Checked Baggage Allowances

Passengers flying with Air Niugini are entitled to checked baggage allowances based on travel class, destination, and frequent flyer tier

Papua New Guinea Domestic Flights

Passengers on domestic routes enjoy baggage allowances tailored to their membership tier and travel class. The table below outlines the allowances for Domestic Economy and Business Class.

Passengers on domestic routes enjoy baggage allowances tailored to their membership tier and travel class

Membership Tier

Domestic Economy Class

Domestic Business Class

Standard

16Kg

20Kg

Silver Frequent Flyer

20Kg

25Kg

Gold Frequent Flyer

20Kg

25Kg

Platinum Frequent Flyer

20Kg

40Kg

Kumul Club Junior

20Kg

25Kg

Kumul Club Domestic

20Kg

25Kg

Kumul Club Premium

30Kg

40Kg

Generous baggage allowances are provided for passengers traveling to and from Australia. Frequent flyer tiers benefit from additional flexibility.

Membership Tier

Economy Class

Business Class

Standard

30Kg

40Kg

Silver Frequent Flyer

30Kg

40Kg

Gold Frequent Flyer

40Kg

45Kg

Platinum Frequent Flyer

50Kg

60Kg

Kumul Club Junior

40Kg

45Kg

Kumul Club Domestic

40Kg

45Kg

Kumul Club Premium

50Kg

60Kg

Passengers on international routes, excluding North America, benefit from tier-specific allowances for Economy and Business Class.

Membership Tier

Economy Class

Business Class

Standard

30Kg

40Kg

Silver Frequent Flyer

30Kg

40Kg

Gold Frequent Flyer

40Kg

45Kg

Platinum Frequent Flyer

50Kg

60Kg

Kumul Club Junior

40Kg

45Kg

Kumul Club Domestic

40Kg

45Kg

Kumul Club Premium

50Kg

60Kg

Passengers traveling to and from North America follow a piece-based system with generous weight limits.

Travel Class

Allowance

Economy

2 pieces, 32 kg each (total dimensions of both pieces must not exceed 270 cm/106 in, and no single piece over 158 cm/62 in).

Business

2 pieces, 23 kg each (same dimensional restrictions as Business Class).

Traveling with an infant? Dedicated baggage allowances are available for infants under 2 years of age on both domestic and international flights, helping you carry the essentials for a comfortable journey

Infants are also entitled to one collapsible stroller, carry basket, or car seat, subject to available cabin space

Route

Allowance

Papua New Guinea (Domestic)

10 kg checked baggage

International Routes

10 kg checked baggage.

To/From North America

Infants not entitled to a seat shall additionally be allowed one checked piece provided that the sum of the three dimensions does not exceed 115 cm (45 in) and that the weight does not exceed 10 kg (22 lbs.).

Traveling for adventure, sports, or special needs? We’ve got you covered with additional free baggage allowances designed to make your journey more convenient and hassle-free

Weight exceeding these allowances will be assessed at the applicable excess baggage charges

Category

Allowance

Mobility Aids

A fully collapsible wheelchair and/or a pair of crutches if the passenger is dependent on them, applicable for both domestic and international travel.

Sports Equipment

10kg of any sporting equipment this includes sport fishing equipment or 15 kg of any scuba diving equipment, surfboard, or golf gear (applicable to both domestic and international travel on Air Niugini-operated flights).

No single item should exceed 32kg in weight for handling purposes

Important Notes:

Same-day travel eligibility: baggage allowance applies when travel is completed on the same day (within 24 hours) or on the next scheduled Air Niugini flight day. This includes international arrivals connecting to domestic departures and vice versa.


Booking details: flight numbers must be clearly shown in bookings to ensure all stations are aware of same-day travel or travel within 24 hours of the next scheduled PX flight day, enabling smooth baggage handling.


Stopover rules: where an intended stopover is taken en route, the applicable baggage allowance for each sector or carrier will apply.


US DOT regulations: when traveling to, from, or within the USA on flights involving multiple airlines, the airline whose flight number appears first on your ticket will determine whether its baggage rules or another airline’s baggage rules will apply throughout your itinerary.

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