Aerolineas Argentinas Baggage Policy

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About Aerolineas Argentinas

Whenever you plan to travel with an airline, it’s crucial that you learn about every detail and policy they have to offer. Similar to other airlines, Aerolíneas Argentinas also has a system which assists passengers and makes their journey seamless. The Aerolineas Argentinas baggage policy is also created by the airline, which explains how much luggage is allowed in the cargo and cabin for each passenger. 

Aerolineas Argentinas (AR) is the largest airline and major flag carrier of Argentina. It was founded in 1949 due to the merger of four companies. Additionally, it is headquartered in the Aeroparque Jorge Newbery in Buenos Aires. It has a primary hub at the Ministro Pistarini International Airport. As of now, it operates to 58 domestic and international destinations. 

Baggage Allowance Policy 

Planning to travel with Aerolineas Argentinas? Then before boarding your flight, check out these guidelines explaining Aerolineas Argentinas baggage allowance for a clearer picture. 

• The baggage rule of the airline states that every passenger is allowed to take one piece of carry-on baggage and personal item bag each.
• The checked baggage allowance will depend upon your flight destination and whether you’re traveling in basic fare or flex fare. 
• You are allowed to carry your pet, provided that you take full responsibility of it and will have to pay certain charges. 
• There is also a baggage allowance system for infants and children. 
• If you wish to carry extra baggage, then you will have to pay extra baggage fees as levied by the airline. 

Carry-On Baggage Allowance 

• Carry-on baggage can be taken on board, subject to the space available in the cabin. In case it cannot be carried on board due to operational issues, it will be sent to the hold free of charge, even if it qualifies as checked baggage as regards size and weight.
• Conversely, if your carry-on baggage does not comply with the maximum amount, size and weight allowed, you will have the chance to send it to the hold of the plane at an extra cost.
• As per Aerolineas Argentinas baggage policy, you can take a carry-on bag and a personal item in the cabin free of charge, as long as they are included in your fare and they comply with the allowed characteristics, size and weight. 
• The maximum weight allowed for carry-on baggage is:
  • Domestic- 17 lbs
  • International- 22 lbs
• The dimensions of wheeled or non-wheeled bags must not exceed- 55 x 35 x 25 cm and must fit in the overhead bin or under your seat. 
• The personal item bag must not exceed the weight limit of 6 lbs and dimensions of 40 x 30 x 15 cm. It may be a backpack, a purse, a laptop bag or a baby bag.

Other items that you can carry:

• A coat
• An umbrella
• A small photographic camera
• A walking stick

Aerolineas Argentinas Checked Baggage Allowance 

• Aerolineas Argentinas checked baggage must contain personal use items (clothes, footwear, toiletries, etc.). Hence, do not pack valuables like money, jewels, electronics, portable computers, medications or business documents. If you ignore this notice, the airline shall not be liable for any loss or damage.
• The checked baggage allowance depends entirely on your fare type and destination you’re flying to. 
• Luggages exceeding the limit of checked baggage allowance will incur an excess baggage fee.
• Bear in mind that there are promotional fares which do not include baggage allowance; however, in these cases, there is an option to purchase additional baggage at least 3 hours prior to scheduled departure.

Aerolineas Argentinas Domestic Baggage Allowance

For Adults 

Origin / Destination	Argentina	Maximum size
Promo Fare	With charge	158 cm
Basic Fare	33 lbs, 1 piece	158 cm
Plus Fare	33 lbs, 1 piece	158 cm
Flex Fare	33 lbs, 1 piece	158 cm
Premium Economy	33 lbs, 2 piece each	158 cm

For Children 

Children are entitled to the same Aerolineas Argentinas baggage allowance as adult passengers. Items allowed can include a pushchair / baby walker, collapsible stroller or car seat which can be transported in the passenger cabin, subject to space availability. 

For Infants 

Not entitled to baggage allowance. Infant items allowed can include a pushchair / baby walker, collapsible stroller or car seat which can be transported in the passenger cabin, subject to space availability. 

