ANA – All Nippon Airways Baggage Policy

All Nippon Airways baggage policy offers the generous baggage allowance which includes at least 1 checked bags, 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item in the Economy Class. The airline offers more baggage allowance when it comes to international travel. Plus, the airline offers additional baggage allowance for premium class of service. 

In this article, we will understand ANA Airlines baggage allowance for all classes of service, excess baggage fees, and all the important information you need when purchasing extra baggage with this airline.

All Nippon Airways Checked Baggage Policy

As per All Nippon Airways baggage policy, the airline allows 2-3 bags depending on the class of service with a maximum weight of 50 or 70 lb each per passenger. 

• Baggage size limit – 158 cm/ 62 inches. Applicable for all classes of service. 
• Weight limit for First Class – Should not exceed 70 lb/32 kg per bag
• Number of bags allowed in the First Class – 3 pieces per passenger
• Limit for Business Class –  Should not exceed 70 lb/32 kg per bag
• Number of bags allowed in the Business Class – 2 pieces per passenger
• Limit for Premium Economy Class –  Should not exceed 50 lb/23 kg per bag
• Number of bags allowed in the Premium Economy Class – 2 pieces per passenger
• Limit for Economy Class – Should not exceed 50 lb/23 kg per bag
• Number of bags allowed in the Economy Class – 2 pieces per passenger

All Nippon Airways Checked Baggage Allowance for Mileage Club Members

ANA Mileage Club (AMC) are permitted to carry additional baggage allowance on top of the complimentary baggage allowance which is included in the ticket price. The Ana Airlines baggage allowance varies with the membership status – 

All Nippon Airways Carry On Baggage Policy

As per Ana Airlines baggage policy, the airline allows 1 carry-on bag and 1 personal item for free for all classes of service. 

• Baggage Allowance (weight) – Maximum weight should not exceed 22lb/10kg
• Baggage Size (size) – 115cm/45in for 100+  seater aircraft. 100cm/39.37inches for less than 100 seater aircraft. 
• Personal Item – Free
• Size of the personal item – Not disclosed
• Lap infant carry-on policy – 1 carry-on baggage is allowed.
• Strollers carry-on baggage policy – 1 stroller is allowed on board and they are counted under free carry-on baggage allowance.

Know About All Nippon Airways Baggage Fees

Ana Airlines extra baggage fee is charged if passengers add the baggage (piece concept) in addition to the free baggage allowance –  

• ANA Excess Baggage Fee 
• Flight within Japan (Online) – 100 USD
• Flight within Europe (Online) – Not applicable 
• Flight within Asia and Oceania (Online) – 100 USD
• Flight from Japan, Asia and Oceania  to any other international destination (Online) – 200 USD
• Flight from Europe to any other international destination (Online) – 150 USD
• Fee paid at the airport for flight between USA and Japan – 200 USD
• Fee paid at the airport for flight between Thailand and Japan – 100 USD
• Fee paid at the airport for flight within Japan – 50 USD
• Baggage weight 50 to 70 pounds (23 to 32 kg) (Between America and Japan) – 60 USD
• Baggage weight 50 to 70 pounds (23 to 32 kg) (Between Thailand and Japan) – 60 USD
• Baggage weight 50 to 70 pounds (23 to 32 kg) (Within Japan) – 10 USD
• Baggage weight 70 to 99 pounds (32 to 45 kg) (Between America and Japan) – 200 USD
• Baggage weight 70 to 99 pounds (32 to 45 kg) (Between Thailand and Japan) – 200 USD
• Baggage weight 70 to 99 pounds (32 to 45 kg) (Within Japan) – 50 USD
• Baggage size 62 to 115 inches (158 to 292 cm) (Between America and Japan) – 200 USD
• Baggage size 62 to 115 inches (158 to 292 cm) (Between Thailand and Japan) – 200 USD
• Baggage size 62 to 115 inches (158 to 292 cm) (Within Japan) – 50 USD

All Nippon Airways Military Baggage Policy

Regarding military baggage allowance offered by the All Nippon AIrways, passengers need to contact the airlines directly. No information is available on the airline’s website. 

All Nippon Airways Sports Equipment Policy

All Nippon Airways baggage policy consider sports equipment as part of the free luggage allowance. 

