Star Alliance Reference Guide

Carrier Information

Special Checked Baggage

Adria Airways (JP)
Items Within free baggage allowance Interline- able SSR required SSR item Packaging required
Piece Concept Weight Concept
Ammunition No Yes Yes Yes WEAP Max. 5 kg ammunition, separate packing from arms.
Archery equipment No No Yes Yes SPEQ
Bike No No Yes Yes BIKE Limitations may apply on CRJ aircraft
Bike - Tandem No No Yes Yes BIKE + BULK or SPEQ Limitations may apply on CRJ aircraft
Bulk baggage No Yes Yes Yes BULK / FRAG / XBAG Several SSR codes can be used.
Cabin baggage in seat No No Yes Yes CBBG Max. 75 kg.
Firearms No Yes1 Yes Yes WEAP Max. 5 kg ammunition, separate packing from arms.
Fishing equipment No Yes2 Yes Yes SPEQ
Golf equipment No Yes Yes Yes SPEQ Max. 15 kg within FBA, HON/SEN/FQTV 1 set FOC in addition to FBA.
Hang gliders No No Yes Yes SPEQ
Kayaks No No Yes Yes SPEQ
Kite No No Yes Yes SPEQ
Pets as Checked Baggage (AVIH) No No Yes Yes AVIH Crate max. 125x75x85 cm and 80 kg including pet and food
Pets in Cabin No No Yes Yes PETC Cats & Dogs only, limited number. Only 1 PETC on CRJ aircraft, crate max. 55x40x21 cm max. 8 kg.
Scuba Equipment No No Yes Yes SPEQ Oxygen bottles must be empty.
Service Animals Yes Yes Yes Yes DEAF / BLND + PETC
Skis / Snowboard No Yes2 Yes Yes SPEQ
Small Surfboard less than 2 m / Wakeboard No No Yes Yes SPEQ
Surfboard/Windsurfer No No Yes Yes SPEQ Volumetric limitations may apply on CRJ aircraft. Max. 32 kg.
Wheelchair non powered Yes Yes Yes Yes WCHx + WCMP Volumetric limitations may apply on CRJ aircraft.
Wheelchair with Dry Cell Batteries Yes Yes Yes Yes WCHx + WCBD Volumetric limitations may apply on CRJ aircraft.
Wheelchair with Wet Cell Batteries NA NA NA NA NA Spillable batteries (WCBW) not accepted on JP flights.

1 Hunting, sporting equipment only
2 if less than 15 kg and max. 140 cm

Aegean Airlines (A3)
Items Within free baggage allowance Interline- able SSR required SSR item Packaging required
Piece Concept Weight Concept
Ammunition No No Yes Yes WEAP Yes
Archery equipment Yes Yes Yes Yes SPEQ Yes
Bike Yes Yes1 Yes Yes BIKE No
Bike - Tandem No No1 Yes Yes BULK No
Bulk baggage No No Yes Yes BULK No
Cabin baggage in seat No No Yes Yes CBBG No, but must be restrained in seat
Canoe No No1 Yes Yes BULK No
Firearms Yes No Yes Yes WEAP Yes
Fishing equipment No No1 Yes Yes SPEQ Yes
Golf equipment No (Domestic Free) No1 Yes Yes GOLF No
Hang gliders No No1 Yes Yes BULK Yes
Kayaks No No1 Yes Yes BULK No
Kite No No Yes Yes BULK No, but recommended
Pets as Checked Baggage (AVIH) No No Yes Yes AVIH Yes in appropriate kennel
Pets in Cabin No No Yes Yes PETC Yes
Scuba Equipment No No1 Yes Yes SPEQ No
Service Animals Yes Yes Yes Yes PETC No
Skis / Snowboard 1 Free, second No 1 Free, second No1 Yes Yes SPEQ Yes
Small Surfboard less than 2 m / Wakeboard No No1 Yes Yes SPEQ No, but recommended.
Surfboard/Windsurfer No No1 Yes Yes SPEQ/BULK No, but recommended.
Vaulting Poles No No Yes Yes SPEQ/BULK No
Wheelchair non powered Yes Yes Yes Yes WCMP No
Wheelchair with Dry Cell Batteries Yes Yes Yes Yes WCBD No
Wheelchair with Wet Cell Batteries Not permitted Not permitted No No NIL No

1 Sports equipment is free on domestic flights

Air Canada (AC)
Items Within free baggage allowance Interline- able SSR required SSR item Packaging required
Piece Concept Weight Concept
Ammunition Yes No Yes No Max of 5 kg. Must be packaged separately from firearm. Declaration form required.
Archery equipment Yes No Yes Yes SPEQ Recommended, but not mandatory. Handling fee will apply.
Bike Yes No Yes Yes BIKE Recommended, but not mandatory. Handling fee will apply.
Bike - Tandem Yes No Yes Yes BIKE Recommended, but not mandatory. Handling fee will apply.
Bulk baggage NA NA NA NA NA Recommended, but not mandatory.
Cabin baggage in seat Yes No Yes Yes CBBG Cabin Baggage restraint net.
Firearms Yes No Yes Yes WEAP Firearm must be unloaded. Packaged in a locked non-see-through case. Declaration form required. Ammunition must be packaged separately.
Fishing equipment Yes No Yes Yes SPEQ Recommended, but not mandatory. Handling fee will apply.
Golf equipment Yes No Yes Yes SPEQ Recommended, but not mandatory. Handling fee will apply.
Hang gliders Not accepted NA NA NA Ship via cargo only.
Kayaks Not accepted NA NA NA Ship via cargo only.
Kite Not accepted if you mean Kite-Board NA NA NA Ship via cargo only.
Pets as Checked Baggage (AVIH) Yes No STAR Only Yes AVIH Approved kennel.
Pets in Cabin Not accepted. Service animals only No No Yes PETC NA
Scuba Equipment Yes No Yes Yes SPEQ Tank must be empty. Gear must be suitably packed in a rigid or hard shell container. Handling fee will apply.
Service Animals Yes1 No Yes Yes PETC NA
Skis / Snowboard Yes No Yes Yes SPEQ Recommended, but not mandatory. Handling fee will apply.
Small Surfboard less than 2 m / Wakeboard Yes No Yes No Recommended, but not mandatory. Handling fee will apply.
Surfboard/Windsurfer Windsurfer not accepted NA NA NA Surfboard can be accepted on a standby basis. Handling fee will apply. Windsurfers are not accepted - must be shipped via Cargo only.
Wheelchair non powered In addition to free baggage allowance NA Yes Yes WCMP No
Wheelchair with Dry Cell Batteries In addition to free baggage allowance NA No Yes WCBD Battery must be disconnected. If wheelchair cannot be stowed in an upright position, battery must be removed and prevented from short circuit.
Wheelchair with Wet Cell Batteries In addition to free baggage allowance NA No Yes WCBW Battery must be disconnected. If wheelchair cannot be stowed in an upright position, battery must be removed and prevented from short circuit.

1 Birds not accepted in cabin as service animals.


Air China (CA)
Items Within free baggage allowance Interline- able SSR required SSR item Packaging required
Piece Concept Weight Concept
Ammunition No No No Max of 5 kg. Must be packaged separately from firearm. Declaration form required. Handling fee will apply
Archery equipment No No No Packaging required
Bike Yes Yes Yes No Packaging required. Only 1 piece for 1 pax
Bike - Tandem No No No Ship via cargo
Bulk baggage No No No Packaging required
Cabin baggage in seat No No No Yes CBBG Packaging required. Max. weight 75 kg, max. dimensions: 100x60x40 cm.
Edge Tool and Blunt other than Controlled knives Yes Yes No No Packaging required
Firearms No No No No Firearm must be unloaded. Packaging required. Declaration form required. Ammunition must be packaged separately. Handling fee will apply.
Fishing equipment Yes Yes Yes No Packaging required
Golf equipment Yes Yes Yes No Packaging required. Handling fee will apply.
Hang gliders No No No Yes Needs to include dimensions and total weight Packaging required. Handling fee will apply.
Human remains (bone ash) No No No No Packaging required
Kayaks No No Yes Yes SPEQ Packaging required. Handling fee will apply.
Pets in Cabin No No No
Pole No No No Yes SPEQ
Precision Instrument and Electrical Equipment No No No No Packaging required. Handling fee will apply.
Scuba Equipment No No No Not allowed
Service Animals Yes Yes Yes
Skis / Snowboard Yes Yes Yes No Handling fee will apply
Small Surfboard less than 2 m / Wakeboard Yes Yes No Yes Handling fee will apply
Surfboard/Windsurfer No No Yes Yes SPEQ Handling fee will apply
Vaulting Poles Yes Yes Yes No Packaging required
Wheelchair non powered Yes Yes Yes
Wheelchair with Dry Cell Batteries Yes Yes Yes No
Wheelchair with Wet Cell Batteries No No No No Packaging required

