Andes Líneas Aéreas Baggage Policy

Carry-on Baggage

Take your hand luggage on board

((hand luggage)

You are only permitted to bring one (1) piece of hand luggage into the cabin, and you are responsible for taking good care of it.
Remember that your luggage will be placed in the aeroplane hold if there is no room in the cabin or exceeds the permitted size and weight.

Dimensions and weight

There is a 5-kilogram limit on hand baggage weight.
The maximum size, including pockets, wheels, and handle, must be 40 cm x 50 cm x 25 cm (width, height, and thickness).
It must be cleared if the luggage is larger or heavier than these limits.

Personal Baggage

Take your Personal Item on board

Only 1 (one) Personal Item may be brought on board for free on any of our fares, and it must be handled carefully.
Remember that your luggage will be placed in the aeroplane hold if there is no room in the cabin or exceeds the permitted size and weight.

Dimensions and weight

The personal object may not weigh more than 3 kg.
The maximum size, including pockets, wheels, and handle, must be 35 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm (width, height, and thickness).
If the luggage is larger or heavier than these limits, it must be taken as carry-on luggage.
The hold is required for the transportation of wheelchairs with electric motor assistance.

Checked Baggage

Andes Líneas Aéreas permits passengers to carry one piece of checked-in baggage. The baggage can weigh a maximum of 30kg. Furthermore, the overall dimensions of the baggage need to comply with 1m x 1m. Passengers traveling together and arriving at the airport may also pool their baggage allowance.
Checked-in baggage must not exceed 32kg weight; this is as per international regulations.

Excess Baggage

Andes Líneas Aéreas charges fees for excess baggage that exceeds the airline's size and weight restrictions. Here are the details of Andes Líneas Aéreas' excess baggage policy:

1. Fees: The fees for excess baggage vary depending on the destination and type of fare purchased. Passengers should check the airline's website for information on excess baggage fees.
2. Baggage Restrictions: Certain items are not allowed in checked or carry-on baggage, including sharp objects, flammable materials, and liquids in containers larger than 100 ml (3.4 oz). Passengers should check the airline's website for a complete list of restricted items.
3. Packaging and Labeling: Excess baggage should be properly packaged and labeled with the passenger's name, address, and contact information.
4. Space Availability: The acceptance of excess baggage is subject to space availability on the flight.
5. Pre-Payment: Passengers are advised to pre-pay for excess baggage online or at the airport before their flight to avoid delays and additional fees.

Special Equipment

Andes Líneas Aéreas allows passengers to carry sports equipment on their next adventure. Take all you require with you. Sports equipment and musical instruments, or items with dimensions that exceed the allowance in carry-on or hold allowance. Items of this sort get special service and are subject to particular rules as per their qualities. The passenger must pack it appropriately so the airline can acknowledge them as baggage.

Furthermore, the expense of carrying these items depends on the class fare. Andes Líneas Aéreas provides an allowance of 30kg weight for this equipment. Passengers can also travel with a wheelchair and sporting equipment.

If the equipment is heavier, then the excess fee is applicable. Therefore, passengers must check in with the airline to transport more significant parts such as windsurfing sails, poles, hand gliders, kayaks, etc. Refer below for specific details of some equipment:

1. Bow and arrow – passengers can only carry a bow with a quiver, a maintenance kit, and arrows.
2. Sports firearm – passengers can carry a sporting firearm with the necessary documentation. The firearm must be unloaded and packed in a proper case.
3. Bike – passengers must adequately pack the bike, with flat wheels, without pedals, and with the handlebars tied to the side.
4. Golf – passengers can carry one golf bag with clubs and one pair of golf shoes.
5. Diving – passengers can carry an air regulator, a pressure gauge, a mask, a snorkel, frog legs, a knife, a harpoon (unloaded and safely packed), and a life jacket. Oxygen cylinders are only accepted as checked baggage.
6. Fishing – Passengers can carry two fishing rods, a reel, a net, a pair of fishing boots, and a wire basket (for storing fish)
7. Surfing and windsurfing – Passengers can carry one board in each bag, which should not exceed 2100 cm.
8. Televisions and monitors – Fragile items should not be included in the luggage as they can cause damage to the luggage itself and third parties.

Musical Instrument

Passengers can bring musical instruments into the cabin if they do not exceed the allowance. However, they must be transported to the aircraft's hold if they do not comply with the established measures.

To carry musical instruments in the cabin, it must meet the following conditions: Passengers must make a prior reservation of an additional seat, with the same fare and class as your ticket, without the right to another checked baggage allowance. (The airline permits a 75 kg allowance, whereas 45kg weight is allowed in the cabin)

Passengers need to make reservations in the cabin to transport the cello. Guitars must be kept in a flexible case. A hard case must be transported in the cargo hold if you only have a hard case.

Prohibited Items

To ensure flight safety, it is not allowed to carry items such as:

1. Flammable liquids on the plane.
2. Bleaches
3. Explosives
4. Poison
5. acid
6. electrical Skateboard (hoverboards, only wheels, air wheels, mini-segway, balance wheel) driven with lithium-ion batteries.
7. Lighters.
8. Sharp and sharp elements.
9. Imitations of weapons and war-like toys.
10. Any item suspected of causing injury.