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Baggage Allowance

For your safety and convenience we recommend traveling with as little carry-on baggage as possible.

Passengers have the option to check in approved carry-on baggage at no additional cost; please ask at the airport check-in desk or at the gate.

Baggage Allowance on international flights

The amount of baggage included in your ticket depends on your class of service.

Classes of Service Checked Baggage Carry-on Baggage
Economy Light None 1 bag (22 lbs / 10 kg) + 1 personal item
Economy Standard 1 bag (50 lbs / 23 kg) 1 bag (22 lbs / 10 kg) + 1 personal item
Economy Flex 1 bag (50 lbs / 23 kg) 1 bag (22 lbs / 10 kg) + 1 personal item
Saga Premium 2 bags (70 lbs / 32 kg each) 1 bag (22 lbs / 10 kg) + 1 personal item
Saga Premium Flex 2 bags (70 lbs / 32 kg each) 2 bags (22 lbs / 10 kg each) + 1 personal item

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Please note that your baggage allowance may differ when you combine international and domestic flights.

  • If your trip involves an international flight connecting to a domestic flight - international baggage allowance applies to the whole trip. 
  • If your trip involves a flight to/from Greenland connecting to an international or domestic flight - baggage allowance for flights to/from Greenland applies to your whole trip.

Need additional baggage for your trip? See our excess baggage page for more details.

Checked Baggage

The total size (length + width + height) of a checked bag may not exceed 62 inches (158 cm), including handles and wheels.

Maximum weight: 50 lbs (23 kg).

Carry-on Baggage

Your carry-on bag must fit in the overhead compartment.

Maximum dimensions (including handles and wheels): 21.6 x 15.7 x 7.8 inches (55 x 40 x 20 cm).

Maximum weight: 22 lbs (10 kg).

Personal Item

You may bring on board 1 small personal item such as a handbag, backpack, or laptop bag that must fit under the seat in front of you.

Maximum dimensions: 15.7 x 11.8 x 5.9 inches (40 x 30 x 15 cm).

If you exceed your carry-on allowance, the bag must be checked in and an extra baggage fee will apply.

Please note that animals are never included in baggage allowance.

Special Allowance

Children (2-11 years old)

  • Same baggage allowance as adults traveling in the same class.
  • In addition, a completely folding stroller is allowed free of charge.
  • An approved child seat may be brought on board if the child sits in it during the flight.

Infants (under 2 years old)

  • 1 checked bag (except on Economy Light) and no carry-on baggage.
  • A stroller and car seat or carrying basket are always included.

Saga Gold & Silver members

  • 1 extra checked bag in addition to general baggage allowance.

Travelling with multiple airlines

If your travel arrangements include more than one airline, other baggage allowances may apply. Extra bags for connection flights with other airlines must be purchased at the airport upon check-in (they cannot be purchased on our website). This may also affect the fees that apply to your journey, and any duty-free purchases that you make during your travel.

Please study the baggage allowances of our codeshare partners carefully, as well as the information on your ticket.

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