Air New Zealand (NZ)
Items Within free baggage allowance Interline- able SSR required SSR item Packaging required
Piece Concept Weight Concept
Ammunition Yes Yes Yes Yes SSRWEAPNZNN1 Securely packaged in quantities not exceeding 5 kg (11 lbs) gross per pax.
Archery equipment Yes Yes Yes No Nil Nil
Bike Yes Yes Yes Yes SSRBIKENZNN1 Yes. Handlebars fixed sideways. Pedals removed or padded. Chain wrapped. Bike wrapped in corrugated cardboard or in purpose-built bike container.
Bike - Tandem Yes Yes Yes Yes SSRBIKENZNN1 Yes. Handlebars fixed sideways. Pedals removed or padded. Chain wrapped. Bike wrapped in corrugated cardboard or in purpose-built bike container.
Bulk baggage No No No No Nil Nil
Cabin baggage in seat Yes Yes No Yes SSRCBBGNZNN1 Nil
Firearms Yes Yes Yes Yes SSRWEAPNZNN1 In passenger baggage or suitable container.
Fishing equipment Yes Yes Yes No Nil Nil
Golf equipment Yes Yes Yes No Nil Nil
Hang gliders Yes1 Yes1 Yes No Nil Max. length 2.5 m (If booked on a 2000, 5000 or 8000 flight number. Max. length 1.8 m.)
Kayaks Yes1 Yes1 Yes No Nil Max. length 2.5 m (If booked on a 2000, 5000 or 8000 flight number. Max. length 1.8 m)
Kite Yes1 Yes1 Yes No Nil Max. length 2.5 m (If booked on a 2000, 5000 or 8000 flight number. Max. length 1.8 m)
Pets as Checked Baggage (AVIH) Yes2 Yes2 No Yes SSRAVIHNZNN1 Clean/leakproof/escape proof/well ventilated container made of fibreglass, metal, rigid plastic, wickerwork, wire mesh or wood with a strong framework.
Pets in Cabin No No No No NA NA
Scuba Equipment Yes Yes Yes No NA Tanks must be de-pressurised
Service Animals Carried in cabin4 Carried in cabin Yes Yes SSRPETCNZNN1 NA
Skis / Snowboard Yes Yes Yes No No NA
Small Surfboard less than 2 m / Wakeboard Yes Yes Yes No No If booked on a 2000, 5000 or 8000 flight number, max. length 1.8 m.
Surfboard/Windsurfer Yes1 Yes1 Yes No No Max. length 2.5 m (If booked on a 2000, 5000 or 8000 flight number. Max. length 1.8 m)
Wheelchair non powered No No Yes No SSRWCMPNZNN1 NA
Wheelchair with Dry Cell Batteries No No Yes No SSRWCBDNZNN1 Insulate battery terminals, battery securely fastened to wheelchair but must be disconnected
Wheelchair with Wet Cell Batteries No3 No3 Yes No SSRWCBWNZNN1 Leaktight, impervious to battery fluid packaging, spill resistant caps, insulate battery terminals, secured upright position. Corrosive and package orientation labelling.

1 Subject to space
2 Only permitted domestically within N.Z.
3 For wheelchairs
4 Service animals:
Air New Zealand only permits dogs in the cabin. It is also the customer’s responsibility to ensure (s)he has the health permit and all other necessary documentation and information from the originating country prior to departure.

ANA (NH)
Items Within free baggage allowance Interline- able SSR required SSR item Packaging required
Piece Concept Weight Concept
Ammunition Yes Yes Yes WEAP Yes, in proper package.
Archery equipment Yes Yes No Yes, in proper package.
Bike Yes Yes Yes BIKE Yes, in proper package.
Bike - Tandem Yes Yes Yes BIKE Yes, in proper package.
Bulk baggage Yes Yes No No
Cabin baggage in seat No Yes Yes CBBG No
Firearms Yes No Yes WEAP Yes, in proper package.
Fishing equipment Yes Yes No Yes
Golf equipment Yes Yes No No
Hang gliders Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted
Kayaks Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted
Kite Yes Yes No Yes, in proper package.
Pets as Checked Baggage (AVIH) No No Yes AVH Yes, in proper kennel.
Pets in Cabin Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted
Scuba Equipment Yes Yes Yes SPEQ Yes, in proper package.
Service Animals Yes1 Yes Yes PETC No
Skis / Snowboard Yes Yes Yes SPEQ No
Small Surfboard less than 2 m / Wakeboard Yes Yes Yes SPEQ Yes, in proper package.
Surfboard/Windsurfer Yes Yes Yes SPEQ Yes, in proper package.
Wheelchair non powered Yes1 Yes Yes WCMP Yes, in proper package.
Wheelchair with Dry Cell Batteries Yes1 Yes Yes WCBD Yes, in proper package.
Wheelchair with Wet Cell Batteries Yes Yes No Yes, in proper package.

1 FOC
ANA does not support the weight concept any more.

Asiana Airlines (OZ)
Items Within free baggage allowance Interline- able SSR required SSR item Packaging required
Piece Concept Weight Concept
Ammunition Yes Yes Yes Yes WEAP Yes. Accepted under condition stipulated in IATA DGR and OZ manual
Archery equipment Yes Yes Yes Yes SPEQ Yes
Bike Yes Yes Yes Recommended but not mandatory BIKE Yes
Bike - Tandem Yes Yes Yes Recommended but not mandatory BIKE Yes
Bulk baggage Yes Yes No Yes BULK Yes
Cabin baggage in seat No No Yes Yes CBBG Yes, must be restrained in seat. Max. weight 75 kg. Max. height 155 cm for an instrument (150 cm for a cello).
Firearms Yes Yes Yes No WEAP Yes. Accepted under condition stipulated in IATA DGR and OZ manual
Fishing equipment Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Golf equipment Yes Yes Yes No No
Hang gliders Not accepted Not accepted NA NA Only accepted as Cargo
Kayaks Not accepted Not accepted NA NA Only accepted as Cargo
Pets as Checked Baggage (AVIH) No No Yes Yes AVIH Yes. Max. weight 32 kg. Max. dimensions 246 cm.
Pets in Cabin No No Yes Yes PETC Yes. Dog, cat, bird only. Max. weight 5 kg including cage weight. Hardside cage 43x30x21 cm (height). Softside cage 43x30x25 cm (height).
Scuba Equipment Yes Yes Yes No Yes, Tank must be empty
Service Animals Free of charge1 Free of charge1 Yes Yes BLND/DEAF No
Skis / Snowboard Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Small Surfboard less than 2 m / Wakeboard Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Surfboard/Windsurfer Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Wheelchair non powered Free of charge Free of charge Yes Yes WCHR Accepted under condition stipulated in IATA DGR and OZ manual
Wheelchair with Dry Cell Batteries Free of charge Free of charge Yes Yes WCHR Accepted under condition stipulated in IATA DGR and OZ manual
Wheelchair with Wet Cell Batteries Yes Yes Yes No For WCBW, accepted under condition stipulated in IATA DGR and OZ manual, free of charge

1 OZ only permits dogs in the cabin.

Austrian (OS)
Items Within free baggage allowance Interline- able SSR required SSR item Packaging required
Piece Concept Weight Concept
Ammunition Yes3 N/A Yes Yes WEAP Securely packed, separated from arms.
Archery equipment Yes N/A Yes Yes SPEQ Packaging recommended.
Bike Yes1 N/A Yes Yes BIKE Rotate handlebar 90 degrees and tighten. Remove pedals. Pack bikes in a carton box or special plastic box to prevent damage.
Bike - Tandem No N/A Yes Yes BIKE-TANDEM Rotate handlebar 90 degrees and tighten. Remove pedals. Pack bikes in a carton box or special plastic box to prevent damage.
Bulk baggage No N/A Yes Yes BULK Packaging recommended.
Cabin baggage in seat No N/A Yes Yes CBBG Packaging recommended.
Firearms Yes1 N/A Yes Yes WEAP Strong, rigid container made of wood, metal etc.
Fishing equipment Yes1 N/A Yes Yes SPEQ Packaging recommended.
Golf equipment Yes1,2 N/A Yes Yes SPEQ-GOLF Packaging recommended.
Hang gliders No N/A Yes Yes SPEQ Packaging recommended.
Kayaks No N/A Yes Yes SPEQ Packaging recommended.
Kite No N/A Yes Yes SPEQ Packaging recommended.
Pets as Checked Baggage (AVIH) No N/A Yes4 Yes AVIH Container according IATA LAR
Pets in Cabin No N/A Yes Yes PETC Leak-proof kennel.
Scuba Equipment Yes1 N/A Yes Yes SPEQ Packaging recommended.
Service Animals Always free of charge N/A Yes Yes PETC + free text None.
Skis / Snowboard Yes5 N/A Yes Yes SPEQ-SKI Packaging recommended.
Small Surfboard less than 2 m / Wakeboard Yes1 N/A Yes Yes SPEQ Packaging recommended.
Surfboard/Windsurfer No N/A Yes Yes SPEQ Packaging recommended.
Wheelchair non powered Yes N/A Yes Yes WCMP
Wheelchair with Dry Cell Batteries Yes N/A Yes Yes WCBD Battery must be disconnected.
Wheelchair with Wet Cell Batteries Cargo only N/A

