SATA Azores Airlines is a Portuguese airline flying to destinations in Portugal, Europe and North America, based out of the Azores in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
The airline connects Europe with North America using the Azores as a transit hub for connecting, similar to the way Icelandic airlines connect the USA and Canada to Europe via Reykjavik.
Carry-On Allowance | 5 / 10 |
Checked Bag Allowance | 8 / 10 |
Excess Baggage Fees | 6 / 10 |
Overall Grade | 6.3 / 10 |
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Passengers flying on SATA Azores Airlines in Economy Class and Comfort Light are allowed to bring 1 standard-sized carry-on item weighing up to a maximum of 8 kg. Dimensions are limited to 55cm x 40cm x 20cm.
Passengers flying in Comfort Plus are allowed to bring 1 standard-sized carry-on (55 x 40 x 20 cm) weighing up to a maximum of 15 kg.
All passengers may also bring a smaller personal item, such as a handbag, purse, or small backpack that must be placed under the seat in front of them.
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
SATA Azores Airlines has made a major change to its baggage policies for 2023, with big changes in free baggage allowances and fees for extra luggage. The baggage allowance depends on the fare class you purchased, as well as on the origin/destination of your flight.
If you will be flying with more luggage than what is included in your flight ticket, you have the option to pre-purchase your extra baggage allowance online for less than paying for your excess luggage at the airport.
SATA Azores Airlines Domestic Checked Baggage Allowance and Fees 2023
Economy Class Simple - No Free Checked Luggage
Economy Class Basic - 1 Free Checked Bag (23 kg / 50 lbs)
Economy Class Flex - 1 Free Checked Bag (23 kg / 50 lbs)
Economy Class Top - 2 Free Checked Bags (23 kg / 50 lbs each)
Comfort Class Light - 2 Free Checked Bags (23 kg / 50 lbs each)
Comfort Class Plus - 2 Free Checked Bags (32 kg / 70 lbs each)
Extra Checked Bag - Domestic Flights - 50 EUR per bag (30 EUR per bag if paying online)
SATA Azores Airlines Checked Baggage Allowance and Fees 2023 - Azores to/from Europe
Economy Class Simple - No Free Checked Luggage
Economy Class Basic - 1 Free Checked Bag (23 kg / 50 lbs)
Economy Class Flex - 1 Free Checked Bag (23 kg / 50 lbs)
Economy Class Top - 2 Free Checked Bags (23 kg / 50 lbs each)
Comfort Class Light - 2 Free Checked Bags (23 kg / 50 lbs each)
Comfort Class Plus - 2 Free Checked Bags (32 kg / 70 lbs each)
Extra Checked Bag - Europe Flights - 60 EUR per bag (40 EUR per bag if paying online)
SATA Azores Airlines Checked Baggage Allowance and Fees 2023 - to/from Canada, USA, Bermuda
Economy Class Simple - No Free Checked Luggage
Economy Class Basic - 1 Free Checked Bag (23 kg / 50 lbs)
Economy Class Flex - 1 Free Checked Bag (23 kg / 50 lbs)
Economy Class Top - 2 Free Checked Bags (23 kg / 50 lbs each)
Comfort Class Light - 2 Free Checked Bags (23 kg / 50 lbs each)
Comfort Class Plus - 2 Free Checked Bags (32 kg / 70 lbs each)
Extra Checked Bag - Canada/USA/Bermuda Flights - 169 CAD / 120 USD / 90 EUR per bag (€75 / USD 95 / CAD 120 per bag if paying online)
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
With SATA Azores Airline's 2023 baggage policy update, the oversize and overweight fees have been simplified compared to their previous policies. Note that the Overweight baggage fee is quite expensive on SATA Azores Airlines, so it is often cheaper to pre-purchase an extra bag, rather than paying the overweight fee if your bag is heavier than 23 kg / 50 lbs.
SATA Azores Airlines Extra Bag Fees 2023
Extra Checked Bag - Domestic Flights - 50 EUR per bag (30 EUR per bag if paying online)
Extra Checked Bag - Europe Flights - 60 EUR per bag (40 EUR per bag if paying online)
Extra Checked Bag - Canada/USA/Bermuda Flights - 169 CAD / 120 USD / 90 EUR per bag (€75 / USD 95 / CAD 120 per bag if paying online)
The cheaper "Prepaid" Extra Bag fee is available up to a maximum of 48 hours before your flight. If adding your baggage less than 48 hours before departure, the more expensive rate will apply.
SATA Azores Airlines Extra Weight / Overweight Fee 2023
This fee applies to bags weighing more than 23 kg / 50 lbs. No bag may weigh more than 32 kg / 70 lbs.
Overweight Baggage Fee - Inter-Island Flights - 6 EUR per KG (12.50 EUR per 5 KG if prepaid online)
Overweight Baggage Fee - Domestic Flights - 85 EUR per bag
Overweight Baggage Fee - Europe Flights - 95 EUR per bag
Overweight Baggage Fee - Canada/USA/Bermuda Flights - 190 CAD / 160 USD / 120 EUR per item