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Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand operates flights throughout New Zealand as well as to destinations around the world and transports around 17 million passengers per year. Their focus is on domestic flights and flights around the Pacific Rim region.

They have won many different awards for service, reputation, and more. The airline was incorporated in 1940 and currently operates more than 115 aircraft of varying type and size.

While most airlines give specific dimensions for carry on luggage, Air New Zealand’s website states a linear measurement along with weight limits and number of items. Keep reading to find out the cabin bag allowances for Air New Zealand before your flight.

Updated April 2023

Headquarters Country: New Zealand

Website: http://www.airnewzealand.com/carry-on-baggage

Auckland New Zealand skyline

Carry on baggage info for Air New Zealand

Number of carry on items allowed:

  • Economy: 1 carry on item + 1 personal item
  • Premium Economy, Business Premier™, connecting Business Premier, and Airpoints™ Gold, Elite and Star Alliance Gold members: 2 carry on items + 1 personal item

Maximum allowed in imperial: (official)

  • Linear dimensions = 46.5 in
  • Weight in economy = 15 lbs
  • Weight in first/business = 30 lbs for both items combined, with no item weighing more than 22 lbs

Maximum allowed in metric: (official)

  • Linear dimensions = 118 cm
  • Weight in economy = 7 kg
  • Weight in first/business = 14 kg for both items combined, with no item weighing more than 10 kg

Air New Zealand’s website also says:

“Note: If you are flying on our smaller Q300 aircrafts, the measurement ‘C’ must not exceed 22cm (8.7 inches).” The diagram shows ‘C’ as the shortest side of your suitcase.

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Ali is an expert at packing and loves to travel. On Travel Made Simple, she shares her best tips for packing less, dealing with layovers, planning travel itineraries, and more tips that will help you have the best vacation. Originally from the US, she now lives in Berlin, Germany with her husband and their adorable Yorkie.