1 If within sport equipment category "small" (up to 15 kg and/or 140 cm)
2 HON/SEN/FTL 1 set up to 15 kg free
3 Up to 5 kg/pax
4 Provided the transfer time does not exceed 3 hrs.
5 One set free per passenger

Blue1 (KF)
Items Within free baggage allowance Interline- able SSR required SSR item Packaging required
Piece Concept Weight Concept
Ammunition Yes N/A Yes No SSR WEAP SK NN1 Max. 5 kg. Separate from the weapon.
Archery equipment Business/Y Economy Extra/Y Economy/N N/A Yes No
Bike Yes, Yes, No N/A Yes Yes SSR BIKE SK NN1
Bike - Tandem Yes, Yes, No N/A Yes Yes SSR BIKE SK NN1
Bulk baggage No N/A Yes Yes SSR XBAG SK NN1
Cabin baggage in seat No N/A Yes SSR CBBG SK NN1 Only cello accepted.
Firearms Yes, Yes, No N/A Yes Yes SSR WEAP SK NN1 Sporting weapon only.
Fishing equipment Yes, Yes, No N/A Yes No
Golf equipment Yes, Yes, No N/A Yes No
Hang gliders No N/A No Only accepted as cargo.
Kayaks Yes, Yes, No N/A Yes Yes, whitewater kayak only SSR SPEQ SK WHITE WATER KAYAK + measurements & weight ONLY whitewater kayak.
Kite No N/A
Pets as Checked Baggage (AVIH) No N/A Yes Yes SSR AVIH Leak-proof container. On KF only AVIH on MD90.
Pets in Cabin No N/A Yes Yes SSR PETC1 Leak-proof container.
Scuba Equipment Yes, Yes, No N/A Yes No
Service Animals Yes N/A Yes No SSR PETC SK - Seeing eye dog/hearing aid dog/monkey Contact carrier.
Skis / Snowboard Yes, Yes, No N/A Yes No Contact carrier.
Small Surfboard less than 2 m / Wakeboard Yes, Yes, No N/A Yes Yes SSR SPEQ SK - Surfboard + measurement & weight
Surfboard/Windsurfer Yes, Yes, No N/A Yes Yes SSR SPEQ SK - Windsurfing eqpt + measurements & weight
Wheelchair non powered Yes N/A Yes Yes SSR WCHR/WCHS/WCHC
Wheelchair with Dry Cell Batteries Yes N/A Yes Yes SSR WCHC SK NN1- Power driven WCH, measurements & weight, NON SPILLABLE battery
Wheelchair with Wet Cell Batteries No N/A

1 Only cats and dogs accepted as PETC
Note: Musical instruments up to 15 kg free of charge in Economy Extra and Economy. If weighing over 15 kg, special excess rates apply. No SSR necessary.

bmi (BD)
Items Within free baggage allowance Interline- able SSR required SSR item Packaging required
Piece Concept Weight Concept
Ammunition Yes Yes Yes SPEQ Must be carried in a strong container made of wood, metal or fireboard. Inside the container the ammunition has to be protected against shock. Written declaration and documentation required. Max 5 kgs.
Archery equipment YES1 Yes1 Yes Yes SPEQ
Bike Yes1 Yes1 Yes Yes BIKE Handlebars turned and the front pedals turned inwards or removed. Front wheel removed and fixed to the rear.
Bike - Tandem Yes1 Yes1 Yes Yes BIKE Handlebars turned and the front pedals turned inwards or removed. Front wheel removed and fixed to the rear.
Bulk baggage Contact bmi cargo Contact bmi cargo NA NA
Cabin baggage in seat Yes2 Yes2 Yes Yes CBBG Secured by safety belt.
Firearms Yes1 Yes1 Yes3 Yes WEAP Must be unloaded and free of ammunition. In a hard shell case with firearms label attached.
Fishing equipment Yes1 Yes1 Yes Yes SPEQ Must be checked into the hold. No live bait carried.
Golf equipment Yes1 Yes1 Yes Yes SPEQ Packed in bag.
Hang gliders Yes1 Yes1 Yes Yes SPEQ
Kayaks Yes1 Yes1 Yes Yes SPEQ
Kite Yes1 Yes1 Yes Yes SPEQ
Musical Instruments Yes Yes No Yes SPEQ Must be suitably packed, carried subject to space availability.
Pets as Checked Baggage (AVIH) No No No Yes AVIH Approved container in accordance with IATA live animals regulations.
Pets in Cabin NA NA NA NA NA
Scuba Equipment Yes1 Yes1 Yes Yes SPEQ Securely packed in one bag. Tank must be empty.
Service Animals Yes Yes Yes Yes PETC Certain routes. DEFRA permit carriage of assistance dogs in the cabin.
Skis / Snowboard Yes1 Yes1 Yes Yes SPEQ Skis and poles must be securely fastened together and points and sharp edges padded.
Small Surfboard less than 2 m / Wakeboard Yes1 Yes1 Yes Yes SPEQ Hold baggage only.
Surfboard/Windsurfer Yes1 Yes1 Yes Yes SPEQ (BD does not accept Windsurfers) Hold baggage only (BD does not accept windsurfers).
Wheelchair non powered Yes Yes Yes Yes WCMP
Wheelchair with Dry Cell Batteries Yes Yes Yes Yes WCBD
Wheelchair with Wet Cell Batteries Yes Yes Yes Yes WCBW Accepted in the hold providing the battery is disconnected and attached to the wheelchair and the terminals are insulated to prevent short circuit.

1 For the following items, rates apply: Business Class/Premium Economy = Free if within allowance //Economy = GBP30
Archery equipment, Bike/Tandem, Fishing equipment, Golf equipment, Hang gliders, Kayaks, Kites, Scuba equipment, Skis/Snowboard, Small surfboard, Surfboard/Windsurfer.
Firearms: GBP50 all classes of travel
2 Musical intruments only - seat musical intruments only - seat must be purchased. Double bass must travel in hold.
3 Firearms can be interlined out of the UK. Into the UK, they must be checked at the first port of call.

Brussels Airlines (SN)
Items Within free baggage allowance Interline- able SSR required SSR item Packaging required
Piece Concept Weight Concept
Ammunition Yes3 N/A Yes Yes WEAP Ammunition must be packed separately from the firearm in a strong outer container made of wood, metal or fibreboard. Protected inside the container against shock. Quantity limit of max. 5 kg. per passenger.
Archery equipment N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Bike No1 N/A Yes Yes BIKE Recommended to rotate handlebar 90°, tighten it in its position and remove the pedals.
Bike - Tandem No1 N/A Yes Yes BIKE Recommended to rotate the handlebar 90°, tighten it in its position and to remove the pedals.
Bulk baggage No N/A Yes Yes CBBG An extra seat must be booked and paid, max. weight 75 kg
Cabin baggage in seat No N/A Yes Yes CBBG An extra seat must be booked and paid, max. weight 75 kg
Firearms Yes3 N/A Yes Yes WEAP All arms must be unloaded, suitably packed in a strong rigid container made of wood, metal, fibre, styropor.
Fishing equipment Yes3 N/A Yes Yes SPEQ
Golf equipment No4 N/A Yes Yes SPEQ
Hang gliders No N/A Yes Yes SPEQ
Kayaks No N/A Yes Yes SPEQ
Kite N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Pets as Checked Baggage (AVIH) No2 N/A Yes Yes AVIH Container must be large enough for animal to stand upright, turn and lie down in a natural manner
Pets in Cabin No2 N/A Yes Yes PETC Leak -and smell proof, soft-sided bag that can be stowed under the seat in front with max. weight of 6 kg (animal + container)
Scuba Equipment No1 N/A Yes Yes SPEQ
Service Animals Yes- free N/A Yes Yes BLND/DEAF The presence of a guide dog must be mentioned in the SSR BLND or SSR DEAF
Skis / Snowboard Free - no restrictions N/A Yes SPEQ
Small Surfboard less than 2 m / Wakeboard Yes3 N/A Yes Yes SPEQ
Surfboard/Windsurfer No1 N/A Yes Yes SPEQ It is recommended to use a protective wrapping
Wheelchair non powered Yes - free N/A Yes Yes WCHR/WHCS/WCHC
Wheelchair with Dry Cell Batteries Yes - free N/A Yes Yes WCHR/WHCS/WCHC Battery must be disconnected, insulated and securely attached to the wheelchair
Wheelchair with Wet Cell Batteries Yes - free N/A Yes Yes WCHR/WHCS/WCHC Battery must be disconnected, insulated and securely attached to the wheelchair

1 One piece can be included in addition to the free baggage allowance for all passengers travelling in Business Class, b.Business and b.flex economy+. Passengers travelling in Economy Class and b.light economy will always have to pay a flat rate.
2 SN doesn't accept any PETC nor AVIH on its flights to the UK.
3 Free if within the free baggage allowance. if exceeding, a flat rate needs to be charged.
4 Note 1 + Miles & More members may take 1 golf set free of charge, irrespective of the booking class.

