What is InterJet baggage allowance? And how strict is Interjet with its carry on baggage?
Find out everything you need to know about InterJet’s baggage allowance before packing your bag including information on excess baggage and restricted items.
In addition to the excess baggage and restricted items.
Let’s find out.
Note: InterJet ceased its operations in December 2020.
Interjet Carry-on Baggage Allowance-Explained
What Is InterJet Carry On Weight And Size?
All passengers flying with InterJet are allowed to bring 2 carry-on bags with a combined weight of up to 10 kg (22 lb).
- The first item could be a carry-on suitcase or roller bag.
- The second item could be a personal item such as a handbag, laptop case, small backpack, purse, or camera bag.
Carry-on size limits:
55 cm (21 in) x 40 cm (15 in) x 25 cm (9 in), this includs wheels and handles.
How Strict Was InterJet With Carry-Ons?
Your carry-on baggage needed to stay within the 10 kg (22 lb) combined limit.
Allowed items included handbags, laptop backpacks, diaper bags, and small suitcases that could be placed in the overhead bin or under the seat.
Be sure to check the list of restricted items either below or on the official InterJet website before packing.
If your baggage exceeded the weight or size limits, you might required to be checked in.
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InterJet Checked Baggage Allowance
You can check 2 bags as standard:
- Maximum dimensions per bag: 157 cm (62 in) (length + width + height)
- Maximum weight per bag: 25 kg (55 lb)
InterJet Extra Baggage Policy
Beyond the standard checked bags, InterJet allowed up to 5 additional checked bags (for a fee):
- Domestic Mexico routes: $550 MXN (approx. $30 USD)
- Latin America / U.S. routes: $30 USD
- Cuba routes: $50 USD
- Canada routes: $36 CAD
If a bag exceeded the weight limit, an overweight fee applied (up to a maximum of 30 kg / 66 lb per bag):
- Mexico: $80 MXN per extra kg (approx. $5 USD)
- Latin America / U.S.: $8 USD per extra kg
- Canada: $8 CAD per extra kg
If you exceeded your baggage allowance, InterJet recommended arriving at least 3 hours before your flight to check for space in the cargo area.
Restricted Baggage Items
Just like any airline some items are strictly prohibited from both carry-on and checked bags for safety reasons.
Prohibited in Carry-On Baggage:
- Inflated balloons or balls
- Fishing rods
- Rain sticks
- Spears
- Darts
- Batons
- Household tools
- Surgical/sharp instruments
- Glass objects
Read more about what you can and take in carry-on baggage.
Prohibited in Checked Baggage:
- Flammable liquids / gases (e.g., gasoline, paint)
- Firearms or explosives (e.g., ammunition, fireworks)
- Chemicals (bleach, aerosols, mercury)
- Matches or lighters
- Corrosives, acids
- Irritants, oxidizers (e.g., peroxides)
- Radioactive or magnetized materials
- Oxygen, fire extinguishers, compressed gas cylinders
- Poisons
- Security cases with built-in alarms
For full details, visit InterJet’s website (if still accessible for archival purposes).
Read more about what you can and can’t take in checked baggage.
Final Thoughts
Although InterJet ceased operations in December 2020, understanding its baggage policies can still be useful if you are looking into similar budget airlines in Latin America like Volaris or comparing past experiences.
InterJet offered have a generous carry-on allowances and clear rules for checked and excess baggage, though it was slightly strict about weight limits and restricted items.
I hope this helps
Happy travels
