Baggage

Allowances

• Maximum 23kg, restricted to 1 x Piece of Checked Baggage.
• Additional weight over 23kg will be charged excess weight on a per kg basis. Any additional pieces of Checked Baggage will be charged a fee per piece.
• No single item can exceed 32kg. 
• Maximum dimensions of each bag 81 + 119 + 119cm = 319cm 
• Any item with a larger dimension will not be transported.
• Infants are not entitled to Checked Baggage allowances.

• Maximum 23kg, restricted to 1 x Piece of Checked Baggage.
• Additional weight over 23kg will be charged excess weight on a per kg basis. Any additional pieces of Checked Baggage will be charged a fee per piece.
• No single item can exceed 32kg. 
• Maximum dimensions of each bag 81 + 119 + 119cm = 319cm 
• Any item with a larger dimension will not be transported.
• Infants are not entitled to Checked Baggage allowances.

• Two (2) pieces of Checked Baggage weighing a total combined maximum 32kg.
• Additional weight over 32kg will be charged excess weight on a per kg basis. Any additional pieces of Checked Baggage will be charged a fee per piece.
• No single item can exceed 32kg. 
• Maximum dimensions of each bag 81 + 119 + 119cm = 319cm 
• Any item with a larger dimension will not be transported.
• Infants are not entitled to Checked Baggage allowances

Any additional Checked Baggage pieces over and above the allowance included with the fare shall be transported subject to the prescribed fee per piece. Additional Checked Baggage items where a fee is not paid for shall not be transported.

Customers may purchase up to 1 (one) additional piece of Checked Baggage, up to a weight of 23kg. Any weight in excess of 23kg shall be charged as per prescribed fees on a per kg basis.

Additional Checked Baggage pieces and weight may be booked and paid for at the Airport or online where permitted.

We may restrict or amend additional Checked Baggage allowance subject to operational requirements. Additional Checked Baggage pieces over the permitted allowance are transported subject to space and weight limitations.

You may travel with a Smart Bag on your fastjet flight. For the safety of our customers and crew ensure that the lithium battery is disconnected and placed in the bag, and that the bag adheres to the cabin baggage dimensions and weight allowances prescribed by us. If you are unable to remove the battery from the bag, for safety reasons and in accordance with international safety guidelines it shall not be accepted for travel, as lithium batteries pose a possible fire risk. If your hand-held smart bag is labelled Drop & Fly the battery must be removed and carried on you in the cabin before your bag is placed in the aircraft hold. 

Sports equipment and musical instruments are carried in the hold of the aircraft. These items may be interchanged with your allocated baggage allowance or added as extra Checked Baggage. Items cannot exceed 23 kg and a combined maximum dimension of 81cm + 119cm + 119cm = 319cm.

Sports equipment includes, but is not limited to, bicycles, golf bags, surfboards, wind and kite surfing equipment, fishing rods etc. Bicycles must be packed in a bicycle box. Bicycles without the appropriate packaging will not be accepted. Musical instruments must be packaged in a hard carry case. Instruments without an appropriate hard case will not be accepted.

Should the item exceed the Checked Baggage allowance of 23 kg and a combined maximum dimension of 81cm + 119cm + 119cm = 319cm, please contact our Call Centre to confirm whether we will accept it for carriage.

If you are travelling with an infant or toddler, you may bring one (1) travel system (baby stroller or pram) or car seat per infant or child. The carriage of these items is FREE OF CHARGE.

Should you require the use of a mobility aid you may carry up to two (2) items of mobility equipment free of charge. This may include a walking aid and a foldable wheelchair. 

To avoid any disappointment when travelling, It is important for you to inform us in advance of your travel date, should you require the support of a wheelchair or mobility as the number of passengers we accept for travel requiring the support of a wheelchair or mobility aid is restricted to a prescribed limit per aircraft for safety reasons.

Zimbabwean Nationals

Domestic Flights Within Zimbabwe

1. 1. Proof of age (ID or Passport)
   2. Rifle licence and purpose of Rifle for the intended journey
   3. Quantity of rounds for both legs (i.e. out bound and inbound) to verify usage.

International Flights

1. 1. Proof of age (ID or Passport)
   2. Rifle licence and purpose of Rifle for the intended journey
   3. Quantity of rounds for both legs (i.e. out bound and inbound) to verify usage.

Foreign Nationals

Domestic Flights within Zimbabwe

1. 1. Proof of age (Passport)
   2. Rifle licence and purpose of Rifle for the intended journey
   3. Quantity of rounds
   4. Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Temporary Import Permit (TIP)

International Flights

1. 1. Proof of age (Passport)
   2. Rifle licence
   3. Quantity of rounds remaining after usage (this must be a balance of the quantity imported)
   4. Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Temporary Import Permit (TIP)

In addition to the above documentation, you are required to complete and submit the fastjet FIREARMS NOTIFICATION FORM. You can download the form here.

