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Air New Zealand·Star Alliance
Air New Zealand carry-on size limits, checked bag fees, weight limits, overweight and oversize charges, and who gets bags free. Updated policy summary with booking help.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
One personal item plus a cabin bag.
One cabin bag up to 7 kg (15 lbs) plus a personal item in Economy; two pieces totalling 14 kg in premium cabins. Maximum dimensions: 55 x 40 x 22 cm.
US routes allow one or two checked pieces of 23 kg in Economy depending on fare — check your specific fare.
Included on higher economy fares and in premium cabins.
23 kg (50 lbs) per piece in Economy; 32 kg (70 lbs) in Business Premier.
Excess charged per piece.
Over 158 cm total attracts an oversize charge.
Airpoints Elite and Gold members and Star Alliance Gold receive extra allowance.
Air New Zealand handles ski, golf and hiking equipment routinely given its inbound adventure tourism.
55 x 40 x 22 cm including wheels and handles. One cabin bag up to 7 kg (15 lbs) plus a personal item in Economy; two pieces totalling 14 kg in premium cabins.
US routes allow one or two checked pieces of 23 kg in Economy depending on fare — check your specific fare. A second bag: Included on higher economy fares and in premium cabins.
23 kg (50 lbs) per piece in Economy; 32 kg (70 lbs) in Business Premier. Excess charged per piece.
Airpoints Elite and Gold members and Star Alliance Gold receive extra allowance.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.