BAGGAGE

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Baggage - General Information

Baggage allowances vary based on the fare selected at the time of booking. Please refer to your fare type for the baggage benefits included with your ticket.

Due to the aircraft type we operate and the limited cabin and cargo space available, all baggage must meet the size and weight requirements outlined below.

If you have any questions regarding baggage allowances, fees, or special items, please contact our Customer Care Team at customerservice@tropicair.com or your nearest Tropic Air station.

Personal Item Allowance

All fares include up to two (2) personal items, provided the combined size does not exceed the dimensions below.

Due to the aircraft type we operate and its limited cabin space, passengers may bring personal items on board provided that all personal items combined must not exceed:

  • Width: 18 inches (46 cm)
  • Height: 14 inches (35 cm)
  • Depth: 10 inches (26 cm) 18 in (Width)

Examples of personal items include purses, handbags, laptop bags, small backpacks, camera bags, and similar small articles. All personal items combined must fit within the size and must be able to fit comfortably on the passenger’s lap during the flight.

If your personal items exceed the permitted size or weight limits, they must be checked in and will count toward your checked baggage allowance. Applicable baggage fees will be applied.

Checked Baggage Allowance

Checked baggage must not exceed:

  • Width: 18 inches (46 cm)
  • Height: 30 inches (76 cm)
  • Depth: 13.5 inches (34 cm)

Measurements should include wheels, handles, and any fixed protrusions.

Due to cargo hold limitations, baggage exceeding 62 linear inches (157 cm) may not be accepted on certain flights. Oversized items may be transported on a space-available basis, moved on a later flight, or shipped as cargo. Additional charges may apply.

DOMESTIC ITINERARIES

INTERNATIONAL ITINERARIES

Passengers connecting to another airline at Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE) who have purchased additional baggage are strongly encouraged to allow a minimum connection time of three (3) hours.

While every effort will be made to transport all baggage on the same flight as the passenger, additional or excess baggage may travel on a later flight due to aircraft space limitations.

Mobility & Medical Devices

Wheelchairs, mobility aids, and medically necessary devices are accepted free of charge and do not count toward your baggage allowance.

Passengers requiring assistance are encouraged to contact us before travel so we can make the necessary arrangements. Due to aircraft space limitations, some powered wheelchairs may not be accommodated. Please contact us in advance if you are traveling with a powered mobility device.
Assistive devices such as canes, walkers, and CPAP machines may be carried on board if cabin space permits. If not, they may be transported as checked baggage at no additional charge. For assistance, please contact reservations@tropicair.com or call (+501) 226-2626.

Baggage Liability

We recommend that valuable, fragile, perishable, or irreplaceable items, including cash, jewelry, medication, electronics, legal documents, and camera equipment, remain with the passenger and not be packed in checked baggage.

Tropic Air’s liability for lost delayed, or damaged baggage is limited by applicable laws and international regulations.

Complete Baggage Policy

This page provides a quick overview of Tropic Air’s baggage allowances and travel requirements. For detailed baggage terms, conditions, restrictions, and liability information, please refer to our Full Baggage Policy below.

Detailed Baggage Policy

1. General

This Baggage Policy forms part of Tropic Air’s Conditions of Carriage and applies to all passengers travelling on services operated by Tropic Air. Baggage allowances, fees, and applicable benefits are determined by the fare purchased and the itinerary selected at the time of booking. Certain fare products or baggage allowances may not be available on all routes.

All baggage is accepted subject to aircraft weight, balance, cargo space limitations, and operational requirements. Tropic Air reserves the right to refuse or delay the carriage of any baggage that cannot be safely accommodated.

Passengers may carry the number of personal items included with their purchased fare.
Personal items must not exceed the published maximum dimensions and must fit safely on the passenger’s lap throughout the flight. Personal items exceeding the permitted dimensions or weight may be required to be checked and will count toward the passenger’s checked baggage allowance. Applicable baggage fees may apply. Pet carriers travelling in the cabin do not count toward the passenger’s personal item allowance.

Checked baggage allowances vary by fare and are outlined in the Fare Comparison section of this website.
All checked baggage must comply with Tropic Air’s published size requirements. Measurements include wheels, handles, pockets, and any fixed protrusions. Baggage exceeding the permitted dimensions may be accepted only on a space-available basis, transported on a later flight, shipped as cargo, or refused at Tropic Air’s discretion.

Passengers may purchase additional checked baggage where permitted by their fare. Additional baggage is accepted subject to available aircraft capacity and operational limitations. Excess baggage fees apply to baggage exceeding the maximum allowance associated with the passenger’s fare or any additional baggage purchased. Payment of additional baggage fees does not guarantee transport on the same flight if aircraft weight or cargo limitations prevent acceptance.

Sporting equipment, musical instruments, oversized baggage, fragile items, and other specialty articles may require advance approval and may be subject to additional fees or handling requirements. Passengers traveling with special items are encouraged to contact Tropic Air prior to travel.

Wheelchairs, mobility aids, and medically necessary assistive devices are accepted free of charge and do not count toward a passenger’s baggage allowance. Acceptance of powered mobility devices remains subject to aircraft size and operational limitations. Passengers requiring assistance should notify Tropic Air before travel whenever possible.

Passengers must not pack prohibited or dangerous goods in either checked baggage or personal items unless specifically permitted by applicable aviation regulations. Tropic Air reserves the right to inspect baggage and refuse transportation of any item considered unsafe, prohibited, improperly packed, or otherwise unsuitable for carriage.

Firearms and ammunition may only be transported in accordance with Tropic Air’s Firearms Policy and all applicable laws.

Passengers connecting to another airline at Belize International Airport (BZE) who have purchased additional baggage are strongly encouraged to allow a minimum connection time of three (3) hours. While Tropic Air will make every reasonable effort to transport baggage on the same flight as the passenger, additional or excess baggage may travel on a later flight due to aircraft weight or space limitations.

Passengers should report delayed, lost, or damaged baggage to a Tropic Air representative immediately upon arrival. Claims must be submitted in accordance with Tropic Air’s Conditions of Carriage and any applicable legal requirements. Supporting documentation may be requested.

Tropic Air is not responsible for loss or damage to cash, jewelry, electronics, medications, important documents, fragile articles, perishable items, or other valuables packed in checked baggage.

Tropic Air’s liability for delayed, lost, or damaged baggage is governed by applicable law and the Tropic Air Conditions of Carriage. Liability may be limited in accordance with those provisions. Passengers are encouraged to obtain appropriate travel insurance for valuable or irreplaceable belongings.

We do not accept liability for minor cuts, nicks, scrapes, or dents incurred commonly in the handling of baggage or for the failure or loss of wheels, handles, straps and other appurtenances. We also do not accept liability for the failure of a bag to contain its contents as evidenced by splitting of seams, zippers or other closures. Maximum liability for the loss or damage to a bag and its contents will be limited to applicable government or IATA rules.

Tropic Air reserves the right to refuse acceptance or transportation of baggage that:

  • exceeds published size or operational limitations;
  • contains prohibited or dangerous goods;
  • is improperly packed;
  • presents a safety or security risk;
  • may cause damage to the aircraft or other baggage; or
  • cannot be accommodated due to aircraft weight or cargo capacity restrictions.

Tropic Air reserves the right to amend this Baggage Policy at any time without prior notice. The policy in effect at the time of travel shall apply.