Volotea’s baggage policy, based on the latest available information, outlines specific rules for carry-on and checked baggage, with fees for additional or oversized items. Below is a concise summary:
Carry-On Baggage
- Standard Allowance: All passengers can bring one small bag (max. 40 x 30 x 20 cm, including handles and wheels) for free, which must fit under the seat. No weight limit is specified for this bag alone.
- Additional Cabin Bag: A second cabin bag (max. 55 x 40 x 20 cm, including handles and wheels) is allowed only with priority boarding (from €9) or for Megavolotea/Megavolotea Plus members. The combined weight of both bags must not exceed 10 kg. Without priority boarding, bringing a larger cabin bag onboard costs €65 per item per flight.
- Liquids: Must be in containers of 100 ml or less, placed in a clear, resealable bag.
- Notes:
- If overhead space is limited, non-priority passengers’ cabin bags may be placed in the hold for free (Megavolotea members) or checked for a fee (€50–€65) for others.
- Small personal items (e.g., jackets, umbrellas, duty-free bags) don’t count toward the carry-on limit.
Checked Baggage
- Allowance: No free checked baggage is included in standard fares. Passengers can purchase up to 5 pieces with a total weight of 50 kg per passenger. Each bag has a maximum weight of 32 kg.
- Adding Baggage: Can be done during booking, online check-in, via the Volotea app, or at the airport (up to 2.5 hours before departure).
Special Baggage
- Sports Equipment & Musical Instruments: Count as special baggage (e.g., surfboards, bicycles, golf bags). Max weight is 32 kg, with fees of €60–€80 per item per flight, depending on booking method. Small instruments (e.g., flutes) may be carried as cabin baggage if within size limits.
- Strollers: Free for children up to 2 years (includes stroller + car seat for lap-held infants).
- Pets: Cats or dogs in carriers (max. 8 kg, including carrier; max. size 50 x 40 x 20 cm) are allowed in the cabin for a fee, except on flights to/from the UK, Ireland, or Malta.
Restrictions
- Prohibited Items: Firearms and ammunition are allowed only as checked baggage (up to 5 kg of ammunition, packed separately in a hard case). Hunting trophies, dangerous goods (per ICAO/IATA rules), and items posing safety risks are banned.
- Damage Liability: Volotea does not compensate for minor bag damage (e.g., stains, broken handles, scratches).
Additional Notes
- Strict Enforcement: Volotea is noted for strict baggage checks at check-in and boarding gates. Oversized or overweight bags incur fees or may be refused.
- Megavolotea Benefits: Members get discounts on checked baggage (up to 25% for Megavolotea, 50% for Megavolotea Plus) and free cabin bag transport (55 x 40 x 20 cm) with priority boarding.
- Booking Tip: Adding baggage online or via the app is cheaper than at the airport. Check specific fees for your route on Volotea’s website.
