South African Airlines Overweight Baggage Fee 2012 - Extra Bag Fee - Oversize Baggage
South African Airlines Baggage Report Card
| Carry-On Allowance | 8 / 10 |
| Checked Bag Allowance | 8 / 10 |
| Excess Baggage Fees | 6 / 10 |
| Overall Grade | 7.3 / 10 |
Rates for Weight Concept:
Baggage in excess of the checked baggage allowance charges apply at 1,5% per kg of the highest SA Airways normal direct adult one way economy class fare.
In effect on the date of issuance of the excess baggage ticket
In the direction of travel
From the point for which the checked baggage allowance is exceeded to the first point at which the baggage is collected.
Exceptions:
Rates for Weight Concept - DOMESTIC TRAVEL WITHIN SOUTH AFRICA:
Excess baggage Charge:
ZAR 26 plus ZAR 4 = Total ZAR 30.00 per kg
Rates for Piece Concept (PC):
If a passenger with Piece Concept (PC) allowance checks-in baggage after a stopover is made for a route where weight concept applies, the free baggage allowance will remain Piece concept (PC), but the charge for excess baggage must be paid according to the weight concept charges.
Excess Baggage Charges PIECE CONCEPT
For sectors not flown by SA, please check the operating airline.
THE CHARGE FOR EACH PIECE OF NORMAL SIZE EXCESS BAGGAGE OR EXCESS CHARGE WILL BE INDICATED BELOW:
Between New York/Washington and Africa - via Johannesburg
Excess baggage charge for the 3rd piece when ≤ 50lbs (23kg):
Excess baggage charge for the 3rd piece when ≥ than to 51lb (24kg) and ≤ 70lb (32kg):
Excess baggage charges for the 3rd piece from Africa to the USA (except for Washington and New York):
When ≤ 50lbs (23kg): USD 300
When ≥ than to 51lb (24kg) and ≤ 70lb (32kg): USD 350
Excess Baggage Charges for Piece Concept (PC) between New York/Washington and Australia - via Johannesburg
Excess Baggage Charges for Piece Concept (PC) between Africa & Brazil/Argentina - via Johannesburg
Excess Baggage Charges for Piece Concept (PC) between Hong Kong & South America - via Johannesburg
Excess Baggage Charges for Piece Concept (PC) between India & Brazil - via Johannesburg
Excess Baggage Charges for Piece Concept (PC) between Perth & Sao Paulo - via JOHANNESBURG
One excess charge will apply for:
Each bag (piece) exceeding 2 checked bags
Each bag exceeding the dimensions of 158cm (62 inches), but not exceeding 203cm (80 inches)
2 bags exceeding total dimensions of 273cm (107 inches) but each bag not exceeding 158cm (62 inches)
Two excess charges will apply for:
Excess number plus oversized: for each bag exceeding 2 checked bags and exceeding the dimensions of 158cm (62inches), but not exceeding 203cm (80inches)
Three excess charges will apply for:
Business class - any bag the sum of three dimensions exceeds 203cm (80 inches) and the weight may not exceed 32kg (70lbs) of any bag;
Economy class - any bag the sum of three dimensions exceeds 203cm (80 inches) and/or the weight 23kg (50lbs0) for the first 32kg or fraction thereof;
Each additional 10 kg (22lb) or fraction thereof, 1 additional excess baggage charge shall be applied; such bag shall not be carried as accompanied baggage unless prior handling arrangements have been made with the carrier.
NOTE: EXCESS WEIGHT CHARGES FOR FREE PIECE CONCEPT ALLOWANCE:
In case of excess weight per piece up to a total of 32kg (70lb), a flat rate of EUR/USD 100 will be charged;
Baggage heavier than 32kg must be shipped as cargo
Person with Reduced Mobility
Persons with reduced mobility may carry free of charge one wheelchair and/or other assertive devices they are dependent on.
