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Baggage Allowances

Checked Baggage

The type of itinerary your client is travelling will determine which Checked Baggage Allowance applies. The baggage allowance for a domestic sector as part of an International itinerary is that which is applicable to the International journey.

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Cabin Baggage

For the safety and comfort of all our customers, and to ensure compliance with Civil Aviation Safety Authority Regulations, it is necessary to limit the size, weight and number of each customers Carry on Baggage.

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Through Check-In

Where possible your client is offered the Through Check facility between Qantas and Qantas, or Qantas and another carrier services.

Domestic Australia with International Travel Connection

If your client is travelling on a Qantas Domestic service with a Qantas International connection they will be through checked from the domestic port to the International destination.

Example: HBA QF X/MEL QF LAX

International Travel with Domestic Australia Connection

If your client is travelling on a Qantas International service with a Qantas Domestic connection they will be through checked from the International port to the Domestic destination.

Example: HKG QF X/SYD QF CBR

Your client will be required to collect their bags at the gateway port and proceed through immigration and customs. Your client must lodge their bags at the either the domestic transfer desk at the international terminal or the domestic terminal.

Additional (Excess) Baggage

If your client is travelling with checked baggage which exceeds the Checked Baggage Allowance, additional Baggage Rates apply.

Special Baggage Needs

Sporting Equipment

Sporting Equipment can be carried as baggage depending on the conditions of your client's ticket and what allowance they are permitted.

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Travelling with Pets

With the exception of Service Dogs, pets cannot be carried in the passenger cabin of the aircraft. If Travelling with Pets on a Qantas operated Australian domestic service (QF400 and above), the pet can be considered part of your client's free baggage allowance, subject to certain conditions.

> View the latest Travelling with Pets information

Dangerous Goods

Dangerous Goods are items that may endanger the safety of an aircraft or persons on board the aircraft. Their carriage on Qantas aircraft is primarily governed by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority Regulations.

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