Air Caraïbes Baggage Allowance, Fees & How to Add Extra Baggage

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Air Caraïbes sells extra checked bags online as 'XTRA BAG' (from 80 € transatlantic / 30 € regional) until the check-in deadline; bags over the allowance cost 110 € per bag per trip on transatlantic flights. Use the official links below to review baggage rules, booking access, and related airline services.

Baggage PolicyOfficial website

Updated Sep 2, 2026

Air Caraïbes Baggage Allowance

Free checked and carry-on baggage allowances by cabin class and route. Allowances vary by route, ticket type, and frequent flyer status — always confirm with the official baggage policy before you fly.

Checked baggage

Transatlantic and regional free checked allowance varies by branded fare; Basic has no free bag on both networks.

LabelAmountNotes
Transatlantic — Soleil BasicNo free checked baggage
  • Verbatim FR on franchise-format transatlantic table: 'Non inclus' under Economique / Soleil Basic. EN cross-check: 'No hold luggage'. No free checked bag.
Transatlantic — Soleil Smart1 × 23 kg
  • Verbatim FR: '1 x 23kg' under Economique / Soleil Smart (badge 'Inclus'). EN cross-check: '1 piece of luggage weighing 23kg'. Adults and children +2/-12 years.
Transatlantic — Soleil Flex1 × 23 kg
  • Verbatim FR: '1 x 23kg' under Economique / Soleil Flex (badge 'Inclus'). EN: '1 piece of luggage weighing 23kg'.
Regional — BasicNo free checked baggage
  • Verbatim FR on regional table row '1er bagage en soute' / Basic column: 'court courrier : 30€/bagage' — first checked bag is paid, no free allowance. Max 3 bags total (2 for Saint-Barthélemy), subject to hold capacity. EN page confirms paid first bag: '€30 for Short-haul flight' under Basic.
Regional — Smart1 × 23 kg
  • Verbatim FR: '1 bagage de 23 kg' under regional Smart column / 1er bagage en soute.
Regional — Flex1 × 23 kg
  • Verbatim FR: '1 bagage de 23 kg' under regional Flex.
Regional — Flexil2 × 23 kg
  • Verbatim FR: '2 bagage(s) de 23 kg' under regional Flexil.
Regional — Flexil PRO1 × 23 kg
  • Verbatim FR: '1 bagage de 23 kg' under regional Flexil PRO.

Carry-on baggage

All cabins

Cabin allowance same across Soleil/Caraïbes/Madras but weight differs by network; 1 bag + 1 accessory.

LabelAmountNotes
Transatlantic1 bag + 1 accessory, 12 kg total
  • Verbatim FR: '1 bagage et un accessoire* L'ensemble ne doit pas dépasser 12 kg (poches, roues et poignées comprises).' EN cross-check: '1 piece of luggage and one accessory* The total must not exceed 12 kg (pockets, wheels and handles included).' Valid in all 3 classes. Accessory examples: handbag/briefcase/laptop/camera/overcoat; accessory size max 40 × 30 × 15 cm, thickness ≤15 cm.
Regional (Inter-island)1 bag + 1 accessory, 5 kg total
  • Verbatim FR: '1 bagage et un accessoire* L'ensemble ne doit pas dépasser 5 kg (poches, roues et poignées comprises).' EN: '1 piece of luggage and one accessory* The total must not exceed 5 kg (pockets, wheels and handles included).' Same accessory size limit 40 × 30 × 15 cm. Regional routes: Fort-de-France, Saint-Martin, Pointe-à-Pitre, Saint-Barthélemy (FR) / Sainte-Lucie, Saint-Domingue added in EN.

How to Add Extra Baggage & Prices on Air Caraïbes

Buy Baggage
  1. Go to aircaraibes.com and click 'Gérer ma réservation' (Manage my booking) in the top menu
  2. Enter your booking reference (PNR) and last name to open your reservation file
  3. In the 'Services' paragraph, select 'Modifier les informations' (Modify information)
  4. Choose the 'XTRA BAG' service in the 'Bagage' (Luggage) tab, click 'Calculez le prix' (Calculate the price), then 'Continuer' (Continue) to validate your choice
  5. Complete payment — the XTRA BAG service is then added to your reservation and appears in your booking file
  6. You can also add XTRA BAG while booking your flight (step 4, 'VIP Services' section) or during online check-in

Prices

Extra checked bags are sold online as 'XTRA BAG': from 80 € per person per trip on transatlantic routes and from 30 € on regional routes. Bags beyond the free allowance are charged 110 € per bag per trip on transatlantic flights.

