+61 1800 407 707 Fiji Airways Baggage Policy : Size & Fee
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Every passenger wants to travel with an airline that gives them flexibility with their baggage allowance. Fiji Airways is one of them. Fiji Airways baggage allowance gives passengers confidence to carry a good amount of items in their luggage without even paying. Economy class passengers may carry one carry-on bag plus one personal item such as a laptop bag, purse or small briefcase with a specific restricted size and weight limit. Fiji Airways personal item includes a backpack, briefcase or laptop bag.
Fiji Airways carry-on baggage size allowance
Passengers traveling with Fiji Airways, whether in Economy or Business Class, can carry enough luggage without problems or additional fees. Economy class passengers may carry one carry-on bag and one personal item with a maximum total dimension of 118 cm (46 inches) and the maximum weight must not exceed 15 pounds (7 kg).
Fiji Airways Business Class baggage allowance allows you to carry two cabin bags with one personal item with a maximum combined dimension of 2 bags not exceeding 126 cm (50 inches) and the maximum weight of each bag must be less to 15 pounds (7 kg). Fiji Airways hand luggage restrictions are mandatory to avoid loss.
International Baggage Allowance: Consult the table to clearly understand where the International baggage allowance per piece is given:
Domestic Baggage Allowance:
Please refer to the table below for the domestic baggage allowance, which varies slightly from the international baggage allowance:
Things to remember: Passengers can carry any of the items mentioned below free of charge as carry-on baggage based on space availability:
One personal item including a laptop backpack, purse, or tote bag.
A blanket/coat/or coat
A cane or an umbrella.
Binoculars (pair) or small camera.
Wedding dress or dress
A garment bag with dimensions of 185 cm (114 x 60 x 11 inches)
Note: Passengers traveling to/from Honolulu may only carry one suitcase with one personal item.
Fiji Airways baggage policy for checked baggage varies depending on the selected destination. Passengers traveling to/from any destination except Los Angeles and Canada have different assignments.
Any destination except to/from Los Angeles and Canada
Passengers traveling to all destinations except Los Angeles and Canada may carry baggage with a maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches). The airline allows a maximum weight of 66 lbs (30 kg) for Business Class passengers and 50 lbs (23 kg) for Economy Class passengers.
Passengers traveling to/from Los Angeles and Canada
Passengers traveling to/from Los Angeles and Canada in Economy Class may carry one suitcase with a maximum dimension of 150 cm (62 inches) and a maximum total weight of 50 pounds (23 kg). Business Class passengers may carry two pieces of luggage with a maximum dimension of 150 cm (62 in) each, and a maximum weight must not exceed 66 lbs (30 kg) each.
Note: Passengers traveling to/from Honolulu should be aware that the weight limit applies to 1 piece.
Fiji Airways excess baggage allowance and fees
Passengers carrying excess baggage will have to pay additional charges to keep it with them. Economy class passengers will be required to pay additional baggage fees if the bag size exceeds 50 pounds (23 kg) and a maximum dimension of 158 cm (62 inches). Fiji Airways checked baggage weighing more than 66 lbs (30 kg) is prohibited. Additionally, Fiji Airways baggage fees depend on additional baggage carried, route selected, etc.
Additional luggage must not weigh more than 66 lbs (30 kg).
Passengers with additional baggage can purchase excess baggage allowance with any available mode to avoid additional charges or losses. The extra baggage service applies per piece and can be purchased up to 4 hours before the international flight departure and up to 2 hours before the domestic flight departure. Additionally, travelers can purchase a maximum of 2 pieces of luggage on an international flight and one piece of luggage on a domestic flight.
Excess baggage on domestic flights: The airline charges up to $100 on domestic flights for bulky items. Please see the table below for excess baggage on domestic flights:
Excess baggage on international flights: Excess baggage charges on international flights depend on the route traveled and the destination booked. Passengers can carry up to 30 kg per suitcase purchased online. Also, 2 bags/piece is the maximum for one adult and one child. Please see the table below for excess baggage fees for international flights.
Fees for oversized luggage in Fiji
Travelers carrying oversized luggage may bring bulky luggage in excess of the permitted limit for additional charges. These charges depend on the flights departing and arriving at a specific destination. For domestic flights, passengers must pay for bulky items weighing more than 33 pounds (15 kg). Below are the charges applicable to online and airport purchases:
Key points for international flights: If the item exceeds 158 cm (62 in) but less than 277 cm (109 in) with a maximum weight of 30 kg such as surfboards, golf bags, etc., you will have to pay the charges due to excess size along with being overweight. The airline will transport Baggage that exceeds 277 cm (109 in) as cargo.
Key points for domestic flights: Fiji charges FJD 100 per item for oversized luggage. If an item exceeds 115 cm (45 inches) but less than 277 cm (109 inches) with
Fiji Airways Special Baggage Allowance
If passengers carry hand luggage, cargo, checked luggage or any small bag, they will be subject to mandatory control. The airline will do this using an X-ray machine, physical and manual search or portable detectors. Additionally, all desired checks will be manually carried out by the airport authority or Fiji Airways security contractors.
Restricted Items – A list of items that are restricted from being carried during the flight with Fiji Airways. These prohibited items, such as knives, metal objects, spare parts and sharp or pointed objects, are not allowed as carry-on baggage. However, all of these items mentioned above can be placed in checked baggage.
Checked and checked baggage: Checked baggage must contain only personal items and nothing such as generators, chainsaws, spare parts, etc. These mentioned objects will be transported as checked baggage.
Aerosols and liquid gels (international flights): Passengers can only carry liquids, aerosols and gels in quantities less than 100 ml. If the limit is exceeded, the airline will not allow it in the cabin or as a personal item/carry-on luggage.
Battery/Electronic Device Restriction: Lithium metal or lithium-ion batteries and electronic devices, including medical instruments, cameras, phones, laptops, etc., are allowed as carry-on and checked baggage. However, lithium metal batteries should not exceed 2g and 100Wh. Non-spillable batteries must be equal to or less than 12V and 100 Wh. Additionally, a passenger can only carry two spare batteries.