Continental Airlines (CO)
Items Within free baggage allowance Interline- able SSR required SSR item Packaging required
Piece Concept Weight Concept
Ammunition Yes N/A Yes3 No N/A Yes, restrictions apply/country acceptance requirements apply. Contact connecting carrier for acceptance rules.
Archery equipment Yes N/A Yes No N/A Hard-sided container
Bike Yes N/A Yes No N/A Bike box/entire bike must fit in box/container
Bike - Tandem No N/A No No N/A Only single seat bikes accepted
Bulk baggage No N/A No No N/A
Cabin baggage in seat No N/A Yes2 Yes CBBG No, must be restrained in seat. Extra seat must be purchased to final destination.
Firearms Yes N/A Yes3 No N/A Yes, restrictions apply/country acceptance requirements apply. Contact connecting carrier for acceptance rules. Hard-sided locked container.
Fishing equipment Yes N/A Yes No N/A Hard-sided locked container
Golf equipment Yes N/A Yes No N/A Covered/enclosed carrying case.
Hang gliders No N/A Yes No N/A Yes, aircraft restrictions apply.
Kayaks Yes1 N/A Yes No N/A No, but aircraft restrictions apply
Kite Yes N/A Yes No N/A No policy for kite acceptance, must meet size and weight restrictions.
Pets as Checked Baggage (AVIH) No N/A No No N/A Shipped as PetSafe only via Cargo.
Pets in Cabin No N/A Yes Yes PETC Yes, restrictions apply/country acceptance requirements apply.
Scuba Equipment Yes N/A Yes No N/A Restrictions apply.
Service Animals Yes N/A Yes Yes SVAN and ESAN4 No, country acceptance requirements apply.
Skis / Snowboard Yes N/A Yes No N/A No
Small Surfboard less than 2 m / Wakeboard No N/A Yes No N/A No
Surfboard/Windsurfer No N/A Yes No N/A Skeg/Fin must be removed or well padded and placed in suitable container. Aircraft restrictions apply.
Wheelchair non powered Yes N/A Yes Yes WCMP
Wheelchair with Dry Cell Batteries Yes N/A Yes Yes WCBD
Wheelchair with Wet Cell Batteries Yes N/A Yes Yes WCBW

1 Lightweight kayaks only, no full-sized kayaks.
2 Cabin baggage can be checked on interline/codeshare itineraries provided the customer has a seat ticketed for the CBBG on the connection/operating carrier.
3 These items can be checked on interline/codeshare itineraries, however, contact the connecting/operating carrier to ensure all requirements or government regulations are followed.
4 SVAN and ESAN are internal CO SSR codes. Will also accept AVIH and OTHS with service animal note in free flow text.

Croatia Airlines (OU)
Items Within free baggage allowance Interline- able SSR required SSR item Packaging required
Piece Concept Weight Concept
Ammunition Yes No Yes Yes WEAP Separate munition (max. 5 kg)
Archery equipment Yes Yes Yes Yes WEAP Yes
Bike Yes Yes Yes Yes BIKE Volumetric limitations may apply on Q400 aircraft.
Bike - Tandem No Yes Yes Yes BIKE
Bulk baggage No Yes Yes Yes BULK Volumetric limitations may apply on Q400 aircraft.
Cabin baggage in seat No No No Yes CBBG Max. 75 kgs/max dimensions 155x42x25 from floor or 110x42x50 from seat.
Firearms No No No Yes WEAP Yes
Fishing equipment Yes Yes Yes Yes SPEQ-FISH EQIP
Golf equipment Yes Yes Yes Yes SPEQ-GOLF
Hang gliders NA Not applicable
Kayaks NA Not applicable
Kite NA Not applicable
Pets as Checked Baggage (AVIH) No No Yes Yes AVIH Animal containers
Pets in Cabin No No Yes Yes PETC Box or cage. Max. 115 cm.
Scuba Equipment Yes Yes Yes Yes SPEQ Oxygen bottles must be empty.
Service Animals Yes Yes Yes PETC-SEEING EYE DOG
Skis / Snowboard No No Yes Yes SPEQ-SKI Ski bag required.
Small Surfboard less than 2 m / Wakeboard No No Yes Yes SPEQ-WIND SURFER
Surfboard/Windsurfer No No Yes Yes BULK-WINDSURFER
Wheelchair non powered Yes Yes Yes Yes WCMP
Wheelchair with Dry Cell Batteries Yes Yes Yes Yes WCBD Volumetric limitations may apply on Q400 aircraft.
Wheelchair with Wet Cell Batteries NOT PERMITTED

EGYPTAIR (MS)
Items Within free baggage allowance Interline- able SSR required SSR item Packaging required
Piece Concept Weight Concept
Ammunition Yes Yes No Yes WEAP Max. 5 kgs per passenger. Must be packed in a strong outside container made of wood, metal or fiber board and protected against shocks. More than 5 kgs must be shipped as cargo
Archery equipment Yes Yes Yes Yes SPEQ Packaging recommended
Bike Yes Yes Yes Yes BIKE To protect other baggage/items from being damaged, bicycle may only be accepted as baggage provided handlebar is turned lengthwise and pedals are taken off.
Bike - Tandem Checked as Cargo Checked as Cargo
Bulk baggage Checked as Cargo Checked as Cargo
Cabin baggage in seat No No Yes Yes CBBG An extra seat must be booked and paid, max. weight 75 kg
Firearms Yes Yes No Yes WEAP Sporting WEAP only. All arms must be unloaded. Packaging recommended.
Fishing equipment Yes Yes No Yes SPEQ-FISH EQPT Checked into the hold. Packaging recommended.
Golf equipment Yes Yes Yes Yes GOLF Golf bag required. Max. weight 15 kgs. Otherwise accepted as limited release.
Hang gliders Checked as Cargo Checked as Cargo
Kayaks Checked as Cargo Checked as Cargo
Kite No No No Yes SPEQ/BULK Checked into the hold
Pets as Checked Baggage (AVIH) No No Yes Yes AVIH Checked in hold. Leak proof/escape proof according to IATA LAR. Cage must be large enough that the animal can stand upright. Reservation has to be made for connecting flights.
Pets in Cabin No No Yes Yes PETC Weight of animal and container not to exceed 5 kgs and measure 45x35x20 cm. Reservation has to be made for connecting flights. PETC carriage to be limited to one animal per container, one container per passenger and two containers per compartment.
Scuba Equipment Yes Yes Yes Yes SPEQ-SCUBA Securely packed in one bag. Tanks must be de-pressurised.
Service Animals Yes Yes Yes Yes PETC/DEAF or BLIND for seeing eye dog and hearing ear dog Animals should be accompanied by valid health and vaccination certificates/entry permit. Prior arrangements being made with EGYPTAIR.
Skis / Snowboard Yes Yes Yes Yes SPEQ-SKI Ski bag required. Points and sharp edges padded.
Small Surfboard less than 2 m / Wakeboard No No Yes Yes SPEQ/SURFBOARD + MEASUREMENTS Checked into the hold. Packaging recommended.
Surfboard/Windsurfer Checked as Cargo Checked as Cargo
Wheelchair non powered Yes Yes Yes Yes WCPM No
Wheelchair with Dry Cell Batteries Yes Yes Yes Yes WCBD Battery must be disconnected, terminals insulated and attached to the wheelchair.
Wheelchair with Wet Cell Battery Checked as cargo Checked as cargo

Ethiopian Airlines (ET)
Items Within free baggage allowance Interline- able SSR required SSR item Packaging required
Piece Concept Weight Concept
Ammunition Not defined Not defined WEAP Must be packed in a strong container made of wood, metal or fiberboard. Ammunition must be secured against shock and movement. Max. of 5 kg and declaration required.
Archery equipment N/A N/A
Bike No No Yes BIKE Accepted if handlebars turned sideways, pedals removed, sharp protrusions padded, boxed in a container.
Bike - Tandem N/A N/A
Bulk baggage No No BULK
Cabin baggage in seat No No Yes CBBG Seat baggage must be placed forward of all seated passengers in the aircraft. It must be secured in a seat belt and seat belt extension. Articles too large or bulky not accepted.
Canoe No No Yes SPEQ
Firearms Not defined Not defined
Fishing equipment Not defined Not defined
Golf equipment No No Yes SPEQ Must be packed in soft or hard golf case.
Hang gliders No No Yes SPEQ
Kayaks N/A N/A Yes SPEQ
Kite No No Yes SPEQ
Pets as Checked Baggage (AVIH) No No Yes AVIH Container must be adequately ventilated on three sides, and must be big enough to let the animal stand and lie down in comfort.
Pets in Cabin No No Yes PETC Weight not to exceed 8 kg including cage, and dimensions not more than 55 X 40 X 20 cm.
Scuba Equipment No No Yes SPEQ Must be packed in a proper soft or hard scuba case.
Service Animals Yes Yes Yes PETC Seeing eye dogs and hearing ear dogs must be properly harnessed and muzzled.
Skis / Snowboard No No Yes SPEQ Must be packed in a proper soft or hard ski/snowboard bag.
Small Surfboard less than 2 m / Wakeboard N/A N/A
Surfboard/Windsurfer No No Yes SPEQ
Vaulting Poles No No Yes SPEQ
Wheelchair non powered Yes Yes
Wheelchair with Dry Cell Batteries Not defined Not defined WCBD
Wheelchair with Wet Cell Batteries Not defined Not defined WCBD

