Checked in Baggage

Baggage limits vary depending on where you are travelling. The allowances below apply to Air New Zealand operated flights only. If your flight is operated by an Air New Zealand codeshare partner, you will need to check your baggage allowance with the other airline.

For tickets issued from 26 May 10 our new simplified baggage policy will apply across the network. See allowances below depending on when you booked.

Domestic tickets issued before 26 May 10

Domestic tickets issued from 26 May 10

International tickets issued before 26 May 10

International tickets issued from 26 May 10

Individual Free Checked Baggage Allowances

Infants are entitled to the same baggage allowance as the accompanying adult and they are also entitled to any additional allowances linked to the accompanying adult frequent flyer tier status. Infants cannot purchase excess baggage.

Any piece of baggage that weighs over 25kgs but less than 32kgs will be subject to a NZ$50 oversize bag fee if unable to be repacked into another bag (where additional baggage fees will apply).

Infants are entitled to the same baggage allowance as the accompanying adult but not entitled to any additional allowance linked with accompanying adult frequent flyer tier status. Infants cannot purchase excess baggage.

Any piece of baggage that weighs over 23kgs but less than 32kgs will be subject to a NZ$50 oversize bag fee if unable to be repacked into another bag (where additional baggage fees will apply).

For all domestic flights:

• In addition to other allowances, baby strollers and car seats are permitted free of charge
• Medical/life equipment as well as a maximum of two wheel chairs are carried free when accompanied by the person who requires them
• Separately bagged sports equipment counts as one piece
• If travellers are on a domestic flight as part of an international ticket, then the international checked baggage allowance applies
• Baggage over 32kgs will not be accepted

Note: For flights between Christchurch and Sydney from 18 August 2010 our new service will be in operation on that route and new baggage allowances will apply.

Infants are entitled to the same baggage allowance as the accompanying passenger, but they are not entitled to any additional allowances linked to the accompanying passengers frequent flyer tier status. Car seats and strollers are permitted free of charge.

* This Premium Economy baggage allowance only applies on Air New Zealand flights. If part of your journey includes codeshare flights or flights on other airlines the baggage allowance for Economy will apply.

On Air New Zealand the maximum weight for any bag is 32kg (70lbs).

Under this piece system, each piece of baggage should have total dimensions (length + width + height) no greater than 158cm (62").

Infants are entitled to the same baggage allowance as the accompanying passenger, but they are not entitled to any additional allowances linked to the accompanying passengers frequent flyer tier status. Car seats and strollers are permitted free of charge.

* This Premium Economy baggage allowance only applies on Air New Zealand flights. If part of your journey includes codeshare flights or flights on other airlines the baggage allowance for Economy will apply.

Please note that if your itinerary involves Air New Zealand flights where both the 'piece' and 'weight' baggage allowances apply, we will extend the more generous 'piece' allowance to all Air New Zealand flights on that same ticketed itinerary. If your itinerary also involves flights operated by another airline/s, please refer directly to them for their allowance.

If your travel originates in Tahiti, see separate allowance.

Infants are entitled to the same baggage allowance as the accompanying passenger, but they are not entitled to any additional allowances linked to the accompanying passengers frequent flyer tier status. Car seats and strollers are permitted free of charge.

* This Premium Economy and Business baggage allowance applies on Air New Zealand flights. If part of your journey includes codeshare flights or flights on other airlines you will need to check the operating carriers' websites for their allowance.

For all flights:

• In addition to other allowances, strollers and car seats are permitted free of charge.
• Any piece of baggage that weighs over 23kg but less than 32kg will be subject to an overweight charge.
• The maximum weight limit of 32kg (70lbs) for any individual piece of baggage is an industry standard. It does not relate to your overall entitlement but is a safety measure to reduce injuries to baggage handling staff. Any item over 32kgs will require repacking
• Each piece of baggage should not exceed total dimensions (length + width + height) of 158cm (62")

Connecting with Other Airlines

If you have a connecting flight with another airline, your baggage may be through-checked if Air New Zealand has an interline agreement with the other airline. Your flights must also all be on the same ticket. If your flights are ticketed separately, baggage may only be through-checked if your tickets are issued in conjunction with each other. Please contact your booking agent if you are unsure whether your baggage may be through-checked.

Unacceptable Items

Air New Zealand advises that the following items should not be included in your checked baggage and Air New Zealand accepts no liability for their damage or loss unless the items are identified and Air New Zealand has in writing accepted them for carriage:

• Cash or other valuable documents
• Jewellery, precious metals
• Any item of a fragile or brittle nature, e.g. glassware
• Electronics, e.g. computers, cameras, personal electronic devices
• Samples
• Any item that has insufficient packaging to withstand the normal circumstances and effects of carriage by air