Kitesurfing Travel using Emirates
20 January 2007 dans Fly Emirates
1. What are the allowances for baggage which is checked-in?
The following free baggage allowances apply on Emirates flights, for adults or child paying a child fare :
First
40kg/88lbs.
Two checked bags for which the length plus breadth plus height (L+B+H) should not exceed 45ins/115cms per bag.
Maximum weight 32kgs/70lbs per bag.
Business
30kg/66lbs.
Two checked bags for which the length plus breadth plus height (L+B+H) should not exceed 45ins/115cms per bag.
Maximum weight 32kgs/70lbs per bag.
Economy
20kg/44lbs.
Two checked bags for which the length plus breadth plus height (L+B+H) should not exceed 45ins/115cms per bag.
Maximum weight 32kgs/70lbs.
Infants
10kg/22lbs. Infants (not entitled to a seat) are allowed 10 kg/22lbs free baggage regardless of class of travel (one checked bag not exceeding 45 inches or 115 cm in total dimension).
To ensure proper handling and safety of the baggage handlers at the airport, passengers travelling through London, Mauritius, Colombo, Johannesburg, Birmingham, Manchester, Larnaca, Australian and New Zealand airports must ensure that each piece of checked baggage does not exceed 32kgs (70lbs). This restriction imposed by the airport authorities, however, does not affect the overall free baggage allowance per passenger but allows better distribution of baggage.
2. Is a weight or piece baggage allowance system used for flights to/from the USA and Canada?
The piece baggage allowance applies for journeys to and from Canada, the USA and US Territories.
If the piece baggage allowance applies, it applies to the entire journey, even though a through journey may be broken by a stopover. The piece concept still applies when the passenger re-checks in at an intermediate station to continue travel.
Weight baggage allowance applies otherwise.
3. What is the free baggage allowance to/from Canada?
CATEGORY
WEIGHT CONCEPT
PIECE CONCEPT
First Class 40kgs
To Canada
Three checked bags (pieces). The total of the three dimensions must not exceed 158cm (62 inches) for each bag (piece) and weight not to exceed 23kgs/50lbs per bag (piece).
To other PC concept countries (including USA)
Two checked bags (pieces). The total of the three dimensions must not exceed 158cm (62 inches) for each bag (piece) and weight not to exceed 32kgs/70lbs per bag (piece).
Business Class 30kgs
Same as First Class baggage allowance.
Economy Class 20kgs
To USA and Canada
Two checked bags (pieces). The total of the three dimensions not to exceed 158 cm (62 inches) per bag provided that the overall dimensions of the two pieces shall not exceed 273 cm (107 inches) and the weight not to exceed 23kgs/50lbs per bag (piece).
To other PC concept countries
Two checked bags (pieces). The total of the three dimensions not to exceed 158 cm (62 inches) per bag provided that the overall dimensions of the two pieces shall not exceed 273 cm (107 inches) and the weight not to exceed 32kgs/70lbs per bag (piece).
Infants
(all 3 classes)
One checked bag (piece). The total weight not to exceed 10kgs (50 pounds) To USA and Canada
One checked bag (piece). The total of the three dimensions must not exceed 115cm (45 inches) and weight not to exceed 23kgs (50 lbs).
To other PC concept countries
One checked bag (piece). The total of the three dimensions must not exceed 115cm (45 inches) and weight not to exceed 32kgs (70 lbs).
Note 1: Allowed weight per piece in Economy class is 23kgs/50lbs with the exception between Brazil/Japan/China/South Korea/Hong Kong and USA/Canada where the bags may weigh up to 32Kgs70Lbs in all classes.
Note 2: Additional to the infant free baggage allowance in all three classes, one checked or carry-on fully collapsible stroller/pushchair or infant’s carrying basket or infant’s car seat, may be carried in the passenger cabin subject to availability of space.
Note 3: Dubai Civil Aviation prohibits the acceptance of bags that weigh more than 32kgs per single piece, into or out of or via Dubai International Airport, effective 15th November 2005. In lieu of this rule there will not be a situation of a passenger’s single piece of bag that exceeds 32kgs in all three classes to/from/via Dubai.
4. What are the carry-on baggage allowances for Emirates flights?
All cabin baggage must be of a size that fits either under the seat in front or in the overhead lockers.
The following allowances apply on Emirates flights.
First and Business Class : 1 briefcase (18X14X8 INS / 45X35X20CMS) plus
1 bag (22 X 15 X 8 INS / 55 X 38 X 20CMS) or
1 garment bag (8 INS / 20 CMS - thick when folded).
Total weight of both pieces must not exceed 12kgs/26lbs.
