LIAT's Baggage Policy
With effect from 01 December, 2008 the free baggage allowance for all LIAT services will be one piece at a maximum of 50 lbs (23 kgs.) per adult or child passenger. The maximum overall size per piece will be 62 inches (157 cms).
In addition passengers will be allowed one piece of cabin baggage inclusive of a laptop at a maximum weight of 15 lbs.(7 kgs.) and maximum overall dimensions of thirty-six inches (36ins) or ninety one centimeters (91 cms.)
Additional small personal items will be carried free of charge (see notes 1 & 2).
Checked -in baggage should not include items listed in note 3 and LIAT accepts no liability for such items.
EXCESS BAGGAGE - CONDITIONS
Extra pieces of baggage (that is pieces in excess of the above allowance) will be subject to excess baggage charges and will only be accepted on a space available (standby) basis. Perishable items will not be accepted as standby baggage.
ALL EXCESS BAGS WILL BE TAGGED AS STANDBY
Baggage taken on a standby basis will be accepted with the understanding that LIAT is not liable for delays in the transportation of the baggage to its destination. Also LIAT will not accept responsibility for the customs clearance and/or the ground transportation cost incurred by passengers for the collection of stand by baggage.
EXCESS BAGGAGE - CHARGES
The following are the charges and fees to be applied to overweight, oversized and excess baggage.
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DESCRIPTION |
CHARGE |
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Overweight Bag Fee: Will apply to all passengers whose piece is between 51 to 70 pounds. |
USD $40.00 |
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Oversized Bag Fee: Any item of baggage exceeding the overall dimensions of 62 in or 157 cm. Must fit baggage hold door. |
USD $60.00 |
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Extra Baggage Fee 50 pounds and under: Each item of baggage in excess of the one allowable piece. |
USD60.00 per piece USD70.00 per piece for journeys to/from Santo Domingo, Curacao or Guyana |
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Extra Baggage Fee 51 - 70 pounds: Each item of baggage in excess of the one allowable piece. |
USD 80.00 per piece USD 90.00 per piece for journeys to/from Santo Domingo, Curacao or Guyana |
All charges are calculated on a one-way basis and must be collected on check-in. Baggage connecting to/from other airlines will also be subject to the connecting airline's excess charges and/or oversized charges in addition to the LIAT charges.