General Luggage Guidelines

We are basing our guidelines on Air Nuigini regulations for International Travel

Carry on Baggage Allowances (11- 15 lbs)

• A lady’s handbag, lady’s pocket book or lady’s purse which is appropriate to normal traveling dress and is not being used as a container for the transportation of articles that would otherwise be regarded as baggage;
• An overcoat, wrap or blanket;
• A small camera or pair of binoculars;
• A reasonable amount of reading matter for the flight;

Any item that purports to be a specified article listed above, but does not visibly conform to the description set out must be weighed and such weight included in the total baggage weight. All other articles including overnight bags, briefcase, typewriter, personal radios, ladies vanity or cosmetic cases, hat boxes, infant collapsible pram, wheelchairs, heavy cameras and reading matter which cannot reasonably be read during the flight, must be weighed with the baggage and subjected to normal rules.

• One (1) cabin bag (1pc) not exceeding 7 kgs (15lbs), the total measurement of which must not exceed 50 x 30 x 20 cm = 100cm (40 inches)
• These Items must be weighed, and if necessary, charged in accordance with valid tariff. Cabin baggage dimensions vary in different countries and are subject to Government and Airline regulations in force at the time of travel.

Checked Baggage Allowances – 2 Bags - 1 bag is for you – the other is for the missionaries!

Economy Class: 20 kg (2 bags at 35 - 44 lbs) – Passengers on Air Niugini are allowed the following baggage. No single item may exceed 30kg (66 lbs) in weight.

For International travel, a passenger using Air Niugini connecting services is entitled to the applicable international free baggage allowance. Additional baggage may be carried at a fixed baggage rate per kilogram in excess. An excess fee will be collected for each kilogram of baggage over the designated free baggage allowance and for each piece that is overweight. Except as provided for under the relevant provisions in 5 or 6, the airline is not liable for loss, damage to or delay in the delivery of fragile or perishable articles, money, jewelry, precious metals, negotiable papers, securities or other valuables (including but not limited to cameras and electronic. equipment), business documents or samples which are included in the passenger’s checked baggage, whether with or without the knowledge of the airline. Such personal valuable items should be carried on your person or in your carry on baggage under your care.

We suggest placing your clothes inside clear plastic Ziploc bags. We will be in an island environment and there is a strong possibility your bag may get wet.

• We suggest placing a large garbage bag in an outside pocket of your suitcase.

Carry On Luggage

You are allowed a carry on bag and a personal item.

General Luggage Policies
Note that when maximum size measurements are shown as a total number of inches (eg 45") this is the total of the length, width and height of the piece. There are standard sets of dimensions that go to make up these totals (for example, 22 x 14 x 9 is the standard for 45") and if you have a bag that is an unusual shape but still within the total number of inches, you may find it being rejected.

Is Your Carry-On Bag Legal?
Many luggage stores sell suitcases described as 'carry-on', but these suitcases are sometimes larger than the size most airlines will accept. The safe maximum size is 45", in the form of a 22" x 14" x 9" bag. Some airlines allow up to as much as 55", but most do not. Not only do luggage stores and manufacturers not always tell you if their bag is legally sized or not, but they also frequently mis-measure their bag. Their measurements generally are for the inside of the main compartment, and assume that any external pockets are of zero thickness, rather than stuffed full of things (which can easily add another inch or more) and ignore any external framing such as wheels and carry handle (which can also add another couple of inches).
If you should be very unlucky and find yourself forced to try and squeeze your carry-on into an unforgiving luggage template by the gate, even one extra inch - if your bag is already at the maximum - will be enough to mean it doesn't fit and you have to check the bag.

Personal Items
The standard allowance typically provides for a bag of up to a certain size plus one 'personal item'. What is a personal item? Some airlines give examples, and suggest that a personal item may be:

• Briefcase, Camera, Handbag/Purse, Laptop (in carry bag), Other items not exceeding 36" in total dimension, Reading Matter, Small book-bag style backpack, Umbrella
• Each one of you may be carrying a computer laptop with you. This would be considered your personal item. You would be able to place some things in this case. The case and laptop will be left with missionaries at Hoskins, so you will not have it on the return trip.