Saturday, March 20, 2010

Baggage

* What are the restrictions and requirements for carry–on baggage? Carry-on bags must comply with the following baggage regulations:
1. Each e-ticketed passenger is allowed to carry on the aircraft one bag
plus one personal item.
2. The dimensions for a carry-on bag must not exceed 9" H x 14" W x 22" D.
3. The bag must be able to fit under your seat or in the overhead compartment.

* Examples of personal items include:
1. Male or female purse
2. Briefcase
3. Laptop computer
4. Camera case
5. Diaper bag
6. Portable electronic devices of similar or smaller size to items listed above
7. The dimensions for a personal item must not exceed 9" H X 16" W X 19" D
8. The personal item must be placed under the seat in front of you

* Examples of additional items that are allowed on the aircraft, in addition to the free baggage allowance, include:
1. Food items for immediate consumption
2. Mobility aids or assistive devices, such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, strollers, etc.
3. One box or bag of duty free merchandise
4. A coat or jacket
5. An umbrella
6. One item of reading material

* What are the restrictions and requirements for checked baggage? Passengers wishing to check luggage will be charged a per person, per bag, per segment Baggage Transport Fee. All Baggage Transport Fees are non-refundable. Each bag must weight 50lbs or less. The outside measurements of each bag must not exceed eighty (80) inches. The total number of bags allowed may not exceed 5 per passenger.

* How do I report lost or damaged baggage? Once a passenger's baggage has been determined to be missing or delayed, a Delayed Baggage report must be completed within four (4) hours of arrival time. The passenger is also given a local service number, or the Allegiant Baggage Service Office number, for any questions or concerns that may arise.

* Where can I find items left on a plane or in the terminal? Items found in the terminal or on the aircraft are turned into the local baggage service department. All lost articles are logged and held at the local baggage office until the passenger claims them, or makes arrangements to have them shipped at the owner's expense. All items found in the Lost & Found inventory are held for thirty (30) days. After that time, unclaimed items are forwarded to System Baggage Service for salvage. All high value items are locked in a secure area whenever possible to reduce the possibility of theft. All passengers with Lost & Found issues are asked to go to the airport where the articles were lost.

* What are your baggage fees? When purchased at time of booking, a fee between $15 and $25 for the first checked bag and between $25 and $30 for the second checked bag will apply per person, per segment. If purchased at flight check-in, $35 for first checked bag and an additional $35 for second checked bag will apply per person, per segment. In all cases additional higher fees will apply for three or more checked bags. Bags that are "Gate Checked" will incur a $35.00 fee.

* What type of sporting equipment can I bring when I travel? The following sporting equipment will be considered as an additional checked bag, fees apply:
1. Bowling bag, including ball and shoes;
2. Golf bag (either hooded or in a soft- or hard-sided golf bag carrying case provided by the passenger), including clubs, balls, and shoes;
3. Rifle (unloaded and encased in a locked, hard-sided container acceptable to Carrier for withstanding normal checked baggage handling without sustaining damage to the firearm);
4. Shotgun (unloaded and encased in a locked, hard-sided container acceptable to Carrier for withstanding normal checked baggage handling without sustaining damage to the firearm)
5. Handgun (unloaded and encased in a locked, hard-sided container acceptable to Carrier for withstanding normal checked baggage handling without sustaining damage to the firearm);
6. Fishing tackle box and fishing rod, so long as the rod is encased in a cylindrical fishing rod container suitable to Carrier for withstanding normal checked baggage handling without sustaining damage to the rod;
7. Snow ski equipment encased in a container or containers acceptable to Carrier and including no more than one (1) pair of skis or one (1) snow board, one (1) pair of ski boots, and one (1) pair of ski poles;
8. Water ski equipment encased in a container or containers acceptable to Carrier and including no more than one (1) pair of water skis and one (1) life preserver;
9. Boogie board;
10. Skateboard;
11. Archery equipment, including a bow, arrows, and an average size target (large target stands cannot be accepted), so long as the bow and arrows are encased in a container acceptable to Carrier for withstanding normal baggage handling without sustaining damage to the equipment.
12. Scuba equipment, provided air tanks are empty and all accompanying equipment (BCD, mask, flippers, weight belt, etc.) are encased together in a container acceptable to Carrier.

* Where can I find a list of restricted items and hazardous materials? The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has an approved list of items that can be brought on board. Please contact TSA at 1-866-289-9673 or visit the TSA web site.

* Can I transport fireworks? No. Fireworks are on TSA's Prohibited Items list. That list can be found online at the TSA web site.

* Can I send cargo? Allegiant is not a cargo airline, will not accept cargo of any kind. All baggage must accompany a paying passenger on the flight. No baggage over 100 lbs will be accepted.

* Where should I keep my prescription drugs? Allegiant highly recommends all prescription drugs travel with the individual using the container marked with the name of the person to whom they are prescribed. Although highly unlikely, should your bag not make it to the final destination, Allegiant does not want you to be without your prescription drugs.

* Can I travel with a firearm? Allegiant allows firearms to be transported using the following guidelines:
1. All customers must declare their firearm at time of check-in.
2. Firearms and ammunition cannot be carried on-board the aircraft and are accepted in checked baggage only.
3. All firearms must be unloaded
4. Firearms must be in a locked case and must be able to withstand normal baggage handling without damaging the firearm or other baggage.
5. Small-arms ammunition intended for sport or hunting are accepted only if carried in a sturdy checked bag.
6. Ammunition must be in the manufactures original container, or equivalent fiber, wood, or metal container specifically designed to carry ammunition. This carrier must provide sufficient cartridge separation.
7. The following are per person limitations on ammunition:
1. No more than three hundred (300) rounds of pistol (rim fire) ammunition.
2. No more than one hundred twenty (120) rounds of rifle (center fire) ammunition.
3. No more than one hundred fifty (150) shotgun shells.
4. The total gross weight of the ammunition cannot exceed eleven (11) pounds per passenger.
5. One handgun case (with only 1 unloaded handgun inside) will be accepted for each paying passenger.
6. One shotgun case (with maximum 2 unloaded shotguns inside) will be accepted for each paying passenger.
7. One rifle case (with maximum 2 unloaded rifles inside) will be accepted for each paying passenger.


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