Cabin Baggage
Cabin Baggage
Handling agent is responsible for checking number of pieces, dimensions and weight of cabin baggage by appropriate means. Baggage unacceptable as cabin baggage shall be checked-in.
Each seat-occupying passenger may carry on board one piece of hand luggage. The maximum weight of one piece of cabin baggage shall not exceed 8 kg. Allowable cabin luggage dimensions are 55 x 40 x 20 cm.
In addition, passenger may carry a reasonable amount of the following personal belongings:
Securing of Cabin Baggage and Other Items
Cabin crew is responsible that each item carried in a cabin shall be stowed in a location that is capable of restraining it. The aisle, cabin doors and emergency exits shall not be blocked. First row must be completely clear of baggage. The following shall also be observed:
Refer to CCM.
Cabin Baggage on Extra Seat (CBBG)
In exceptional cases, when a passenger is prepared to pay for an extra seat in order to carry valuable baggage (e.g. antiques, musical instruments, work of art, etc.), acceptance is permitted if the safety and comfort of other passengers is not impaired.
The following limitations apply to baggage carried in an extra seat:
For carriage of live animals on board the Company aircraft (including pets in the passenger cabin), proper notification has to be made at the time of reservation.
The handling agent has to observe the appropriate regulations and shall inform the Commander on the transport of animals in the cabin.
Only cats and small dogs are accepted as cabin baggage. All other pets, including rodents, shall be loaded in cargo hold as checked baggage.
One pet crate is allowed per passenger. The table below shows the maximum number of pets allowed in the cabin:
Aircraft Type Maximum Number of Pets allowed in Cabin
A320 2
The maximum allowed dimensions of a crate are:
• 55 × 40 × 21 cm.
The maximum weight of a crate including a pet shall not exceed 8 kg.
Service Dog for Handicapped Passenger
A dog trained to serve a handicapped passenger (blind, deaf, autistic etc.) being dependent on such dog during the journey should whenever possible and acceptable to the passenger be carried in a suitable container as checked baggage in the cargo hold (AVIH). A trained guide dog may also be carried in the cabin (PETC) if it accompanies a passenger who is dependent upon it and if it is properly harnessed. The passenger and the guide dog should be seated where there is sufficient floor space for the dog.
A maximum of one dog is permitted to travel on each flight with the exception of flights where no dogs are permitted in the cabin due to local regulations.
It is the passenger’s responsibility to hold all documents required by all of the relevant authorities.
Handling agent is responsible for checking number of pieces, dimensions and weight of cabin baggage by appropriate means. Baggage unacceptable as cabin baggage shall be checked-in.
Each seat-occupying passenger may carry on board one piece of hand luggage. The maximum weight of one piece of cabin baggage shall not exceed 8 kg. Allowable cabin luggage dimensions are 55 x 40 x 20 cm.
In addition, passenger may carry a reasonable amount of the following personal belongings:
- A coat or a blanket;
- A reasonable amount of reading material;
- Crutches, if the passenger is dependent on them;
- An umbrella or walking stick;
- For infants: food and beverages for consumption during the flight, foldable baby carriage, small crib; infant's carrying basket/car seat in case the additional ticket is purchased; car seat must be equipped with the inside seat belt, and has to have a latch which enables it to be securely fasten with the passenger seat belt fit; baby car seat has to be placed at the window seat and face aft.
Securing of Cabin Baggage and Other Items
Cabin crew is responsible that each item carried in a cabin shall be stowed in a location that is capable of restraining it. The aisle, cabin doors and emergency exits shall not be blocked. First row must be completely clear of baggage. The following shall also be observed:
- Weight limitations placarded on or adjacent to stowages shall not be exceeded;
- Items shall not be stowed in toilets or against bulkheads that are incapable of restraining articles;
- Baggage placed in lockers shall not prevent doors from being closed securely;
- Baggage shall not be placed where it can impede access to emergency equipment;
- Items carried in a passenger or crew compartment (e.g. hand baggage, galley equipment, serving carts, any apparatus providing in-flight medical aid for a passenger... etc.) shall be secured in such a way as not to become a hazard by shifting under the appropriate load factors corresponding to the ultimate inertia forces specified in the emergency landing condition of type certification.
Refer to CCM.
Cabin Baggage on Extra Seat (CBBG)
In exceptional cases, when a passenger is prepared to pay for an extra seat in order to carry valuable baggage (e.g. antiques, musical instruments, work of art, etc.), acceptance is permitted if the safety and comfort of other passengers is not impaired.
The following limitations apply to baggage carried in an extra seat:
- One piece per passenger;
- Maximum weight on a single seat is 75 kg;
- Maximum dimension on a single seat is 155 × 42 × 15 cm or 110 × 42 × 50 cm;
- Shall be packaged or covered in a manner to avoid possible injury to passengers and cabin crew members;
- Seats in the rows with emergency exits shall not be used;
- Shall not block or restrict the access to the emergency exits, cabin doors and floor panels;
- Shall not obscure the passenger’s view of the “Fasten Seat Belts”, “No Smoking” and “Exit” signs;
- Dangerous goods or wet cargo shall not be loaded in the cabin.
For carriage of live animals on board the Company aircraft (including pets in the passenger cabin), proper notification has to be made at the time of reservation.
The handling agent has to observe the appropriate regulations and shall inform the Commander on the transport of animals in the cabin.
Only cats and small dogs are accepted as cabin baggage. All other pets, including rodents, shall be loaded in cargo hold as checked baggage.
One pet crate is allowed per passenger. The table below shows the maximum number of pets allowed in the cabin:
Aircraft Type Maximum Number of Pets allowed in Cabin
A320 2
The maximum allowed dimensions of a crate are:
• 55 × 40 × 21 cm.
The maximum weight of a crate including a pet shall not exceed 8 kg.
Service Dog for Handicapped Passenger
A dog trained to serve a handicapped passenger (blind, deaf, autistic etc.) being dependent on such dog during the journey should whenever possible and acceptable to the passenger be carried in a suitable container as checked baggage in the cargo hold (AVIH). A trained guide dog may also be carried in the cabin (PETC) if it accompanies a passenger who is dependent upon it and if it is properly harnessed. The passenger and the guide dog should be seated where there is sufficient floor space for the dog.
A maximum of one dog is permitted to travel on each flight with the exception of flights where no dogs are permitted in the cabin due to local regulations.
It is the passenger’s responsibility to hold all documents required by all of the relevant authorities.
Cabin Baggage
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