Air New Zealand is the flag and national carrier of New Zealand and operates to 27 domestic destinations and 29 international destinations. Air New Zealand flights operate across 15 countries in Asia, Oceania, North America and Europe with its route network primarily in the South Pacific and Australasia. Voted the world's third-best long haul carrier in 2012 by UK newspaper The Telegraph, Air New Zealand boasts a fleet of Boeing 747, 767 and 777 as well as Airbus A320. There are a number of baggage and dangerous goods restrictions place on Air New Zealand flights.
All guests travelling on the Air New Zealand network are permitted to take up to 7kg in total of carry-on baggage onboard. Carry-on baggage may consist of -
Economy Class customers may take one piece of cabin baggage with a maximum weight of 7kg and maximum total dimensions (length + width + height) of 118cm; or
Business Class, Premium Economy* and Star Alliance Gold customers (including Airpoints Gold and Gold Elite) are permitted two pieces of cabin baggage each with a maximum weight of 7kg and maximum total dimensions (length + width + height) of 118cm.
Checked Baggage
Airfare Name
Airfare Type
Gold/Gold Elite & Koru Baggage Allowance
grabaseat™
No checked bag
No checked bag
grabaseat + bag
1 piece (max 23kg)
2 pieces (max 23kg each)
Smart Saver
1 piece (max 23kg)
2 pieces (max 23kg each)
Flexi Plus
2 pieces (max 23kg each)
3 pieces (max 23kg each)
Oversized & Fragile Items
Oversized baggage can be checked in, provided each piece does not exceed 32kg in weight and 2.5m in length.
