SAUDI AIR LINES Baggage and Optional Fees
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Free Baggage Allowance and Baggage Fees for flights within Saudi Arabia
- Guest Class passengers are entitled to carry one piece of luggage weighing 25kg maximum.
- First Class & Business Class passengers are entitled to carry two pieces of luggage, each weighing 25kg maximum.
- All SAUDIA ALFURSAN (Gold/Silver) members and SkyTeam (Elite Plus / Elite) members are allowed to carry one extra piece not exceeding 25 kg.
If any piece of luggage weighs more than 25kg the passenger will be requested to redistribute the contents of the luggage in order for the total weight to fall within the limits. If the number of pieces of luggage exceeds the weight limit, the passenger will be requested to pay a fine of SR100 for each piece over the limit. Similarly, if the number of pieces is over the limit but their total weight is within the limits, a SR100 fine will be applied to each piece.
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Free Baggage Allowance and Baggage Fees for International flights
Sector
(from/to) | First Class | Business Class | Guest Class |
| USA* |
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EU
UK
Middle East
Africa
Asia
Arabian Gulf
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* All 6th freedom passengers from/to USA are allowed to carry 2 pieces for all classes.
Notes:
- All economy class passengers from/to USA are allowed to carry 2 pieces not exceeding 23 kg. Charge 60 USD if exceeded 23 kg up to maximum 32 kg.
- All other free allowance must not exceed 32 kg for all sectors.
- For all USA flights, each piece dimension must be within 62 inch³ (30 x 20 x 12) equivalents to 157 cm3 (76 x 51 x 30).
- All other flights, each piece dimension must be within 80 inch³ (35 x 28 x 17) equivalents to 205 cm3 (90 x 72 x 43).
- All infant allowance should not exceed 10 kg.
- All SAUDIA ALFURSAN (Gold/Silver) members and SkyTeam (Elite Plus / Elite) members are allowed to carry one extra piece not exceeding 23 kg. Charge $60 if exceeded 23 kg up to maximum 32 kg.
- All tickets issued before 01 September 2012, should be accepted as shows on the ticket.
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Excess Baggage Charges
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Excess Baggage Charges*
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| From Saudi Arabia | To Saudi Arabia |
| USA | SAR 500 | USD 150 |
| UK | SAR 500 | GBP 100 |
| EUROPE | SAR 500 | EUR 100 |
MIDDLE EAST
AFRICA
ASIA
ARABIAN GULF
| SAR 350 | USD 100 |
| GUANGZHOU (CHINA) | SAR 350 | USD 350 |
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* All fees should be collected with local currencies or its equivalent.
Notes:
Excess baggage piece should not exceed 23 kg. Additional USD 60 will be added if over than 23 kg up to maximum 32 kg.
Example:
Passenger travelling (Jeddah - London) on Economy class with 2 pieces of baggage. The baggage acceptance will be as follows:
1- The 1st piece will be accepted free of charge with maximum weight 32 kg.
2- The 2nd piece will be accepted as excess baggage with maximum of 23 kg, passenger will be charged 500 SAR. If the 2nd piece is more than 23 kg up to 32 kg, passenger should be charged extra USD 60. (Excess baggage charge SAR 500 + USD 60 extra weight charge) to be total of SAR 725 (USD 60 = SAR 225)
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Unchecked Baggage (Carry-On Baggage) Allowance
> Cabin baggage
In addition to the free baggage allowance, Saudi Airlines may allow each passenger to carry hand baggage under his supervision and on free basis to be placed in closed overhead rack or under the seat in front of the passenger and cabin baggage tag should be labeled on it according to the following:
Class Of Service
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Hand Baggage Allowance
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No. Of Pieces
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Description
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Wight
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First & Business Class
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One Hand/Pull bag.
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Garment bag
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1
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Total Dimension
Not to Exceed:
56 X 45 X 25 (126 cm)
(22x18 x10) (50 inches)
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9 Kgs
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11 cm (4 inches) for thickness when not folded.
