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Tsaradia takes care of your luggage

On Tsaradia flights, baggage go per item. The free baggage allowance featured on your ticket will be the only one considered.

Free baggage allowance

  • On all TSARADIA flights, you have a free baggage allowance of 5 to 10Kg of unchecked baggage and 20 to 30Kg of checked baggage, depending on the cabin of the aircraft carrying you.
  • In addition to your unchecked baggage, you may carry 1 accessory: handbag, laptop bag or other electronic device, small suitcase, bag for baby supplies.
  • A baby has a free baggage allowance of 10Kg.
  • The total dimension limit of unchecked baggage (1 standard hand-carried baggage inclusive of wheels and hands + 1 accessory is 115cm (L+w+h); such dimensions are subject to the total weight limit applicable to unchecked baggage.
  • The sum of the 3 dimensions (L+w+h) of your checked baggage must not exceed 158cm.

Baggage allowances

Below are the baggage allowances on Madagascar Airlines on Long Courier, Regional and Domestic flights.

CabinFare families

Domestic flight
(from Antananarivo
to Madagascar region)

Regional flight

(from Antananarivo
to Indian Ocean)

Long haul flight

(from Madagascar
to Europe, Asia)

Privilège  / Business  

Privilège / Business

Carry-on bags: 1pc de10kg
Checked bags : 1pc de 30kg
Carry-on bags :
1pc de10kg
Checked bags :
1pc de 30kg
Carry-on bags :
2 pcs pour un total de 18 kg
Checked bags :
2 pcs de 32kg
Loisirs / EconomyLiberté / EcoflexCarry-on bags : 1pc de 5kg
Checked bags : 1pc de 20kg
Carry-on bags:
1pc de 8kg
Checked bags :
pc de 20kg
Carry-on bags : 1 pc de12 kg
Checked bags : 2 pcs de 23 kg
Découverte / EcosmartCarry-on bags : 1pc de 5kg
Checked bags : 1pc de 20kg
Carry-on bags :
1pc de 8kg
Checked bags :
pc de 20kg
Carry-on bags : 1pc de12kg
Checked bags : 2pcs de 23kg
Coup de cœur / EcosmartCarry-on bags : 1pc de 5kg
Checked bags : 1pc de 20kg
Carry-on bags :
1pc de 8kg
Checked bags :
1pc de 20kg
Carry-on bags : 1pc de12kg
Checked bags : 2pcs de 23kg
Promo "Roso e" / Ecospécial

Carry-on bags :
1pc de 5kg
Checked bags :
1pc de 20kg

Carry-on bags :
1pc de 8kg
Checked bags :
1pc de 20kg
Carry-on bags : 1pc de12kg
Checked bags : 2 ou 3pcs de 23kg
Légèreté / EcolightCarry-on bags :
1pc de 5kg
Checked bags :
0 pc (sans bagage)
Carry-on bags :
1pc de 8kg
Checked bags :
0 pc (sans bagage)
Carry-on bags : 1pc de12kg
Checked bags : 0pc ou 1pc

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Special baggage

  • Upon booking, the passenger is required to inform the airline of any large, non-standard baggage that requires authorization for carriage.
  • A garment bag is considered standard carry-on baggage.
  • In the event that the dimensions and weight of the piece are out of the norm, the baggage will be sent in the hold with an additional payment of 190.000Ar flat rate on the internal network.
  • The number of additional pieces of baggage may be limited depending on the type of aircraft.
BAGGAGEACCEPTANCE AND TAXATION RULESSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
DIVING GEAR 
  • Checked only.
  • Included in the free checked baggage allowance - Excess weight charged at standard applicable tax rate.
  • Compressed air bottles are accepted.
  • Bottles of pure oxygen are prohibited
  • Notify at reservation
 
Must be notified at the time of reservation.
GOLFING GEAR 
  • Checked only.
  • Golfing gear: one (01) golfing bag + one (01) pair of shoes
  • Included in the free checked baggage allowance - Excess weight charged at standard applicable tax rate.
  • Notify at reservation

Exception :
On the Antananarivo-Mauritius-Antananarivo itinerary: free carriage, one set per passenger, weight < 20Kg

Must be notified at the time of reservation.
SURFBOARD / WINDSURF BOARD

Checked only.

Dimensions: (L + w +h) = 300cm

Included in the free checked baggage allowance - Excess weight charged at standard applicable tax rate.

Notify at reservation

Must be notified at the time of reservation.
Limited and subject to acceptance and additional costs on the domestic network
BICYCLE

Checked only.

Pedals unmounted towards the inside, handlebar parallel to frame

Included in the free checked baggage allowance - Excess weight charged at standard applicable tax rate.

Notify at reservation

Must be notified at the time of reservation.
CELLO/DOUBLE BASS

Checked: included in the free checked baggage allowance

Excess weight charged at standard applicable tax rate.

Unchecked: purchase of an additional seat required. Weight < 75Kg

Notify at reservation

Must be notified at the time of reservation.
PUSHCHAIRS

Checked: If pushchair is bulky.

Allowed onboard: If pushchair is foldable.

To be accepted onboard, a pushchair must have a maximum diameter of 25.5cm and maximum length of 92cm when folded.

Must be notified at the time of reservation.

