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Baggage Rules

Deccan, India's premier low cost airline lays a lot of emphasis on proper baggage handling and it is our constant endeavor to make sure that we have the least number of short shipped bags. Like most other airlines, our baggage handling is outsourced to outside agencies and at times bags do get misplaced. For your convenience we have listed below a few pointers on how to avoid misplacement of baggage along with our baggage policies.

How much baggage can I check-in on my Deccan flight?

Each Guest (excluding infants) is allowed a maximum of 15 kgs checked in baggage. Excess baggage beyond 15 kgs is charged at Rs 70/- per kg. Deccan reserves the right to offload baggage incase of overload on any flight.

Due to airport security regulations, no cabin baggage is allowed on flights departing from the Jammu and Srinagar airports, however checked-in baggage allowance is 25 kgs per Guest on these flights.

How much cabin baggage (un-checked baggage) can I bring aboard my Deccan flight?
Guests are permitted to carry only one piece of Cabin Baggage each (excluding infants) weighing a maximum of 10 Kgs per Guest and not exceeding:
  • 20x14x9 inches in dimension for Airbus flights.
  • 20x13x9 inches in dimensions for ATR flights.

If your hand baggage exceeds the stated limits it will have to be checked in. In the event that your total checked-in baggage exceeds the free allowance, an excess baggage charge of Rs 70/- per kg will be incurred. It is recommended that all valuable articles are only carried in your hand baggage.
Due to airport security regulations, no cabin baggage is allowed on flights departing from the Leh, Jammu and Srinagar airports, however checked-in baggage allowance is 25 kgs per Guest on these flights..
Can I carry a Laptop as Cabin Baggage?

Laptops are permitted to be carried on board the aircraft, in addition to one piece of cabin baggage.

 Can I carry excess baggage?

In the event that your total checked-in baggage exceeds the free allowance, an excess baggage charge of Rs 70/- per kg will be incurred. It is recommended that all valuable articles are only carried in your cabin baggage.

What happens if at the check in counter, I discover that I have excess baggage?

Any baggage brought to the check-in counter on the date of departure that exceeds the available weight is considered excess baggage and is chargeable at the rate published.

Does Deccan have any special baggage allowance for international Guests?

Deccan does not have a special baggage allowance for international Guests. The baggage allowance is the same for all Guests as mentioned above.

With upgraded security of aircrafts, what items am I not permitted to carry onboard the flight?

Recently, there has been an increase in the level of security onboard all aircraft. Guests are not allowed to bring any sharp objects onto the aircraft. This includes nail clippers, scissors, razors, blades, bulbs, batteries or any other object that may be considered dangerous. The airline will not be held responsible for any such item, which is taken over by airport security agencies.

Guests travelling on any Deccan ATR flight are not allowed to carry Arms and Ammunition.

What items are prohibited in checked-in baggage?

For safety reasons, dangerous articles such as those listed below, must not be carried in Guest's baggage. Specifically: Compressed gases, Corrosives, Explosives, Flammable liquids and solids, Radioactive materials, Briefcases with installed alarm devices, Oxidising materials, Poisons, Medicines and Toiletries. Furthermore, sharp metal objects should not be carried in your hand luggage.

The following items should not be packed to your checked baggage, but should be carried with you at all times: medicines, jewellery, money, securities, negotiable papers, documents, samples, other valuable and fragile items. Also, food in semi-solid or liquid condition should be packed in wooden boxes lined in with absorbent material, in order not to cause damage to others from possible leakages.

Guests travelling on any Deccan ATR flight are not allowed to carry Arms and Ammunition.

If my baggage is not traceable, am I entitled to some compensation?

In the event of loss to baggage the airline's liability is limited to Rs 450/- per kilo for checked-in baggage, provided, loss of baggage has been reported to the airline, prior to leaving the airport on the day of the loss and if not traced within 7 days.

What do I do if my checked-in baggage does not reach the destination?

In the event of your baggage not reaching the destination on time, immediately report to the airport counter at the destination. Please fill the 'Property Irregularity Report' (PIR) and submit the same at the counter. Deccan will try and trace your baggage at the earliest.

What is the procedure followed by Deccan in identifying, recovering and returning my lost baggage?

In the event of mishandled baggage, we send out baggage tracers across our network to have the baggage recovered and delivered to the Guest at the earliest possible. The Trace process could take between 1 to 7 days. Upon recovery the Guest is intimated and the baggage is handed over, after necessary validation.

Are prams and infant seats allowed on the flight?

Prams and infant seats are not allowed on board Deccan flights. The same can however be checked into the cargo hold, as part of check in baggage. Prams and Infant seats are not charged , as excess baggage.

Can I purchase an extra seat for comfort or to carry valuable / fragile items?

An extra seat can be purchased incase Guests desire. Both tickets would need to be produced at the check in counter and boarding passes will be issued accordingly.

Does Deccan carry cargo?

Deccan does not carry Cargo at present.

Does Deccan carry human remains / ashes?

No, we do not permit carriage of human remains. Ashes can be carried, if accompanied with a Guest traveling on the flight.

Can I bring my sports equipment / musical instruments etc on board the flight?

Sports equipment and musical instruments cannot be taken on board the aircraft. The same would need to suitably packed and checked in and will be placed in the cargo hold. Applicable excess baggage charges would be levied as per laid down airline policy.

Who do I contact in case of any baggage handling issues?

For baggage related queries please email at feedback@airdeccan.net.

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