Caribbean Airlines Baggage Policy

About Caribbean Airlines

Travelling with overweight and oversized bags can get pricey at the airport. That’s why it is better to familiarise yourself with the baggage policy of the airline. If you are travelling with Caribbean Airlines then this Caribbean Airlines baggage policy will help you more than you think. Follow these guidelines and avoid having to pay hefty baggage fees at the airport. 

Caribbean Airlines Limited is a flag-carrier of Trinidad and Tabago. It is also the flag carrier of Jamaica and Guyana. The airline is entirely state-owned with 11.9% ownership of the Government of Jamaica. Headquartered in Lere House in Piarco, the airline majorly operates its flights to the Caribbean, North America and South America from its base at Piarco International Airport, Trinidad. 

Caribbean Airlines Baggage Policy Guidelines 

Baggage Allowance ensures that travellers carry appropriate luggage as per size and weight depending on their travel destination. As per Caribbean Airlines new baggage policy, in case of any overweight or oversized baggage, passengers will have to pay the mentioned charges as per destination and exceeding limit. Each customer travelling in Caribbean Airlines can carry-on bag and one personal item such as handbag, briefcase or laptop bag on all Caribbean flights. 

• As per Caribbean Airlines Baggage allowance, the tickets issued after 7 Nov 2019 for travellers with infants are eligible to carry an infant with collapsible strollers, an infant-carrying basket or one seat in the cabin which is subject to the space of availability.
• Checked baggage allowance in Caribbean Airlines depends on the fare, destinations, purchased by the customers. The airline has four fare types that decides the Caribbean Baggage policy including Economy non-flexible, Semi-Flexible, Flexible and Business Class. 

Caribbean Airlines Carry-on Baggage Allowance

• All passengers on Caribbean flights are allowed to carry one piece of carry-on luggage with dimensions 56 x 35 x 23 and weight of 10 kg ( 22 lb). 
• As for personal items, passengers can carry one personal item with dimensions of 33 x 43 x 15 cm. 
• In addition to carry-on and personal items, passengers can also carry foldable wheelchairs, crutches, walkers or other special equipment allowed as mobility aid on board.  
• Powders like-substances weighing 350 ml or more are prohibited on board unless related to medical conditions. 
• As per Caribbean Airlines baggage policy, non-flammable liquids or gels not exceeding 100 ml are allowed in the carry-on baggage in a sealed container. 
• For medically prescribed prowder, customers will have to display a copy of prescription. 
• Caribbean Airlines also allows passengers to carry drones in their carry-on bag as long the device follows the permitted weight and dimension of the baggage allowance. 

Caribbean Airlines Checked Baggage Allowance 

Checked Baggage allowance depends on the fare type and destinations  of the customers. Passengers are allowed to carry checked baggage weighing 23 kg with a total dimension of 157 cm/62 inches.

• The airline does accept baggage weighing more than 23 kg however, not more than 32 kg subject to availability as per Caribbean Airlines checked baggage policy.  
• Along with overweight, the airline also accepts oversized baggage with dimensions more than 157 cm but less than 292 cm which is subject to availability. 
• There are certain baggage restrictions on the specific routes such as to/from Caracas and Grenada and North America (USA and Canada). 

Checked Baggage on Domestic Travel (Between Trinidad and Tabago)

Checked Baggage on International Travel 

Caribbean Airlines Baggage Fee 

The airline has applied a certain Caribbean Airlines baggage policy when the baggage is surpassing the permitted weight or size. These bags will be tagged and placed on the aircraft and delivered at the baggage claim at the destination airport. However, the baggage fee not only depends on the weight or the size but it also depends on the destination. 

Caribbean Airlines Damaged Baggage and Missing content Policy 

Caribbean airlines new baggage policy also offers a damaged baggage policy which allows passengers to seek appropriate response from the airlines if their baggage is damaged during transit. 

• As per Caribbean Airlines baggage policy, passengers should inform the airline representative before leaving the airport.
• The passengers must submit a property Irregularity report at the Caribbean Airlines airport. 
• However, if you have already left the airport, passengers must submit a written claim within 7 days of receiving your baggage. 
• In case of a missing baggage, the airline demands a police report before they can assess the claim. 
• Caribbean Airlines does not accept fragile, perishable, valuable items in checked baggage and does not take the liability in case of any mishap as per Caribbean Airlines Baggage policy. 
• Items like jewellery, money, eye wear, important papers, paintings, artifacts, camera, medication, electronic equipment, can be carried as carry-on baggage. 
• Caribbean Airlines does not take the liability of damage of parts such as wheel, pull straps, nicks, scratches, scuff marks or even dents. 

Caribbean Airlines Missing and Delayed Baggage Policy

The airlines also devised a policy where passengers can complain and seek assistance accordingly if their baggage is missing or delayed. If your baggage does not arrive with you at the destination airport, then you can seek assistance from the Caribbean Airlines representative. 

• Passengers will have to present their boarding pass as it contains the baggage identification number and tag as per Caribbean Airlines checked baggage policy. 
• Apart from this, passengers must sign and submit a Property Irregularity Report form at the counter. The airline advises passengers to follow the procedure before they leave the airport. 
• As per Caribbean Airlines baggage policy, the baggage will either be delivered to passengers’ houses or the passengers will have to collect their luggage by themselves. 
• In case if the missing luggage is not located within 7 days then a secondary search will be deployed. However, if the baggage remains missing then your claim will be settled in accordance with international conventions (Geneva or Warsaw convention). 

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