BahamasAir is the national airline of the Bahamas, headquartered in Lynden Pindling International Airport, it operates flights to more than 32 destinations in the Caribbean and in the United States.
And if you are ready to kick off a beautiful flight with BahamasAir but not sure what is included in Bahamas airlines baggage Allowance, you are in the right place.
Intros detailed guide we’re going to cover every aspect about the airline baggage rules, carry on, checked baggage, excess baggage and lost baggage polices.
Let’s dive right in.
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Bahamas Airlines Carry-on Baggage
All Bahamasair guests are allowed to carry on board the aircraft one (1) personal item and one carry-on bag on all international flights, and domestic flights (excluding Long Island, Acklins, Crooked Island, Mayaguana and Inagua) with following restrictions.
- Maximum size: 22″x14″x9″ & 30lbs (13.6kg) FREE
On flights to and from Long Island, Acklins, Crooked Island, Mayaguana and Inagua one carry-on bag
- Maximum weight: 18lbs (8.16 kg) FREE
In addition of your carry on baggage you are also allowed to have certain items, as follows:
- A lady’s handbag, lady’s pocketbook or lady’s purse-, i.e., which is appropriate to normal traveling dress and is not being used as a container for the transportation of articles which would otherwise be regarded as baggage.
- A briefcase for Laptop computers.
- An overcoat, wrap or blanket.
- An umbrella or walking stick.
- A small camera and/or a pair of binoculars.
- A reasonable amount of reading matter for the flight.
- Infant’s food for consumption in flight
- Infant’s carrying basket
- Invalid’s fully collapsible wheelchair and/or a pair of crutches, and/or braces or other prosthetic device provided that the passenger is dependent upon them.
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Bahamas Airlines Checked Baggage
Checked Baggage (INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS):
| First bag | $25.00 |
| Second Bag | $45.00 |
| Third Bag | $75.00 |
| Fourth Bag (and more each) | $125.00 |
Each checked bag must not exceed 62 inches (157.48 cm) in dimensions (length + breadth + height) & 50 pounds (22.68 kg) in weight.
Checked Baggage (DOMESTIC FLIGHTS):
| First Bag | FREE |
| Second Bag | $45.00 |
| Third Bag | $75.00 |
| Fourth Bag (and more each) | $125.00 |
Each checked bag must not exceed 62 inches (157.48 cm) in dimensions (length + breadth + height) & 50 pounds (22.68 kg) in weight.
Bahamas Air Excess Baggage
Checked Baggage Excess Charges – International:
Please note that Bags weighing more than 99 lbs (44.9 kg) will not be accepted.
| 51 – 70 lbs (23.13 – 31.75 kg | $75.00 |
| Greater than 70lbs (31.75 kg) & less than 99 lbs (44.9 kg) | $125.00 |
| Greater than 62″ & 70lbs (32 kg) | $150.00 |
| Fourth Bag (and more each) | $125.00 |
NOTE: All televisions checked in will be subject to charges and are NOT included in the free baggage allowance. The following charges will apply:
| Up to 32” screen | $50.00 |
| 33” – 45” screen | $75.00 |
| 46” – 54” screen | $100.00 |
| Up to 55” screen | $125.00 |
Checked Baggage Excess Charges – Domestic and Turks & Caicos:
Free baggage allowance policy is: two (2) bags restricted to a combined weight of 44 lbs (19.96 kg) and total circumference not greater than 62″ (width + height + breadth)
| Allowable Bag greater than 62″ | $65.00 |
| Allowable Bag greater than 44lbs | $65.00 |
| Third Bag or More under 44lbs: $50.00 | $50.00 |
Cuba
Each checked bag must not exceed 62 inches (157.48 cm) in dimensions (length + breadth + height) & 50 pounds (22.68 kg) in weight.
| First Bag | $25.00 |
| Second Bag | $45.00 |
| Third Bag | $75.00 |
| Fourth Bag (and more each) | $125.00 |
Bahamas Air Lost Baggage
For domestic flights Bahamasair will reimburse up to $453.50 per ticketed domestic guest for lost or damaged checked baggage, subject to claim verification.
For international flights the airline will reimburse up to $9.07 per pound, up to a maximum weight of 50 pounds per checked bag (a maximum of $453.50 per checked bag).
For travel governed by the Montreal Convention, we will reimburse up to maximum SDR (special drawing rights) per ticketed customer.
These limits may be lower for additional pieces to certain international destinations or when using connecting carriers.
Useful links:
- Find Your perfect Carry on baggage
- Reservations: 1-242-702-4140
- Toll Free (Out Islands): 1-242-300-8359
- Toll free (U.S) 1-800-222-4262