Acsa to crack down on hand luggage allowance

ACSA and airlines will
roll out a campaign from
February 2 at all SA airports
to enforce hand luggage
regulations.
The lead will be taken by
the airlines in this regard,
the airports company told
TNW. “The need for the
hand baggage restriction
campaign was identified
by the domestic carriers to
implement uniform controls
on hand baggage, in line
with all flights departing
from Acsa airports. An
agreement has also been
reached with international
airlines that a uniform
policy across all flights
would be in the interest
of consistent application
of legislation for all
passengers.”
The hand luggage
allowance is as follows:
 Economy-class
passengers are allowed
one bag plus one slimline
laptop bag. Business/
first-class passengers are
allowed two bags plus
one slimline laptop bag.
Handbags are considered
part of a female’s
wardrobe and not as hand
luggage.
Slimline laptop bags must
be of a size and thickness
specifically designed
to carry a laptop and
charger. Bags capable of
carrying other items such
as documents and clothes
are not permitted.
No bag should exceed
56cm x 36cm x 23cm
(total dimensions of
115cm) or weigh more
than 7kg per bag. Bag
weight may vary according
to airline specifications.
 If hand baggage does not
comply, the passenger will
be referred back to the
check-in counters to check
in the baggage as hold
baggage. Extra fees may
apply, as per each airline’s
guidelines.