Guidelines For Lithium Batteries:
As of January 1, 2008, travelers may no longer pack spare lithium batteries of any kind in checked baggage. Passengers wishing to carry spare lithium batteries for devices such as laptops, cell phones and cameras are now required to pack them in their carry-on baggage with the terminals covered or insulated. Travelers may check bags that contain batteries, as long as they are installed in electronic devices.

Please see the following web site for tips on traveling with spare batteries: http://safetravel.dot.gov/tips.html

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Carry-On Baggage:
You are permitted one (1) piece of carry-on baggage not to exceed 48 linear inches (length plus width plus height), including the wheels and handle, not to exceed 35 pounds. Plus, you may also carry on one (1) smaller personal item to fit under the seat in front of you (i.e., purse, laptop, infant bag, etc.).

TSA requirements mandate that only alcohol that is provided by Sun Country Airlines and served by our flight attendants is allowed to be consumed on our flights. Duty free items purchased in the sterile area are exempt from the TSA regulation but are not allowed to be consumed onboard the aircraft.

Should the volume of carry-on baggage exceed the stowage capability of the aircraft, selected baggage will be appropriately tagged and placed in designated cargo compartments. Tagged bags may be retrieved from the baggage carousel at the final destination

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Child Restraint Systems
Child restraint systems are permitted on-board when a ticket is purchased for the child. These items must be FAA-approved. No "booster seats" are permitted. Child restraint systems without the purchase of a ticket must be checked as baggage.

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Mobility Devices
Mobility devices, crutches, canes, braces, or other mobility aids needed by the customer are not counted as additional carry-ons and must be stored in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulations. For additional information see our Special Needs Help Page.

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Checked Baggage
Effective September 5, 2008, passengers who purchase Coach Cabin tickets for travel on or after October 15, 2008 will be assessed a first bag fee of $15 each way; each bag is not to exceed 62 linear inches (length plus width plus height) and/or 50 pounds.

The following passengers are exempt from the first bag fee:

• Passengers who have purchased tickets on or before September 5, 2008.
• Unaccompanied Minors. To qualify, passenger must be registered as an unaccompanied minor in their reservation.

The following passengers will be exempt from the first bag and second bag fees:

• First class ticket holders. Passengers who upgrade from coach to first class for $99 at the airport do not qualify for the exemption. Please note that first class ticket holders are subject to the $75 overweight/oversize baggage fee for their first two bags and the $75 excess baggage fee for each additional bag.
• Active Military personnel traveling on official orders. Please see Military Exemption below.

Exception: Active US Military personnel traveling on official orders are allowed to check two bags up to 80 linear inches (length plus width plus height) and 70 pounds free of charge. To qualify, military personnel will need to present a valid military ID card and military orders. Baggage over these allowances are subject to excess baggage fees. This exception does not apply to travel companions or DOD civilians conducting official military business.

In compliance with the previous policy effective May 5, 2008, passengers who purchased tickets between May 5 and September 5, 2008 may check one bag free of charge and check a second bag for $25 each way; each bag is not to exceed 62 linear inches (length plus width plus height) and/or 50 pounds. Additionally, passengers who purchase tickets on or after September 5, 2008 for travel prior to October 1, 2008 are able to check one bag free of charge and a second bag for $25 each way.

Passengers will have the option of prepaying for their return trip baggage fees at their original check-in if they prefer. Passengers must present their receipt as proof of payment for the return segment. Bag fees are non-refundable.

All baggage exceeding 50 pounds, 62 linear inches, or quantities as outlined above are subject to excess baggage fees. Checked baggage exceeding 80 linear inches will be accepted pending space availability. Checked baggage 100 pounds or over will not be accepted.

Please note:

• As part of baggage check-in procedures, which vary by airport, all baggage is subject to search by airport security agents.
• Your name must be clearly and legibly marked on all baggage.
• Baggage may not be checked to a destination that is not listed on your itinerary.
• Baggage determined by Sun Country agents to be unsuitable for transportation may not be checked.
• Styrofoam coolers are not accepted as checked or carry-on baggage.
• On international flights, all baggage must pass customs inspection, as required by U.S. and international laws.
• We do not transport medical oxygen for personal use for passengers with disabilities.
• Sun Country Airlines does not transport hazardous materials and dangerous goods. For more information about FAA definitions of these terms, please see the FAA site.

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Excess Baggage Fees
$75 will be charged for the third checked bag under 50 pounds and/or 62 linear inches (length plus width plus height), and for each additional bag under 50 pounds and/or 62 linear inches. Bags over 50 pounds and 62 linear inches will also be charged $75. Bags that qualify for two fees will be charged the higher fee. Bags over 100 pounds will not be accepted.

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Sporting Equipment
One (1) item of the following sporting equipment may be substituted for one of your checked baggage.

