Island Air Baggage

Carry-On Allowance: 1 Bag + 1 Personal Item

Carry-on items must be properly stowed in the overhead compartment or underneath the seat. Items that cannot be properly stowed must be transported in the baggage/cargo compartment.

  • Maximum Weight of Carry-on Luggage: 16 lb/7 kg
  • Carry-on items may include, but are not limited to:
    1. Perishable items (including food and meals)
    2. Fragile items
    3. Small suitcases
    4. Duffel bags, backpacks, and tote bags
  • Personal items may include, but are not limited to:
    1. Laptop computers, personal cameras, small electronic devices
    2. Diaper bags and infant supplies
    3. Briefcases, small backpack, and purses
  • Other items allowed to be carried onboard and do not count against the carry-on baggage allowance are:
    1. Reading material
    2. Umbrella, jackets, and overcoats
    3. Walking sticks and canes (including flexible travel canes)
    4. FAA approved child safety restraint system
    5. Medical aid equipment, mobility aids, and assistive devices
    6. Passenger assist/comfort animals

REMINDER: Bulkhead seats do not have underseat storage during takeoff and landing. Read Bulkheads Explained

Checked Baggage

Regulations require name identifications on the outside of your baggage. Island Air recommends that you place your name and address inside your baggage as well. Baggage may not be checked in more than 4 hours prior to scheduled flight departure. Island Air recommends that you carry all fragile articles, camera equipment, electronic equipment, keys, money, jewelry, passports, negotiable papers, and other valuable items, as well as medications and prescriptions, with you on board the aircraft.

Tickets purchased on or after to July 3, 2008

  • One pieces of luggage
  • Maximum Dimensions: 62 linear inches/157 cm (length + width + height)
  • Maximum Weight: 50 lb/23 kg

Tickets purchased prior to July 3, 2008

  • Two pieces of luggage
  • Maximum Dimensions: 62 linear inches/157 cm (length + width + height)
  • Maximum Total Combined Weight: 50 lb/23 kg

Excess, Overweight, and Oversize Baggage Fees

  • Fee for each checked bag beyond allotted amount: $35 each
  • Baggage that is 62-96 linear inches in size will be handled for an additional fee.
  • Baggage weighing more than 50 lbs will be handled for an additional fee.
  • Baggage larger than 96 inches will not be accepted on the DASH 8 aircraft.
  • All excess/oversize baggage and specialty items will be accommodated on a space-available basis.

*Oversize and overweight baggage fees are in addition to the checked luggage fees. If your bag exceeds the weight and/or size requirement, then you must also pay an additional fee for overweight or oversized baggage.

Sports Equipment

Specialty items, such as bicycles, surfboards, and kennels, will be handled for an additional fee. All excess/oversize baggage and specialty items will be accommodated on a space-available basis. If you plan to travel with sporting equipment, contact Island directly to confirm packing regulations and fees.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is true and correct at the time of publication. Because airlines reserve the right to change policies at any time, see islandair.com for official and up-to-date baggage restrictions.

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