Special Baggage Charges - (for International and Domestic Journeys valid to both the Weight and Piece Concept)

Special Baggage Regulations are applicable on SA operating flights only. (SA 1000; 7000; 8000 series excluded)

The following Sport equipment mentioned below will allow an additional 20kg per passenger - this is valid to both the Weight and Piece Concept. Please note that this is not applicable to special events such as the Argus.

Angling
Archery
Bowls
Cricket
Cycling
Diving (Scuba Equipment) Please note that tank must be empty
Fencing
Field Hockey
Football (soccer)
Golf
Lacrosse
Netball
Motor-cycle gear (protective riding gear and helmet, motor-cycle to be sent as cargo)
Rugby
Shooting / Hunting (Firearms and Ammunition - subject to correct transportation / safety procedure being followed)
Snow / water Ski equipment
Tennis / Squash
Ten Pin Bowling
Ice Hockey
Surfboards / Kite surfing / Paragliding : smaller than 200cm
Volleyball

For interlining and through-check-in on routings where other carriers are involved, give the passenger the choice of checking-in the sport baggage for all the SA Airways 3-digit flight numbers free of charge and to check-in new for all non-SA Airways or do a through check-in and charge passenger for all sectors on the 1.5% per kg or applicable PC excess baggage rates. Confirmed SSR-reservation is mandatory, except for shooting or hunting equipment.

N.B For Sporting Equipment NOT specified above must be included in free baggage allowance; if exceeding, normal XBAG rate (1,5% of the SA Airways highest normal direct adult one way economy class fare) applies.

Surfboards / Kite surfing / Paragliding - bigger than 200 cm
To be accepted strictly as cargo

Canoes / Windsurfer and Hang-glider
To be accepted strictly as cargo.

Paddle Ski Equipment
Included in free baggage allowance; if exceeding, normal XBAG rate applies.

Vaulting Poles
Vaulting poles are not included in the free baggage allowance.

WC+PC: In case of excess, EUR50/USD50/CAD70 for first and additional item.

PACKING OF BICYCLES
Bicycles must be securely packed. Special boxes and bags are obtainable from bicycle outlets and associations. Please make use of this type of packaging as it prevents your bicycle from possible damage. South African Airways will not take liability for damages of bicycles if they are not securely packed in the special boxes or bags. Kindly ensure that the box or bag is clearly marked with your contact details.

Handlebars must be turned parallel with the frame, pedals removed or turned inward, tires deflated and the seat must be put down. All electronic equipment must be removed and transported separately. Please note also that the carriage of bicycle tyres in the overhead compartment of the aircraft will not be allowed as the tires do not meet the minimum size requirements and this may cause damage to both the aircraft and the bicycle equipment.