Avianca Airlines Baggage Allowance – Carry-On, Checked & Extra Bags

Avianca is one of the famous, largest and oldest Airlines of Latin America. Its extensive domestic and international routes make it pick-able amongst the passengers. There are many frequent flyers of this airline who gave mostly positive reviews. If you are also planning a trip with this airline then the basic necessity is to have an understanding about its baggage policy. Let's check that below-

What is the Avianca baggage policy?

• There is no fixed policy of this airline as it will completely depend upon the type of fare which you will buy, your route and your destination.
• Generally, the Avianca carry on policy is easy enough so that you can have only the carry-ons, along with one personal item. Checked baggage is not included in the fare except in some.
• If you are choosing baggage facility or excessive baggage facility then be prepared to pay Avianca flight checked baggage fee as it is not complementary.

What is the Dimensions Required of Avianca Airlines?

• Make sure that your personal item can fit under your seat and you keep the dimensions in your mind while packing.
• Your carry-on must include the wheels and handles too in the dimensions.
• The personal items are free in all types of fares and there's no Avianca carry on fee except for the basic fares.
• The carry-ons must fit under the overhead bin of the flights.
• The total dimension of your checked bag is given above and there are no specifications about height, length and width.
• Only the classic, flex and business class have this facility to carry checked baggage at free of cost as per the Avianca baggage policy.

What are the Avianca criteria of Weight While Packing?

• To carry your personal item there is no weight limit given on the official website. You just need to take care of the dimensions only as per the Avianca baggage policy.
• For your carry-ons, you are supposed to pack up to 10 kgs. If the limit is exceeded then it will go as checked baggage which will be paid.
• For your checked baggage only 23 kgs in total is allowed for the economy class as per the Avianca baggage policy economy.
• If you are a business class traveller then this limit will exceed up to 32 kgs.
• For loyalty program members, there are completely different rules and regulations that we will explain below.

What are the Requirements as per Different Fares on Avianca?

• The Avianca baggage policy economy says that economy class is where Classic, Flex, M and L fares are included.
• There are basic and XS kinds of fares in which you can only carry one free personal item. If you are travelling to domestic destinations and budget is a problem then buy these fares.
• Basic and XS fares will not allow the passengers to have carry-ons free.
• Then there are S, M, L and Flex fares in which only one checked bag is included at free of cost.
• For the business and XXL fares, two check bags are included even for international flights as per the Avianca baggage policy international.

What are the Fees for Avianca Baggage and Excessive Baggage?

• For the domestic flights within Columbia the fees start from COP 55,000 if you purchase in advance. At the airport, it will cost you around COP 90,000.
• For Avianca baggage policy international from the United States to Central or South America, the first checked bag for XS or S fare starts from around $35 to $40 when purchased in advance.
• The second piece can cost you $65 or more and the third or more bags can go up to $145.
• The Avianca extra baggage fee for Overweight or oversized baggage for domestic destinations will start around COP 85,000 to COP 110,000 per piece at the airport.
• For international flights, it will cost you around $80 to $150 dollars per piece but it will depend on your route as Avianca extra baggage price.

What about the Avianca loyalty program members?

This table is for the reference to pack for checked baggage as a loyalty program member-

You need to understand that there is a certain limit of 45 kgs of this airline. And, even after paying more Avianca airlines baggage fees, you won't be able to carry more than this limit.

What if the Avianca Baggage is Lost or Delayed?

• It is a very rare scenario but not impossible to have late, damaged or even lost baggage.
• In case of looting, you are supposed to fill the baggage self-management form within 48 hours as a report.
• When there is a case of damaged baggage, do the same and the airline will connect you shortly after troubleshooting the problem?
• Please remember that after 7 days of arrival at your destination, no claim can be done.
• If it is completely the airline's fault, you can even ask for compensation for your luggage and Avianca airlines baggage fees.
• Claims cannot also be done when you arrive at a different airport.