Caribbean Airlines Baggage Guide & Official Links

BW / BWA · Trinidad and Tobago

Buy extra checked baggage for Caribbean Airlines flights. Per-piece fees depend on branded fare (Lite, Classic, Flex, Biz, Biz Flex), route and season, and pre-purchasing more than 24 hours before departure saves USD 5 per bag. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Official website

Buy Extra Baggage

Updated Aug 3, 2026

Baggage PolicyBuy Baggage
From Official: YesApp purchase: Yes

Steps

  1. Go to the Caribbean Airlines Manage My Booking page at digital.caribbean-airlines.com/booking/manage-booking/retrieve, or on caribbean-airlines.com open the 'MY TRIPS' menu and select 'Manage Booking'.
  2. Enter your booking reference (6-character alphanumeric code) and last name, then click 'Continue' (or 'Find My Booking') to retrieve your reservation.
  3. Select the booking and passenger you want to add baggage to.
  4. Choose the checked baggage / additional baggage option and select the number of extra checked bags you need.
  5. Review the fee, which depends on your fare, route, season and departure timing, then complete payment with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, UATP or PayPal.
  6. After payment, your updated itinerary is confirmed - keep the confirmation email to present at check-in.

Prices

International flights - checked bag fees by fare

Per-piece fees depend on the branded fare (Lite, Classic, Flex, Biz, Biz Flex), the bag number, season and purchase timing. Pre-purchasing more than 24 hours before departure saves USD 5 per bag. Peak periods: 1-7 Jan, 1 Jul-7 Sep, 23 Nov-31 Dec.

LabelAmountNotes
Lite - 1st bag (pre-purchase >24h)USD 35 / EUR 32 / CAD 50 (off-peak); USD 40 / EUR 39 / CAD 57 (peak)
  • Lite fares do not include a free checked bag.
  • Within 24 hours of departure: USD 40 / EUR 39 / CAD 57 (off-peak) or USD 45 / EUR 41 / CAD 64 (peak).
  • CAD-denominated fees apply only to flights departing from Canada.
Lite / Classic - 2nd bag (pre-purchase >24h)USD 45 / EUR 41 / CAD 64 (off-peak); USD 50 / EUR 46 / CAD 71 (peak)
  • Within 24 hours of departure: USD 50 / EUR 46 / CAD 71 (off-peak) or USD 55 / EUR 49 / CAD 78 (peak).
  • Classic includes the 1st bag free; Flex, Biz and Biz Flex include the 2nd bag free.
  • Caribbean Miles Silver/Gold/Platinum members and tertiary students in the Caribbean can take a 2nd bag free on Classic fares, but not on codeshare flights.
3rd bagUSD 175 / EUR 155 / CAD 244
  • Same fee in off-peak and peak periods.
  • Paid by Lite, Classic, Flex and Biz fares; Biz Flex includes the 3rd bag free.
4th bagUSD 175 / EUR 155 / CAD 244
  • Same fee in off-peak and peak periods.
  • Applies to all fares, including Biz Flex.

Codeshare / transatlantic itineraries

Flat per-piece fees on itineraries that include transatlantic/codeshare flights. The same fee applies in off-peak and peak periods.

LabelAmountNotes
1st bag - LiteUSD 120 / EUR 100
  • Lite fares do not include a free checked bag.
  • Same fee in off-peak and peak periods.
2nd bag - Lite / ClassicUSD 120 / EUR 100
  • Classic includes the 1st bag free; Flex and Biz include the 1st and 2nd bags free.
3rd / 4th bagUSD 175 / EUR 155
  • Applies to Lite, Classic and Flex fares.

Domestic travel (between Trinidad and Tobago)

Each passenger gets 1 checked bag free; extra and overweight baggage is charged per kilogram and paid at the airport (POS or TAB).

  • Excess bag (2nd, 3rd or 4th)TTD 3.00 per kg
    • Payable at the airport (POS or TAB).
    • Passengers with onward connections are subject to additional applicable baggage fees.

Overweight baggage fees

Overweight fees apply to bags over 23 kg up to 32 kg and must be paid at the airport during check-in - they cannot be pre-purchased online.

LabelAmountNotes
Regional / international flightsUSD 75 / EUR 69 / CAD 106
  • For bags more than 23 kg but less than 32 kg.
  • Must be paid at the airport during check-in.
  • Fees are cumulative: a bag that is both overweight and oversized is charged both fees.
Transatlantic flightsUSD 120 / EUR 100
  • For bags more than 23 kg but less than 32 kg.
  • Must be paid at the airport during check-in.
Domestic (Trinidad & Tobago)TTD 3.00 per kg
  • Paid at the airport (POS or TAB).

Oversized baggage fees

Oversized fees apply to bags over 157 cm total linear dimensions (up to 292 cm) and must be paid at the airport during check-in.

LabelAmountNotes
Regional / international flightsUSD 75 / EUR 69 / CAD 106
  • For bags more than 157 cm but less than 292 cm (L+W+H).
  • Must be paid at the airport during check-in.
Transatlantic flightsUSD 120 / EUR 100
  • For bags more than 157 cm but less than 292 cm (L+W+H).

