SAS Airlines Baggage Policy

When preparing for a flight with SAS Airlines, understanding the intricacies of their baggage policy can greatly enhance your travel experience. From carry-on luggage to special items and restricted goods, having a clear grasp of SAS Airlines baggage policy and guidelines empowers passengers at every step of their travel.

What is SAS baggage allowance for carry-on luggage?

AS  per SAS baggage policy, passengers can bring one small bag (which must fit underneath the seat) free of charge.

SAS baggage allowance carry-on – Here’s the breakdown of the carry-on baggage allowance according to your fare –

Flights to/from Asia, Canada, and US – Depending on the ticket type, you can have 1 or 2 carry-on bags. The carry-on baggage allowance is the same as mentioned above.

Terms and Conditions for carry on baggage

Underseat bag – A small handbag, laptop, or similar item should fit comfortably under the seat in front of you. The SAS baggage size must be within 40 cm x 30 cm x 15 cm.

Carry on baggage – The size of the hand luggage must not exceed 55 cm x 40 cm x 23 cm with a maximum weight should be under 8 kg.

Traveling with pets – As per SAS Airlines pet policy, you can bring your small cat or dog along, provided they fit in a pet container that must fit under the seat in front of you. 

Packing fragile and valuable Items –  Items like passports, laptops, money, medication, jewelry, cameras, and keys should go in your carry-on baggage. Fragile items such as computers, televisions, and similar items need to be checked as cargo. 

Liquids in carry-on – You can carry liquids including toothpaste, lotion, mascara, and perfume, in your carry-on baggage. Must be packed in a suitable container and must not exceed 100 ml. Containers larger than 100 ml each should be packed as checked luggage.

What is SAS checked baggage allowance?

Passengers can carry 1 or 2 checked bags depending on the travel route and the fare class. Here’s the breakdown –

Size and weight limits – The maximum size for your checked baggage, including length, width, and height combined, is 158 cm or 62 inches. The maximum SAS baggage weight must be within 32 kg.

Note – Any checked baggage that exceeds 23 kg will be subject to SAS baggage fees.

Traveling with strollers and prams -These items must go as checked-in baggage and must be within 23 kg.

SAS Airlines baggage fees

For each checked bag, a fixed additional fee applies per bag, per one way. You can bring up to a maximum of 9 bags per passenger. 

To/From Europe to Scandinavia, Finland

To/From Southern Europe

These countries include Rome, Athens, Milan, Chania, Funchal, Pula, Dubrovnik, Thessaloniki, Alicante, Biarritz, Gazipasa, Larnaca, Las Palmas, Lisbon, Faro, Malaga, Montpellier, Naples, Nice, Olbia, Palermo, Palma de Mallorca, Pisa, Prague, Reykjavik, Barcelona

To/From Beirut, Innsbruck, Salzburg, and Turin

To/From Naples, Athens, Las Palmas, Nice, Venice, Biarritz, Larnaca, Malaga, Bologna, Pisa, Split

Flights to/from Asia, Canada and US

What is SAS extra baggage policy?

As per SAS baggage policy, If your baggage weighs between 23 and 32 kg or exceeds the standard size of 158 cm an excess baggage fee may apply. Here’s the overview of the SAS extra baggage price – 

Additional baggage allowance for EuroBonus members

Here’s what you need to know – 

What is SAS baggage allowance for kids and children?

As per asa Airlines baggage policy, the following allowance applies for children as a carry-on as well as checked luggage – 

Carry-on baggage – The hand luggage allowance includes – 

SAS checked baggage – The SAS checked baggage allowance for children above 2 years of age would be the same as the adult-ticket fare. Below is the overview – 

Please Note – SAS Plus, SAS Business passengers, EuroBonus Gold, or Diamond members can carry strollers and car seats free of charge.

What items are restricted by SAS Airlines?

