Swiss Air
The following baggage policies are shown as they appear on Swiss Air’s website. Your Vacations To Go travel counselor can answer any additional questions you may have.
Carry-on Bags
Passengers are allowed one piece of hand baggage that must not exceed 8 kg in weight and 55x40x20 cm in size. Additionally, the following items are allowed on board if necessary:
· 1 coat or blanket
· 1 umbrella or walking stick
· 1 ladies’ handbag
· 1 small camera or 1 set of binoculars
· reading for the journey
If you’re traveling with an infant, you may also bring one baby carrier, collapsible pram (in the freight compartment) or car seat and baby food for use on board.
Checked Baggage
For all flights except those beginning in Brazil, a maximum weight limit of 23kg / 50lbs applies. On flights beginning in Brazil, the weight limit is 32kg / 70lbs. For heavier luggage, fees will apply.
|
Route (per bag/each way) |
1st Bag |
2nd Bag |
|
To/ from West Africa, East/Central Africa and Japan |
No charge |
No charge |
|
Star Round-The-World tariffs |
No charge |
No charge |
|
Flights commencing in Brazil |
No charge |
No charge |
|
Between South Africa – USA, Canada or Mexico |
No charge |
No charge |
|
Between India, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Turkey – USA, Canada or Mexico |
No charge |
No charge |
|
All other European flights |
No charge |
CHF 90 EUR 70 |
|
All other intercontinental flights |
No charge |
CHF 225 EUR 150 USD 200 |
If your ticket was issued before January 3, 2012:
A USD / CAD 70 fee applies to the second checked bag on flights between South Africa and the USA, Canada or Mexico.
Note: Additional discounts may apply depending on fly-specific factors (e.g. frequent flyer status, military, etc).