Travel Tips
As a service to our valued customers we've provided a list of information you should know before you travel.
Check-in:
We recommend that you arrive at the airport to check in at a minimum of ninety (90) minutes prior to your scheduled time of departure. Check-in closes thirty (30) minutes before departure. WINAIR reserves the right to cancel the reservations of any passenger who does not check-in at least sixty minutes (60) prior to the scheduled or posted departure time of the flight.
Passengers who have checked-in for a flight and have received a boarding pass must present themselves at the departure gate and be ready to board their flight no later than thirty (30) minutes prior to departure. Passengers not in the boarding area by this specified time prior to scheduled departure are subject to seat cancellation.
Documentation
Traveling on the WINAIR network is considered International travel. All customers are required to present proof of identity such as a valid government issued photo ID and proof of citizenship such as a passport at the WINAIR check-in counter. Passengers must keep proper documentation on their person during travel. It is the passenger's responsibility to ensure that they have in their possession the correct documents needed for travel to any destination. Passengers must also be in possession of a copy of their itinerary as proof of their onward or return journey.
Baggage:
The free baggage allowance
applicable to an adult passenger and children whose fare is at least 50% of the
adult fare will be one
piece at no more than 23 kilos or
50 pounds
. Infants are allowed one piece at 10 kilo's of
free baggage allowance.
Air Safety Regulations do not permit the carriage of cabin baggage within the
passenger cabin unless its dimensions permit it to be stored under the
passenger seat. Each adult or child passenger is permitted one standard piece
of carry on luggage subject to a maximum weight of 3 kilos or
6 pounds
. Maximum size,
cabin baggage templates are available at some check-in desks.
In addition to the free baggage allowance a passenger may carry free of charge,
any of the personal articles listed below:
- A lady's handbag, pocketbook or purse, i.e. which is
appropriate to normal travelling dress and is not being used as a
container for the transportation of articles which should otherwise be
regarded as baggage
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An overcoat, wrap or blanket.
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An umbrella or walking stick.
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A small camera and/or a pair of binoculars.
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A reasonable amount of reading matter for the flight.
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A fully collapsible disabled person's wheelchair and/or
crutches, and/or braces or other prosthetic device for the passenger's
use.
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Certain items such as, infant carrying baskets or
carrycots, wheelchairs and walking aids other than sticks or crutches must
be labeled and stowed in the checked baggage compartment.
Note: An infant carrying basket or bassinet will not be
transported in the aircraft cabin unless the size of the basket or the bassinet
will permit it being secured by a seat belt and a seat is reserved for the
infant and a child's fare paid.
Cabin bags, briefcases, ladies vanity or cosmetic cases are not included in the
free personal articles list. These items and others
which do not visibly accord with the description of personal articles must be
weighed and such weight included in the total baggage weight.
Excess
Baggage:
Excess / oversized / overweight
baggage may be accommodated subject to space and the payment of the applicable
charges. During certain peak times and for travel to/from certain markets
excess baggage is not accepted under any circumstances. To avoid excess baggage
charges all baggage must meet specified requirements. No item of checked
baggage may exceed a weight of 23 kilos or
50 pounds
or an overall dimension (L+W+H) of sixty two (62) inches.
Baggage in excess of the free allowance will be subject to an excess baggage
charge.
No single item weighing more than seventy pounds will be accepted as checked
baggage. Passengers are generally restricted to two pieces of checked baggage
per person.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Musical instruments are not included in passengers free baggage allowance.
Normal excess baggage charges apply to the total weight of the instruments and
are accepted on a space available basis only.
GOLF EQUIPMENT
There is no special charge for golfing equipment. Golf bags are accepted as a
part of a passenger's free baggage allowance.
BICYCLES
WINAIR accepts bicycles which are disassembled and properly packed for
carriage. The weight is not included in the passenger's free baggage allowance
and therefore bicycles are subject to a charge of USD50.00. Bicycles will only be accepted on a
space available basis.
To ensure easy storage in the aircraft holds, the front wheels of the bicycle
should be removed and attached to the frame; the pedals turned inwards, the
saddle and handlebars lowered and placed in line with the frame (i.e.
handlebars turned sideways) and the pressure released from the tires.
Excess baggage
Conditions / Charges
Extra pieces of baggage (that is pieces
in excess of the above allowance) will be subject to excess baggage charges and will only be accepted on a space available (standby) basis. Perishable
items will not be accepted as standby baggage.
ALL EXCESS BAGS WILL
BE TAGGED AS STANDBY
Baggage taken on a standby basis will
be accepted with the understanding that WINAIR is not liable for delays in the
transportation of the baggage to its destination. Also WINAIR will not accept
responsibility for the customs clearance and/or the ground transportation cost
incurred by passengers for the collection of stand by baggage.
