BahamasAir is the national airline of the Bahamas, headquartered at Lynden Pindling International Airport. It operates flights to more than 32 destinations in the Caribbean and the United States.
If you are ready to kick off a beautiful flight with BahamasAir but are not sure what is included in the airline’s baggage allowance, you are in the right place.
In this detailed guide, we are going to cover every aspect of the airline’s baggage rules, including carry-on, checked baggage, excess baggage, and lost baggage policies.
Let’s dive right in.
TL;DR
- Carry-on: 1 personal item and 1 carry-on bag (22″ x 14″ x 9″, 30 lbs).
- Allowed small items include purse, laptop bag, blanket, umbrella, camera, infant items, and mobility aids.
- Checked baggage (International): up to 50 lbs and 62″ total per bag; fees – 1st $25, 2nd $45, 3rd $75, 4th+ $125.
- Checked baggage (Domestic): 1st bag free, 2nd $45, 3rd $75, 4th+ $125; max 50 lbs and 62″ per bag.
- Excess or oversized baggage charges range from $50–$150 depending on weight, size, and type.
- Lost baggage compensation: up to $453.50 per checked bag; international limits depend on weight or Montreal Convention rules.
What Is Bahamas Airlines Carry-on Baggage?
All BahamasAir passengers are allowed to carry on board 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 the following restrictions:
Maximum size:
22″ x 14″ x 9″ & 30 lbs (13.6 kg) free of charge
On flights to and from Long Island, Acklins, Crooked Island, Mayaguana, and Inagua:
Maximum weight:
18 lbs (8.16 kg) free of charge
In addition to your carry-on baggage, you are also allowed to bring certain items, as follows:
- A lady’s handbag, pocketbook, or purse appropriate for normal travel dress, not being used as a container for items that would otherwise be regarded as baggage.
- A briefcase for laptop computers.
- A coat, 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 devices, provided that the passenger is dependent upon them.
What Is 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 total dimensions (length + width + height) and 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 total dimensions and 50 pounds (22.68 kg) in weight.
What Is 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: 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 |
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Each checked bag must not exceed 62 inches (157.48 cm) in total dimensions and 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 |
What Is 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 (maximum of $453.50 per checked bag).
For travel governed by the Montreal Convention, reimbursement will be up to the 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.
Final Thoughts
Generally, BahamasAir allows one personal item and one carry-on bag per each passenger, up to 22″ x 14″ x 9″ and 30 lbs, along with a few additional essentials.
If you bring a checked bag, each bag can be up to 62″ in total dimensions and 50 lbs, with fees applying for additional, oversized, or overweight bags
I hope this helps
Happy travels
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Useful links:
- Reservations: 1-242-702-4140
- Toll Free (Out Islands): 1-242-300-8359
- Toll free (U.S) 1-800-222-4262
