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LIAT
ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO BAGGAGE POLICY
Date Posted: November 28, 2008.
Regional carrier, LIAT (1974) Ltd has announced important
changes to its baggage policy aimed at ensuring a consistent
delivery of service to all passengers of the Caribbean
Airline on an ongoing basis, and especially at this busy
time of year.
As a consequence, with effect from December 1st 2008, the
free baggage allowance for all LIAT services will be set at
one piece at a maximum of 50 lbs (23 kgs.). Further, the
maximum overall size per piece will be 62 inches (157 cms).
In addition, passengers will be allowed one piece of cabin
baggage inclusive of a laptop at a maximum weight of 15
lbs.(7 kgs.) and maximum overall dimensions of thirty-six
inches (36ins) or ninety-one centimetres (91 cms.).
Passengers are also asked to note that extra pieces of
baggage (that is, pieces in excess of the above allowance)
will be subject to excess baggage charges and will only be
accepted on a space available (standby) basis.
LIAT Chief Executive Officer, Mark Darby said given that
these changes could have implications for perishable items
packed in airline luggage, LIAT also urged customers not to
pack perishable items in their checked luggage. He said
customers should note that perishable items would not be
accepted in standby baggage.
Darby added that as is customary on entering the busy
holiday season, LIAT would be implementing its regular
policy of limiting the amount of baggage that can be carried
between December 1st and January 15th and would only be
accepting one additional piece of “excess baggage” during
this period.
"While we recognise that our customers often want to travel
with more luggage, due to the cargo hold capacity
limitations of the Dash 8 aircraft currently operated by
LIAT, it is necessary that LIAT restricts the amount of
baggage carried by its passengers. This will help us offer a
more consistent and reliable baggage delivery service to all
passengers, including those adhering to the baggage
limitations," Mr. Darby said.
