Air Caraibes Baggage and Carry-on

What is the carry-on allowance on Air Caraibes flights?

On Air Caraibes flights, the carry-on allowance is:

Transatlantic FlightsRegional Flights*

1 carry-on piece up to 12 kg and 55 x 40 x 20 cm

(115 cm maximum linear dimensions)

PLUS a personal item

1 carry-on piece up to

5 kg and 55 x 40 x 20 cm

(115 cm maximum linear dimensions)

*Regional network – Fort-de-France, Pointe-à-Pitre, Santo Domingo, St. Lucia, St. Martin.

The following articles with 15 cm maximum thickness may be taken on board as a personal item: a handbag (except tote bags), a briefcase, a laptop, baby food for the flight, a camera or a pair of binoculars, an overcoat or coat, an umbrella or cane, books, magazines, or magazines in reasonable quantity, a funeral urn, a pair of crutches, an orthopedic appliance or a prosthesis.

What is the checked baggage allowance on Air Caraibes flights?

The checked baggage allowance is the baggage you are allowed to check in free of charge. On Air Caraibes flights, the checked baggage allowance is:

Checked Baggage Allowance
Travel ClassFareTransatlantic Flights*Regional Flights**
Soleil (Economy)BasicNo allowanceNo allowance
Smart & Flex1 piece x 23 kg1 piece x 23 kg
Caraibes (Premium Economy)Smart & Flex2 pieces x 23 kg eachNot available
Madras (Business)Smart & Flex2 pieces x 32 kg eachNot available
*Maximum size per piece – 158 cm (height + width + length).
**Regional network – Fort-de-France, Pointe-à-Pitre, Santo Domingo, St. Lucia, St. Martin.

Excess Baggage

On all routes, each passenger is allowed 3 pieces of checked baggage (free baggage allowance included), and excess baggage is accepted subject to space availability.

For excess baggage, Air Caraibes charges the following fees:

Excess Baggage Fees
Extra Piece up to 23 kgInternational FlightsRegional Flights
Short-haulMedium-haul
1st piece (Economy Basic only)

€ 100

€ 50 – up to 48 hours before departure

€ 30€ 40
2nd piece

€ 100

€ 80 – up to 48 hours before departure

€ 40€ 50
3rd piece€ 80€ 150
Overweight piece€ 50 (23-32 kg)€ 20 (23-30 kg)
Oversized piece*€ 50 (over 158 cm)
*Reservation required up to 48 hours before departure.

On flights to Santo Domingo, only one piece of luggage per passenger is guaranteed, and acceptance of extra luggage can only be decided at check-in. Due to weight restrictions on take-off, overweight pieces may not be allowed to/from Santo Domingo and from Grand Case, Saint-Martin.

Sports Equipment

On all Air Caraibes flights, camping, hunting, and fishing equipment are considered special baggage and subject to a € 50 one-way fee.

The following sports equipment may be transported as part of the free baggage allowance, provided that the weight is not exceeded and dimensions do not exceed 90 x 75 x 55 cm: golf, ski, snowboard, diving, windsurfing board, surfboard, kitesurfing equipment, and bicycles. If the free baggage allowance is exceeded, the special baggage fee of € 50 one-way applies.

Windsurfing equipment is not accepted on the ATR aircraft. Sports equipment exceeding 2.5 m is only accepted as cargo.

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