical instruments can be carried on board, subject to certain conditions.

Smaller instruments can be carried as hand luggage as long as they do not exceed 7kg in weight and have dimensions equal to or less than 53cm x 34cm x 22cm.

It is possible to purchase an additional seat for larger instruments that the owner would prefer not to carry as checked luggage. Instruments will be carried on the seat nearest the window and will be secured there for the duration of the flight. Passengers wishing to travel in this way should make their reservation with our call centre on 0870 241 8202. Please note that the maximum size of any instrument carried in the cabin is 140cm x 60cm x 32cm.

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