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Excess Baggage Charges

Excess baggage information

Excess Baggage Policy

Collection

All excess baggage must be assessed and charged for, prior to the boarding of the aircraft. Excess weight charges can also be paid for the entire journey to the final destination or to the next point of transfer or stopover.


  • For sectors not flown by SA Airways, please check with the operating airline.

 

Excess Baggage Charges:


THE CHARGE FOR EACH PIECE OF NORMAL SIZE EXCESS BAGGAGE OR EXCESS BAGGAGE CHARGE WILL BE INDICATED BELOW:

Passenger travels in business class - the excess baggage charge is the same as per the class of travel and allowance is the same as per the class
of travel -  even if there is only 1 excess baggage rate

Effective 02 November 2015.

Within South Africa


Business class: ZAR 307 plus VAT 43 Total ZAR 350 per piece

Economy class: ZAR 219.30 plus VAT 30.70 Total ZAR 250 per piece
 

Between New York / Washington & Africa - via Johannesburg

Country USD Local Currency  
All countries / cities in Africa not
specified below:
USD 200 USD 200
Africa USD 200 USD 200
Accra / Dakar (direct service only) USD 200 USD 200
South Africa  USD 200 ZAR 650


 Between USA & Africa - except Hawaii, Alaska 

Country / Cities
USA except Washington / New York
All countries / cities in Africa not
specified below
USD 250 USD 250
Accra / Dakar (direct service only) USD 200 USD 200
Namibia USD 250 NAD 1950
South Africa USD 250 ZAR 1950


Between Africa & Hawaii, Alaska & Mexico

Country Hawaii, Alaska & Mexico 
All countries / cities in Africa not specified below  USD 400  USD 400
Accra / Dakar (direct service only) USD 350 USD350
Namibia USD 400 NAD 2200
South Africa USD 400 ZAR 2200
Zimbabwe USD 400 USD 400


Between Canada & Africa

Country Eastern Canada / New Foundland & Labrador / Prince Edward Island / Nova Scotia / New Brunswick / Quebec / Ontario Western Canada Manitoba / Saskatchewan Alberta / British Columbia / Yukon / N.W. Territories / Nunavut
All countries / cities in Africa not specified below CAD 250 USD 250 CAD 300 USD 300
Accra / Dakar (direct service only) CAD 250 USD 250 CAD 300 USD 300
Namibia CAD 250 NAD 1075 CAD 300 NAD 2050
South Africa CAD 250 ZAR 1075 CAD 300 ZAR 2050
Zimbabwe CAD 250 USD 250 CAD 300 USD 300


Between New York / Washington and Australia – via Johannesburg

Country USD Local Currency
Australia

300

AUD 300


Between Africa & Brazil / Argentina – via Johannesburg

Country USD Local Currency
All countries in Africa not specified below: 120 USD120
South Africa 100 ZAR300
Namibia 100 NAD300
Nigeria 100 USD100


Between Hong Kong / Bangkok/ India / Australia / Japan / Korea & Brazil / Argentina – via Johannesburg

Country USD Local Currency
Hong Kong/ Bangkok 150 HKD1600
India 150 INR6710
Beijing 170 CNY 960
Japan 150 JPY 20000
Australia 150 AUD 150
Korea 150 KWR 285 900


Between Europe / UK and South Africa via Johannesburg

Country Local currency
Business Class Economy class Business Class Economy class
London GBP 90 GBP 50 ZAR800 ZAR450
Frankfurt/Munich EUR150 EUR100 ZAR800 ZAR450
UK (excluding London) N/A N/A ZAR950 ZAR600
Germany/Europe     N/A N/A ZAR950 ZAR600
Scandinavia/Finland     EUR180 EUR130 ZAR950 ZAR600


Between Japan, Australia, Hong Kong, Korea and South Africa via Johannesburg 

Country Local currency
Business Class Economy class Business Class Economy class
Australia AUD120 AUD120 ZAR800 ZAR450
New Zealand NZD200 NZD200 ZAR1000 ZAR800
Hong Kong HKD1600 HKD1000 ZAR800 ZAR450
Beijing CNY1300 CNY800 ZAR2000 ZAR1000
Japan JPY20000 JPY15000 ZAR960 ZAR610
Korea KRW285900 KRW213000 ZAR960 ZAR610


Between Europe / UK and Africa via Johannesburg

Country Local currency
Business Class Economy class Business Class Economy class
London GBP 90 GBP 60 USD150 USD90
Frankfurt/Munich EUR150 EUR100 USD150 USD90
UK (excluding London) N/A N/A USD200 USD130
Germany/Europe N/A N/A USD200 USD130
Scandinavia/Finland EUR210 EUR160 USD200 USD130


Between Japan, Australia, Hong Kong and Africa via Johannesburg / ex Africa to New Zealand

Country Local currency
Business Class Economy class Business Class Economy class
Australia AUD150 AUD150 USD200 USD150
Hong Kong HKD2100 HKD1600 USD200 USD150
Beijing CNY1700 CNY1300 USD200 USD150
Japan JPY25000 JPY20000 USD220 USD170
Korea KRW358700 KRW285900 USD220 USD170
 
Ex Africa to New Zealand (WLG/AKL) NZD250 NZD250 USD250 USD200

Between Africa – India / Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul and Jakarta (valid when SA is the operating carrier between JNB & AUH, SA marketing flights between South and India when EY is the operating carrier, between AUH and India)
 

