Travel Logistics: Luggage Requirements - UPDATED

We will be flying economy flights through South Africa Air. Your seat arrangements have been made for you so that we can sit as a team. Please do not attempt to make changes to these arrangements. If you have concerns, please talk with your trip leaders.

You will each be allowed 1 personal checked bag. Your 2nd checked bag will be a team bag that contains medical supplies.

We are going to pack our bags heavy this year and to the maximum capacity for our flight TO South Africa.

Checked baggage dimensions for international travel to South Africa
23 kg (50lb) each and maximum dimensions of 158 cm (62 inches) each.

Checked baggage dimensions for international travel to the United States 23 kg (50lb) each and maximum dimensions of 158 cm (62 inches) each

We will weigh all of our bags before we leave. We will pack them to their maximum weight capacity with additional supplies. Be prepared for this!!!

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Carry on luggage is called Hand Baggage internationally.

We are restricted to 1 piece of hand baggage with the following dimensions: One piece of hand baggage not exceeding 115 cm (45.3 in) and 8 kg (17.6 pounds) in weight.

Follow this link for the international hand baggage restrictions upheld by South Africa Air.