Italia Trasporto Aereo S.p.A., trading as ITA Airways, is the state-owned flag carrier airline of Italy. It is fully owned by the Government of Italy via the Ministry of Economy and Finance. The airline flies to over 41 scheduled domestic, European, and a few intercontinental destinations (to be expanded). ITA Airways is a member of the SkyTeam global airline alliance.
What you need to pack your bag and how much allowance while traveling with ITA Airways?
ITA Airways Carry-on Baggage Allowance
- One item of hand luggage weight is 8kg.
- The maximum dimension not exceed 55 x 35 x 25 cm.
Is Hover board, minisegway, balance wheel allowed in ITA Airways Cabin / Carry-on bag?
No, it is not allowed.
ITA Airways Checked Baggage Allowance
- The maximum weight of Checked baggage is 23 or 32 kg.
- The maximum dimension not exceed 158cm.
| Travel class | Baggage |
|---|---|
| Light | no baggage |
| Economy | 1 x 23 kg* |
| Premium Economy | 2 x 23 kg |
| Business | 2 x 32 kg |
| Comfort (Rome-Milan) | 2 x 23 kg |
*From Middle East (excl. Egypt and Israel) to Usa and vv. 2×23 kg. From/to Tokyo 2×23 kg.
All checked bags must adhere to a max weight of 50 pounds (23 kg) for economy, premium economy, and Comfort Economy fares; 70 pounds (32 kg) for business, and max linear dimensions of 62 inches (158 cm).
ITA Airways Excess Baggage Allowance?
How to Purchase Excess Baggage at ITA Airways?
The following is a table of charges for baggage exceeding 23 kg of weight (within 32 kg), for an extra piece of luggage or for a second piece of luggage in economy class.
| Destination | Excess weight | Extra piece (2nd piece) | Extra piece (from 3rd to 6th) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic flights | 60 Eur / 75 Usd | 60 Eur / 75 Usd | 200 Eur / 250 Usd |
| Europe and North Africa (excl. Egypt) | 60 Eur / 75 Usd | 60 Eur / 75 Usd | 200 Eur / 250 Usd |
| From Europe and North Africa to Egypt and viceversa | 75 Eur /90 Usd | 100 Eur / 125 Usd | 200 Eur / 250 Usd |
| From Europe and North Africa to Tel Aviv and viceversa | 75 Eur / 90 Usd | 75 Eur / 90 Usd | 200 Eur / 250 Usd |
| From Europe, North Africa, the Middle East to Tokyo, Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires and viceversa | 100 Eur / 125 Usd | 100 Eur / 125 Usd | 200 Eur / 250 Usd |
| Rest of the world | 100 Eur /125 Usd | 100 Eur / 125 Usd | 200 Eur / 250 Usd |
For more details: https://www.ita-airways.com/en_eg/fly-ita/baggage.html
What is the Excess/Additional Baggage Fees for U.S. in ITA Airways?
Excess weight (From 50 to 70 Pounds/23 to 32 KG)
All (except Egypt): €85/$100
To/From Egypt: €150/$200
Oversized (From 62 to 80 Inches/158 to 203 CM): €250/$300
Additional Pieces: Second piece €85/$100, third-sixth pieces €240/$285
What is the Oversize Baggage Fees for U.S. in ITA Airways?
If the bag exceeds the weight of 158 cm of size, sum of height + width + depth (within 203 cm size, sum of height + width + depth), charge is 300 Usd/250 Eur
| Destination | Excess charge* |
|---|---|
| From Middle East, Israel, North Africa and Egypt | 300 |
| To Middle East, Israel, North Africa, Egypt and Japan | 360 |
| From Europe, East Europe and Japan | 250 |
| To Europe, East Europe | 345 |
What is the baggage allowance for sports equipment in ITA Airways?
| DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS | INTERCONTINENTAL FLIGHTS* | |
|---|---|---|
| ALL CHANNELS | ||
| SMALL SPORTS EQUIPMENT | EUR40/USD45 | EUR70/USD80 |
| LARGE SPORTS EQUIPMENT | EUR60/USD65 | EUR100/USD110 |
| AT THE AIRPORT | ||
| SMALL SPORTS EQUIPMENT | EUR50/USD55 | EUR90/USD100 |
| LARGE SPORTS EQUIPMENT | EUR75/USD85 | EUR125/USD140 |
What are the rules to take sports equipment to USA through ITA airways?
For this destinations, sports equipment that fits into the baggage allowance is treated as normal registered baggage.
If the weight of the sports equipment is less than 23 kg, it fits into the baggage allowance and does not require an additional charge, whereas for equipment that weighs more than 23 kg, an excess baggage fee will apply.
What is ITA Airways baggage policy?
- ITA Airways allows a single piece to weigh up to 23 kg
- For economy, premium economy, and Comfort Economy fares and 32 kg for business fares.
- Each bag must not exceed max linear dimensions of 158 cm.
- For cabin baggage, ITA Airways allows 1 carry-on piece (55 x 35 x 25 cm up to 8 kg (17.6 lb) and 1 personal item.
- The number of bags depends on your fare type with Light fares not including any checked baggage, economy allowing 1 bag, and Comfort Economy, premium economy, and business allowing 2 bags.
For more details, visit ITA Airways Baggage section
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Queries handled by ITA Airways Customer care:
Flight Ticket Booking, Ticket Ticket Cancellation, Flight Ticket Rescheduling, Ok to Board, Visa Services, Online Check-in, Baggage Allowance, Duty Free Allowance, Flight Information, Airport Lounges, Visa Information, In-Flight Meals, Airport Transfers, Missing Luggage, Immigration Services, Valet Parking, Meet and Greet, Flight Wifi, Airport Wifi, In-Flight Entertainment, Airport Facilities, Delayed Flights, Visa on Arrival, First Class, Business Class, Economy Class, Volare (Frequent Flyer)
What is the charge if hand baggage is overweight or oversize on light fare? Thanks