Get ready to board your SAS Airlines flight in comfort. Read on to learn everything you need to know about flying on Scandinavian Airlines with carry-on baggage. Here, you will find a detailed guide on SAS Airlines’ carry-on size requirements so you can be prepared before your flight and avoid extra fees.
What is the carry-on policy on SAS Airlines?
All SAS Airlines passengers are allowed to fly with a carry-on. However, the carry-on allowance depends on both your destination and ticket type. For SAS GO Light when flying within Europe and Turkey, there is an extra charge for a single carry-on, while the same fare does not charge for a carry-on when flying within Canada, Asia, and the US.
On the other hand, when you purchase SAS Plus, SAS Business, and SAS Go Pro and Bonus tickets for a flight to the US, Canada, and Asia, you are allowed onboard with 2 carry-ons. Additionally, all these tickets allow passengers to have one under-seat bag.
What is the SAS Carry-on size and weight limit?
Your carry-on bag needs to be no larger than 55 x 40 x 23 cm (22 x 16 x 9 inches) in order to fit in the overhead compartment above your seat. The carry-on bag’s handles, pockets, and wheels are all included in this measurement. You can verify your carry-on’s dimensions at either of the size check monitors at the airline’s ticketing stations and departure gates if you’re unsure about its size.
Check out this article on maximizing your carry-on bag’s capacity for packing tips and use the Fee Assistant tool on the flight results page to calculate the impact of additional luggage on your travel costs before you purchase a flight ticket.
What is the carry-on liquid policy for SAS?
SAS liquid policy allows passengers to bring liquids including gels, and aerosols in containers with a maximum capacity of 100ml (3.4 ounces) on SAS flights. These containers must be put inside a transparent, resealable plastic bag with a one-quart maximum capacity. There is a limit of one such bag per traveler, and each one must be provided separately for inspection at the security checkpoint. Check this handy reference article for details about everything you can and can’t bring on a plane.
What extra items can you bring on board?
It is necessary to confirm any desired special baggage prior to departure. You can bring a diaper bag, a child car seat, and a stroller not exceeding 23kg at no extra cost if you’re traveling with an infant. If you’re not sure that your item fits these requirements, try using KAYAK’s Bag Measurement tool.
For an additional fee, owners of small cats and dogs may bring their pet as a carry-on for a fee. The pet must travel in a small pet carrier that fits under the seat in front of you. This counts as your one carry-on item.
In addition, you can bring duty-free bags and airport purchases into the cabin along with your cabin baggage.
SAS carry-on FAQs
SAS normally enforces severe size restrictions for carry-on luggage, defining precise dimensions and weight constraints for in-cabin storage. It is possible that you can be requested to pay an extra fee for the bag if it exceeds the permitted dimensions or weight.
If you intend on bringing a backpack or a carry-on. According to SAS, travelers are often permitted to bring a backpack as a personal item and a carry-on bag to store in the overhead compartment. However, note that the personal item also has size restrictions.
Disclaimer: At the time of publishing (October 4th, 2023) all information was up to date and correct.