LOT Polish Airlines (LO)
Items Within free baggage allowance Interline- able SSR required SSR item Packaging required
Piece Concept Weight Concept
Ammunition Yes1 No Yes Yes WEAP Special boxes with proper label "Firearm(s) unloaded".
Archery equipment No No Yes Yes SPEQ-(description & 3 dimensions) Adequate packaging recommended.
Bike Yes No Yes Yes BIKE Cardboard package recommended. Handlebars fixed sideways or removed, pedals fixed inside.
Bike - Tandem Yes No Yes Yes BIKE Cardboard package recommended. Handlebars fixed sideways or removed, pedals fixed inside.
Bulk baggage No No Yes Yes SPEQ-(description & 3 dimensions) Adequate packaging recommended.
Cabin baggage in seat No No Yes Yes CBBG Extra seat must be booked and paid. Max. weight 75 kg.
Firearms Yes1 No Yes Yes WEAP Special boxes with proper label "Firearm(s) unloaded".
Fishing equipment Yes5 Yes5 Yes Yes SPEQ-(description & 3 dimensions) Adequate packaging recommended.
Golf equipment Yes5 Yes5 Yes Yes SPEQ-GOLF with weight and dimensions Golf equipment adequate package.
Hang gliders Yes No Yes Yes SPEQ-(description & 3 dimensions) Adequate packaging recommended.
Kayaks As cargo only As cargo only No Yes
Kite Yes No Yes Yes SPEQ-(description & 3 dimensions) Adequate packaging recommended.
Pets as Checked Baggage (AVIH) No No Yes Yes AVIH Cage
Pets in Cabin Yes2 Yes2 Yes Yes PETC Bag or cage (up to 8 kg)
Scuba Equipment No No Yes Yes SPEQ-(description & 3 dimensions) Adequate packaging recommended.
Service Animals Yes3 Yes3 Yes Yes PETC
Skis / Snowboard Yes5 Yes5 Yes Yes SPEQ-(description & 3 dimensions) Packaging recommended.
Small Surfboard less than 2 m / Wakeboard No No Yes Yes SPEQ-(description & 3 dimensions) Adequate packaging recommended.
Surfboard/Windsurfer No No Yes Yes SPEQ-(description & 3 dimensions) Adequate packaging recommended.
Wheelchair non powered Yes3 Yes3 Yes Yes WCMP
Wheelchair with Dry Cell Batteries Yes4 Yes4 Yes Yes WCBD Batteries disconnected.
Wheelchair with Wet Cell Batteries Yes4 Yes4 Yes Yes WCBW Fitted with spill resistant vent caps, batteries disconnected, pilot-in-command to be notified.

1 Up to 5 kg/pax with firearms
2 Only cats and dogs (PETC / AVIH)
3 Free
4 After in advance arrangements
5 if category "small", otherwise no

Lufthansa (LH)
Items Within free baggage allowance Interline- able SSR required SSR item Packaging required
Piece Concept Weight Concept
Ammunition Yes N/A Yes Yes WEAP Yes
Archery equipment Yes1 N/A Yes Yes SPEQ Yes
Bike No N/A Yes Yes BIKE No
Bike - Tandem No N/A Yes Yes BULK No
Bulk baggage No N/A Yes Yes BULK No
Cabin baggage in seat No N/A Yes Yes CBBG No but must be restrained in seat
Canoe No N/A Yes Yes BULK No
Firearms Yes1 N/A Yes Yes WEAP Yes
Fishing equipment Yes1 N/A Yes Yes SPEQ Yes
Golf equipment Yes N/A Yes Yes GOLF No but recommended
Hang gliders No N/A Yes Yes BULK Yes
Kayaks No N/A Yes Yes BULK No
Kite Yes1 N/A Yes Yes SPEQ/BULK No but recommended
Pets as Checked Baggage (AVIH) No N/A Yes Yes AVIH Yes in appropriate kennel
Pets in Cabin No N/A Yes Yes PETC Yes in appropriate kennel
Scuba Equipment No N/A Yes Yes SPEQ No but recommended
Service Animals Yes N/A Yes Yes PETC No
Skis / Snowboard Yes2 N/A Yes Yes SPEQ Yes
Small Surfboard less than 2 m / Wakeboard No N/A Yes Yes SPEQ No but recommended
Surfboard/Windsurfer No N/A Yes Yes SPEQ/BULK No but recommended
Vaulting Poles No N/A Yes Yes SPEQ/BULK No
Wheelchair non powered Yes N/A Yes Yes WCMP No
Wheelchair with Dry Cell Batteries Yes N/A Yes Yes WCBD No
Wheelchair with Wet Cell Batteries Yes N/A Yes Yes WCBW No, Wheelchair must be transported upright

1 if category "small", otherwise No
2 Between Europe/India/SVX and USA/Canada/Mexico: for passengers with FBA 1PC = 1free

Scandinavian Airlines (SK)
Items Within free baggage allowance Interline- able SSR required SSR item Packaging required
Piece Concept Weight Concept
Ammunition Yes N/A Yes No SSR WEAP SK NN1 Max 5 kg. Must be packed in a checked bag separate from the firearm.
Archery equipment Yes N/A Yes No
Bike Yes N/A Yes Yes SSR BIKE SK NN1
Bike - Tandem Yes N/A Yes Yes SSR BIKE SK NN1
Bulk baggage Yes N/A Yes Yes SSR XBAG SK NN1
Cabin baggage in seat No N/A Yes SSR CBBG SK NN1 Only cello accepted.
Firearms Yes N/A Yes Yes SSR WEAP SK NN1 Sporting weapon only. Must be packed in a separate checked bag.
Fishing equipment Yes N/A Yes No
Golf equipment Yes N/A Yes No SSR SPEQ-GOLF
Hang gliders No N/A No Only accepted as cargo.
Kayaks Yes1 N/A Yes1 Yes1 SSR SPEQ SK WHITE WATER KAYAK+ measurements & weight ONLY whitewater kayak.
Kite Yes N/A No Yes SSR SPEQ Just the kite board, not required. Kite board with sail or other equipment, packaging required.
Pets as Checked Baggage (AVIH) No N/A Yes Yes SSR AVIH Leak-proof container. On KF only, AVIH on MD90
Pets in Cabin No N/A Yes Yes SSR PETC Leak-proof container.
Scuba Equipment Yes N/A Yes No
Service Animals Yes N/A Yes Yes SSR PETC SK Seeing eye dog/hearing aid dog/monkey Contact carrier.
Skis / Snowboard Yes N/A Yes No SSR SPEQ-SKI 20KG 200 X 20 X 20 CM
Small Surfboard less than 2 m / Wakeboard Yes N/A Yes Yes SSR SPEQ SK Surfboard + measurement & weight
Surfboard/Windsurfer Yes N/A Yes Yes SSR SPEQ SK Windsurfing eqpt + measurements & weight Contact carrier.
Wheelchair non powered Yes N/A Yes Yes SSR WCHR / WCHS / WCHC
Wheelchair with Dry Cell Batteries Yes N/A Yes Yes SSR WCHC SK NN1- Power driven WCH, measurements & weight, NON SPILLABLE battery Wheelchair powered with lithium batteries not accepted.
Wheelchair with Wet Cell Batteries No N/A

Note: All special baggage within weight and dimension limits in each service class are included in the free baggage allowance. If exceeding weight and dimension limits, excess baggage rates are charged.
1 Kayaks not accepted, only whitewater kayaks.