Arriving in Zimbabwe

• Foreign customers on fastjet flights are required to declare to Customs their Rifles and apply for a Temporary Import Permit (TIP). This is after their collecting their Rifle from the baggage pick-up point.

Arriving in South Africa

• All declared or identified firearms may be collected from the Firearms Office after undertaking all the immigration formalities.
• Rifles not declared at departure, or not identified by an appropriate label will be delivered to the normal baggage carousel for collection.
• After collection of checked baggage containing ammunition, you are required to proceed to the SA Police Firearm Office, where all necessary import permits, and other documentation will be finalised before proceeding through customs.
• If you have an onward domestic flight you must clear your Rifle and ammunition at the SA Police Firearm Office before proceeding through customs.
• If you have an onward international flight with our partner airline you may have your Rifle and ammunition checked through to the final destination. Do note however that such Rifle and ammunition may be blocked by airport baggage screening staff for inspection, which will require the airline to page you to proceed to a baggage reconciliation area, where you will be required to open any bags containing ammunition for inspection.

• If you fail to adhere to all prescribed conditions, we will not carry your Rifle or ammunition, and if you then do not travel your fare and fees paid will be forfeited and will not be refundable.
• The Conditions of Carriage of Rifles form part of our general Terms & Conditions of Carriage, which you are required to read and accept at the time of making a booking.

In your Cabin Baggage you can carry liquids, aerosols and gels in containers of 100ml or less. They should all fit into one transparent, re-sealable 20cm x 20cm bag.

Once you have gone through security you can buy more liquids in the departure lounge should you need to do so.

The 100ml liquid limit does not apply to baby food, milk or sterilised water, provided that the total amount is no more than 1 litre. You may be asked to taste it for security reasons.

You can bring hot drinks on board if you’ve bought them at the airport and they have a lid on.

In your Cabin Baggage you can bring scissors with rounded ends and blades less than 6cm long. Razor blades are only allowed if they contained within a plastic cover/container. Knives with a blade not exceeding 6cm and tweezers can be taken on board. Other sharp objects are not allowed in the cabin.

You can bring alcohol bought in the airside departure lounge into the cabin, as long as it’s unopened. Alcohol must be lower than 70% abv, and packed either in an airport shopping bag or in your cabin bag. It’s strictly forbidden to drink any alcohol that has not been purchased on board the aircraft and those found consuming their own alcohol may face prosecution.

You can bring food into the cabin, although we do sell a range of delicious food and drink on board. There’s a 100ml limit for liquid food, like soup or custard. Different countries have different regulations about importing food and drink, so make sure you check the rules for your destination.

You can carry cigarettes in your cabin bag. Make sure you do not exceed the limitations for customs and excise purposes. Lighters can be taken on board, but they must be carried in your pocket. Matches are not allowed on board. You can carry e-cigarettes and a maximum of two spare batteries in your Cabin Baggage but not in the Checked Baggage that is placed into the hold

You can’t smoke any type of cigarette on the plane. It’s a criminal offence to do so.

Animals are not permitted on our flights, apart from recognised registered guide dogs. Visit our assistance and health page for further information (LINK TO ASSISTANCE & HEALTH)

Dry ice is not permitted on our flights.

You can take ashes with you in your cabin bag, as long as:

• you have a copy of the death certificate
• a copy of the cremation certificate and
• the ashes are securely packaged in an appropriate container.

Please let security staff at the airport know that you’re carrying ashes when passing through the security area.

Camera recording equipment may be taken on-board that is outside the size restrictions of normal baggage (maximum dimensions 63x27x28cms – length x width x height).

Cameras must be stored in the overhead lockers length wise so that they take up the least amount of space possible and they are not required to travel inside a bag of any kind. They cannot be carried under the seat in front of you and you must be able to easily disconnect and remove the lithium battery.

Toner and/or print cartridges weighing less than 500g can be placed in your hold luggage. There are no restrictions on the number of cartridges that you can carry, but the combined weight of all cartridges must not exceed the 500g. Any cartridges heavier than 500g will not be permitted for carriage.

Camping stoves and fuel containers that contain a flammable liquid can only travel in the aircraft hold provided the container has been drained of all liquid before the flight. If you are carrying a used camping stove or fuel tank the empty fuel tank or container must be allowed to drain for at least 1 hour. The fuel tank or container must then be left uncapped for a minimum of 6 hours to allow any residual fuel to evaporate. The fuel tank or container must have the cap securely fastened and be wrapped in absorbent material, such as paper towels, and be placed in a polyethylene or equivalent bag. The top of the bag must then be sealed or gathered and closed with an elastic band or string.

Camping stoves and fuel containers cannot be taken on board the aircraft.