ITA Airways Baggage Policy

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ITA Airways lets you travel with registered and unregistered baggage. Registered baggage are the items for which the airline will give you a receipt. These items will be put in the hold. Unregistered baggage will be allowed in the cabin after scrutiny. The stuff you bring into the cabin will be screened more thoroughly. Here are rules which will be discussed more thoroughly in this AirCancellation blog on ITA Airways baggage policy.

Hand baggage - A backpack of 8 kg for every passenger.
Checked baggage - Each passenger checked baggage allowance will depend on his or her fare class.
Infant baggage - Checked bag allowance of up to 23 kg for passengers travelling with infants of 23 months or below.
Special baggage - Relaxation may be given for large sporting equipment.
Excess baggage charges - You will have to pay charges for baggage measuring more than 158 cm (length+width+depth).
Prohibited items - Flammable liquids are not permitted.

Key Points of ITA Airways Baggage Policy

It seems like a waste of time going through details. Here are highlights of ITA Airways baggage policy international:

The number of checked baggage pieces and the maximum weight allowed depends on the travel class and route.
Economy Light passengers can check baggage by calling a dedicated number up to 1 day before departure.
Custom procedures in some countries may require passengers to retrieve and recheck their luggage at specific points for customs procedures.
Small sporting items will require you to pay less compared to large sporting items.

ITA Airways Carry-on Baggage Allowance

An 8kg handbag measuring up to 55x35x25 cm will be allowed on all flights for every passenger under ITA Airways baggage policy carry on. You can bring a small personal item of up to 45x36x20 cm. Make sure you have followed the below points when travelling with ITA Airways.

The total of the dimensions of a carry-on should not be more than 115cm.
You can replace the handbag with a laptop computer or backpack.
Don’t forget to include the wheels, handle or any protrusions when sizing your handbag.
You may be allowed to bring a handbag of up to 10 kg if you are travelling with an infant.

How to Add or Upgrade ITA Airways Baggage?

Adding or upgrading baggage with ITA Airways can be done online, during online check-in, or at the airport. Flyers with Light tickets cannot add or upgrade baggage online according to ITA Airways baggage policy economy. After the booking of ticket, you will have to find your flight to add or upgrade baggage. Here are some points you have to remember about the process.

You will have to put the hand baggage in a measurer.
An ‘under the seat’ label will be provided for personal items.
Economy Light passengers will have to call ITA Airways customer service up to 1 day before departure to add a checked bag.

ITA Airways checked baggage allowance

Checked baggage allowance will depend on the route you are travelling and the fare class of your ticket. On codeshare flights, the baggage allowance will depend on the baggage policy of operating carrier. Take a look at the baggage allowance of fare classes according to ITA Airways checked baggage policy.

Economy Light - No checked bag allowed.
Economy - 1 or 2 bags of up to 23 kg
Premium Economy - 2 bags of 23kg
Business – 2 bags of 23kg.
Business Classic - 1 bag of 32kg
Superior - 2 bags of 23 kg
Superior Classic - 1 bag of 23 kg

ITA Airways Excess Baggage Fees

Bringing an extra bag in addition to ITA Airways baggage allowance will require you to pay a fee. The surcharge starts at $70 and goes up to $280. It will vary on routes and by fare class. Airport and online check-in charges for an extra bag are always less. Overweight or oversized bags will require you to pay an additional surcharge. A fee of up to $90 will be charged for an oversized bag. Only bags measuring up to 203cm will be allowed. Here are the details of charges you need to pay.

**ITA Airways Excess Baggage Fees**
Fare Class	1st bag	2nd bag	3rd bag
Economy Light	up to $140	up to $200	up to $280
Economy Classic	Included on all routes	starting $95	up to $220
Economy Classic Plus	Included on all routes	Included on a few routes and starts at $140	starts at $170
Economy Flex	Included on all routes	starts at $65	up to $220
Business, Premium, Superior	Included on all routes	starts at $65	up to $220

ITA Airways Special Baggage Policy

Special baggage will be carried conditionally. ITA Airlines may not take liability for fragile items. But you can book an extra seat for them. Weapons, sporting equipment and musical instruments will be considered as a special baggage. ITA Airways advises you to take out insurance if the special baggage is valuable. Here are several things you should remember about special baggage.

Small sporting items will require you pay charges starting with $75.
Large sporting items will require you to incur a fee starting from $95.
Buying special baggage at the airport will cost you up to $25 more.
Weapons and ammunition will require you to pay charges between $75 and $175.

ITA Airways Baggage Rules Infant & Child

An additional 10 kg baggage is allowed for passengers with infants (up to 23 months) having tickets with Economy Light fare. Passengers with children above 2 years may be able to check a foldable stroller. Here is a complete breakup of the baggage allowance for passengers with infants.

Car seat or baby seat - It will be allowed in cabin or hold.
Foldable stroller - Allowed in hold.
Hand baggage - ITA Airways hand baggage allowance is 8 kg for passengers with an assigned seat.
Checked bag - No checked bag is allowed for Economy Light. Other passengers can check a bag of up to 23kg.

ITA Airways Baggage Policy Lost, Delayed, or Damaged

The airline expects you to file a property irregularity report (PIR) if your baggage is missing or damaged. To file a PIR contact the baggage assistance counter after arrival at the destination. A contact form is available on ITA Airways website for registering further details of your grievance. Here are several things you should remember.

You can track the recovery of your baggage. But, if it is not found within 45 days, you must give up hope.

You can claim a refund of baggage charges for lost, delayed or damaged bags.

For all registered baggage, ITA Airways will accept responsibility for your baggage till your destination. You must keep the baggage reclaim receipt till you have picked up your checked bag. ITA Airways customer service USA or AirCancellation can be reached on +1-(877)-793-1717 or +1-888-826-0067 for further details.