Pets and sporting equipment

Pets travel as checked baggage with published fees; sporting and musical equipment is free within the checked allowance but oversized pieces are charged as excess baggage.

LabelAmountNotes
Pet in hold - internationalUSD 150 / EUR 135 / CAD 209
  • Same fee for all fares (Lite, Classic, Flex, Biz, Biz Flex).
  • Maximum pet + kennel weight is 32 kg (70 lb); kennel max 292 cm linear with max length 191 cm.
  • Pets are not included in the free baggage allowance and are not accepted on codeshare flights.
  • Fee applies per one-way sector; CAD fees apply only to flights departing from Canada.
Pet in hold - domestic (Trinidad & Tobago)TTD 3.00 per kg
  • Available on Flex fares only.
Sporting / musical equipmentSee official pricing
  • Sporting and musical items within 23 kg and 157 cm linear form part of the free checked allowance (surfboards excepted).
  • Oversized sports equipment is accepted as excess baggage on a space-available basis at the applicable excess baggage charge.
  • Not accepted as baggage: hang gliding equipment, kayaks/canoes, steel pans (except tenor pans), windsurfing boards and sailboards.

Late and airport purchases

Purchases made within 24 hours of departure or at the airport are charged at the standard fee, without the USD 5 early-purchase saving.

LabelAmountNotes
Within 24 hours of departureUSD 40 / EUR 39 / CAD 57 (off-peak, Lite 1st bag)
  • Standard baggage fees apply when purchased within 24 hours of departure.
  • Peak-period fee for a Lite 1st bag: USD 45 / EUR 41 / CAD 64.
  • Seasonal pricing applies during peak travel periods.
At the airport (excess, overweight, oversized)See official pricing
  • All excess, overweight and oversized baggage fees must be paid at the airport during check-in.
  • Overweight and oversized charges are assessed cumulatively for each applicable category.

Gate bag fees

Fees apply when bags are handled at the gate because they exceed carry-on allowances. Regional/international fees are listed per item; transatlantic flights are charged a flat USD 120 / EUR 100 for every gate bag fee.

LabelAmount
Extra gate bag (up to 11 kg)USD 100 / EUR 90 / CAD 140
Overweight gate bag (more than 11 kg, up to 23 kg)USD 50 / EUR 46 / CAD 71
Oversized gate bag (more than 114 cm linear)USD 50 / EUR 46 / CAD 71

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes. Retrieve your booking on the Manage My Booking page (booking reference + last name) and add checked bags. The Caribbean Airlines mobile app also lets you pay for extra baggage. Purchasing more than 24 hours before departure saves USD 5 per bag.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

Online via Manage My Booking at digital.caribbean-airlines.com, through the mobile app during the booking process, or at the airport during check-in. Excess, overweight and oversized baggage fees must be paid at the airport.

When should I buy extra baggage?

Buy more than 24 hours before departure to save USD 5 per checked bag. Within 24 hours of departure, standard baggage fees apply. Peak-period surcharges apply from 1-7 Jan, 1 Jul-7 Sep and 23 Nov-31 Dec.

How many bags can I take, and what are the size limits?

Each checked bag must be max 23 kg (50 lb) and max 157 cm (62 in) linear. Bags over 32 kg and/or 292 cm are not accepted as checked baggage - use Caribbean Airlines Cargo instead. Every passenger also gets one carry-on up to 10 kg (56 x 35 x 23 cm) plus one personal item.

How are extra baggage charges calculated?

Per piece, based on your branded fare (Lite, Classic, Flex, Biz, Biz Flex), the bag number (1st-4th) and the route. International fees start at USD 35 for a Lite fare 1st bag (off-peak, pre-purchased >24h). Fees apply per one-way sector and Lite fares include no free checked bag.

Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage in advance vs at the airport?

Yes. Pre-purchasing more than 24 hours before departure saves USD 5 per bag compared with the standard fee paid within 24 hours of departure or at the airport. Peak-period fees are higher regardless of purchase channel.

What are the overweight and oversized baggage rules?

Bags over 23 kg up to 32 kg, and/or over 157 cm up to 292 cm linear, are charged USD 75 (regional/international) or USD 120 (transatlantic) per applicable fee. Overweight and oversized charges are cumulative and must be paid at the airport; bags over 32 kg / 292 cm must go via Cargo.

Do codeshare flights have different baggage rules?

Yes. On itineraries that include transatlantic/codeshare flights, the 1st and 2nd bags cost USD 120 / EUR 100 (Lite and Classic) and the 3rd/4th bags cost USD 175 / EUR 155. Second-bag fee waivers for Caribbean Miles members and students do not apply on codeshare flights.

How can I pay for extra baggage?

Online payments accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, UATP and PayPal. Excess, overweight and oversized baggage at the airport is paid at check-in.

Are there any restrictions I should know?

During embargo periods, excess baggage, boxes and overweight/oversized bags are not accepted to/from Grenada and North America (Summer: 1 Jun-30 Sep; Winter: 1-31 Jan and 1-31 Dec) and must ship via Cargo. On continuous Caribbean Airlines + Air Caraibes journeys, baggage fees are collected once at the first point of departure.

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