Checked baggage, weight and limitations on Aircalin flights

How many baggages can you check in? What is the weight limit for each baggage item? Find out all you need to know about checked baggage.

Since 1 July 2012, AIRCALIN applies the piece concept baggage allowance. This new rule replaces the previous weight allowance, which were 20 kgs. for Economy class passengers and 30 kgs. for those in Business class.

How many pieces of baggage can you check in free of charge?

Your baggage allowance indicates the number of baggage that you can transport in the hold at no extra charge. The authorised allowance is indicated on your e-ticket or travel document.

The same rule applies throughout Aircalin’s network, with the exception of flights on the direct or via Nadi Noumea – Wallis – Noumea route. Furthermore, a different allowance applies on flights between Noumea and France.

Baggage allowance on AIRCALIN’s network

On Aircalin’s network, your checked baggage is carried free of charge within the following baggage allowance limitations:

Economy Class	1 piece of baggage of 23 kgs Code indicated on your e-ticket: 1 PC
Hibiscus Class	2 pieces of baggage of 23 kgs each Code indicated on your e-ticket: 2 PC
Infant (less than 2 years old )Regardless of the travel class	1 piece of baggage of 10 kgs + 1 Cradle or 1 Folding pushchair or 1 Safety seat

Definitions:
One Piece of Baggage = One Baggage with a maximum weight of 23 kgs.
The baggage combined dimensions (length + width + height) must not exceed 158cm.
For a baggage weighing between 23 and 32 kgs, a fee does apply. Please, refer to the rates.
If a baggage weighs more than 32 kgs, it will not be accepted in the hold and shall be shipped as Air Freight. Please contact Aircalin Air Cargo who will seek the most appropriate solution.

You can carry a number of baggage items above the authorised allowance, by paying excess luggage fees. Please, refer to the rates.

On code-sharing flights, the valid baggage allowance is the one that is indicated on your e-ticket (i.e., the airline’s allowance that has issued your e-ticket).

Baggage allowance on the direct or via Nadi Noumea – Wallis – Noumea route

To meet client special needs on this route, the “by weight” regulation will be kept with the following allowances:  

In Economy class: 23 kgs
In Hibiscus class: 30 kgs

For flights between Wallis and Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney, Papeete, or Port Vila via Noumea, the piece concept rule applies.

The valid baggage allowances on connection flights in Noumea to and from France operated by Air France, KLM or Finnair are the one defined in the below paragraph:

Baggage allowance on flights between Noumea and France

On flights between Noumea and France, in connection with Air France, KLM or Finnair, the baggage allowances are:

• 2 baggage of 32 kg each per passenger travelling in Hibiscus class(Business Class)
• 2 baggage of 23 kg each per passenger travelling in Economy class
• 10 kg for Babies (children under 2 years of age)

For further information about Air France or KLM checked baggage regulations, please download this document.
If your trip includes flights operated by other airlines, please check their respective baggage regulations. As a general rule, the effective baggage allowance is indicated on your e-ticket.

Are you carrying sports equipments?

Please refer to the Sports Equipments’ section.

Are you carrying munitions, musical instruments or other particular items?

Please refer to the Other special baggage’s section.

Are you carrying valuable items?

As the carrier is not responsible for the loss or damages of valuable items, which have occurred during and after the flight, it is recommended that you keep them in your cabin baggage along with your medicine. Examples: money, jewellery, precious metals, securities, assets, valuables, samples, perishable goods.

Is your baggage delayed, damaged or missing?

Please refer to the Delayed, damaged or lost baggage’s section.

Passengers with reduced mobility

Beyond the baggage allowance associated with your ticket, you can transport the following in the hold at no extra cost:

• 2 personal mobility devices (wheelchair, electric scooter, personal transporter, etc.),
• an additional baggage item whose weight does not exceed the maximum weight of the baggage allowance associated with your ticket for your medical equipment.