ACSA announces strict NEW hand luggage policy for SA

Travellers should be warned of a strict new hand luggage policy for SA announced by the Airport Company South Africa (ACSA). Daily Investor reports that the new hand luggage policy for SA is all about, “aviation safety and compliance standards.”

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We all know domestic travel will peak during the December festive season, and these regulations are applicable throughout all ACSA airports. And it’s about time too, as in recent years the uptake of online check-in has seen a breakdown of any reasonable hand luggage policy for SA.

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ACSA HAND LUGGAGE POLICY FOR SA

Critically, over the festive season, the policy will identify passengers with non-compliant items before reaching the security checkpoint. Be aware that if you have non-compliant hand luggage, you will be directed back to your check-in counter to transfer it to check-in. Passengers who exceed the hand luggage limit will be subject to the specific airline’s excess baggage rules.

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ACSA says the strict new hand luggage policy for SA is a preventative measure, flagging potentially illegal or hazardous items and combating criminal activities. But we all know it’s more aimed to limiting the amount of baggage travellers take on-board during a busy festive season.

HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Hand luggage in SA must adhere to the following:

• Economy-class passengers can have one bag plus one slimline laptop bag or handbag.
• First-class passengers are allowed two bags plus one slimline laptop bag or handbag.
• Bags may not exceed these dimensions: 56 cm x 36 cm x 23 cm.
• Weight limit per bag: 7 kg.

*Note that a slimline laptop bag refers specifically to one that is a size and thickness to carry a laptop and charger. This does not include backpacks capable of carrying other items such as documents, clothes, etc.

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