Baggage Restrictions
Baggage Restrictions
Pack Smart. Fly Comfortable.
Our aircraft are designed to take you directly to some of the Caribbean’s most extraordinary destinations. Because baggage space aboard smaller private aircraft is limited, the physical size of your luggage matters just as much as its weight.
Choosing the right bags helps us safely and comfortably accommodate your entire party and everything you need for your island stay.
Soft Bags Work Best
Soft duffel bags and standard airline carry on luggage are much easier to fit into the baggage areas of our aircraft than large, rigid suitcases.
Size Matters as Much as Weight
Even when your luggage is within the recommended weight allowance, oversized or hard sided bags may simply be too large to fit into the available baggage compartments.
Traveling With a Large Group?
For parties of seven or more traveling aboard a Chieftain, we strongly recommend duffel bags and carry on luggage only, especially when the group is made up primarily of adults.
Pack for the Aircraft
A little planning before your trip makes loading easier and helps keep your Island Birds flight comfortable from takeoff to touchdown.
9 PASSENGER AIRCRAFT
Piper Chieftain Baggage Guide
Our 9 passenger Chieftains can carry a maximum of 700 pounds of baggage, depending on passenger load and distance of the flight required. Passengers generally have approximately 40 to 50 lbs of luggage weight available per person. Just as important, if not more so, is the physical size of each bag.
If everyone arrives with a large or hard sided suitcase, fitting all of the luggage into the aircraft may not be possible. Soft duffel bags and standard carry on luggage load best aboard our Chieftains.
If your party includes seven or more passengers, we strongly recommend traveling with duffel bags and carry on luggage only.
When traveling with conventional luggage, the Chieftain can accommodate approximately:
- 2 bags up to 30 inches
- 3 bags up to 27 inches
- 2 bags up to 24 inches
- 3 bags up to 22 inches
- All remaining bags should be no larger than a standard overnight or personal item bag
5 PASSENGER AIRCRAFT
Piper Aztec Baggage Guide
Our 5 passenger Aztecs can carry a maximum of 300 pounds of baggage, depending on passenger load and distance of the flight required. Passengers generally have approximately 50 to 60 lbs of luggage weight available per person. Just as with our Chieftains, the physical size of your bags is every bit as important as their total weight.
Large or hard sided suitcases can quickly use the available baggage space, so soft duffel bags and smaller luggage are always the easiest to accommodate.
When traveling with conventional luggage, an Aztec can accommodate approximately:
- 3 bags up to 30 inches
- 2 bags up to 27 inches
- 1 bag up to 24 inches
- All remaining bags should be no larger than a standard overnight or personal item bag
THE SIMPLE RULE
Pack Light. Travel Easy.
The easiest way to prepare for your Island Birds flight is simple. Choose soft sided luggage whenever possible and avoid bringing a large hard sided suitcase for every passenger.
This allows us to make the best use of the aircraft’s available baggage space while keeping your flight comfortable.
Please Pack for your Aircraft. The Right Bags Make All the Difference.
A Little Planning Makes a Big Difference.
Thank you for your cooperation. The safety and comfort of your flight depends on it.