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.
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 bags | Size | Product | Weight in Kg (pounds) | |
| Economy class | One | 115 cm (45 inches) 55x40x20cms | Discount / Smart / Value | 8 (17 lbs) |
| Executive Class | Two | 126 cm (49 inches) 56x45x25cms | Executive | 20 (44 lbs) total* |
Domestics Routes, Europe, Africa and Brazil
| Number of bags | Size | Weight in Kg (pounds) | |
| Economy class | One | 115 cm (45 inches) 55x40x20cms | 8 (17 lbs) |
| Executive Class | Two | 126 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)
| Allowance | Max. weight per pieces |
| Goldsky | +10 Kg than paid class allowance |
| Economy Class | 23 Kg |
| Babies (INF) | 10 Kg |
Limitaions SATA Air Acores (SP)
| Allowance | Max. weight per pieces |
| Goldsky | +10 Kg than paid class allowance |
| Economy Class | 23 Kg |
| Babies (INF) | 10 Kg |
Domestics, Europe, Africa and Brasil Routes
Limitations Azores Airlines (s4)
| Max. number of pieces | Max. weight per piece | Max. total weight allowance | ||
| Executive | Comfort | 2 | 32 Kg (70 lbs) | 64 Kg (141 lbs) |
| Economy Class | Discount | 1 piece (23 Kg – 50 lbs) | ||
| Economy Class | Smart | 1 | 23 Kg (50 lbs) | 23 Kg (50 lbs) |
| Economy Class | Value | 2 | 23 Kg (50 lbs) | 46 Kg (101 lbs) |
| Babies | Comfort | 1 piece (10 Kg – 22 lbs) | ||
| Babies | Value/ Smart/ Discount | 1 | 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)
| Allowance | Max. weight per pieces |
| Goldsky | +10 Kg than paid class allowance |
| Economy Class | 23 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 excess | 150CAD/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 Cabin | Flat rate 170CAD/135USD/100EUR per piece = 1 tax | |
| Pet in Hold | up 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/kg | Extra Piece: 60.00€ |
| Value for excess weight or piece | Animal 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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