Fiji Air has luggage restrictions. So does Polynesian Airways.
Of the two, Polynesian Airways has the more restrictive luggage rules, so we should abide by them since we have no place to leave our items and will need to pack them everywhere we go. Pack light!Update: I can try to see if we can drop off a box of items at our rental house in Apia, containing things we won't be using until we get to Upolu. Please let me know if you want me to do this. Otherwise we will carry everything through from Upolu to Tutuila and back to Upolu.
Fiji Air Cabin (Carry On):
Carry-on baggage: 1 piece, 7 Kg max (15.4 lbs). Maximum dimensions are 55 x 40 x 23cm. In addition to this piece, you can bring on a small personal item such as a laptop or purse.
Intl Check In: 3 hours prior--to 1 hour prior.
Cannot put in your cabin luggage:
Not in your carry on luggage: Knives, metallic objects, umbrella, spare parts. No liquids over 100ml or 3.4 fl oz. Smaller sized liquid may be carried in carry on luggage if it is placed in a clear sealable plastic bags. Water purchased in airport departure areas can be carried on board. Lithium metal or lithium ion cells and batteries are permitted in the devices they power. Max 2 spare batteries- must be in carry-on luggage.
Your cabin luggage must fit into their template. If it doesn't fit completely, the excess baggage fee is between $96 and $120 US dollars. (Depends upon origination point)
Fiji Air Checked baggage:
1 bag, 23 Kg max (50 lbs). Total dimensions (height x length x depth) = 158cm (62")
Polynesian Airways:
Checked Baggage: 2 bags with a total of 20 Kg max (44 lbs) for both bags.
Carry-on baggage: 1 piece, 5 Kg max (11 lbs). No bulky items even if less than 5 Kg. Carry on baggage must fit under the seat in front of you. No overhead bins. NO FOOD items. You can probably get away with a snack, or candy, but no cases of saimin! No size two pigs! No ulu in a burlap bag! No fish packed in a styro chest sealed with duct tape!
Intl Check In: 2 hours prior, to 1/2 hour prior.
Identification at Check In: Valid passport with paid itinerary from Airline. Must reconfirm travel at least a day prior to scheduled flight departures.
Twin otter aircraft for Polynesian Airlines. So, no overhead bins.