EXCESS BAGGAGE -
CHARGES
The following are the charges and fees
to be applied to overweight, oversized and excess baggage.
DOMESTIC - SXM - SAB - EUX
Checked bags
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50 lbs/23kg or less
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51-70 lbs/23-32kg
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Oversized
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First checked bag
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Free
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$40.00
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$60.00
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Second bag
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$25.00
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$65.00
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$85.00
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Third-Ninth bag
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$50.00
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$90.00
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$105.00
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INTERNATIONAL
Checked bags
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50 lbs/23kg or less
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51-70 lbs/23-32kg
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Oversized
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First checked bag
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Free
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$40.00
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$60.00
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Second - Ninth bag
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$60.00
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$100.00
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$120.00
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DESCRIPTION
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Overweight Bag Fee:
Will apply to all passengers whose single baggage weight is 51 to
70 pounds
.
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Oversized Bag Fee:
Any item of baggage exceeding the overall dimensions of
62 in
or
157 cm
. Must fit baggage
hold door.
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Extra Bag Fee:
Each item of baggage in excess of the one allowable piece.
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All charges are calculated on a one-way
basis and must be collected on check-in.
INTERLINE
AND CODE SHARE PARTNERS
The following
procedures will apply for all passengers traveling on code-share flights and or
other interline partner airlines and the bags are checked to the final
destination.
ALL
DESTINATIONS
Checked bags
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50 lbs/23kg or less
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51-70 lbs/23-32kg
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Oversized
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First checked bag
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Free
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$40.00
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$60.00
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Second Bag
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$60.00
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$100.00
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$120.00
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Third - Ninth Bag
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$100.00
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$150.00
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$200.00
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Security Tips
Please be aware that both your checked baggage and carry-on baggage may be subjected to security screening. There are some items which are prohibited in carry on baggage and some items which are prohibited in checked baggage. Generally you are prohibited from carrying dangerous goods, restricted items such as flammable liquids, compressed gases, corrosive, magnetised or radioactive materials, toxic and infectious substances and sharp or other dangerous objects which could be used as weapons aboard the aircraft.
To avoid delays during the passenger screening process, we recommend that you place items such as jewellery, keys, cell phones etc. in your carry on baggage and not on your person. Pack appropriately to avoid inconvenience and delays at security check points.
Children/Minors
One child over seven days old and under twenty-four months of age not occupying a seat is carried at a fee of USD10.00 when included in the booking of the accompanying adult passenger.
Accompanying children ages 2 to 11 will be charged the applicable child fare for the flight.
UNACCOMPANIED MINORS
An unaccompanied minor will be charge the applicable child fare for the flight in addition to a service fee of USD25.00.
Children who are at least eight years of age and up to eleven years old are accepted for unaccompanied travel throughout the WINAIR network.
Unaccompanied children must hold confirmed reservations on their intended flight(s).
The unaccompanied child must be brought to the airport by the parent or guardian who must remain at the airport until fifteen (15) minutes after flight departure.
Pets and Service Animals
Pets are defined as dogs, cats and domestic birds. WINAIR will only accept pets for carriage in the aircraft checked baggage compartment. Prior notice of at least forty-eight hours must be given to WINAIR for the carriage of pets and confirmation must be received from Winair. Transportation of pets require import/export licenses and veterinary clearances.
Service animals trained to assist customers with mobility, visual and hearing disabilities may be accepted in the cabin at no charge. Medical documentation may be required stating that the passenger must have the animal with them. The service animal will occupy the floor space where the passenger sits and cannot obstruct an aisle or areas that must remain clear in case of an emergency evacuation.
Booking Changes
WINAIR fares are non-refundable. Passengers are allowed to change their reservations up to three hours before the scheduled departure time of their intended flight. Online changes can be made at a charge of USD25.00 per segment plus any difference in fare. Changes made by contacting WINAIR at reservations@fly-winair.com or by calling the WINAIR Call center at 1-866-466-0410 or 001-599-545-4237. Bookings that are cancelled at least three hours before the scheduled time of departure may qualify for some portion of credit. Application for a credit of the unused portion of a booking can be made by contacting us at reservations@fly-winair.com or by calling the WINAIR Call center at 1-866-466-0410 or 001-599-545-4237.
If you do not cancel at least three hours prior to the scheduled departure time of your flight, do not show up for your flight, or do not board the aircraft for any reason your reservations will be automatically cancelled and you will forfeit the value of your reservations. |