Singapore Airlines (SQ)
Items Within free baggage allowance Interline- able SSR required SSR item Packaging required
Piece Concept Weight Concept
Ammunition Yes Yes No Yes WEAP. Telex has to be sent to carrier's local reservation office. Yes. Ammunition within IATA DGR Table 2.3A requirements may be accepted. Ammunition must be packed separately from the checked baggage.
Archery equipment Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Bike Yes1 Yes Yes Yes BIKE Yes. Bike may be accepted provided that handlebars are fixed sideways and the pedals are removed.
Bike - Tandem Yes Yes Yes Yes BIKE Yes. Bike may be accepted provided that handlebars are fixed sideways and the pedals are removed.
Bulk baggage Not accepted Not accepted Not accepted Not accepted BULK Not accepted.
Cabin baggage in seat No No Yes Yes CBBG See notes A and B.
Firearms Yes Yes No No WEAP. Telex has to be sent to carrier's local reservation office. Yes. Firearms must be unloaded, i.e. cartridges or bullets must be removed to render the firearms inoperative before acceptance. Any local government regulations must be complied with for all departure, transit and discharge stations.
Fishing equipment Yes Yes Yes No Must be properly packed for transportation.
Golf equipment Yes1,4 Yes Yes No Must be properly packed for transportation.
Hang gliders Yes Yes No No Must be properly packed for transportation. Subject to space.
Kayaks No No No No Must be properly packed for transportation. Subject to space.
Kite Yes Yes Yes No Must be properly packed for transportation.
Pets as Checked Baggage (AVIH) No No No3 Yes AVIH. Telex to be sent The pet must be crated in well ventilated & leak proof container. Structure must be strong enough to withstand reasonable handling. Container to be supplied by the customer at his/her own cost & applies to IATA live animals regulation.
Pets in Cabin No No No No Pets not accepted in cabin except for service animals.
Scuba Equipment Yes1,5 Yes Yes No Tank must be completely empty of contents.
Service Animals Yes7 Yes7 Yes Yes PETC. Must be included in SSR element Moisture absorbent mat to be placed on the cabin floor, underneath the dog at all times. Supply of mats to be arranged by the passenger.
Skis / Snowboard Yes2,6 Yes Yes No Must be properly packed for transportation.
Small Surfboard less than 2 m / Wakeboard No No No No Contact carrier office, subject to space availability.
Surfboard/Windsurfer No No Yes No Contact carrier office, subject to space availability.
Wheelchair non powered Yes7 Yes7 Yes Yes WCPM. Must be included in SSR element No
Wheelchair with Dry Cell Batteries Yes7 Yes7 Yes Yes WCBD. Must be included in SSR element Loading and packaging must comply with IATA DGR Table 2.3A requirement.
Wheelchair with Wet Cell Battery No No No Yes WCBW - must be included in SSR element Wet cell batteries not accepted at checkin. For WCBW, loading and packaging must comply with IATA DGR Table 2.3A requirement.

1 A standard charge of 6 kgs will be applied on the item if, together with the customer’s other checked luggage, the total weight exceeds the free allowance entitled to the customer. This will apply up to a max. excess of 15 kgs, after which the normal excess baggage charges will apply.

2 A standard charge of 3 kgs will be applied on the ski equipment if, together with the customer’s other checked luggage, the total weight exceeds the free allowance entitled to the customer. This will apply up to a max. excess of 15 kgs, after which the normal excess baggage charges will apply.

3 Live animals from other carriers are not allowed on SQ flights. However, SQ will allow interline to other carriers. Customers with pets should be notified that on carriage of pets must comply with other carrier's rules and regulations.

4 One set of golf equipment is deemed to comprise of:
- 1 golf bag containing not more than 14 golf clubs
- Maximum of 12 golf balls
- 1 pair of golf shoes
- Golf tees

5 One set of SCUBA diving equipment is deemed to comprise of:
- a buoyancy control device
- a regulator
- a mask and snorkel
- a pair of fins
- a wet suit
- a weight belt with weights
- a SCUBA diving tank (empty)

6 One set of ski equipment is deemed to comprise of:
- a pair of skis
- a pair of ski poles
- a pair of ski boots
- a ski mask
OR
- a snowboard with accessories

7 Items are carried free-of-charge. It will not be counted into the free baggage allowance.

A) Weight limited to 75 kgs and dimensions have to fit the seat and item must be able to be strapped. The max. dimensions of the baggage must be:

i) 75 kgs
ii) 21 inches high (height is measured from seat bottom cushion)
iii) 17 inches deep (depth is measured from backseat cushion)
iv) not exceed the seat dimension width:
- First Class Seat: 20 inches
- Business Class Seat: 19 inches
- Economy Class Seat: 17 inches

B) The baggage must be packaged and covered to avoid injury to passengers. Odd shaped items should be packaged in a box for ease of tie down.

South African Airways (SA)
Items Within free baggage allowance Interline- able SSR required SSR item Packaging required
Piece Concept Weight Concept
Ammunition Yes Yes Yes No Securely packed. Max. 5 kg separated from arms.
Archery equipment Yes Yes Yes No Packaging required.
Bike Yes Yes Yes No Bike may be accepted provided handlebars are fixed sideways and pedals removed. Must be packed in cardboard box or hardshell container.
Bike - Tandem Yes Yes Yes No Bike may be accepted provided handlebars are fixed sideways and pedals removed. Must be packed in cardboard box or hardshell container.
Bulk baggage No No Yes Yes BULK Adequate packaging required. One piece may not exceed 32 kg.
Cabin baggage in seat No No Yes Yes CBBG An extra seat must be purchased. Max. weight 75 kg.
Firearms Yes Yes Yes No Special packaging, marked with firearm tag.
Fishing equipment Yes Yes Yes No Adequate packaging required.
Golf equipment Yes Yes Yes No Adequate golf bag.
Hang gliders Strictly as cargo Strictly as cargo
Kayaks Strictly as cargo Strictly as cargo
Kite Yes Yes Yes Smaller than 200 cm.
Musical Instruments Yes Yes No Yes SPEQ Adequate packaging.
Pets as Checked Baggage (AVIH) No No Yes Yes AVIH Animal container must be large enough that the animal can stand upright, turn and lie down in a natural manner. Travel to South Africa must be as manifested cargo.
Pets in Cabin No No No No
Scuba Equipment Yes Yes Yes No Adequate packaging required. Tank must be empty.
Service Animals Yes - free Yes - free Yes Yes PETC
Skis / Snowboard Yes Yes Yes Adequate packaging.
Surfboard/Windsurfer Yes Yes Yes Smaller than 200 cm.
Wheelchair non powered Yes Yes Yes Yes WCMP
Wheelchair with Dry Cell Batteries Yes Yes Yes Yes WCBD
Wheelchair with Wet Cell Batteries Yes Yes Yes Yes WCBW Accepted in the hold providing the battery is disconnected and attached to the wheelchair and the terminal is insulated to prevent short circuit.

Spanair (JK)
Items Within free baggage allowance Interline- able SSR required SSR item Packaging required
Piece Concept Weight Concept
Ammunition Yes No Yes Yes SRWEAP Secure packaging.
Archery equipment Yes No Yes Yes SRWEAP
Bike Yes No Yes Yes SRBIKE Both pedals facing each other. Tires partially empty.
Bike - Tandem Yes No Yes Yes SRBIKE Both pedals facing each other. Tires partially empty.
Bulk baggage Yes No Yes Yes SRXBAG Description, dimensions and weight required.
Cabin baggage in seat Yes No Yes Yes SRCBBG Size, weight and description.
Firearms Yes No Yes Yes SRWEAP Secure packaging.
Fishing equipment Yes No Yes Yes SRSPEQ
Golf equipment Yes No Yes Yes SRSPEQ
Hang gliders Yes No Yes Yes SRSPEQ
Kayaks Yes No Yes Yes SRSPEQ
Kite Yes No Yes Yes SRSPEQ
Pets as Checked Baggage (AVIH) Yes No Yes Yes SRAVIH According to IATA recommendations (at least one of the three sizes must be less than 73 cm). Only Dogs and cats accepted.
Pets in Cabin Yes No Yes Yes SRPETC According to IATA recommendations. (max sizes 50 x 40 x 25). Only dogs and cats accepted. Max. 3 PETC per A/C.
Scuba Equipment Yes No Yes Yes SRSPEQ
Service Animals Yes No Yes Yes PETC in addition to other blnd or deaf codes
Skis / Snowboard Yes No Yes Yes SRSPEQ
Small Surfboard less than 2 m / Wakeboard Yes No Yes Yes SRSPEQ
Surfboard/Windsurfer Yes No Yes Yes SRSPEQ
Wheelchair non powered Yes No Yes Yes SRWCMP in addition to other WCHS/WCHS/WCHC
Wheelchair with Dry Cell Batteries Yes No Yes Yes SRWCBD in addition to other WCHR/WCHS/WCHC
Wheelchair with Wet Cell Batteries No No No