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| Plus one Briefcase |
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Total Dimension
Not to exceed:-
45 X 20 X 35 (100 cm)
18 X 8X 14 (40 Inches).
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Guest
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One Hand / Pull bag
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Total Dimension
Not to Exceed
56 X 45 X 25 (126 cm)
(22 X 18 X 10) (50 Inches)
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7 Kgs
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Note:
For passengers departing from USA to Saudi Arabia only one carry-on baggage in all class of services not to exceed ( 16 pounds in weight and 45 inches in dimensions ).
- Saudi Arabian airline retains the sole discretion to determine, for purpose of the safety, the security or the comfort of other passengers(such as food &beverages) , whether any item of the baggage will be permitted in the cabin or carried as checked baggage.
- Check-in agent should notify the passenger connecting on SAUDIA that the free carry-on baggage may not be accepted at the connecting stations due to variation of aircraft types and in-sufficiency of over head racks.
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> Free Carry-On Items
Items carried free of charge in passenger’s custody and under his responsibility without a carry-on baggage tag affixed to it are the following:
Passenger Category
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Description Of Items Carried Free
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Quantity
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All Passengers
| An Overcoat or Wrap. |
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| An Umbrella or a pair of Crutches. |
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| A pair of binoculars. |
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| A small camera. |
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| Ladies hand bag, pocket book or purse for the ordinary use only otherwise will be considered as checked baggage. |
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| A reasonable supply of reading material for the flight. |
Suitable Amount
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Infants
| Infants food for consumption in-flight . |
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| An infant carrying basket. |
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| A fully collapsible baby trolley carriage or seat which could be stowed in the cabin or in the lower cargo compartments. |
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Incapacitated Passengers
| A fully collapsible wheel chair or any other device necessary for the passenger or can be loaded in passenger cabin or cargo compartment (aircraft holds). |
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| Other walking aids items. |
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Excess Baggage with conditions or limitations
In the case where the passenger needs to carry luggage weighing more than 32 kg, and can not be separated into pieces (such as musical instruments / sports tools / medical equipment ... etc.), the passenger must notify Saudi Arabian Airlines in advance to take the necessary arrangements for the luggage to be transferred.
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The banned carriage of substances among the luggage
For safety reasons Saudi Arabian Airlines prohibits carrying hazardous materials on its flights such as:
- Firearms, ammunition, swords, and knives.
- Explosives, incendiary materials, flammable, toxic substances, and compressed gases.
For flights departing from or to the United States of America and the European Union countries, there are additional security measures prohibiting the carriage of certain materials within the hand luggage in accordance with the following:
- All liquid materials, gels, toothpaste, liquid cosmetics, and perfumes.
- Cigarette lighters in both hand baggage and inspected luggage.
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Optional Services
Saudi Arabian Airlines is pleased to offer the following services at no cost to our passengers:
- Meals and beverages in all cabin classes (please note only non-alcoholic beverages are served).
- Blankets and pillows, headsets for viewing movies, sleeping blinds (subject to availability).
- In-flight Entertainment – music, movies and video programs.
- Reading materials including newspapers and magazines (subject to availability).
- Advanced seat selection (where available).
- Overnight amenity kits for all classes.
- Toys and complementary items for children (subject to availability).
More details are available on the appropriate sections of the web site.
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Special Services
Saudi Arabian Airlines also offers the following special services to our passengers, subject to prior arrangements. Please check the appropriate sections on our website for more details:
- Special Assistance, including Special Meals, Medical Assistance, Unaccompanied Children and Carriage of Pets and Falcons.
- Special Travel Needs, including medical devices (free medical oxygen) , wheelchairs and wheelchair assistance, assistance to the visually-impaired (including menus and safety cards in Braille), assistance to the hearing-impaired and others.
Saudi Arabian Airlines exerts all efforts to assist our passengers who are travelling with disabilities, the elderly, children and families traveling together and other passengers with special needs.
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