LabelAmountNotes
XTRA BAG - transatlanticfrom 80 €
  • Per person per trip, taxes included.
  • Can also be paid from 12,000 convertible Préférence miles.
  • The extra bag's maximum weight is the same as the allowance included in the ticket it is attached to.
  • Up to 6 XTRA BAG per person per flight.
  • Not available for infant tickets, animals or special baggage.
XTRA BAG - regional (inter-island)from 30 €
  • Per person per trip, taxes included.
  • Can also be paid from 2,000 convertible Préférence miles.
Extra bag beyond allowance (transatlantic)110 €
  • Flat rate per extra bag per trip, up to 6 checked bags per passenger in total (allowance included).
  • Subject to cargo availability, especially for requests made less than 48h before departure.
  • Air Caraïbes advises booking extra bags in advance to guarantee acceptance.
1st checked bag - regional Basic30 €
  • Short-haul rate for the 1st checked bag on Basic fares on inter-island routes.
  • Smart and Flex fares include 1 x 23 kg checked bag; Flexil includes 2 x 23 kg.
2nd / 3rd checked bag - regional40 €
  • Short-haul rate per additional checked bag.
  • Maximum 3 checked bags per passenger (2 for Saint-Barthélemy).

FAQ

Can I buy extra baggage online after booking?

Yes. XTRA BAG can be booked online on aircaraibes.com until the check-in deadline of your flight, either while booking (step 4, 'VIP Services') or after booking via Manage my booking.

Where do I buy extra baggage?

On www.aircaraibes.com during booking or in Manage my booking, at Air Caraïbes points of sale, at travel agencies, or via the reservation call center 0 820 835 835.

When is the deadline to buy extra baggage online?

You can buy XTRA BAG until the check-in deadline of your flight departure. Air Caraïbes recommends booking extra bags in advance: requests made less than 48h before departure are subject to cargo availability.

How does Air Caraïbes calculate extra baggage charges?

Pricing depends on the network: XTRA BAG costs from 80 € per person per trip on transatlantic flights (or from 12,000 convertible miles) and from 30 € on regional routes (or from 2,000 miles). Bags beyond the free allowance are charged a flat 110 € per bag per trip on transatlantic flights.

How many extra bags can I buy, and what are the bag limits?

Up to 6 checked bags per passenger on transatlantic flights (allowance included) and up to 3 on regional routes (2 for Saint-Barthélemy). Each XTRA BAG has the same maximum weight as the allowance included in your ticket. Checked bags must not exceed 158 cm total dimensions.

What are the overweight and oversized baggage rules?

On transatlantic flights: 110 € flat per bag per trip beyond 23 kg (or 32 kg in Madras class), subject to cargo capacity. Bags over 158 cm total dimensions are oversized and cost 110 € flat per bag; the request must be made at least 48h before departure.

Is it cheaper to buy extra baggage online in advance vs at the airport?

Air Caraïbes publishes a single XTRA BAG rate (from 80 € per person per trip transatlantic / from 30 € regional) with no separate airport surcharge; the rate is the same whether you book online, by phone or at an Air Caraïbes point of sale. Separately, a bag purchased beyond your free allowance is charged a flat 110 € per bag per trip on transatlantic flights.

Can I pay for extra baggage with cards, loyalty points, or miles?

Yes. XTRA BAG can be paid with bank cards (CB, Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, or with convertible Préférence miles (from 12,000 miles transatlantic / 2,000 miles regional). For purchases in foreign currencies a local tax may be added (e.g. 18% ITBIS in the Dominican Republic).

Can I get a refund or transfer extra baggage if I cancel or change my booking?

XTRA BAG is non-modifiable and non-transferable. It is refunded if Air Caraïbes cannot provide the service, or in case of flight cancellation or delay under the general conditions of sale and transport. No refund applies if you don't use the service, don't meet the conditions, or modify or cancel your flight yourself.

Do partner-operated or codeshare flights have different baggage rules?

On codeshare flights operated by French Bee, XTRA BAG is valid subject to available space on board. On itineraries with connections on other airlines, baggage rules may differ and the most restrictive rule applies along your journey.

Are there any important exceptions or restrictions I should know?

XTRA BAG cannot be purchased for infant tickets and is not valid for animals or special baggage. The extra bag's maximum weight equals the allowance included in the associated ticket. Regional inter-island flights have their own allowances (max 3 bags, 2 for Saint-Barthélemy).

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