Dangerous goods are substances or items that could pose a threat to the safety of the aircraft, passengers, or cargo on board and are restricted either as checked or carry-on baggage. Additionally – 

• Items with sharp edges, points, or those that could cause injury are not allowed on SAS flights .
• As per SAS Airlines baggage policy, items considered flammable, corrosive, radioactive, or oxidizing are classified as dangerous goods. They are not allowed on board. 
• Electronic cigars, pipes, and cigarettes are not permitted for use during SAS flights and must remain in your carry-on bag for the entire trip. 

Lithium batteries – Hoverboards and mono wheels powered by lithium batteries must be sent as cargo and cannot be carried in either checked or carry-on bags. Transporting lithium batteries has specific restrictions, the IATA guidelines for batteries may apply. 

Powder-like substances – On SAS flights to the US, powder or powder-like substances exceeding 350 ml each are not allowed in carry-on baggage, except for certain cases – 

• Medicines in powder form. Passengers must carry a valid prescription.
• Baby food and powder for small children’s body care. 
• Urns containing cremation ash

What is SAS baggage policy for special items?

As per SAS Airlines baggage policy, any baggage is considered special that exceeds its checked baggage size of 158 cm. The following items are considered special baggage – 

• Musical instruments
• Sports equipment
• Child strollers
• Wheelchairs
• Other odd-sized items

General guidelines –

The following conditions may apply – 

• No SAS checked baggage fee is charged if the special baggage falls within the checked baggage allowance included in your ticket.
• If your flight is departing within the next 24 hours and you need to add special baggage, simply reach out to the SAS baggage service phone number at  +1 800-221-2350/ +1 201-896-3600 between 09.00-19.00 EST. 
• The maximum weight for special baggage must not exceed 32 kg.

How to book special baggage on SAS Airlines?

Existing passengers can add special baggage via SAS manage booking tab. All you need to do is –

• Enter the Booking Reference and the passenger’s Last Name in the required field. 
• Click “Search” to retrieve the booking. 
• Select “Add/change baggage.”
• Choose the type of checked baggage from the drop-down menu.
• Pay the required SAS Airlines baggage fees.
• Add and save it to your booking.

What is the SAS baggage allowance for musical instruments?

Here’s what you need to know –

Size and weight considerations for carry-on – As per SAS baggage policy, the dimension of the musical instrument must be within 55 cm x 40 cm x 23 cm with a maximum weight should not exceed 8 kg. 

Smaller instruments as carry-on – Smaller musical instruments can be included in your carry-on baggage provided they must adhere to the SAS baggage allowance for carry-on items. 

• If carrying musical instruments as carry-on, you won’t be able to bring any additional carry-on baggage.
• Ensure your musical instrument is securely packed in hard case bags or boxes.

Size and weight considerations for checked baggage – If carrying musical instruments as checked luggage, the size must not exceed 158 cm, with the weight of the item needing to be under 32 kg. 

Can you book a seat for larger instruments?

For larger musical instruments that exceed the size limit, you can book and pay for an extra seat in the cabin. Additionally – 

• Instruments must meet certain dimensions (not exceeding 150 x 50 x 35 cm) and weight (maximum 75 kg) criteria.
• These instruments must be carried in a hard case bag or box with handles
• You need to pre-register the larger musical instruments 24 hours before the scheduled departure.

What is SAS baggage allowance for sports items?

All sports equipment must be requested and approved in advance no later than 24 hours before scheduled departure. 

Size and baggage limits – As per SAS Airlines baggage policy, the maximum weight for sports equipment is 23 kg, regardless of dimensions. SAS extra baggage price will apply if your sports equipment weighs 23.1–32 kg.

How to Travel with Sports Equipment on SAS?

