Scandinavian Airlines Baggage Rules

Scandinavian Airlines Baggage Rules
Scandinavian Airlines allows travelers to check baggage for free within certain weight guidelines. These guidelines and the charges for exceeding the weight allowances differ depending on the destination and origin of the aircraft. The maximum weight of any one piece of luggage for all SAS flights is 32 kg/70 lbs.

Cabin Baggage

A piece of cabin baggage may be a maximum weight of 8 kg and size of 23 by 40 by 55 cm. On most flights to and from Asia and the United States, passengers may bring two pieces of cabin baggage, while all other routes allow one piece.

Free Checked Baggage 1

On non-U.S. flights, checked baggage for Business Class and Economy Extra (Intercontinental Flights) can be 30 kg/66 lbs. For Economy Extra (European Flights) and Economy Class, baggage can be 20 kg/44 lbs. Infants may have 10 kg/22 lbs. plus one collapsible stroller.

Free Checked Baggage 2

On flights to/from the United States, Mexico and South America (not originating in Brazil) Business and Economy Extra Class passengers may have baggage up to 32 kg/70 lbs. and 158 cm/62 inches (Length + Width + Height). Economy Class Passengers' luggage can weigh 23 kg/50 lbs. and be 158 cm/62 inches. Infants can have a collapsible stroller and one bag that can weigh up to 23 kg/50 lbs. and be 115 cm/45 inches.

Free Checked Baggage 3

On flights from Brazil to Europe/the Middle East and between Japan and the United States/Canada, Business, Economy Extra and Economy Class passengers may bring two checked bags each weighing no more than 32 kg/70 lbs. and being a maximum of 158 cm/62 inches.

Special Baggage

Strollers and wheelchairs are allowed free of charge. Other special items, such as weapons, musical instruments and fragile items require certain fees, and passengers with questions should contact SAS or a travel agent directly. Most passengers must pay a fee to transport sports equipment based on the size.

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