8.1 FREE BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE
You may carry some Baggage, free of charge, subject to our conditions and limitations,
which are available upon request from us or our Authorized Agents and are available at our
web site: www.egyptair.com, sales offices and check-in counters.
8.2 EXCESS BAGGAGE
You will be required to pay a charge for carriage of Baggage in excess of the free Baggage
allowance. These rates are available from us upon request and are available at our sales
offices and check-in counters.
8.3 ITEMS UNACCEPTABLE AS BAGGAGE
8.3.1 You must not include in your Baggage:
8.3.1.1 Items which are likely to endanger the aircraft or persons or property on board the
aircraft, such as those specified in the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air and the
International Air Transport Association (IATA) Dangerous Goods Regulations, and in
our regulations (further information is available from us on request( . Especially the
following items are unacceptable as baggage: explosives, compressed gases,
corrosives, oxidizing, radioactive or magnetized materials, materials that are easily
ignited, poisonous, offensive or irritating substances, and liquids of any kind (other
than liquids in passenger's unchecked baggage for his use in the course of the
journey).
8.3.1.2 Items the carriage of which is prohibited by the applicable laws, regulations or orders
of any state to be flown from, or to;
8.3.1.3 Items which are reasonably considered by us to be unsuitable for carriage because
they are dangerous, unsafe or by reason of their weight, size, shape or character, or
which are fragile or perishable having regarded to, among other things, the type of
aircraft being used. Information about unacceptable items is available upon request.
8.3.2 If you are in possession of, or your baggage includes (a) weapons of any kind, in
particular side arms and sprays used for offensive or defensive purposes, (b)
munitions and explosives, (c) articles which, judging by their outward appearance or
markings, appear to be weapons, munitions or explosives, you have to present them
to us for inspection, prior to commencement of carriage. We accept such articles for
carriage only if they are carried as cargo or checked baggage in accordance with the
regulations governing carriage of dangerous goods.
8.3.3 Firearms and ammunition other than for hunting and sporting purposes are prohibited
from carriage as Baggage. Firearms and ammunition for hunting and sporting
purposes may be accepted as Checked Baggage. Firearms must be unloaded with
the safety catch on, and suitably packed. Carriage of ammunition is subject to ICAO
and IATA regulations as specified in 8.3.1.1.
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8.3.4 Weapons such as antique firearms, swords, knives and similar items may be accepted
as Checked Baggage, at our discretion, but will not be permitted in the cabin of the
aircraft.
8.3.5 You must not include in Checked Baggage money, jewellery, precious metals,
computers, personal electronic devices, negotiable papers, securities or other
valuables, business documents, passports and other identification documents or
samples.
8.3.6 If, despite being prohibited, any items referred to in 8.3.1, 8.3.2, 8.3.3 and 8.3.5 are
included in your Baggage, we shall not be responsible for any loss or damage to such
items.
8.4 RIGHT TO REFUSE CARRIAGE
8.4.1 Subject to paragraph 8.3.2, 8.3.3 and 8.3.4, we will refuse to carry as Baggage the
items described in 8.3, and we may refuse further carriage of any such items upon
discovery.
8.4.2 We may refuse to carry as Baggage any item reasonably considered by us to be
unsuitable for carriage because of its size, shape, weight, content or character, or for
safety or operational reasons, or the comfort of other passengers. Information about
unacceptable items is available upon request.
8.4.3 We may refuse to accept Baggage for carriage unless it is in our reasonable opinion
properly and securely packed in suitable containers. Information about packing and
containers unacceptable to us is available upon request.
8.5 RIGHT OF SEARCH
For reasons of safety and security we may request that you permit a search and scan
of your person and a search, scan or x-ray of your Baggage. If you are not available, your
Baggage may be searched in your absence for the purpose of determining whether you are
in possession of or whether your Baggage contains any item described in 8.3.1 or any
firearms, ammunition or weapons, which have not been presented to us in accordance with
8.3.2, 8.3.3 or 8.3.4. If you are unwilling to comply with such request we may refuse to carry
you and your Baggage. In the event a search or scan causes damage to you, or an x-ray or
scan causes Damage to your Baggage, we shall not be liable for such damage unless due to
our fault or negligence.
