New policy for tickets issued as of 01/09/10

Excess charge rates shown in the two tables below have to be considered with the following currencies: EUR or equivalent from Europe, East Europe, Japan; USD from USA and South America; CAD or equivalent from Canada.

EQUIPMENT INCLUDED IN THE ALLOWANCE
The following items are considered checked-in baggage, and for this reason they are included in the baggage allowance. If they exceed the allowance, but always within a maximum of 23 Kgs. per item, they can be checked-in with the payment of an extra charge, according to the destination chosen:

We remind you that Golf equipment is always free of charge if within 23 Kgs of the allowance.

EQUIPMENT NOT INCLUDED IN THE ALLOWANCE 
The following equipments are never included in the baggage allowance. They must be checked-in with the payment of an extra charge, according to the destination chosen, and they never can exceed 23 Kgs:

 

For domestic animals and weapons trasportation, please visit the dedicated pages.

Policy for tickets issued until 31/08/10

EQUIPMENT INCLUDED IN THE ALLOWANCE
The following items are included in the baggage allowance. If they exceed the allowance, but always within a maximum of 20 Kgs. per item:

EQUIPMENT NOT INCLUDED IN THE ALLOWANCE
The following items are included in the baggage allowance. If they exceed the allowance, but always within a maximum of 20 Kgs. per item:

Surfing and windsurfing equipment 

• For flights operated by small aircraft with limited baggage hold capacity, surfing and windsurfing equipment cannot be accepted.
• For flights operated by slightly larger aircraft within the small aircraft category, such as the Embraer ER4, only surfing equipment may be accepted (surfboards must not exceed 250cm in length; masts and sails will not be accepted)
• Considering the varying dimensions of different sports equipment and depending on the type of aircraft, the reservation/check-in of equipment will have to be approved by the Cargo department. Therefore we advise all passengers travelling with sports equipment to contact the call centre  to arrange the booking and check-in procedure.

To check-in and transport surfboards and windsurfing equipment (considered in addition to the normal baggage allowance), you must:

• Declare the item at the time of booking, and in the event of connecting flights with other carriers you must obtain the permission of the other carrier involved or carriage of the equipment will be restricted to the Alitalia flight leg only
• Arrive at the check-in desk at least one hour prior to flight departure
• Pack the equipment in its cases or in such a way that protects the items during loading and unloading  

Benefits for Exclusive Clubs members

Ulisse, Freccia Alata and Freccia Alata Plus Clubs members have always free transport on Alitalia flights of sport equipments included in the allowance and of bicycles and surfboards no taller than 250 cm.
 For tickets issued as of 01/09/10, Exclusive members can carry on Alitalia operated flights an additional free piece of sporting equipment (23 kgs max.), besides what already allowed.  

Note: fixed rate. If exceeding the allowance a standard excess baggage rate will be applied.

For more details on this service, contact your nearest Alitalia Office. 


1. Buenos Aires, Caracas
2. Sao Paulo 

Regulations

The transport of weapons, firearms and ammunition is governed by particular regulations set out under Italian law (Law no. 694, December 23, 1974).
According to article 30 of the public safety laws (Decree no. 773, June 18, 1931) the term weapons includes: personal firearms or any other type of offensive weapon including sharp-edged or sharp-pointed cutting instruments, such as daggers, stiletto knives and the like).

Transportation

Weapons, firearms and ammunition whose transportation follows directions issued by police according to existing rules, must always be booked and communicated to airport staff and may be checked in only as registered baggage and tagged to final destination, according to the following conditions: 

• weapons must be unloaded, dismantled and packed in appropriate, sealed containers 
• ammunition must:
  • be in quantities not exceeding 5 kg. [11lb.] per passenger
  • be packed and protected against sudden movements
  • placed in appropriate metal, wooden or fibre containers, having a safety closure mechanism as well as good capacity to resist sharp jolts and/or fire.
  • only be transported for sporting reasons

It is absolutely prohibited to transport ammunition with incendiary or explosive bullets.   

On payment of a fee, Alitalia will make containers available for passengers who need them for small weapons and ammunition, measuring 30 cm. (length) by 22 cm. (width) by 8 cm. (height). 
Considering the particular nature of such baggage, specific information will be provided on police regulations as well as any customs formalities.  
This will enable you to prepare the required documentation in advance and avoid any delays during your journey.  

Weapons and ammunition are never included in the baggage allowance. They must be checked-in with the payment of an extra charge, according to the destination chosen, and they never can exceed 20 Kgs for waepons and 5 Kgs for ammunition.
Read more below.

 Excess charge for tickets issued as of 01/09/10 

Excess charge rates shown in the table below have to be considered with the following currencies: EUR or equivalent from Europe, East Europe, Japan; USD from USA and South America; CAD or equivalent from Canada.

Excess charge for tickets issued until 31/08/10

Transit in Italy 

If your flight connects with another one at an Italian airport, customs will check the firearms (outgoing or incoming), even when the firearms are destined for another location within Italy, or tagged to a foreign destination. 
Upon arrival, the firearms will be carried by Alitalia personnel (or their representatives) from the aircraft to the airport police station where they will be returned to the owner’s custody. 

For more details, contact your nearest Alitalia Office.

1. Buenos Aires, Caracas
2. Sao Paulo 

We ask for your attention and common sense, above all. 
On Alitalia flights you can carry any musical instrument that is not longer than 100 cm as registered baggage. 
Larger instruments will be sent as goods except the violoncello, which must be booked and paid for to occupy a cabin seat. In this case, the instrument must be carried in a hard case with the following maximum dimensions: 

• 52 cm. length  
• 40 cm. depth  
• 135 cm. height  

The entire instrument must comply with these measurements, including the base on which it stands (unless this is detachable). 

Check-in for the instrument must take place at least thirty minutes in advance of the set time limit. Aboard, the violoncello must be placed on a seat directly in front of a partition wall. If this is not possible, then on a window seat.  

For more details on this service, contact your nearest Alitalia Office.

Diplomatic baggage means a sealed bag, transported by a diplomatic courier, declared upon check-in. 

For more details, contact your nearest Alitalia Office.