+1-888-595-2181 How strict is Air NZ with carry-on?

All airlines are particularly careful about what may be carried on-board. Since space is limited for carry-on, you must know how to pack the handbaggage. A personal item like a purse or thin laptop is considered okay if it can go beneath your seat. Larger items must be adjusted in the overhead bins. Trolley bags of permitted size may be brought on-board Air New Zealand flights. Use the sizer at airport to ensure you are not crossing the maximum size limit. You may reach out to HolidayGlobes on +1-888-595-2181 for details. Our blog will take you through the restrictions on carry-on and how you may deal with them.

·       Amount of carry-on you allowed per passenger.

·       Items strictly not allowed in carry-on.

·       Situations when you have an overweight or oversized carry-on.

How much carry-on is allowed on an Air NZ flight?

Take a look at the baggage allowance of your ticket. The number of carry-on bags allowed will be mentioned on your e-ticket. Air New Zealand carry-on depends on cabin class and frequent flyer status. The maximum weight allowed is 7kg or 14kg depending on the Cabin class. Up to 2 bags are allowed for Premium Economy and Business Premium ticket holders. If you are allowed to bring 2 bags, any one shouldn’t exceed 10kg. Here are the key take-aways of the policy.

·       Economy Class passengers will have 1 carry-on bag of 7kg and 1 personal item.

·       Premium Economy & Business Premium passengers will have in their baggage allowance 2 carry-on bags of up to 14kg and 1 personal item.

·       Frequent flyers in Gold tier of Airpoints - They will get 2 carry-ons of up to 14kg and 1 personal item.

·       Frequent flyers on Star Alliance - Those in Gold tier will enjoy 2 carry-on of up to 14kg and 1 personal item.

To avoid gate-checking of your carry-on, you must ensure Air New Zealand carry on size of up to 55cmx 40cmx 23cm. On Q300 planes the depth of the carry-on should be less than 22cm. For details or assistance, you may contact HolidayGlobes or Air NZ on +1-888-595-2181 or +1-800-262-1234.

Are there items strictly not allowed in carry-on of Air NZ?

For safety reasons there are items strictly not allowed in carry-on of Air NZ. Take a look at the items strictly not allowed according to Air New Zealand Airlines baggage policy.

·       Sharply edged items like knives, box cutters, letter openers, scissors, hand tools, power tools, screwdrivers and darts.

·       Club-like items such as baseball bats, pool cues, golf clubs, lacrosse sticks, ski poles, waka oars, brass knuckles, hammers.

·       Firearms or weapons including replicas.

·       Almost all flammable, explosive, corrosive or toxic items.

·       Durian fruits are not allowed in carry-on bag.

·       Samsung Note 7 cannot be carried, either on your person, in carry-on or in checked in luggage.

·       Batteries over 160Wh are not allowed in carry-on.

What to do if I have an overweight Air NZ carry-on?

An overweight Air NZ carry-on is likely to be checked at departure gate. Here are the options you have to avoid being charged for your Air NZ carry-on.

·       Repack your items in checked bag - Transfer some items to your checked bag to ensure the weight of carry-on bag becomes permissible.

·       If you don’t have a checked bag in your booking - You may purchase a checked bag.

·       Pay excess charges at airport - You may buy excess baggage at airport.

Kirpans, vapes, lighters, match boxes or Tokotokos (traditional carved walking sticks) may be allowed in your carry-on. But these are special carry-on items with restrictions. For details you may contact Air NZ or HolidayGlobes on +1-888-595-2181 or +1-800-262-1234.