Countries/ Cities

 Currency

Business

Currency

Economy

 Between Africa and Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Mumbai
 
 USD 210 USD 210
Between Africa and Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Jakarta, Singapore and Ho Chi Minh City
USD 250 USD 250
 Between South Africa and Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, Mumbai USD 180 USD 180
Between South Africa and Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Seoul, Jakarta, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City USD 220 USD 220

 

 Between UK & Australia via Johannesburg

Country Local currency
Business Class Economy class Business Class Economy class
Australia to UK (excluding London) AUD140 AUD140 N/A N/A
London to Sydney/Perth N/A N/A GBP90 GBP50
London to other points in Australia     GBP120 GBP80


Between South Africa & Africa via Johannesburg

Country Local currency
Business Class Economy class Business Class Economy class
Between South Africa and Windhoek, Harare, Victoria Falls, Maputo, Mauritius, Livingstone USD50 USD30 ZAR400 ZAR250
Between South Africa and Blantyre, Lilongwe, Lusaka, Luanda, Ndola, Kinshasa, Entebbe, Nairobi, Kigali and Dar es Salaam USD60 USD40 ZAR500 ZAR350
Between South Africa and Dakar,  Accra, Abidjan, Brazzaville, Cotonou, Bujumbura,  Pointe Noire, Libreville and Doula USD60 USD40 ZAR500 ZAR350
Between Cotonou and Pointe Noire,Between Bujumbura and Kigali,Between Abidjan and Accra USD40 USD20 N/A N/A
Between South Africa and Nigeria USD90 USD70 ZAR900 ZAR700
Between South Africa and Ghana USD70 USD50 ZAR600 ZAR450
Between Abidjan & Antananarivo USD100 USD80    

Between Africa – Middle East (valid on SA operating flights and when EY is the operating carrier)

Country Local currency
Business Class Economy class
 South Africa - Abu Dhabi USD170 USD170
Africa - Abu Dhabi USD210 USD210
South Africa - Middle East USD190 USD190
Africa - Middle East USD230 USD230

 
Within Africa – via Johannesburg

Between Group 1 Group 2 Group 3
Business Class Economy class Business Class Economy class Business Class Economy class
Group1 USD 75 USD 45 USD 80 USD 50 USD 80 USD 50
Group 2 USD 80 USD 50 USD 90 USD 60 USD 90 USD 60
Group 3 USD 80 USD 50 USD 90 USD 60 USD 90 USD 60

 

  • Group 1:
        Windhoek | Harare | Victoria Falls | Maputo | Mauritius | Livingstone
  • Group 2:
        Blantyre | Lilongwe | Lusaka | Luanda | Ndola | Kinshasa | Entebbe |
        Nairobi | Kigali | Dar es Salaam
  • Group 3:
        Dakar | Douala | Accra | Abidjan | Brazzaville | Cotonou | Bujumbura
        Pointe Noire | Libreville | Lagos

 

An excess charge will apply for each of the following:

  • Each bag (piece)exceeding the number of pieces prescribed in the passenger’s baggage allowance.
  • Each bag exceeding the dimensions of (H + L + W) 158cm (62inches), but not exceeding 203cm (80 inches)
  • Economy Class – Each bag exceeding the maximum prescribed weight of 23kg, where applicable, but not exceeding 32kg.

Multiple excess baggage charges will apply for baggage that violates more than one of the above rules.

 

Maximum number of bags permitted, including excess baggage

  • Passengers are permitted to check-in a maximum of 3 pieces of excess baggage, above their free baggage allowance. Any additional pieces will need to be sent via Cargo, at applicable Cargo rates.

Exception: ex SAO – Maximum 10 pieces of baggage per customer, including free allowance and excess baggage 


Between JNB and LOS - Maximum of 50 pieces (this is only valid between JNB & LOS. If travel is to any other points, a maximum number of 3 pieces of excess baggage above the free baggage allowance is permitted).

Between JNB & ACC – Maximum number of bags including all free pieces: 50 pieces (this is only valid between JNB & ACC. If travel is to any other points, a maximum of 3 pieces of excess baggage, above the free baggage allowance is permitted).

Between ACC & IAD - Maximum number of bags including all free pieces: 10 pieces (this is only valid between IAD & ACC. If travel is to any other points, a maximum of 3 pieces of excess baggage, above the free baggage allowance is permitted).

Refer to Sporting Equipment for Sporting Equipment excess baggage rates
 

Animal travelling as checked baggage:

Domestic travel within South Africa:

The specifications of cage shall not exceed 1m X 1m & maximum weight of 23kg. (Cages larger than the required specification shall be transported has cargo).  = Excess charge – ZAR 250 inclusive of Vat, irrespective of class of travel.

This relates to dogs, cats & birds

Snakes are not allowed

Guide dog trainers will be allowed to transport dog via cabin as part of the training & orientation of the handover & training process.

The applicable excess baggage rate will be charged for the dog & the container must not be included in the free baggage allowance.

International travel to & from South Africa:

All animals (Pets) & animal products are not allowed via the security check point & must be transported as manifested cargo under Air Waybill, also in case of transit if transhipment is involved.


PETC – Animals accompanying passengers onboard the aircraft

  • 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.

Exception - to/from the USA Passengers dependant on a service, psychiatric or emotional support animal permitted. For further, please refer to FLYSAA.COM

 

 

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