South African Airways Baggage Information 3 - Sporting Equipment + Pets

 
Special Baggage Regulation are applicable on South African Airways only.

For interlining and through-check-in on routings where other carriers are involved, please check the rates and conditions applicable on the sectors of the transporting carrier.

 

N.B. For Sporting Equipment NOT specified below must be included in free baggage allowance; if exceeding, normal excess baggage rate (of 1,5% of the highest normal direct adult one way economy class fare) applies.

WC – Weight Concept
PC – Piece Concept
NOTE: Please refer to the Check-in baggage information for routes

Bikes
On SA flights only, Bikes are free if included in the free baggage allowance.
In case of excess, following rates apply for bikes:

WC: EUR68/USD60/CAD80/ZAR250 for first and additional bike
PC: one single charge for first and additional bike

Snow/Water Ski Equipment
One pair of skis, one pair of ski poles, boots, one snow board, one pair of standard water skis or one slalom water ski are included in the free bag allowance. In case of excess, following rates apply:

WC: the charge shall be equal to the applicable rate for 3 kg of excess baggage for first and any additional ski set.
PC: the charge shall be 33% of the applicable excess baggage charge for the first and any additional set each.

Golfing Equipment
One golf bag including golf clubs, balls and one pair of golf shoes are included in the free baggage allowance.
Exception : On SA flights only One golf bag including golf clubs, balls and one pair of golf shoes not exceeding 15kg will be transported free of charge.
In case of excess, following rates apply for the first set, for any additional set, the normal excess baggage rates apply:

WC: up to 15 kg: EUR70/USD70/CAD100/ZAR350 over 15 kg: normal excess baggage charges apply.
PC: 50% of the applicable excess baggage charge for first set; for a second set normal rate will be applicable.

Surfboards
Surfboarding equipment is not included in the free baggage allowance.
Exception: On SA flights only Surfboarding equipment is transported free of charge if within the free baggage allowance.

Surfboards bigger than 200 cm shall be handled like a windsurfer. Following rates apply:

WC: EUR100/USD100/CAD140/ZAR450 for first and additional surfboard each.
PC: 1 surfboard not exceeding 200cm at 50% of 1 excess baggage charge, additional surfboards at the applicable excess baggage rate.

Windsurfer and Hand glider
Windsurfers and hang gliders are not included in the free baggage allowance
The maximum weight for windsurfers is 50kg (109lb). If the maximum weight is exceeded, the windsurfer has to be sent as cargo.
In case of excess, following rates apply:

WC: EUR200/USD200/CAD280/ZAR850 for first and additional item each.
PC: 2 single rates for first and additional item each.

Scuba Equipment
Included in free baggage allowance; if exceeding, normal excess baggage rate applies. Please note that tank has to be empty.

Canoes
To be accepted strictly as cargo.

Fishing Equipment
Included in free baggage allowance; if exceeding, normal excess baggage rate applies.

Hunting Equipment
Included in free baggage allowance; if exceeding, normal excess baggage rate applies.

Paddle Ski Equipment
Included in free baggage allowance; if exceeding, normal excess baggage rate applies.

Vaulting Poles
Vaulting poles are not included in the free baggage allowance.

WC+PC: In case of excess, EUR50/USD50/CAD70 for first and additional item.

Angling Equipment
One tackle box, haversack or anglers’ basket plus one rod, bag or box is included in the free baggage allowance. In case of excess, following rates apply:

WC: if in excess up to 15 kg (33lb), the charge shall correspond to the applicable rate of 4kg (9lb) of excess baggage; for any weight in excess of 15 kg (33lb) the normal excess baggage charges apply.
PC: normal excess rates apply.

Firearms and Ammunition
Are included in the free baggage allowance (Subject to correct transportation and safety procedure being followed).

Pets
Pets are not included in the free baggage allowance.
The animal shall be carried in a container that meets the specification of the "IATA live animals regulations".
Suitable containers may be purchased from selected pet shops.

Crate Dimensions Weight
no. 1 60 x 45 x 40 cm
(24x18x16 inches) 4 kg
(9 lb)
no. 2 80 x 55 x 55 cm
(31x22x22 inches) 6 kg
(13 lb)
no. 3 100 x 65 x 70 cm
(40x26x27 inches) 13 kg
(28 lb)
no. 4 125 x 75 x 85 cm
(49x29x33 inches) 22 kg
(48 lb)
 

Following rates apply for pets:

WC: Normal excess baggage rates apply for all 4 crate sizes incl. the animal.
PC: for crate 1 and 2: 1 single charge applies;
for crate 3 and 4: 2 single charges apply;

Accompanied pets and container shall not be included in the free baggage allowance and normal excess baggage rates apply.
No pets permitted in Cabin
Exception: -
One dog for blind or deaf passenger is free.
 

 

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