Size of the Sports Equipment

Should not exceed 292cm/115in

• Size above 292cm/115in – Not accepted as checked luggage
• Aircraft Boeing 787-9 – 250cm/98in
• Aircraft Boeing 787-8 – 250cm/98in
• Aircraft Airbus A320 – 260cm/102in
• Aircraft Bombardier DHC8-Q400 – 180 cm/70in 
• Aircraft Bombardier CRJ700 – 250 cm/98in 
• Aircraft Bombardier DHC8-Q200 – 160 cm/63 inches 

Sports Item permitted

Below is the list of sports items that you can carry for free – 

• Bicycles
• Golf bags
• Rackets 
• Diving equipment
• Fishing equipment
• Skis/snowboards
• Surfboards

All Nippon Airways Musical Instrument Policy

As per All Nippon Airways baggage policy, the airline permits musical instruments and counts it as part of free baggage allowance. 

• Size of the musical instrument permitted – Should not exceed 203cm/80in
• Musical instruments exceeding maximum size of 292cm/115in – Not permitted.
• Size less than 115 cm – Permitted as carry-on baggage for free
• Large or fragile instruments – They can be carried by booking an extra seat and paying a special passenger fee. JPY 11,500 for Economy Class, and JPY 19,900 for all Premium Cabin fare.

All Nippon Airways Baggage Restrictions

Below is the list of all items that are  – 

• Not permitted as checked or carry-on baggage
• Not permitted as a carry-on bag.
• Items that are permitted in carry-on bag with certain conditions

Items not permitted as checked or carry-on baggage

You must discard these items while traveling as they are not allowed as part of luggage allowance, as per ANA airlines baggage policy – 

• Electric stand-on vehicles
• Fireworks and Firecrackers
• Gas Cartridges for Camping
• Bleach
• Insecticides and Pesticides
• Sport Oxygen Canisters, etc.
• Oil-filled pocket warmers
• Gas Cartridges for Camping

Items that are not permitted to carry onboard

None of the following items are permitted in the carry-on bag or as personal item – 

• Knives
• Scissors
• Cutters
• Toy guns
• Ice Picks
• Screwdriver
• Army Knives
• Bats, Golf Clubs
• Guns, Firearms

Note – T-shaped razors, small razors (designed to trim eyebrows), and nail clippers are permitted on board.

Items that are permitted in carry-on bag with certain conditions

These items are only allowed as carry-on bag, and also comes with certain conditions – 

• Lighters (Only 1 lighter allowed per passenger.)
• Gas Lighters (Must be disposable)
• Lithium Battery-powered Lighters (Lithium content must be 2 grams or less)
• cell phones
• battery chargers for cell phones
• wireless radios
• transceivers
•  laptop computers
• digital cameras
• mobile terminals
• portable copiers
• printers
• hand-held terminals
• electronic book readers
• mobile game devices
• camera equipment
• Wireless earphones
• Smart Baggage (must come with a detachable battery. These batteries must be removed while boarding the flight.)
• Plug-in hair curling irons and hair styling tools
• Alcoholic beverages (up to 5 liters per passenger. Alcoholic content must be between 24 % and 70 %)
• Dry Ice (Up to 5 kg per passenger)
• Ammunitions for sports and hunting (up to 5 kg can be checked per passenger)
• Only one avalanche rescue backpack per passenger (
• Gas Cylinders including inflatable life vests (up to two cylinders per passenger)
• Battery-operated underwater torches (lights for scuba diving) or soldering irons, etc.
• Experimental drugs (passenger must carry a document)

Note – Gas Lighters and Oil Lighters are not permitted.

How to purchase luggage with All Nippon Airways? 

Eligible passengers of All Nippon Airways can purchase an extra baggage through the following ways – 

• Online – You can purchase an extra baggage at the time of booking online
• Check-in – While you complete the online check-in, there’s an option to add/purchase extra baggage for your flight.
• Phone – Passengers can call the All Nippon Airways flight representative at 1-800-100-9274. (toll free) to purchase extra baggage. 
• At the airport – On the day of travel, passengers can also purchase extra baggage allowance up to 2 hours prior departure. 

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