Baggage & Oversize Items

In order to comply with aviation regulations, the aisles and rows must be kept clear and unobstructed in case of emergencies at all times by ensuring all loose items such as carry-on bags are stowed securely. Therefore, all carry-on bags much be able to fit under the seats.

Small items such as handbags, laptop bags and small back packs under the combined 7kg weight allowance will generally fit under the seat.  All carry- bags will be weighed and tagged at check in.

If you are travelling with a larger carry-on item but it is still under the 7kg combined weight allowance this is no problem.  We can stow this in the baggage hold as you board the aircraft, and you can collect it at the aircraft as you disembark.  Alternatively, if you are not travelling with a checked in bag, you can check your carry-on bag in with no charge as all our fares include checked baggage.  If your carry-on bag it is larger and/over the weight allowance it will need to be checked in and charges may apply if you have already got checked in baggage.

Please limit the weight of each piece of checked baggage to 15kg so it’s easier for our ground staff to handle. Heavier items and/or bulky equipment such as toolboxes, specialised equipment, and sporting items may be accommodated in our aircraft by prior arrangement. Please let our team know at the time of booking or arrive a bit earlier for your flight and advise check-in staff to ensure these items are loaded as quickly and safely as possible. Please refer to your e-ticket for baggage allowance and additional baggage charges.

Children (2 to 12 years) are entitled to the standard baggage allowance of checked baggage weighing up to 15kgs per person, plus one carry-on bag weighing up to 7kg.

Infants (7 days to 23 months) are entitled to one nursery bag weighing up to 7kgs to be carried as hand luggage.

Manual wheelchairs and walking frames are also exempt from the baggage allowance and can be transported free of charge. While we provide wheelchair assistance to and from the aircraft, passengers must be able to navigate the aircraft stairs independently.

Car seats and booster seats (one per infant/child) are exempt from the baggage allowance. They can be carried in addition to the free baggage allowance at no extra cost.

Civil Aviation Regulations restrict some personal items that, when transported by air, can put people’s health, safety or property at risk – commonly referred to as Dangerous Goods.

Examples of items that are either prohibited or may be carried under certain restrictions are:

• Lithium batteries
• Lighters and matches
• Ammunition
• Aerosol cans
• Fireworks & Explosives
• Scuba diving equipment
• Dry Ice
• Petrol powered engines
• Poisons
• Chemicals

For more information about the carriage of Dangerous Goods, please refer to Civil Aviation Authority or contact our Flight Operations department on 0800 380 380

(All prices are in NZD and include GST)

Excess baggage (same piece):

• Up to 15kg – Free (included with fare)
• 16kg to 20kg – $20
• 21kg to 25kg – $40
• 26kg to 30kg – $60
• Second piece – $60 for up to 20kg (carried where space available, bags above 20kg incur standard excess baggage charges)
• Oversized item  – $50 up to 32kg (carried where space is available)

An item is classed as oversized if it is larger than 158cm (length + width + height).

Admin charge for booking changes:

NZD $50 (Saver fare class).

Animals (in an airline approved crate):

From NZD $200 (one way).
Empty crate is NZD $30 (one way).

Please note: Due to the size of our baggage hold we are unable to carry large dogs. The maximum cage width we can carry on our aircraft is 430mm. For further information regarding preparing your animal for travel and cage requirements please refer to the IATA Live Animals Regulations.

Sporting equipment/goods (e.g. golf clubs):

Standard excess baggage charges apply.

Bikes:

Due to the size limitations of the baggage hold in our Jetstream 31 and Jetstream 32 aircraft we are unable to carry bikes.

Excess baggage:

All excess baggage is subject to space availability. If space is not available on the same flight as you, your item will be sent on the next available flight. It is your responsibility to collect the item from the Airport.

Freight/cargo:

Originair is able to carry small items of freight/cargo.  Please contact our call centre on 0800 380 380 for further information or to make a booking. Please note any freight/cargo item must not contain any dangerous goods. Please refer to the Civil Aviation Authority website for more information www.caa.govt.nz/passengers/dangerous-goods.