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Baggage guide ONE AIRLINE – LOTS OF POSSIBILITIES

From hand luggage and sports equipment to excess baggage: Avoid long waiting times. We suggest you find out about baggage matters before your flight so you can make the necessary preparations.

A number of regulations apply for baggage in modern aviation. SWISS is able to advise you in handling your baggage. If you are unable to find the answer to your question in our section on baggage, please do contact us directly.

I'll be taking my sports equipment with me - do I have to register it?
Sports equipment - with the exception of golf and skiing equipment - must be booked in when you book your flight. We have published various categories and the corresponding tariffs.

Please refer to the page sport baggage.

I have a valuable piece of baggage which I'd like to take into the cabin with me. Is this possible despite the fact that it exceeds the permitted hand baggage in size?
Yes. Under certain circumstances, you may take a valuable piece of luggage (e.g. a musical instrument, diplomatic bag, etc.) into the cabin and store it on a pre-paid extra seat. Online booking is not possible in these cases, therefore please contact us directly.
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I always have my pocket knife on my key ring – do I have to remove it?
Pocket knives are covered by current international legislation for dangerous goods. Please make sure you put your pocket knife (like many other items) in your checked luggage. Otherwise these items will be confiscated by the security personnel at the airport.

For detailed information please refer to our page dangerous goods.

May I use electronic devices during the flight?
Electronic devices may not be used during start, landing and taxiing when the fasten seat-belt signs are switched on.

Laptops, MP3 or CD players may be used during the flight. However, mobile telephones, radios and TV receivers, radio equipment and cordless computer mice may not be used during the flight.

Where can I find out how much luggage I can take with me?
You will find information regarding your Baggage allowance on your ticket or your e-ticket confirmation.

Weight concept Marked 20K, 30K or 40K
This represents the max. kg weight of your luggage allowance.

Piece concept Marked PC
This represents a maximum of 2 items of luggage
You will find detailed information regarding weights and dimensions on our baggage allowance and excess baggage pages.

Is there a standard for hand baggage?
On all SWISS flights, the weight of an item of hand baggage must not exceed 8 kg in weight and 55x40x20 cm in size. Regardless of destination and ticket class.

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Weight concept	Marked 20K, 30K or 40K This represents the max. kg weight of your luggage allowance.
Piece concept	Marked PC This represents a maximum of 2 items of luggage