Exception: On flights to and from European Union destinations, (London and Frankfurt) one further mobility device may be carrier free of charge, (two in totals), over and above the free baggage allowance. (To satisfy requirement under EU regulation 1107/2006)
Musical Instruments
The carriage of certain musical instruments is permitted in the cabin of the aircraft and on extra seat(s). The musical instruments must not contain any equipment or article or substance, which is, classified as dangerous goods.
As cabin baggage
Portable musical instruments may be carried in the cabin of the aircraft as approved cabin baggage under the following conditions.
These apply to all classes except where specified:
The total of the three outside dimensions (L plus B plus H) of the instrument must not exceed 115cms. When a carrying case is used, the dimensions of the carrying case are to be considered. If the instrument or the case has an irregular shape, the largest dimension must be taken to arrive at the overall total.
The shape and size should fit under the seat in front of the passenger or in the overhead lockers. The weight of the instrument inclusive of the carrying case must not exceed 8kgs. Musical instruments, which conform to the above size and weight limitations, will be considered as one item of cabin baggage. Therefore, passengers travelling in Business class may carry only one more item of cabin baggage with dimensions not exceeding 52 x 40 x 23cms. Passengers travelling in Economy class will not be allowed to carry any other cabin bag.
It is highly recommended that the musical instrument be carried or packed in a custom built carrying case to protect it from damage. If it is not carried in a carrying case, the instrument must not have any sharp corners, which might damage other cabin bags or the aircraft panels.
On extra seat(s) in the cabin
Passengers may carry musical instruments in the cabin of the aircraft on a seat(s). Please notify your local South African Airways Reservations Office of your intention to carry a musical instrument on an extra seat at the time of reservation.
Information regarding size/weight must be provided and the extra seat must be booked and paid for. It is not acceptable for the instrument to occupy an empty seat, which has not been paid for. Your local South African Airways Office will inform you of the additional charges for the additional seat.
No more than 75kgs may be carried under this arrangement per seat blocked. The passenger will not receive any additional free checked baggage allowance for the purchase of the extra seat. If you do not wish to carry the musical instrument in the cabin, it can travel in the hold as checked baggage. Contact your local South African Airways Office for details.
Instruments & methods of carriage
The following guideline indicates how certain musical instruments can be transported. The final decision depends on the overall size and weight of the instrument.
Special Baggage Charges - (for International and Domestic Journeys valid to both the Weight and Piece Concept)
Special Baggage Regulations are applicable on SA operating flights only. (SA 1000; 7000; 8000 series excluded)
The following Sport equipment mentioned below will allow an additional 20kg free of charge per passenger - this is valid to both the Weight and Piece Concept. Please note that this is not applicable to special events such as the Argus.
Angling
Archery
Basketball
Bowls
Cricket
Cycling
Diving: (scuba equipment) - Please note that the tank must be empty
Fencing
Field hockey
Football/Soccer
Golf
Lacrosse
Netball
Motor-cycle gear - Protective riding gear and helmet; motor-cycle to be sent as cargo
Rugby
Shooting/hunting - Firearms and ammunition - subject to correct transport and safety procedures
Snow/water ski equipment
Tennis/squash
Ten pin bowling
Ice hockey
Surfboards/kite surfing/paragliding: smaller than 200cm
Volleyball
For interlining and through-check-in on routings where other carriers are involved, give the passenger the choice of checking-in the sport baggage for all the SA Airways 3-digit flight numbers free of charge and to check-in new for all non-SA Airways or do a thorough check-in and charge passenger for all sectors on the 1.5% per kg or applicable PC excess baggage rates. Confirmed SSR-reservation is mandatory, except for shooting or hunting equipment.
N.B For Sporting Equipment NOT specified above must be included in free baggage allowance; if exceeding, normal XBAG rate (1,5% of the SA Airways highest normal direct adult one way economy class fare) applies.
Paddle Ski Equipment
Included in free baggage allowance; if exceeding, normal XBAG rate applies.
Vaulting poles are not included in the free baggage allowance. WC+PC: In case of excess, EUR50/USD50/CAD70 for first and additional item.
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