Cabin Baggage

• Only one piece of hand baggage per passenger will be permitted in the cabin.
• This item should weigh no more than 5 kilos with the total dimensions of 115 cms (45 inches), and should include no sharp items.
• It must be able to fit under the seat or in the overhead locker.
• In addition to the above, each passenger is allowed to take one normal sized carrier bag, containing duty free goods.

Hold Baggage

• Most destinations offer an allowance of 20kgs per person (not including Infants). For exact allowances please contact your Tour Operator or Travel Agent. Whilst you can join your allowance together for the entire party, please make sure an individual bag does not weigh over 32kgs for health and safety reasons, if it does you may be asked to repack at the airport.
• Excess Baggage will be charged and will be subject to load on the day of travel, this will be payable in local currency at a resort airport.
• Although Infants do not receive an allowance we are happy to carry one of the following free of charge: - Pushchair, Pram, Buggy, Travel Cot or Car Seat, we will also carry a small amount of nappies for carriage in the aircraft cabin.

Restricted Articles

Very strict legislation exists on the carriage of flammable or poisonous substances. Items such as paint, varnish, lighter fuel, gas refills for hair stylers, fireworks or party poppers cannot be carried. Pistols cannot be carried and the regulations concerning the carriage of sporting guns or the rules on restricted items can be obtained from our Special Requirements department.

The following items are not permitted for carriage in the aircraft cabin with you, toy or replica guns, Catapults, Household cutlery, Knives with blades of any length, Paper knifes, Razor blades, Tradesmen's tool, Darts, Scissors, Knitting needles, Sporting Bats (i.e:Cricket), Billard and snooker or pool cues. All of these items must be carried in your hold baggage.

Carriage of Special and Sporting Items

Parties taking large numbers of sporting items should contact our Special Requirements department prior to departure. It is also strongly recommended that you take out a separate insurance for special items or sporting equipment

• Golf clubs- are chargeable at €30.00 per set, based on a return journey. To book in advance please see the travel extra's page http://www.xl.com/preflight alternatively this can be paid at the check-in desk on the day of your departurePlease see the 'Travel Extra's" page for further details.
• Skis/Snowboards/Poles/Boots- Possible charge levied by the tour operator, please return to them for full details.
• Bicycles - Can be carried but will incur a per bicycle. These must be pre-arranged via the Pre-flight department (on 08701677747) between 3 months and 5 working days prior to departure. Bicycles should be packed with the tyres deflated, handlebars fixed sideways, pedals removed, and packed adequately to protect from damage.
• Windsurfers/Surfboards/Kite-surfs - Please see our 'Travel Extra's page for full details on pricing and to book these on for your flights

NB Carriage of equipment is always subject to space and availability on the day of departure. HANGLIDERS ARE NOT ACCEPTED FOR CARRIAGE, Non-motorised Parasails or Paragliders which have no rigid parts will be accepted.

• Diving equipment -Passengers taking diving equipment on all flights are now allowed 10 kilos excess baggage free of charge in addition to their normal 20 kilos luggage allowance. Please be advised that all excess baggage is subject to space and availability on the day of departure. If tanks are carried please ensure that these are emptied and the cylinder valve is loose. Large groups of divers must inform the Pre-flight department at least one week prior to departure.
• Flying after diving -All passengers must leave a minimum surface interval of at least 12 hours prior to flying after diving. This recommendation is based after a single non-stop dive. If passengers plan to make daily, multiple dives for several days or make a dive requiring an emergency decompression stop, special precaution must be taken. Its recommended that passengers extend their surface interval beyond 24 hours prior to flying after diving.
• Wedding dresses - Wedding dresses should be suitably packed for carriage in the aircraft hold. No charge is levied for the carriage of the wedding dress if prior notice is given to the Special Requirements department. We would strongly recommend that passengers take out a separate insurance for these items.
• Wedding cakes are not carried

Lost or Damaged Baggage

The vast majority of our baggage is carried safely and efficiently but on the rare occasion some baggage is damaged or mishandled. Passengers should report any irregularities at the airport of arrival before leaving the baggage hall. If damage is not noticed at the time XL Airways will not accept liability and passengers should refer any claims to their insurers. If you have a report and you need to make a claim please write to our customer relations department at the following address:

XL Leisure Group (Ireland)
Trading as XL Holidays
124A The Capel Building
Marys Abbey
Off Capel Street
Dublin 7

Please include the following documentation or it may prejudice your claim:

1. PIR (property irregularity Report).
2. Tickets and baggage tags.
3. Any evidence of values.
4. Estimate of repair or confirmation of damage beyond repair.