We’ve outlined the following sports equipment and their requirements – 

• Golf bags – Accepted only as one golf bag, it can contain a set of golf clubs, balls, tees, and golf shoes.
• Ski & snowboards – You can bring a ski or snowboard bag and a smaller bag for boots, with a combined weight of 23 kg. The bags are considered 1 piece of checked baggage. SAS baggage fee applies for exceeding the allowance.
• Bicycles – Must be Packed in a protective box, or container. A bicycle is considered one piece of checked baggage.
• Diving equipment – The items include a scuba tank, regulator set, mask, fins, and more. It must be included in your checked baggage allowance. Items weighing more than 32 kg need to be booked as cargo. 
• Fishing gear – Fishing rods packed in a hard case bag, along with a bait box. And, is considered one piece of checked baggage.
• Hang glider – A hang glider is one piece of checked baggage. Please note that special approval is needed, and certain aircraft types have restrictions.
• Hockey gear – A hockey bag is counted as 1 piece of SAS checked baggage. Pre-booking is required.
• Pole vaulting equipment – Poles must be packed separately, with one per bag. SAS extra baggage fee applies due to special handling requirements.
• Surfboards and kitesurfing equipment – They’re considered 1 piece of checked baggage. No baggage fee is charged if it fits within the SAS baggage allowance. Surfboards and kitesurfing equipment under 200 cm do not require pre-booking. They are not permitted on AR8/AT7/CRK/CR9/DH4.
• Water skis and wakeboards – They’re considered one piece of checked baggage. Size restrictions and aircraft limitations may apply.

What are the guidelines for transporting firearms with SAS?

As per SAS Airlines baggage policy, the Airline allows hunting and sporting weapons as checked luggage. Pre-approval is required up to 48 hours before scheduled departure. SAS baggage fees apply for the carriage of weapons. 

Requirements for firearms and ammunition transport –

These requirements include – 

• A valid firearm license is mandatory for transporting firearms and ammunition.
• The firearm must not be loaded during transportation.
• Passengers need to diSASsemble the weapons and pack each piece in separate checked bags is advisable.
• Ammunition is categorized as dangerous goods. It must be securely packed in its original protective packaging 
• Ammunition should be placed in a separate piece of checked baggage. It must be kept distinct from the weapon.
• You’re permitted to carry up to 5 kg of ammunition.

Traveling from Italy –  Italian authorities require ammunition to be securely packed in a separate lockable, solid, and rigid container. The authorities do not allow spare ammunition in the checked baggage. 

How to report lost or delayed baggage on SAS Airlines?

If you discover that your baggage is delayed, take action by visiting the SAS Airlines check-in counter. Ask the airline’s representative to create a Property Irregularity Report (PIR).

At the airport – SAS missing baggage team assist you in creating a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) to document the delay or loss of your baggage. In addition – 

• The Airline provides a 10-character reference number which is also called the SAS track baggage number. 
• This allows you to track the status of your report and monitor your baggage online.
• Once the airline recovers the baggage, they will get in touch to arrange a convenient delivery time.

Online reporting – If you cannot create a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) at the airport or return within 7 days, you can report via online delayed baggage complaint.

SAS lost baggage tracking?

If you’ve reported your delayed baggage and obtained a copy of the delay report (PIR), you can effortlessly trace the progress of your bag using World Tracer. Remember that the PIR number differs from the number on your baggage tag.

How does the compensation process work for passengers who have lost their baggage while traveling with SAS Airlines?

What is the policy for delayed baggage on SAS Airlines?

As per SAS Airlines baggage policy, for baggage delays exceeding 24 hours during departure, the airline offers reimbursement for essential items. Additionally – 

• If delays continue over 21 days, your baggage is considered lost. 
• Delayed baggage compensation, up to SDR/XDR 1,288, is provided.
• Passengers need to submit SAS delayed baggage compensation claims within 21 days of arrival. Passengers need to submit the baggage receipt, including their PIR report and expense receipts.
• In cases of lost baggage, passengers need to initiate SAS lost baggage compensation claims online after 21 days.

By delving into this comprehensive SAS Airlines baggage policy guide, you’re better equipped to pack wisely, adhere to regulations, and address any unexpected baggage situations.

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