Aerolineas Argentinas Regional Baggage Allowance

For Adults 

Destination	Promo Fare	Basic Fare	Plus Fare	Flex fare	Premium Economy
Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Chile*, Brazil, Peru	With charge	With charge	1 piece, 50 lbs	2 pieces each, 50 lbs	2 pieces each, 50 lbs
Colombia	With charge	With charge	1 piece, 44 lbs	2 pieces each, 44 lbs	2 pieces each, 44 lbs

For Children 

Children are entitled to the same baggage allowance as adult passengers. Items allowed can include a pushchair / baby walker, collapsible stroller or car seat which can be transported in the passenger cabin, subject to space availability. 

For Infants

Infants not occupying a seat are entitled to a free Aerolineas Argentinas checked baggage allowance only, which consists of 1 piece of maximum 22 lbs and 115 cm. Items allowed can include a pushchair / baby walker, collapsible stroller or car seat which can be transported in the passenger cabin, subject to space availability. 

Aerolineas Argentinas International Baggage Allowance

For Adults 

Destination	Promo Fare	Basic Fare	Plus Fare	Flex fare	Promo Business	Business Fare
Mexico	With charge	With charge	1 piece, 50 lbs	2 pieces each, 50 lbs	3 pieces each, 50 lbs	3 pieces each, 50 lbs
Dominican Republic	With charge	With charge	1 piece, 50 lbs	2 pieces each, 50 lbs	3 pieces each, 50 lbs	3 pieces each, 50 lbs
USA	With charge	With charge	1 piece, 50 lbs	2 pieces each, 50 lbs	3 pieces each, 50 lbs	3 pieces each, 50 lbs
Europe	With charge	With charge	1 piece, 50 lbs	2 pieces each, 50 lbs	3 pieces each, 50 lbs	3 pieces each, 50 lbs

For Children 

Children are entitled to the same Aerolineas Argentinas baggage allowance as adult passengers. Items allowed can include a pushchair / baby walker, collapsible stroller or car seat which can be transported in the passenger cabin, subject to space availability. 

For Infants

Infants not occupying a seat are entitled to a free checked baggage allowance only, which consists of 1 piece of maximum 10 kg and 115 cm. Items allowed can include a pushchair / baby walker, collapsible stroller or car seat which can be transported in the passenger cabin, subject to space availability. 

Aerolineas Argentinas Excess Baggage Policy 

A piece of baggage is considered to be excess baggage when there is an excess in its weight, number of pieces or size. You will have to pay a certain charge if your luggage does not meet with the Aerolineas Argentinas baggage limit. 

Routes	1st Piece	Additional Parts
Argentina < > Argentina – Except Tierra del Fuego	ARS 3199	Not applicable
Argentina < > Argentina – Tierra del Fuego	ARS 2644	Not applicable
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay < > South America	Not applicable	ARS 8122
Bolivia < >  South America	Not applicable	ARS 9260
Colombia < >  South America	Not applicable	ARS 10263
Peru < >  South America	Not applicable	ARS 11534
Mexico < > South America	Not applicable	ARS 18845
Dominican Republic < > South America	Not applicable	ARS 19170
Cuba, United States < >   South America	Not applicable	ARS 16245
Europa < >   South America	Not applicable	ARS 16245
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay < > International	Not applicable	ARS 16245
Bolivia < > International	Not applicable	ARS 18682
Colombia < > International	Not applicable	ARS 17058
Peru < > International	Not applicable	ARS 19170

Aerolineas Argentinas Additional Baggage Policy 

• As per Aerolineas Argentinas baggage policy, you may purchase up to 4 additional pieces of baggage in advance, up to 3 hours before the departure of your flight.
• Bear in mind that all additional services are non-refundable. The purchase of Additional Baggage is not applicable to special baggage or overweight or oversize baggage.

Each piece of Additional Baggage may not exceed:

• Weight for domestic flights
  33 lbs in coach class and 33 lbs in Premium Economy class for flights within Argentina. If the baggage exceeds 50 lbs, it will have to be dispatched through Aerolíneas Cargo.
• Weight for regional and international flights
  50 lbs both in coach class and in Business class for regional and international flights (except for flights to/from Bogotá, for which each piece of Additional Baggage may not exceed 44 lbs).

