Baggage Allowances and Limits

Due to the different aircraft type and destination, baggage limits are unique to each destination.  Please read carefully the baggage allowance and limits for your destination as well as rules that relate to all destinations.

GUYANA – LETHEM (domestic Flight) – Beech 1900D Aircraft
The maximum combined free baggage allowances for both cabin and checked luggage is: 9kg (20lbs).

Any Item of baggage exceeding the size or weight limit may not be accepted at passenger check-in.  If space is available you will be subject to excess baggage charges.

SURINAME – Zorg en Hoop Airfield – C208B Cessna Grand Caravan
The maximum combined free baggage allowances for both cabin and checked luggage is: 15kg (33lbs).

Any Item of baggage exceeding the size or weight limit may not be accepted at passenger check-in.  If space is available you will be subject to excess baggage charges.

Cabin Baggage
Please note that this flight is service by the Cessna Caravan C208 and cannot accommodate cabin baggage.

SURINAME – Johan Pengel International Airport – Beech 1900D Aircraft
The maximum combined free baggage allowances for both cabin and checked luggage is: 15kg (33lbs)

Any Item of baggage exceeding the size or weight limit may not be accepted at passenger check-in.  If space is available you will be subject to excess baggage charges.

Passengers on this flight have the option to pre-purchase additional baggage.  This must be booked at the same time as ticket to guarantee carriage.

Option 1: Passengers may opt to purchase additional weight of 8KG or 17lbs to a total of 23 KG or 50LBS one-way USD20.

Option 2: Passengers may opt to purchase additional weight of 30 KG or 67lbs to a total of 45KG or 100LBS one-way USD80.

Cabin Baggage
Each passenger occupying a seat will be permitted one piece of cabin baggage which shall not exceed 4.5 kg (10 lbs.) in weight and must be able to be stowed completely under the seat in front of him/her. This may include men’s’ and ladies’ handbags, laptop computer bags, baby bags, camera bags and small carry-on bags with items of clothing and personal effects. Cabin Baggage shall not exceed any of the following external dimensions: Height 18cm (7 inches), Width 30cm (12 inches) and length 33cm (13 inches).

Any piece that exceeds the maximum allowable dimensions (unable to fit under the seat in front of the passenger) or maximum allowable weight for a Cabin Bag, will be taken from the passenger and placed in the aircraft’s hold as checked baggage. It will also be included in the passenger’s checked baggage allotment for purposes of computing excess baggage charges.

Note: Regular size carry-on baggage that normally fits in the overhead bins of large body aircraft will not fit in the cabin of our aircraft. Therefore these sizes of baggage will have to be placed in the hold of the aircraft.

Passengers are reminded that there are security regulations in place governing the carriage of liquids and gels in Carry-on Baggage. All travelers on TRANS GUYANA AIRWAYS LTD. are requested to familiarize themselves with the regulations of the National / Airport Authorities at all points on their TRANS GUYANA AIRWAYS LTD. itineraries; and to strictly observe these regulations in order to avoid delays and or inconvenience en route.

Maximum Combined Linear Dimensions
The total linear dimensions (i.e. Length plus Width plus Height) of any item of baggage, must not exceed 157cm. (62 Inches) wheels, pockets and handles will be included in the computation of the maximum allowable dimensions.

FOR ALL FLIGHTS
1.           Checked Baggage Limits as per above destinations.

2.           Checked baggage will be delivered to bearer of the baggage check.

3.           Excess Baggage Charges apply for any weight in excess of the Trans Guyana Airways Ltd. free checked baggage allowance at the rates fixed from time to time by TRANS GUYANA AIRWAYS LTD. Further details on extant rates at any given time can be obtained from any TRANS GUYANA AIRWAYS LTD. Office.

4.           Excess Baggage Carriage Restrictions – Excess baggage is carried subject to space availability and hence may not be carried on the same aircraft as the passenger but may be transported on a subsequent flight. The passenger is responsible for collection of excess baggage and/or any other related delivery expenses at the port of destination shown on his Ticket.

5.           Excess Baggage Limit Total baggage exceeding 50 pounds will not be accepted as excess baggage.

6.           Valuable Items – All baggage should be locked. Items of value – such as money, jewelry, precious metals, negotiable papers, securities, business documents or the like – should be carried by Passengers on their person or in cabin baggage under your care.

7.           TRANS GUYANA AIRWAYS LTD. is not liable for loss or damage to property during carriage resulting from inherent defect quality or service of goods carried.

8.           TRANS GUYANA AIRWAYS LTD. may refuse to carry as baggage any item reasonably considered by the carrier to be unsuitable for carriage because of its size, shape, weight, content, character, or for safety or operational reasons, or the comfort of other passengers and crew.

9.           At its sole discretion, TRANS GUYANA AIRWAYS LTD. may refuse to accept baggage for carriage unless it is properly and securely packed in suitable containers.

10.      Passenger baggage is subject to search and/or scan for restricted/prohibited items. TRANS GUYANA AIRWAYS LTD. will not accept liability for loss of or damage to any Prohibited Item (as defined herein) that is removed from a passenger’s baggage or confiscated.

11.      TRANS GUYANA AIRWAYS LTD. recommends that passengers securely lock all items of Checked Baggage and place Identification stickers with their Name and Full Contact details on the outside and inside. Valuables, electronic equipment and medications are not to be packed in Checked Baggage.

12.      All passengers on TRANS GUYANA AIRWAYS LTD.’s flights must take special care to positively identify their checked baggage before claiming it on arrival and removing it from the Arrivals Area of destination airports.

13.      In the event that baggage is damaged or misplaced due to negligence of the airline, TGA will reimburse to the value of US$300 as an estimated cost of suitcase, clothing and toiletries. TGA will not be liable for any cash or valuables claimed to be in baggage as stated in item 6.