LATAM Airlines Baggage and Carry-on

What is LATAM Airlines policy on carry-on allowance?

The carry-on allowance refers to those personal effects brought onto the airplane by the passenger, considered under their custody and their responsibility and free of charge. Each passenger may carry one piece of hand baggage plus a personal item as carry-on allowance.

What is LATAM Airlines policy on checked baggage allowance?

This refers to all baggage checked at the airport and transported in the aircraft hold. For flights with stopovers, baggage will always be labeled through to the final destination. The dimensions and weight of each standard piece of baggage are:

If the baggage exceed the standard weight or number of pieces allowed for the trip, excess baggage charges will apply. Pieces larger than 300 cm (118 inches) or exceeding the maximum allowed weight of 45 kg (99 lbs) cannot be carried in the hold. On flights to or from Europe, Argentina and Oceania, the maximum weight allowed per piece is 32 kg (70 lbs).

Which baggage policy applies when my itinerary includes a codeshare flight?

If the trip includes a codeshare flight operated by another airline, passengers should review the inter-airline baggage policy because the largest available allowance on the ticket will apply, provided LATAM Chile is the airline checking-in the passenger.

Carry-on

Depending on the travel class, the following carry-on allowances apply on LATAM Chile flights:

Articles purchased on board the flight as well as at the airport are permitted on direct flights. On flights with intermediate stops, the purchase of duty free articles will only be allowed at the final airport or on board during the final leg.

Aerosols or containers with liquids, gel, alcohol, creams or products with a similar consistency (such as lipsticks, stick deodorants, etc.) are not allowed. However, passengers may carry these types of products in a clear, closed and re-sealable plastic bag up to 1 liter so that contents may be verified and as long as each container in the bag does not exceed 100 ml. Medication, baby food and dietetic food for use during the flight are exempt from this restriction.

Sharp objects and firearms are not permitted in carry-on bags and may only be transported in the aircraft hold.

Checked Baggage

The LATAM Airlines regulations for baggage determine the checked baggage allowances depending on the passenger’s flight and cabin:

Baggage exceptions may apply on certain routes or for disabled passengers:

• On flights from Easter Island to any city in Chile (and vice versa), passengers may transport 1 additional item of baggage weighing up to 23 kilos, free of charge, in the hold of the airplane.
• On flights within Argentina, passengers may transport (in addition to their baggage) 1 golf bag with clubs and one pair of golf shoes, free of charge, in the hold of the airplane.
• Passengers who depend on a completely foldable wheelchair, a pair of crutches or other orthopedic device, may transport it, in addition to the standard baggage allowance, for the fare paid.

Prohibited Items and Firearms

The transport of dangerous goods as checked baggage or carry-on is absolutely prohibited since they are articles which are capable of posing a risk to safety, health, the environment or property. You may transport firearms as checked baggage, provided they are not loaded. Passenger must declare the transport of firearms, and failure to do so is a violation of civil aviation regulations. Due to this company’s restrictions, the transport of firearms is not allowed on inter-airline trips with American Airlines.

Excess Baggage

On flights between Brazil and Chile, Argentina, Colombia, or Peru, you can bring how many bags you need, but a fee of USD 12 per additional kilo will be charged for the excess weight (over 23 kg).

If you have an extra or overweight piece of baggage, the following charges will apply on flights operated by LATAM Chile (LA), LATAM Argentina (4M), LATAM Colombia (4C), LATAM Ecuador (XL), and LATAM Peru (LP):

Sporting Equipment

Sporting equipment may be considered part of the free checked baggage allowance only if the permitted allowance according to the route and cabin is not exceeded. An excess baggage fee will be charged in accordance with the current policy regarding regular baggage for the extra or overweight items.

You can travel with sports equipment such as golf clubs, a bicycle, surfboard, skateboard,etc., but you must bear in mind the following:

• The size of the packed sporting equipment may be up to 292 linear cm on flights within Brazil and South America, 158 linear cm on flights to/from North America and Europe, except for surfboards, which can have a maximum size of 3 linear meters.
• Each piece cannot exceed 23 kg in weight. If passengers pay the excess baggage fee corresponding to their route, the maximum weight may go up to 45 kg, except on connections with British Airways, Qantas and Iberia, and on flights to/from Oceania or Europe, in which case the maximum weight is 32 kg.

Larger sports items like windsurfing sails, kayaks, canoes, hang gliders, javelins, oars, and vaulting poles can only be transported by LATAM Cargo.

Baggage Service

If, at your destination, your baggage doesn’t appear in the baggage reclaim area, it’s important to follow these steps:

• Contact LATAM personnel immediately, before leaving the baggage reclaim area. Only complaints made before leaving the baggage reclaim area will be considered valid.
• Use your Passport or ID, boarding card and baggage receipt to formalize your complaint.
• Use your name and the case number given to you to trace your baggage online.

If your baggage appears in the baggage reclaim area, but it is damaged, you must contact LATAM personnel immediately. If you already left the baggage reclaim area, you must come back to register your complaint no later than 7 days after the arrival of your flight.

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