Other sport equipment and special baggage:

  • The baggage must hold in a single container (1 item)
  • Any additional baggage will be charged as an item of 20Kg
  • Any bulky baggage comprised of an item exceeding 32Kg must be dispatched as freight.

For any special request, please confirm directly with our Call Centers or nearest sales point.

Oversized baggage

Upon reservation, the passenger must advise the airline of any oversized and non-standard baggage whose carriage requires an authorisation.

A garment bag is considered standard unchecked baggage.

When the dimensions and weight of an item exceed the standard, the baggage will be checked subject to an additional payment of a fixed charge of MGA 190,000 on domestic flights.

The limit number of additional baggage items will depend on the type of aircraft.

Cabin baggage restrictions

The following items are hazardous and cannot be taken onboard of Tsaradia flights.

Prohibited items in the cabin

In addition to dangerous goods, which are strictly prohibited on board the aircraft, you may not carry with you or in your carry-on baggage, for the safety of flight crew and passengers: 

  • Sharp objects
  • Knives/ Scissors with a blade of 6cm or more
  • Work tools (drill, saw... ) 
  • Sports equipment (ski clubs, golf clubs, martial arts instruments... )
  • Blunt objects
  • Weapons or imitations, weapons cartridges
     

Restricted items in the cabin

You must meet certain conditions to carry, on you or in your carry-on baggage 

  • liquids (such as mineral water, perfume, drink, lotion...)
  • cosmetics (such as cream, shower gel, mascara, shampoo)
  • aerosols (deodorant type, lacquer)
  • All your liquids, aerosols and gels (LAG) must:
    • Fit in containers of less than 100 ml
    • Be presented in a single closed transparent plastic bag of maximum 20 cm x 20 cm

However, you are authorized to carry in your carry-on baggage, in a quantity appropriate to the duration of the trip:

  • foods for infants or young children.
  • Liquid medicines needed during the flight, which must be accompanied by your prescription.
  • liquid purchases made after security checks in shops or at distributors located in the embarkation zone, these products having themselves been checked before placing on the shelves.
  • insulin for diabetic passengers, which must be accompanied by a prescription.

 

Items restricted onboard (Cabin and hold baggage) include :

  • Lighter fluid
  • Paint 
  • Weed killer
  • Camping stove
  • LPG: liquefied petroleum gas
  • Ammunition: bullets
  • Poison or bleach
  • Fuel
  • Battery
  • Fireworks
Cabin baggage restrictions

Animals

As soon as you have completed your reservation, you should check beforehand with the authorities:

  • of the country of departure that the species is not a protected one
  • of the country of arrival that the species may be introduced on its territory
  • if at check-in, the animal is weighed together with its crate

Location

Acceptance and taxation rules

Animal traveling in the cabin

 
  • Not included in the free unchecked baggage allowance - Maximum weight inclusive of container: 5Kg. Excess weight charged at standard applicable tax rate.
  • Carriage in a IATA-compliant plastic crate only. Notify at reservation
  • Exception: Assistance dog, harnessed and muzzled: free carriage
 

Animal traveling in the hold

 
  • Included in the free checked baggage allowance - Excess weight charged at standard applicable tax rate.
  • Carriage in a well-ventilated, scratch and bite proof IATA-compliant plastic crate only.
  • Notify at reservation
  • On international flights, please comply with the regulations of the countries of transit and/or destination 
 

For any special request, please confirm directly with our call centers or nearest sales point.

Prohibited or Restricted Items

Due to safety regulations, some items aren’t allowed on board your Tsaradia flight. Explore what items are restricted or completely prohibited during travel.

These Items are not Allowed at any Time :

  • Aerosol products (such as cooking spray or anti-static spray)
  • Bleach, drain cleaners or pesticides 
  • Fireworks or explosives
  • Gunpowder like Pyrodex, black powder, mace and pepper spray or bear deterrent
  • Torch or blue flame lighters and all lighter refills
  • Fuels (like gasoline or Sterno cans)
  • Paints, stains or lubricant 
  • “Strike-anywhere” matches 
  • Meals Ready to Eat (MREs) 
  • Hoverboards, balance gliders, self-balancing boards or motorized riding suitcases that use lithium or lithium-ion batteries 
  • Items with refrigerants including refrigerators, air conditioners, freezers or dehumidifiers
Prohibited or Restricted Items

Battery or Fuel-Powered :

For the safety of all passengers, we have strict guidelines about battery and fuel-powered items that are permitted aboard an Tsaradia aircraft.

Prohibited or Restricted Items

Extra baggage

If the free baggage allowance indicated on your ticket is exceeded, an extra charge will be payable at check-in:

  • MGA 30,000 per excess kilo, up to a maximum of 5Kg per baggage unit
  • MGA 190,000 per extra unit of 20Kg, up to a maximum of 4 extra units per passenger

Acceptance of excess weight and baggage is subject to the operational load limits of the aircrafts. As such, the charges applicable to such excess can only be settled at the airport, on the day of the flight, once load availabilities have been verified.

The acceptance of excess weights and parts is subject to the operational load limits of the aircraft. It will therefore only be possible to pay these fees once at the airport, on the day of the flight, when the load availability has been checked.In the cabin, the dimensions of the set (1 standard hand luggage (wheels and handles included) + 1 accessory, should not exceed 115cm (L+l+h); and all for a maximum total weight allowed in the cabin.