SUNWING INCREASES BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE

Posted on 10/19/2015

Sunwing Airlines is increasing the complimentary checked baggage allowance per passenger from 20 kg (44 lbs) to 23 kg (50 lbs) for travel as of November 01. It's applicable 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 is also 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, Sunwing 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.  President of Sunwing Airlines, Mark Williams, said, “We believe that this increase in our complimentary checked baggage allowance is great news for customers as it allows them extra flexibility when packing for their vacation.

 “Our experience tells us that the majority of travellers do prefer the convenience of travelling with just one suitcase, so increasing the complimentary checked baggage allowance for the first checked piece of luggage is sure to be popular with our passengers, especially for families travelling with young children who often have more to pack.”  In line with other national carriers, the airline is also making amendments to policies on its domestic services and flights to the US for new bookings effective October 16, 2015.  Each passenger on these routes is also 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 January 05, 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.