SWISS (LX)
Items Within free baggage allowance Interline- able SSR required SSR item Packaging required
Piece Concept Weight Concept
Ammunition Yes N/A Yes Yes WEAP YES. Packed separately from firearm in a strong outer container made of wood, metal or fibreboard, protected inside container against shock and secured against movement. Limit of 5 kg per pax.
Archery equipment Yes N/A Yes Yes SPEQ
Bike No N/A Yes Yes BIKE Yes. Must be packed in a cardboard box or in a hardshell container.
Bike - Tandem No N/A Yes Yes BIKE Yes. Must be packed in a cardboard box or in a hardshell container.
Bulk baggage N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Cabin baggage in seat No N/A Yes Yes CBBG Extra seat must be booked and paid. Max. weight 75 kg.
Firearms Yes N/A Yes Yes WEAP Yes. Arms must be unloaded, suitably packed in a strong rigid container made of wood, metal, fibre, styropor etc. LX needs pre-advice TLX from carrier to transfer station and destination.
Fishing equipment Yes N/A Yes Yes SPEQ
Golf equipment Yes, Exception: free for LX golf traveller (always one equipment free) N/A Yes No One golf equipment up to 23 kg. free of charge for HON Circle, Senator and Star Gold members on all routes except from/to U.S. and Canada.
Hang gliders No N/A Yes Yes BULK
Kayaks No N/A Yes Yes BULK
Kite No N/A Yes Yes SPEQ
Pets as Checked Baggage (AVIH) No N/A Yes Yes AVIH Yes. Animal container must be large enough that the animal can stand upright, turn and lie down in a natural manner.
Pets in Cabin No N/A Yes Yes PETC Yes. Container must be soft-sided with max. weight of 8 kg (animal and container).
Scuba Equipment Yes N/A Yes Yes SPEQ Max. weight of 15 kg. Torch in carry-on baggage only.
Service Animals Yes - free N/A Yes Yes PETC
Skis / Snowboard Yes. Every pax may check in 1 eq. free N/A Yes No
Small Surfboard less than 2 m / Wakeboard No N/A Yes Yes SPEQ
Surfboard/Windsurfer No N/A Yes Yes SURFBOARD- SPEQ // WINDSURFER - BULK
Vaulting Poles No N/A Yes Yes BULK
Wheelchair non powered Yes - free N/A Yes Yes WCHR / WCHS / WCHC & WCMP
Wheelchair with Dry Cell Batteries Yes - free N/A Yes Yes WCHR / WCHS / WCHC & WCBD
Wheelchair with Wet Cell Batteries Yes - free N/A Yes Yes WCHR / WCHS / WCHC Only accepted in conx with wheelchair with wet cell batteries. Package of batteries must be leak tight, impervious to battery fluid and protected against spillage.

TAM (JJ)
Items Within free baggage allowance Interline- able SSR required SSR item Packaging required
Piece Concept Weight Concept
Ammunition No No No No WEAP Max. 5 kg. ammunition. Separate packing from arms.
Archery equipment Yes No Yes Yes SPEQ
Bike Yes Yes Yes Yes BIKE
Bike - Tandem No No Yes Yes BIKE + BULK or SPEQ Limitations may apply on A319/A320 aircraft.
Bulk baggage No No Yes Yes BULK / FRAG / XBAG. Several SSR codes can be used
Cabin baggage in seat No No Yes Yes CBBG Max. 75 kg.
Firearms No No No Yes WEAP Max. 5 kg. ammunition. Separate packing from arms.
Fishing equipment Yes No Yes Yes SPEQ
Golf equipment No Yes Yes Yes SPEQ
Hang gliders Currently not accepted as baggage. Must be referred to air freight.
Kayaks Currently not accepted as baggage. Must be referred to air freight.
Kite No No No No SPEQ
Pets as Checked Baggage (AVIH) No No Yes Yes AVIH Restrictions for aircraft type and destinations.
Pets in Cabin No No Yes Yes PETC Cats & Dogs only. Limited number per aircraft type.
Scuba Equipment Yes Yes Yes Yes SPEQ Oxygen bottles must be empty.
Service Animals Yes Yes Yes Yes DEAF / BLND + PETC
Skis / Snowboard Yes Yes Yes Yes SPEQ
Small Surfboard less than 2 m / Wakeboard No No Yes Yes SPEQ
Surfboard/Windsurfer Yes, no charge if within limits Yes, no charge if within limits Yes Yes SPEQ Volumetric limitations may apply on A319/A320 aircraft.
Wheelchair non powered Yes Yes Yes Yes WCHx + WCMP
Wheelchair with Dry Cell Batteries Yes Yes Yes Yes WCHx + WCBD
Wheelchair with Wet Cell Batteries N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Wheelchairs with spillable batteries (WCBW) are not accepted on JJ flights.

TAP Portugal (TP)
Items Within free baggage allowance Interline- able SSR required SSR item Packaging required
Piece Concept Weight Concept
Ammunition Yes Yes Yes Yes WEAP Cartridges must be packed in strong container made of wood, metal or fibreboard, protected against shock and secured against movement inside container. Quantity not exceeding 5 kg. per passenger. All are for sporting purpose.
Archery equipment Yes Yes Yes Yes SPEQ
Bike Yes Yes Yes Yes BIKE Bicycle must have handlebars fixed sideways and pedals removed. Advisable to rotate handelbars 90 degrees and tighten in this position.
Bike - Tandem Yes Yes Yes Yes BIKE
Bulk baggage Yes Yes Yes Yes BULK
Cabin baggage in seat No No Yes Yes CBBG
Firearms Yes Yes Yes Yes WEAP All arms must be unloaded.
Fishing equipment Yes Yes Yes Yes SPEQ Yes
Golf equipment Yes Yes Yes Yes SPEQ Yes
Hang gliders No No Yes Yes SPEQ
Kayaks No No Yes Yes SPEQ
Kite Yes Yes Yes Yes SPEQ
Pets as Checked Baggage (AVIH) No No Yes Yes AVIH
Pets in Cabin No No Yes Yes PETC Only cats and dogs. Max. weight (pet plus container) is 7 kg. Size of container not to exceed 48L X 32W X 25H cm.
Scuba Equipment Yes Yes Yes Yes SPEQ Not more than 48L X 32W X 25H cm.
Service Animals No No Yes Yes The code BLND to be included in the SSR followed by SEEING-EYE DOG or DEAF followed by HEARING DOG
Skis / Snowboard Yes Yes Yes Yes SPEQ
Small Surfboard less than 2 m / Wakeboard Yes (less than 150cm) Yes Yes Yes SPEQ
Surfboard/Windsurfer No (exceeding 150cm) No Yes Yes SPEQ
Wheelchair non powered Yes Yes Yes Yes BULK + WCHR/S/C (as applicable) Accepted under condition stipulated in DGR.
Wheelchair with Dry Cell Batteries Yes Yes Yes Yes BULK + WCHR/S/C (as applicable) Accepted under condition stipulated in DGR.
Wheelchair with Wet Cell Batteries Yes Yes Yes Yes BULK + WCHR/S/C (as applicable) Accepted under condition stipulated in DGR.

Thai Airways International (TG)
Items Within free baggage allowance Interline- able SSR required SSR item Packaging required
Piece Concept Weight Concept
Ammunition Yes Yes No Yes SSR WEAP Cartridges must be securely boxed in quantity not exceeding 5 kg. Allowance for more than one passenger must not be combined into one or more packages.
Archery equipment Yes Yes Yes No SSR SPEQ
Bike Yes Yes Yes recommended but not mandatory SSR BIKE Bicycle may only be accepted as baggage provided handlebar is turned lengthwise and pedals are taken off.
Bike - Tandem Yes Yes Yes recommended but not mandatory SSR BIKE Yes, but not mandatory (TG may accept only single seat bicycle).
Bulk baggage Yes Yes Yes No SSR BULK / SSR XABG Carriage of unusual baggage size/weight is considerably in excess of maximum weight & dimensions as stipulated per TG's restriction.
Cabin baggage in seat No No Yes Yes SSR CBBG Weight: Max. 50 kgs per seat/Item. Height: Max. 70 cms. Baggage must be fastened by passenger seat belt.
Firearms Yes Yes No Yes SSR WEAP Firearms shall be unloaded, i.e. free of ammunition and suitably packed for carriage. Cartridges must be securely boxed in quantity not exceeding 5 kg/passenger. Ammunition with explosive or incendiary projectiles is prohibited for carriage by air.
Fishing equipment Yes Yes Yes No No Yes
Golf equipment Yes Yes Yes Yes SSR GOLF One set of golf clubs consists of one golf bag containing max. 14 golf clubs/12 golf balls/a pair of golf shoes.
Hang gliders Yes Yes Yes recommended but not mandatory SSR SPEQ Yes
Kayaks No No No Yes SSR SPEQ Yes
Kite Yes Yes Yes recommended but not mandatory SSR SPEQ Yes
Pets as Checked Baggage (AVIH) No No Yes Yes SSR AVIH Providing a suitable container, strong, leakageproof, clean, disinfected and covered with absorbing materials and container dimensions must be suitable for pets to stand and move around.
Pets in Cabin No No Yes Yes SSR PETC Weight including container not to exceed 10 kgs. Container must be leak proof with min. dimensions 55x37x30 cms (L x W x H).
Scuba Equipment Yes Yes Yes recommended but not mandatory SSR SPEQ Scuba diving equipment is subject to acceptance as checked baggage only.
Service Animals No No Yes Yes SSR PETC / SSR AVIH Escort dog in cabin is exempted from weight limitations and container requirements.
Skis / Snowboard Yes Yes Yes recommended but not mandatory SSR SPEQ Yes
Small Surfboard less than 2 m / Wakeboard No No No recommended but not mandatory SSR SPEQ Surfboard/Windsurf equipment may be accepted as checked baggage for widebody aircraft only, and shall not be included in checked baggage allowance.
Surfboard/Windsurfer No No No recommended but not mandatory SSR SPEQ Surfboard/Windsurf equipment may be accepted as checked baggage for Wide body Aircraft only, shall not be included in checked baggage allowance.
Wheelchair non powered Yes Yes Yes Yes SSR WCPM
Wheelchair with Dry Cell Batteries Yes Yes No Yes SSR WCBD Wheelchair that is powered by Lithium batteries is not allowed on all THAI flights.
Wheelchair with Wet Cell Batteries Yes Yes See note 1 Yes SSR WCBW Accept under condition stipulated in TG manual (dangerous goods chapter)