8.6 CHECKED BAGGAGE
8.6.1 Upon delivery to us of your Baggage which you wish to check we will take custody of,
and issue a Baggage Identification Tag for, each piece of your Checked Baggage.
8.6.2 Checked Baggage must have your name or other personal identification affixed to it.
8.6.3 Checked Baggage will, whenever possible, be carried on the same aircraft as you,
unless we decide for safety, security or operational reasons to carry it on an
alternative flight. If your Checked Baggage is carried on a subsequent flight we will
deliver it to you, unless applicable law requires you to be present for customs
clearance.
8.7 UNCHECKED BAGGAGE
8.7.1 We may specify maximum dimensions and/or weight for Baggage which you carry on
to the aircraft. If we have not done so, Baggage which you carry on to the aircraft
must fit under the seat in front of you or in an enclosed storage compartment in the
cabin of the aircraft. If your Baggage cannot be stored in this manner, or is of
excessive weight, or is considered unsafe for any reason, it must be carried as
Checked Baggage.
8.7.2 Objects not suitable for carriage in the cargo compartment (such as delicate musical
instruments), and which do not meet the requirements in 8.7.1 above, will only be
accepted for carriage in the cabin compartment if you have given us notice in
advance and permission has been granted by us. You may have to pay a separate
charge for this service.
8.8 COLLECTION AND DELIVERY OF CHECKED BAGGAGE
8.8.1 Subject to Article 8.6.3, you are required to collect your Checked Baggage as soon as
it is made available at your destination or Stopover. hould you not collect it within a
reasonable time, we may charge you a storage fee. Should your Checked Baggage
not be claimed within three (3) months of the time it is made available, we may dispose
of it without any liability to you.
8.8.2 Only the bearer of the Baggage Check and Baggage Identification Tag is entitled to
delivery of the Checked Baggage.
8.8.3 If a person claiming Checked Baggage is unable to produce the Baggage check and
identify the Baggage by means of a Baggage Identification Tag, we will deliver the
Baggage to such person only on condition that he or she establishes to our satisfaction
his or her right to the Baggage.
8.9 ANIMALS
If we agree to carry your animals they will be carried subject to the following conditions:
8.9.1 You must ensure that animals such as dogs, cats, household birds and other pets,
are properly crated and accompanied by valid health and vaccination certificates,
entry permits, and other documents required by countries of entry or transit failing
which, they will not be accepted for carriage. We reserves the right to determine the
manner of carriage and to limit the number of animals which may be carried on a
flight.
8.9.2 If accepted as Baggage, the animal, together with its container and food, shall not
be included in your free Baggage allowance, but shall constitute excess baggage,
for which you will be obliged to pay the applicable rate.
8.9.3 Guide dogs accompanying Passengers with disabilities will be carried free of charge
in addition to the normal free baggage allowance. As evidence that the animal is a
guide dog, we will accept identification cards or other written documentation, the
presence of harnesses or tags, or the credible verbal assurances of the Passenger.
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8.9.4 Where carriage is not subject to the liability rules of the Convention, we are not
responsible for injury to or loss, sickness or death of an animal, which we have
agreed to carry unless we have been negligent.
8.9.5 We will have no liability in respect of any such animal not having all the necessary
exit, entry, health and other documents with respect to the animal’s entry into or
passage through any country, state or territory and the person carrying the animal
must reimburse us for any fines, costs, losses or liabilities reasonably imposed or
incurred by us as a result.
8.10 Excess value declaration and charges:
A passenger can benefit from a higher liability limit by making a special declaration at
the latest at check-in and by paying a supplementary fee.
For passengers who will be traveling on an itinerary operated by one of EGYPTAIR’s
CodeShare partners, please see Article 2.3 for a discussion of rules that may differ
from the rules described in this rule.