Baggage Guide

Long-haul
international travel
Standard baggage allowance Gold/Gold Elite & Koru
baggage allowance*

Economy

1 piece,
max weight 50 lbs

2 pieces,
max weight 50 lbs each

Premium Economy**

2 pieces,
max weight 50 lbs each

3 pieces,
max weight 50 lbs each

Business**

2 pieces,
max weight 50 lbs each

3 pieces,
max weight 50 lbs each

For more information on excess baggage: Excess Baggage Rates


Infants and children are entitled to the same baggage allowance as the accompanying passenger, but they are not entitled to any additional allowances linked to the accompanying passengers frequent flyer tier status.

• In addition to other allowances, strollers and car seats are permitted free of charge, when travelling with an infant or child.

• Any piece of baggage that weighs over 50 lbs but less than 70 lbs will be subject to an overweight charge.

• Medical/life equipment and max of 2 wheel chairs are carried free when accompanied by person who requires them.

• Separately bagged sports equipment counts as one piece.

• Max weight limit of 70 lbs for any individual piece of baggage is an industry standard.

• Each piece of baggage should not exceed total dimensions (length + width + height) of 158cm (62").

*The maximum any traveller can check-in under the free allowance is 3 pieces regardless of membership status. 4 or more pieces will have the applicable excess baggage charges applied. The additional piece for Koru members is only available on Air New Zealand operated and ticketed flights.
**This Premium Economy and Business baggage allowance applies on Air New Zealand flights. If part of your journey includes codeshare flights or flights on other airlines you will need to check the operating carriers' websites for their allowance.