ARTICLE 8 - BAGGAGE
8.1 Free baggage allowance
You may carry some baggage free of charge, subject to our conditions and limitations, which are
available upon request from us or our authorized agent.
8.2 Excess baggage
You will be required to pay a charge for carriage of baggage in excess of the free baggage allowance.
These rates are available from us upon request.
8.3 Items unacceptable as baggage
8.3.1 You must not include in your baggage:
8.3.1.1 items which are likely to endanger the aircraft or persons or property on board the aircraft, such
as those specified in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Technical Instructions for the
Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air and the International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Dangerous Goods Regulations, and in our regulations (further information is available from us on
request);
8.3.1.2 items the carriage of which is prohibited by the applicable laws, regulations or orders of any
state to be flown from or to;
8.3.1.3 items which are reasonably considered by us to be unsuitable for carriage because they are
dangerous, unsafe or by reason of their weight, size, shape or character, or which are fragile or
perishable having regard to, among other things, the type of aircraft being used. Information about
unacceptable items is available upon request.
8.3.2 Firearms and ammunition other than for hunting and sporting purposes are prohibited from
carriage as baggage. We may at our discretion accept firearms and ammunition for hunting and sporting
purposes as checked baggage. Firearms must be unloaded with the safety catch on, and suitably packed.
Carriage of ammunition is subject to ICAO and IATA regulations as specified in Article 8.3. 1. 1.
8.3.3 We may, at our discretion accept as checked baggage, weapons such as antique firearms, swords,
knives and similar items, but they will not be permitted in the cabin of the aircraft.
8.3.4 You must not include in checked baggage money, jewelry, precious metals, computers, electronic
devices, negotiable papers, securities or other valuables, business documents, passports and other
identification documents or samples.
8.3.5 If despite being prohibited, any items referred to in Articles 8.3.I, 8.3.2 and 8.3.4 are included in
your baggage, we shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to such items.
8.4 Right to refuse carriage
8.4.1 Subject to Articles 8.3.2 we will refuse to carry as baggage the items describe in Article 8.3, and we
may refuse further carriage of any such items on discovery.
8.4.2 We may refuse to carry as baggage any item reasonably considered by us to be unsuitable for
carriage because of its size, shape, weight, contents or character, or safety or operational reasons, or
the comfort of other passengers. Information about unacceptable items is available upon request.
8.4.3 We may refuse to accept baggage for carriage unless it is in our reasonable opinion properly and
securely packed in suitable containers.
8.5 Right of search
For reasons of safety and security we may request that you permit a search, x-ray or other type of scan
be made of your person and baggage. If you are not available, your baggage may be searched in your
absence for the purpose of determining whether you are in possession of or whether your baggage
contains any item described in Article 8.3.l or any firearms, ammunition or weapons, which have not
been presented to us in accordance with Articles 8.3.2 or 8.3.3.If you are unwilling to comply with such
request we may refuse to carry you and your baggage. In the event an x-ray or other scan causes
damages to you or your baggage, we shall not be liable for such damage unless due to our fault or
negligence.
8.6 Checked baggage
8.6.1 On delivery to us of your baggage which you wish to check or of your baggage which we require
you to check prior to boarding we will take custody of, and issue a baggage identification tag for, each
piece of your checked baggage.
8.6.2 Checked baggage must have your name or other personal identification affixed to it.
8.6.l Checked baggage will, whenever possible, be carried on the same aircraft as you, unless we decide
for safety, security or operational reasons to carry it on an alternative flight. If your checked baggage is
carried on a subsequent flight we will deliver it to you, unless applicable law requires you to be present
for customs clearance.
8.7 Unchecked baggage
8.7.1 We may specify maximum dimensions for baggage which you carry on to the aircraft.
8.7.2 We will, when space permits, allow you to carry a 'laptop' personal computer, over and above your
cabin baggage allowance. When space does not permit, we may require the laptop to be assessed as
part of your free baggage allowance, and carry as checked baggage the laptop and such other items of
baggage that otherwise would be carried in the passenger cabin.
8.7.3 Objects not suitable for carriage as checked baggage (such as delicate musicalinstruments) and which do not meet the requirements in Article 8.8.1, will only be accepted for carriage
in the passenger cabin if you have given us notice in advance and permission has been granted by us.
You may have to pay a separate charge for this service.
8.8 Collection and delivery of checked baggage
8.8.1 You are required to collect your checked baggage as soon as it is made available at your destination or stopover. Should you not collect it within a reasonable time, we may charge you a storage
fee. Should your checked baggage not be claimed within three months of the time it is made available,
we may dispose of it without any liability to you.
8.8.2 Only the bearer of the baggage check and baggage identification tag is entitled to delivery of the
checked baggage.
8.8.3 If a person claiming checked baggage is unable to produce the baggage check and identify the
baggage by means of a baggage identification tag, we deliver the baggage to such person only on
condition that he or she establishes to our satisfaction his or her right to the baggage.
8.9 Animals
If we agree to carry your animals they will be carried subject to the following conditions:
8.9.1 You must ensure that animals such as dogs, cats, household birds and other pets are properly
crated and accompanied by valid health and vaccination certificates, entry permits and other documents
required by countries of entry or transit failing which they will not be accepted for carriage. Such
carriage may be subject to additional conditions specified by us which are available on request.
8.9.2 If accepted as baggage, the animal, together with its container and food, shall not be included in
your free baggage allowance, but shall constitute excess baggage, for which you will be obliged to pay
the applicable rate.
8.9.3 Subject to the requirements of clause 8.1 guide dogs accompanying passengers with disabilities
will be carried free of charge in addition to the normal free baggage allowance, subject to conditions
specified by us, which are available on request.
8.9.4 Where carriage is not subject to the liability rules of the Convention, except in the case of our own
negligence, we are not responsible for injury to or loss, sickness or death of an animal, which we have
agreed to carry.
8.9.5 We will have no liability in respect of any such animal not having all the necessary exit, entry,
health and other documents necessary or convenient with respect to the animal's entry into or passage
through any country, state or territory and the person carrying the animal must reimburse us for any
fines, cost, losses of liabilities reasonably imposed or incurred by us as a result.