interCaribbean reminds holiday travelers of annual baggage, box embargo

interCaribbean plane. (Photo Credit: Keryn Nelson/McAllister Hunt/St. Lucia Times) interCaribbean Airways is reminding customers travelling during the Christmas and New Year holiday season that its annual baggage and box embargo will apply across its regional network from December 15th, 2026, to January 15, 2027. The holiday season is one of the busiest travel periods across the Caribbean, with more customers travelling to spend time with family and friends. As with all regional air services, baggage capacity is determined by aircraft configuration and operational requirements. “During the holiday season, more customers are travelling with extra luggage, gifts and items for family and friends,” said Heidi Gardiner, director of Customer Experience at interCaribbean Airways. “Our priority is to ensure every customer can travel with their guaranteed checked bag. By communicating these restrictions in advance, we want to help customers plan ahead and avoid surprises at check-in.” Baggage allowances during the embargo Each customer is guaranteed acceptance of one checked bag that meets the airline’s standard size requirements and weighs no more than 50 pounds (23kg). A second checked bag weighing no more than 50 pounds (23kg) may be accepted if aircraft capacity permits, but acceptance is not guaranteed. Customers travelling with an overweight checked bag weighing between 51 and 70 pounds (23-32kg) may check that bag upon payment of an overweight baggage fee. A customer checking an overweight bag will not be permitted to check a second checked bag, regardless of its weight. You Might Be Interested In The following items will not be accepted during the embargo: Boxes of any size. (A box includes plastic tubs and bins) Oversized checked baggage (over 158cms overall length x height x width) Checked bags weighing more than 70 pounds (year-round) Third or additional checked bags A second checked bag when travelling with an overweight first bag Sports equipment may be accepted where it complies with the permitted baggage size and weight limits and available aircraft capacity. Oversized sports equipment will not be accepted during the embargo. Additional charges apply. Wheelchairs, walkers and other assistive devices for customers with disabilities will continue to be accommodated. Customers may bring one personal item or one carry-on bag, weighing no more than 10 pounds and measuring no more than 37 linear inches (9 x 12 x 16 inches). Planning ahead for holiday travel Customers wishing to travel with a second checked bag are encouraged to review their baggage options for pre-paid bags and bags paid at the airport before departure. Prepaid bags are limited by aircraft type and not available to purchase when such limits are already reached. All second checked bags remain subject to available aircraft capacity at check-in. Perishable items will not be accepted in additional bags. interCaribbean Airways encourages customers to review the baggage restrictions before travelling and plan accordingly, as items outside the permitted limits cannot be accepted during the embargo period. For baggage information, visit https://www.intercaribbean.com/travel-information/baggage-essentials.html or contact interCaribbean Reservations and Customer Service. Barbados Today Stay informed and engaged with our digital news platform. The leading online multimedia news resource in Barbados for news you can trust.