• Fishing Equipment
  One (1) item of fishing equipment consists of: two (2) rods up to six (6) feet in length, one (1) reel, one (1) landing net, one (1) pair of fishing boots (properly encased), and one (1) fishing tackle box.
• Golfing Equipment
  One (1) item of golfing equipment consists of: one (1) golf bag containing not more than 20 golf clubs and one (1) pair of golf shoes.
• Skiing Equipment
  One (1) item of skiing equipment consists of: one (1) pair of skis, one (1) pair of ski poles, one (1) pair of ski bindings, and one (1) pair of ski boots; or one (1) snowboard, one (1) set of bindings, and one (1) pair of boots. A maximum of two (2) pairs of skis per bag will be allowed. Skis and snowboards can be up to six (6) feet in length. NOTE: Items in excess of the allowance will be subject to excess baggage charges for a single piece, whether or not presented as a single piece.
• Bowling Equipment
  One (1) item of bowling equipment consists of: one (1) bowling ball, one (1) bowling bag, and one (1) pair of bowling shoes. NOTE: Items in excess of allowances will be subject to charges. The following sporting equipment will be accepted as checked baggage, but will not be included in determining the free baggage allowance. These items will be subject to a specified charge per item.

The following sporting equipment will not be counted as a piece of your checked baggage allowance, and require additional fees.

NOTE: Sun Country does not provide bags or boxes for items listed below. Please call Sun Country Reservations at 1-800-359-6786, (Mon-Sun, 5am-Midnight Central Time), if you plan to bring any of the following items on you on your trip.

• Bicycles
  Sun Country will accept non-motorized touring or racing bicycles with single seats. Bicycles must have the handlebars fixed sideways and the pedals removed, or be placed in a cardboard container, or the pedals and the handlebars must be encased in plastic foam or similar material. The charge is $90 per bicycle on all flights.
• Scuba-Diving Equipment
  One item of scuba diving equipment consists of: One (1) regulator, one (1) pressure gauge, one (1) mask, two (2) fins, one (1) snorkel, one (1) knife, one (1) spear gun and one (1) BC-vest (cannot contain air cartridges). The charge is $90 on all flights. These items must be placed in a container that prevents damage to the equipment. Like all passenger airlines, we are prohibited from transporting scuba diving tanks, even if they are empty.
• Surfboard/Wakeboard
  The charge for one (1) surfboard checked as baggage is $90 on all flights. The maximum length is five (5) feet.
• Windsurfing Equipment
  One item of windsurfing equipment consists of: One (1) windsurfing board with a wooden boom, one (1) mast with a maximum length of five (5) feet and one (1) sail. The charge is $90 on all flights.

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Notice of Limited Liability
Unless a higher value has been declared and additional charges paid, Sun Country's liability for any form of damages as a result of the disappearance of, damage to, or delay in delivery of a passenger's personal property, including luggage, properly checked to its custody, shall be limited to the fair market value of the personal property involved at the time of the loss or delay, but in no case involving wholly domestic travel shall such liability exceed $1,250 to $3,000 per passenger, except for mobility devices. For most international travel (including domestic portions of international journeys) Sun Country's liability is limited to $9.07 per pound for checked luggage (approximately $640.00 per piece of checked luggage) and $400.00 per passenger for carry-on luggage.

On domestic flights, Sun Country shall not be liable for loss of, damage to, or delay in delivery of high value, fragile, or perishable items, including but not limited to, the following: medication, money, jewelry, silverware, negotiable papers, securities, electronic/video/ photographic equipment, samples, heirlooms, antiques, artifacts, works of art, musical instruments, or other valuables included in the passenger's checked luggage, with or without the knowledge of Sun Country Airlines. Sun Country does not assume responsibility for loss or damage due to normal wear and tear; protruding parts, such as feet, handles, wheels, straps, hooks; over sized or over packed luggage.

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Firearms & Ammunition
For information on transporting firearms and/or ammunition in your baggage, please see the Firearms & Ammunition Help Page.

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Medical Equipment
For information on transporting medical equipment (including mobility devices) in your baggage, please see the Passengers with Disabilities and Special Needs Page.

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Baggage Information Hotline
Your baggage, like your satisfaction, is important to us. For inquiries regarding delayed or damaged baggage, please call our toll-free hotline at 888-359-5586 for assistance. Customers in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area should call 612-970-3569.

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Pets & Animals
Sun Country accepts small cats and dogs (16 lbs. or less) in the aircraft cabin on flights to within the contiguous United States. Sun Country does not transport pets on international flights or on flights to/from Anchorage. Sun Country does not accept animals of any kind as checked baggage or cargo. Small cats and dogs are accepted conditionally and must not pose a hazard to the safety or health of any passenger or crewmember. The following guidelines apply to customers bringing a pet (these requirements do not apply to certified service/support animals):

• Only one pet per ticketed passenger is allowed.
• Advance arrangements are required and availability is limited.
• The non-refundable fee for a pet is $75 per flight.
• Your pet in its carrier is considered a carry-on item and must be included in your regular carry-on allotment.
• Only one pet per carrier is allowed.
• You must provide a carrier for your pet that does not exceed 16”Lx11”Wx8”H.
• Your pet must be able to stand up and move around in the carrier with ease.
• Only soft-sided carriers designed as pet carriers are allowed.
• The carrier must have a leak-proof bottom and be well-ventilated on at least two sides.
• Your pet must remain in its carrier and stowed during the entire flight underneath the seat in front of the passenger.
• When traveling with a pet, you cannot be assigned a seat in row one, the exit row, the bulkhead, or in the aisle.
• You are responsible for complying with applicable federal, state and local regulations or ordinances related to pets.
• Sun Country Airlines does not have carriers available at the airport.

Qualified individuals are allowed to carry specially trained service animals in the cabin of the aircraft without additional charges. See our Passengers with Disabilities and Special Needs section for more information on traveling with service animals.

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Prohibited Items