Changes to Sunwing baggage policy

Sunwing Airlines is introducing changes to its baggage policy this fall, introducing a baggage charge for domestic and cross-border flights while increasing the complimentary baggage allowance per passenger on several of its routes.

In line with other national carriers, the airline will be making amendments to policies on its domestic services and flights to the USA for new bookings effective Oct. 16, 2015. Each passenger on these routes will also be entitled to an increased checked luggage allowance of 23 kg, however there will be a service charge of $26.25 (or $21.00 if prepaid up to 48 hours in advance) inclusive of taxes, per direction, for their bag.  Effective for new bookings departing Jan. 5, 2016 onwards, the inflight service on domestic and US routes will now comprise of a buy on board menu with a selection of meal, snack and beverage options.

Sunwing will also be increasing the complimentary checked baggage allowance per passenger to 23 kg (50 lbs) for travel as of Nov. 1 on all services to Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America, along with Florida cruise packages. The enhanced 23 kg baggage allowance applies to the first piece of checked luggage only. The airline has also simplified its excess baggage policy and will be introducing a flat fee for overweight and oversize items; rather than the sliding scale currently adopted by many airlines. In addition, for the first time, the airline will allow passengers to check a second bag, if desired, subject to a supplement of $36.75 (or $31.50 if prepaid up to 48 hours in advance) per direction, including all taxes.