Additional Baggage Fees

Routes	1st Piece	Additional Parts
Argentina < > Argentina – Except Tierra del Fuego	ARS 3499	ARS 4299
Argentina < > Argentina – Tierra del Fuego	ARS 2892	ARS 3533
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay < > South America	ARS 4873	ARS 9747
Bolivia < >  South America	ARS 5523	ARS 11209
Colombia < >  South America	ARS 8610	ARS 13646
Peru < >  South America	ARS 9585	ARS 15271
Mexico < > South America	ARS 13159	ARS 18845
Dominican Republic < > South America	ARS 13484	ARS 19170
Cuba, United States < >   South America	ARS 11372	ARS 16245
Europa < >   South America	ARS 14621	ARS 19495
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay < > International	ARS 11372	ARS 16245
Bolivia < > International	ARS 12996	ARS 18682
Colombia < > International	ARS 12022	ARS 17058
Peru < > International	ARS 13484	ARS 19170

Aerolineas Argentinas Pet Policy 

You can travel with your dog or your cat in the cabin in all routes operated by Aerolíneas Argentinas. The following are the general conditions as per Aerolineas Argentinas baggage policy:

• You must have the required documentation according to your destination. See the Documentation section.
• You must make your booking at least 72 hours before the departure of your flight (payment in advance is needed to confirm the service). You may also make the booking at the Airport, on the day of the flight ONLY, but in this case, the service will be subject to availability.
• Unaccompanied minors may not carry animals under this scheme.
• Each passenger may carry one dog or cat and only one animal may be carried per pet carrier. Up to 2 (two) pets may be carried as checked baggage.
• Pets must be carried inside a carrier (crate) brought by the passenger.
• If the carrier does not meet all acceptance conditions, your pet will be denied boarding in the cabin and the charge for the service will not be refunded. 

Pet carrier acceptance conditions:

• It must be a waterproof, durable, ventilated and safe carrier.
• It must be big enough for the pet to be able to stand up, sit straight, turn around and lie down comfortably.
• It must be placed under the seat in front of the passenger.
• Maximum dimensions for carriers in both cabins:
  • Soft-sided crates: 44 cm long, 30 cm wide and 20 cm tall.
  • Hard-sided crates: 44 cm long, 30 cm wide and 17 cm tall.

Aerolineas Argentinas Special Baggage Policy

Charges for special baggage 

Routes	Charges
Argentina < > Argentina – Except Tierra del Fuego	ARS 3499
Argentina < > Argentina – Tierra del Fuego	ARS 2892
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay < > South America	ARS 9747
Bolivia < > South America	ARS 11209
Colombia < > Sudamérica	ARS 10234
Peru < > South America	ARS 11534
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay < > International	ARS 24368
Bolivia < > International	ARS 27943
Colombia < > International	ARS 25568
Peru < > International	ARS 19007
Mexico < > South America	ARS 28267
Dominican Republic < > South America	ARS 19007
Cuba, United States, Europe < > South America	ARS 24368

Sports Equipments

As per Aerolineas Argentinas baggage allowance, following items are allowed as sport equipment under the category of special baggage:

Musical Instruments

As carry-on baggage

• In order to carry larger instruments, such as a violoncello, the passenger will have to pay for an adjacent seat. Booking must be made through customer support at least 48 hours before the departure date of the flight. The Aerolineas Argentinas baggage policy says that the instrument must be securely packed to be carried safely on the seat.
• Only one musical instrument per passenger may be carried as carry-on baggage. The item must be carried in a case that can be fitted into the bin, not exceeding 80 cm long and the weight allowed according to the route. In this case, the musical instrument will be the only carry-on baggage that the passenger will be allowed to transport on board, plus one personal item. 
• If the item exceeds the established maximum limitations for carry-on baggage, it will have to be carried as checked baggage and will be subject to overweight charges.

Instruments as checked baggage

You can carry your musical instrument as Aerolineas Argentinas checked baggage, under the following conditions:

• Each instrument will be charged according to the fees established in the Special Baggage chart and according to the route.
• The instrument must be securely packed and placed inside a suitable case to avoid any damage during travel. We recommend carrying instruments in special containers for fragile objects.

Audiovisual equipment

You may carry TVs, monitors, projection screens, speakers/sound amplifiers, among other items, as special checked baggage. These items must be adequately packaged or placed in a suitable container for their transportation.

Special baggage without charge

• Carrying Weapons
• Carrying Ashes (human remains)
• Carrying human organs

Prohibited Items 

As per Aerolineas Argentinas baggage guidelines, the following items are prohibited in the cabin as well as in the cargo:

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