Fiji Airways allows up to a maximum of 7 kg in one piece of cabin baggage for Economy flights.
Business Class passengers are entitled to bring two pieces of 7 kg each, or 1 piece up to a maximum of 14 kg. [AMZ asins='B00LB7REFK,B082K8ZNQ1,B07ZWLQF9T,B00NW62PCA']
Maximum dimensions for a standard carry-on suitcase on Fiji Airways are 55x40x23cm.
Non-compliant cabin bags will be removed from the flights, and charged a gate-check fee of up to $140 USD.
Personal Item on Fiji Airways
In addition to your standard carry-on suitcase allowance, you may also bring on board with you the following personal items for free:
A handbag
A pocket book or purse, which is appropriate to normal travel dress and is not being used as a container for the transportation of articles which would otherwise be regarded as baggage
An overcoat, wrap or blanket
An umbrella or walking stick
A small camera and/or a pair of binoculars
A reasonable amount of reading material for the flight
Customers travelling with children below the age of two (2) years are entitled to an extra 3 kg free cabin baggage allowance which may include baby items to be used during the flight, such as nappies and baby food for consumption in flight.
A pair of crutches, and/or braces or other prosthetic device for the customers use, provided that the customer is dependent upon them
You may bring a Wedding Dress / Gown or a 114 x 60 x 11 (185 cm) Garment Bag in place of your accessory item.
A Duty Free Bag purchased at the airport prior to boarding is also allowed as your personal item on Fiji Airways.
Please note the updated baggage rates for 2023, as Fiji Airways has switched over from a weight concept policy to a piece concept policy for all flights effective February 1 2023.
Fiji Airways Checked Baggage Allowance on Domestic Flights
LITE Fare: No Free Checked Bags
VALUE Fare: 1 piece, max 15 kg / 33 lbs
COMFORT Fare: 2 pieces, max 15 kg / 33 lbs
PLUS Fare: 2 pieces, max 15 kg / 33 lbs
Fiji Airways Checked Baggage Allowance on Flights To/From Los Angeles/San Francisco and Canada
LITE Fare: No Free Checked Bags
VALUE Fare: 1 piece, max 30 kg / 66 lbs
COMFORT Fare: 2 pieces, max 30 kg / 66 lbs
PLUS Fare: 2 pieces, max 30 kg / 66 lbs
BIZ VALUE Fare: 2 pieces, max 30 kg / 66 lbs
BIZ COMFORT Fare: 2 pieces, max 30 kg / 66 lbs
A piece weighing more than 30kg (66 lbs) will not be accepted as checked baggage, and will either need to be re-packed as separate piece or sent as Freight. Any piece exceeding the total dimensions will be charged the oversized/bulky item fee. And exceeding the weight of 23kg (50lbs) but less than 30kg (66lbs) will be charged the excess baggage rate.
It is possible to buy pre-paid excess baggage on flights between Fiji, Australia and New Zealand at a discounted rate. It is limited to buying a one bag of up to 23kg/50lbs extra.
Fiji Airways has a complex chart of excess baggage fees, with a different fee applying depending on the origin and destination of your flight. You can view the excess baggage fees for your specific flights here:
http://www.fijiairways.com/flight-information/excess-oversized-baggage/
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