Duty free purchases of liqueur, cigarettes and perfume in reasonable quantities are also permitted.
Economy Class : 1 bag (22 X 15 X 8INS / 55 X 38 X 20CMS).
Weight must not exceed 7kgs/15lbs.
Duty free purchases of liqueur, cigarettes and perfume in reasonable quantities are also permitted.
Infants : 1 bag (22 X 15 X 8 INS / 55 X 38 X 20CMS).
Weight must not exceed 5kgs/11 lbs.
It can contain infant’s food for consumption inflight, toiletries and disposable items.
Note: “Wheelie” bags with built-in wheels and retractable handles will be permitted as cabin baggage provided they are within 45 inches overall limit.
7. Which sports equipment can be carried free of charge?
Scuba Diving Equipment
In addition to the normal checked baggage allowances, an additional 10kgs of scuba diving equipment may be carried free of charge to any Emirates destination.
Baggage in excess of this and for interline sectors will be charged at normal excess baggage rates. This applies to all passengers and all classes.
Golf Equipment
In addition to normal free excess baggage allowance, one set of golfing equipment per passenger consisting of a set of clubs and a pair of golf shoes, will be carried free, on all Emirates sectors. This applies to all classes.
Where the journey involves interline travel, carriage on the Emirates sector(s) will be free, while charges on the other airlines’ sector(s) will be at 50% of the excess charge, if the golf bag is in excess of the permissible two pieces of baggage.
A second set of golf equipment will be charged at normal excess baggage charges, if it exceeds the baggage allowance.
The golf bag should be suitable for travel in the cargo hold, i.e. it should have a closed bag cover that protects the equipment.
Surf boards, wind and kite surf boards.
A Surf board up to 3 meters in length will be accepted for carriage as baggage providing it is carried in a hard-shell board case, use of a soft board-bag will mean a limited release will be required prior to acceptance of the board. Any sail or kite must be fully collapsible. If free baggage allowance is exceeded normal excess charges shall apply. Passengers wishing to transport boards longer than 10 feet should contact Emirates SkyCargo .
Bicycles
Bicycles will be accepted for carriage as part of a passenger’s baggage providing the handlebars can be folded flat, tyres must be deflated and valves removed, if the free baggage allowance is exceded normal excess charges shall apply.
8. Can excess baggage allowances be pre-purchased for an Emirates flight?
Excess baggage allowances can be pre-purchased to avoid time spent at the airport on departure ONLY if you know the excess weight in advance.
Purchases can be made from your local Emirates office. Charges will be according to the excess baggage weight and the destination.
9. What are classed as dangerous and prohibited items?
Prohibited and dangerous items that cannot be either checked-in or hand carried as follows:
CLASSIFICATION EXAMPLES
EXPLOSIVES FIREWORKS/FLARES/TOY GUN CAPS
FLAMMABLE OR NON FLAMMABLE
GAS AEROSOLS INCLUDING AEROSOL
PAINTS/FILLED AQUALUNG CYLINDERS/CARBON DIOXIDE CYLINDERS FOR SODA
SIPHONS/BUTANE GAS CYLINDERS/
LIGHTER REFILLS/ BUTANE LIGHTERS/CARBON DIOXIDE CYLINDERS.
DEEPLY REFRIGERATED GAS LIQUID NITROGEN
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS PAINTS/THINNERS/SOLVENTS
OXIDISING MATERIALS BLEACHES
ORGANIC PEROXIDES RESIN KITS
POISONS ARSENIC/CYANIDE/WEEDKILLER/TEAR GAS
INFECTIOUS SUBSTANCES VIRUSES/BACTERIA
RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS INSTRUMENTS CONTAINING RADIOACTIVE
SOURCE/RADIOISOTOPES FOR RESEARCH
CORROSIVE MATERIALS ACIDS/ALKALIS/METALLIC MERCURY
WET CELL BATTERIES ETC
10. What are the allowances for transit baggage (bags that are through checked via Dubai)?
Certain airports including Dubai impose restrictions on carriage of baggage whereby no single piece of baggage may exceed 32 kilograms in weight. This however, does not affect the overall free baggage allowance per passenger. These restrictions enforced by either airport authorities or ground handling companies, aid in preventing injuries and ensure the safety of baggage handlers. For more information on baggage allowances across the Emirates network, please contact your local Emirates office.
The maximum weight of any checked baggage/piece should not exceed 23 kilograms/50 pounds for economy class passengers travelling to/from USA effective 1st November 2005. Each piece of baggage weighing between 23-32 kilograms/50-70 pounds will be subject to an excess baggage fee of USD$25 per bag. This is not applicable for travel to/from Japan.