1 Most Star Alliance carriers will not allow WCBW type. Check and confirmation must be received prior to acceptance.

Turkish Airlines (TK)
Items Within free baggage allowance Interline- able SSR required SSR item Packaging required
Piece Concept Weight Concept
Ammunition Yes Yes Yes Yes Must be requested. Cartridges packed in strong container made of wood, metal or fibreboard, protected and secured against shock and movement inside container. Quantity not to exceed 5 kg per pax. (All for sporting purposes).
Archery equipment No No Yes Yes 1,7 No
Bike No No Yes Yes Must be requested. 5 No
Bike - Tandem No No Yes Yes Must be requested. 5 No
Bulk baggage Yes Yes Yes Yes 1,7 No
Cabin baggage in seat No No Yes Yes Must be requested. 2 Must be restrained in seat.
Firearms Yes Yes Yes Yes Must be requested. Only hunting weapons. Yes
Fishing equipment Yes Yes Yes Yes 1,7 No
Golf equipment No (First piece free of charge) No (First piece free of charge) Yes Yes 1,7 No
Hang gliders No No Yes Yes 1,7 No
Kayaks No (First piece free of charge) No (First piece free of charge) Yes Yes 1,7 No
Kite No No Yes Yes 1,7 No
Pets as Checked Baggage (AVIH) No No Yes Yes Must be requested. 3 Yes
Pets in Cabin No No Yes Yes Must be requested. 4 Yes
Scuba Equipment No No Yes Yes 1,7 Tank must be empty
Service Animals Free of charge Free of charge Yes Yes Must be requested. 6 No
Skis / Snowboard No (First piece free of charge) No (First piece free of charge) Yes Yes 1,7 Yes
Small Surfboard less than 2 m / Wakeboard No No Yes Yes 1,7 No
Surfboard/Windsurfer No No Yes Yes 1,7 No
Wheelchair non powered Free of charge Free of charge Yes Yes Must be requested. No
Wheelchair with Dry Cell Batteries Free of charge Free of charge Yes Yes Must be requested. Yes
Wheelchair with Wet Cell Batteries Not accepted. Not accepted. Not accepted. Not accepted. Not accepted. Not accepted.

1 Dimensions, weight and type of ıtem must be advised. Not permitted over 32 kg. each piece.
2 1 piece allowed, max. size 50x59x67. Max. weight 75 kgs. No size and weight restriction for musical instruments. Contrabass is not allowed in cabin.
3 Dog and cat only. Dimensions of container, total weight and kind of animal must be advised.
4 Dog and cat only. One species of animal per cabin class allowed on any Airbus and B777 aircraft. On other equipment, only one animal is accepted. Dimension of the box should be 45x35x23 cm. Weight of animal and cage cannot exceed 6 kgs.
5 Dimensions, weight must be advised.
6 Seeing-eye and Hearing-ear dogs to be requested as PETC. Service animals are accepted free of charge.
7 Must be requested as XBAG.

United Airlines (UA)
Items Within free baggage allowance Interline- able SSR required SSR item Packaging required
Piece Concept Weight Concept
Ammunition Yes1 Yes Yes Yes WEAP Yes, restrictions apply/country acceptance requirements apply
Archery equipment Yes1 Yes Yes No NA Yes
Bike No Yes, wholly within Europe Yes Yes, if international BIKE No for international; strongly recommended; aircraft limitations for UAX
Bike - Tandem No Yes, wholly within Europe No NA NA No for international; strongly recommended; aircraft limitations for UAX
Bulk baggage NA NA NA NA NA NA
Cabin baggage in seat No NA Yes No N/A No, must be restrained in seat. Extra seat must be purchased to final destination.
Firearms Yes1 Yes Yes Yes WEAP Yes, restrictions apply/country acceptance requirements apply
Fishing equipment Yes1 Yes Yes No NA Yes
Golf equipment Yes1 Yes Yes No NA Yes
Hang gliders No No No NA NA Yes, Aircraft restrictions apply
Kayaks No No No NA NA Yes, Aircraft restrictions apply
Kite No No No NA NA Treated as hang glider
Pets as Checked Baggage (AVIH) No No No Yes AVIH Yes, Aircraft restrictions/country acceptance requirements apply
Pets in Cabin No No Yes Yes PETC Yes, restrictions apply/country acceptance requirements apply
Scuba Equipment No No Yes No No Restrictions apply
Service Animals Yes Yes Yes Yes PETC or AVIH, PNR should reflect service animal No, country acceptance requirements apply
Skis / Snowboard Yes1 Yes Yes No NA Yes
Small Surfboard less than 2 m / Wakeboard Yes1 Yes Yes No NA No
Surfboard/Windsurfer No No Yes Yes SPEQ No, Aircraft restrictions apply
Wheelchair non powered Yes Yes Yes Yes Applicable code to identify customer No
Wheelchair with Dry Cell Batteries Yes Yes Yes Yes Applicable code to identify customer Yes, Aircraft and other restrictions
Wheelchair with Wet Cell Batteries Yes Yes Yes Yes Applicable code to identify customer Yes

1 Bag fees apply to/from certain destinations. Exceptions apply. Check with carrier for more information.

US Airways (US)
Items Within free baggage allowance Interline- able SSR required SSR item Packaging required
Piece Concept Weight Concept
Ammunition Yes1 Yes Yes WEAP Yes, restrictions apply/country acceptance requirements apply
Archery equipment Yes1 Yes No NA Must be packed in a case or container of sufficient strength to protect the bows and quiver with arrows from accidental damage.
Bike No Yes Yes BIKE Hard-cased bicycle container preferred. Limitations may exist due to aircraft size
Bike - Tandem not accepted NA
Bulk baggage Cargo only NA
Cabin baggage in seat No Yes Yes CBBG
Firearms Yes1 Yes Yes WEAP Yes, restrictions apply/country acceptance requirements apply
Fishing equipment Yes1 Yes No
Golf equipment Yes1 Yes No Golf equipment should be enclosed with a cover to prevent loss of contents.
Hang gliders not accepted No NA NA
Kayaks No Yes No Unless the kayak or canoe is packaged in a hard-shelled case specifically designed for shipping, passenger assumes liability for damage. Aircraft restrictions apply.
Kite not accepted
Pets as Checked Baggage (AVIH) not accepted
Pets in Cabin No Yes Yes PETC Yes, restrictions apply/country acceptance requirements apply
Scuba Equipment Yes¹ -if checked without tank, No - if checked with tank(s) Yes No Restrictions apply
Service Animals Yes Yes Yes DEAF - Deaf psgr with hearing ear animal; BLND - Blind psgr with seeing eye animal; OTHS - Blind and deaf psgr with guide animal; OTHS - OFFICIAL with search and rescue dog Country acceptance requirements apply
Skis / Snowboard Yes1 Yes The passenger must provide acceptable packaging for the ski equipment such as fiberglass or cloth bag to protect the ski equipment & to prevent damage to other bags. If the ski equipment is not properly protected, the customer assumes all risk of damage.
Small Surfboard less than 2 m / Wakeboard Yes1 Yes No No
Surfboard/Windsurfer Yes1 Yes No When packaging a surfboard, keels and/or kedges must be removed or crated in such a manner so as to prevent damage to other baggage. Surfboards will be accepted on US Airways Express flights. Their acceptance may be restricted by length on some aircraft.
Wheelchair non powered Yes1 Yes Yes WCHR/S/C as applicable
Wheelchair with Dry Cell Batteries Yes1 Yes Yes WCHR/S/C as applicable
Wheelchair with Wet Cell Batteries Yes1 Yes Yes WCHR/S/C as applicable separate battery transportation box

1 Bag fees apply to/from certain destinations. Check with carrier for more information.