What Is Azores Airlines Baggage Allowance?

So what is Azores Airlines baggage allowance?

Before you book your flight with Azores Airline it is important to know their luggage rules and policies.

And in the following post we will provide all that you need to know about Azores Airlines and their luggage regulations to have stress free flight and avoid any inconvenience at the airport.

Let’s dive right in.

Azores airlines baggage allowance
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Carry on Baggage

Azores Carry on baggage allowance / Hand baggage International and domestic flights for Azores airlines is as follows:

International Routes- USA and Canada

Number of bagsSizeProductWeight in Kg (pounds)
Economy classOne115 cm (45 inches)
55x40x20cms
Discount / Smart / Value8 (17 lbs)
Executive ClassTwo126 cm (49 inches)
56x45x25cms
Executive20 (44 lbs)
total*

Domestics Routes, Europe, Africa and Brazil

Number of bagsSizeWeight in Kg (pounds)
Economy classOne115 cm (45 inches)
55x40x20cms
8 (17 lbs)
Executive ClassTwo126 cm (49 inches)
56x45x25cms
20 (44 lbs)
total*

Please note that the Maximum weight per bag is 10kg, or 22lb.

In addition to your carry-on baggage allowance, you are also allowed to carry the following items free of charge:

  • One overcoat, a coat or one blanket;
  • One umbrella or one walking stick;
  • One photo or film camera of small dimensions and/or one pair of binoculars;
  • Books and magazines in a reasonable quantity to read during flight;
  • One diplomatic handbag type or a bag with one laptop;
  • One lady’s small handbag, a wallet or a purse whose dimensions are in accordance with the normal wear for the flight and did not contain articles that may be considered as baggage.

Checked Baggage

USA and Canada Routes

Limitations Azores Airlines (s4)

AllowanceMax. weight per pieces
Goldsky+10 Kg than paid class allowance
Economy Class23 Kg
Babies (INF)10 Kg

Limitaions SATA Air Acores (SP)

AllowanceMax. weight per pieces
Goldsky+10 Kg than paid class allowance
Economy Class23 Kg
Babies (INF)10 Kg

Domestics, Europe, Africa and Brasil Routes

Limitations Azores Airlines (s4)

Max. number of piecesMax. weight per pieceMax. total weight allowance
ExecutiveComfort232 Kg (70 lbs)64 Kg (141 lbs)
Economy ClassDiscount1 piece (23 Kg – 50 lbs)
Economy ClassSmart

1
23 Kg (50 lbs)23 Kg (50 lbs)
Economy ClassValue223 Kg (50 lbs)46 Kg (101 lbs)
BabiesComfort1 piece (10 Kg – 22 lbs)
BabiesValue/ Smart/ Discount1
10 Kg (22 lbs)
10 Kg (22 lbs)
Goldsky+1 piece (10kg or 22lbs maximum) than paid class allowance

Please note that The maximum weight per checked bag is 23kg (subject to an excess baggage fee, if your free baggage allowance is exceeded).

Limitations SATA Air Acores (SP)

AllowanceMax. weight per pieces
Goldsky+10 Kg than paid class allowance
Economy Class23 Kg
Babies (INF)10 Kg

Excess Baggage

If you want to carry more or your baggage exceeds the Azores airlines baggage allowance, An excess baggage fee will apply as described below:

USA And Canada Routes

Number of pieces in excess150CAD/120USD/90EUR per piece = 1 tax
Weight of bag (PC) between 24Kg and 32Kg (53lbs to 70lbs)150CAD/120USD/90EUR per piece = 1 tax
Musical instruments and sports equipment between 24kg and 32kg (53lbs to 70lbs)130CAD/100USD/800EUR per piece = 1 tax
Musical instruments and sports equipment between 33kg and 45kg (72lbs to 99lbs)260CAD/200USD/160EUR per piece = 1 tax
Pet in CabinFlat rate 170CAD/135USD/100EUR per piece = 1 tax
Pet in Holdup to 32Kg (70lbs)Flat rate 130CAD/100USD/80EUR per piece = 1 tax

33Kg to 45Kg (72lbs to 99lbs)Flat rate 260CAD/200USD/160EUR per piece = 1 tax

more than 45Kg (more than 99lbs only form/to USA and Montreal)Flat rate 390CAD/300USD/240EUR per piece = 1 tax

Domestics, Europe and Africa routes

Domestic Europe and Africa
Value for excess weight or piece 4EUR/kgExtra Piece: 60.00€
Value for excess weight or pieceAnimal on hold, musical instruments and sports equipment between 33kg and 45kg

Handling fee 50EUR + 4EUR/kg
Weight of bag (PC) between 24kg and 32kg: 45.00€
Animal on hold, musical instruments and sports equipment between 24kg and 32kg: 40.00€
Animal on hold, musical instruments and sports equipment between 33kg and 45kg: 80.00€
AVIH (only dogs) more than 45Kg (only from FRA):  200.00€

Pet in Cabin
4EUR per kg
Flat rate 70.00€

Special baggage

Sport Equipment

If you want to transport sporting equipment please make sure to make a reservation and this has to be confirmed by Azores Airlines/SATA Air Açores.

Information such as the type, the weight and the dimensions of your equipment must be given at the time of reservation, which will be subject to later confirmation.

Please note that these allowances are only available on Azores Airlines/SATA Air Açores operated flights and are subject to IATA’s Resolution 302/US DOT/CTA as well as codeshare conditions. Please contact the airline services for further clarification.

Musical Instruments

Musical instruments may be accepted as cabin baggage, as long as they do not exceed Azores Airlines baggage measurements (55x40x20cm / total 115cm (45 inches)) and weight (8kg/17lb).
If these measures are exceeded, the musical instruments will have to be transported in the hold, properly packaged in a hard-shell case for appropriate protection, or transported in the cabin by acquiring an extra seat for their accommodation.
At the time of the booking you must inform the type of instrument, weight and dimensions, which will be subject to further confirmation.

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