Kenya Airways

In Kenya Airways, luggage has to meet the required size and weight. Strict dimensions are regulated by the carrier's Terms and Conditions.

Kenya Airways hand luggage: size and weight

Kenya Airways allows their passengers to bring a hand luggage onboard free of charge, Terms and Conditions apply depending on class and fare category.  The passengers travelling in the economic class may bring one piece of hand luggage, and two smaller accessories like a handbag or a laptop. All of the pieces may not exceed 12 kg. The limits for the business class are similar, the passengers may bring one piece of hand luggage and two accessories. The difference is that the total weight should be 12 or 18 kg (depending on the route of flight). Terms and Conditions apply.

Kenya Airways registered luggage: size and weight.

In Kenya Airways the registered luggage is free of charge if it doesn't exceed the limit. In the economic class the passengers are allowed to bring one or two pieces of luggage, 23kg each (depending on fare type). In the business class (aka Premier World) the luggage limit is 2x32 kg. A larger luggage limit is available for the Sky Team Elite plus & Elite members.

In Kenya Airways it's not possible to fly with an animal, unless it's a guide dog.

In Kenya Airways there are two reservation classes: economic class and business class. Both of them have various fare categories. Kenya Airways economic class is available in the following fare categories: Best Buy (the cheapest option), Economy, Economy Flex or Economy Super Flex. The various fare types differ not only with prices but also with the amount of miles accumulated for every flight or with extra payments for the changes made in reservations.

Kenya Airway's business class is called Premier World and has two fare categories available: Business and Business Best Buy. Travelling Premier World equals many benefits, among others Sky Priority Service which allows earlier check-in, priority boarding, expanded luggage limit or a wider meal menu during flight. Flying Business Class gives the passengers more comfort –like a wider seat adjustable into flat bed or a socket for charging electronic devices.

There are two options for checking-in when you choose Kenya Airways – online or at the airport. The second option requires coming to a designated area in time. According to the Terms and Conditions of the Carrier, the passengers have to check-in at least two and a half hours prior departure of internationat flights and one and a half hous prior domestic flight. Kenya Airways online check-in is available from thirty hours before a journey, and it ends one hour prior a plane's departure. How to check-in online? It's necessary to have a reservation number as well as the passengers' personal details. Further instructions will appear on screen. It's mandatory to print a boarding card once checked-in. Entering Kenya Airways plane without a boarding card will not be possible.