Post by davidarmes on Jan 21, 2007 21:59:06 GMT -1
Travelling via Gatwick Sterling Air to Billund ?
Limited to " Free 15Kg " in Hold
NB exces baggage charged@ £6 per Kg
To ensure your safety and comfort, passengers are permitted to bring just one item of hand baggage on board. Weight and dimensions: 10 kg and 56 x 45 x 25 cm.
Have a look @ www.sterling.dk/sterlingrules
Baggage rules/regulations for dangerous goods
Sterling recommends that you take out private baggage insurance, as international airlines have only a limited responsibility for delayed, lost or damaged baggage, pursuant to the rules of the Danish Air Navigation Act, Conditions of Carriage; baggage is defined as suitcases/bags/rucksacks containing normal items of clothing. All other baggage is considered to be Special Baggage and may be subject to an additional fee; please see section marked Special Baggage Charges. Wheelchairs, Mobility Scooters and Baby Buggies will NOT be charged a fee. All baggage will be subjected to security screening and additional requirements may be imposed by the Danish Civil Aviation Authority: For the latest European requirements regarding checked and unchecked baggage we kindly ask you to look at their web-site: www.slv.dk
Baggage labelling
All baggage that is checked in must be labelled both internally and externally with the owner's name and the owner’s permanent and temporary address. Failure to do so may result in delays in receiving your baggage.
Weight allowance
Checked-in baggage: 15 kg per person over two years of age. There is no baggage allowance for infants under the age of two years.
Hand baggage: one piece per person, with the following dimensions and weight: 56 x 45 x 25 cm and 10 kg per person over two years of age.
The weight of hand baggage may not be transferred to checked-in baggage or vice versa.
The maximum weight of each piece of luggage must not exceed 32 kg. If the weight is more than 32 kg, it must be distributed in two pieces of luggage. Wheelchairs and pets in the baggage compartment are excepted from this rule.
Overweight charges for checked-in baggage
Sterling offers you the chance of a free baggage allowance of 15kg.
You will not be charged for excess baggage if you do not exceed 15kg. If you chose to carry over this free allowance you will be charged per kilo per flight.
From Denmark/Norway/sweden: DKK/NOK/SEK 60 per kg.
From Great Britain: [glow=red,2,300]GBP 6 per kg. [/glow]
From the rest of Europe to Denmark/Norway/sweden: EUR 8 per kg.
Hand baggage
To ensure your safety and comfort, passengers are permitted to bring just one item of hand baggage on board. Weight and dimensions: 10 kg and 56 x 45 x 25 cm.
NB The dimensions include wheels and hand grips.
Previously reserved items from our catalogue will not be included in the calculations as a part of the 10 kg.
New EU rules concerning hand luggage and liquid. from November 6 2006
It is only permitted to bring liquid in max. 100 ml. containers. Passengers who wish to bring more containers may only bring what can fit in a transparent plastic bag with a volume of 1 litre, or no more than 500 ml.
NB: the bag with liquids must be put through the safety inspection separately.
In this context liquids mean all fluid and partly fluid substances, such as water, liquid soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, creams and aerosols.
The plastic bags mentioned above must be transparent, closable and have a max. volume of 1 litre.
Medicine and baby food are exempt from the rules and may be brought on flights in larger quantities than 100 ml.
Before the safety inspection, passengers must take off their outdoor clothes, coats and jackets. Laptops and other electrical equipment must be removed from the hand luggage before the screening.
Hand luggage may not measure more than 56x45x25 cm (IATA standard). The above will apply to all airports in the EU from the 6th of November.
Laptop computers
Due to security measures in the airport, passengers bringing laptop computers are now obliged to remove them from their carrying cases and place them in a tray for separate X-raying.
The following may ONLY be brought on board as hand baggage:
-Computers, mobile telephones, battery chargers, keys and cameras
- Musical instruments
- Paintings, mirrors, and the like
- Matches or 1 lighter
- Valuable documents
- Medications and medical equipment,
- Bottles, flasks and other fragile objects
- Money and money substitutes (cheques, shares, etc.)
- Card and stamp collections
- Jewellery, items of silver, gold or platinum, pearls and precious stones
- Watches
- Food products
- Glasses and contact lenses
[glow=red,2,300]Important[/glow]: If the dimensions or weight for hand baggage are exceeded, the baggage will be placed in the baggage compartment as checked-in baggage; consequently, the above effects must be removed from the baggage.
No compensation for damage and/or delay will be provided in the case of the above effects.
Sterling cannot be held financially responsible for objects removed from hand baggage or checked-in baggage by airport security staff. See the regulations for dangerous goods.
Wheelchairs:
May be brought on board at no additional cost.
If you bring a wheelchair, you should note the following:
Wheelchairs with dry batteries
Passengers have a duty to ensure that the battery terminals are switched off or deactivated so as to avoid a short-circuit. The battery must be properly secured to the wheelchair.
Wheelchairs with wet batteries
It is the responsibility of the passenger to make sure that the battery is uninstalled and removed. The uninstalled battery must be placed in a package which is waterproof and impervious to battery liquid.
Bicycles:
Bicycles are checked-in at the same time as luggage. Handlebars must be turned in-wards, pedals taken off, chain covered, and no air in the tires.
Alternatively, the bicycle may be transported in a box, brought by the passenger.
Click here if you require assistance on board or in the airport.
Special baggage and prices per individual flight:
- 1 baby pram, travel cot or car baby seat – DKK/NOK/SEK 175/EUR 24
- 1 pair of skis or 1 snowboard - 10 kg DKK/NOK/SEK 175 / EUR 24
- 1 pair of water skis - 10 kg DKK/NOK/SEK 175 / EUR 24
- 1 weapon + ammunition - 15 kg DKK/NOK/SEK 175 / EUR 24
- 1 golf bag + 1 set of clubs/irons, balls and tees - 15 kg DKK/NOK/SEK 175 / EUR 24
- 1 parachute - 15 kg DKK/NOK/SEK 175 / EUR 24
- 1 set diving equipment, incl. empty tanks 30 kg - DKK/NOK/SEK 175 / EUR 24
- 1 bicycle - 15 kg DKK/NOK/SEK 175 / EUR 24
- 1 windsurfer - 30 kg DKK/NOK/SEK 175 / EUR 24
- 1 hang glider - 30 kg DKK/NOK/SEK 175 / EUR 24
If the weight for special baggage is exceeded, an overweight charge will be made.
All charges must be paid at check-in.
If you have reserved a seat for a baby and are paying a child’s fare, you are allowed to bring a child’s car seat for free, as long as you intend to use it onboard and it is an approved make.
Weapons
If you bring weapons you must comply with regulations of the respective countries and bring your permision. The wapons must be unloaded, demounted and packed sufficiently. Locks and bolts must be placed in ordinary checked baggage. Ammunitions are packed separately and only up to 5 kilograms are allowed
Musical instruments such as cellos, guitars or violins that exceed the maximum dimensions and weight for hand baggage may be transported in the passenger cabin, provided that a separate seat is booked for the instrument. If you wish to book a seat for your instrument, please call our reservations centre at tel.:
+45 70 10 84 84 (Denmark)
+46 08 5876 9148 (Sweden)
+47 815 58 810 (Norway)
+33 015 569 55 71 (France)
+39 02 6963 3595 (Italy)
+34 91 7496 643 (Spain)
+44 (0)870 787 8038 (Great Britain)
Please note: You cannot book a seat for your instrument via the Internet!
Paintings, mirrors, bottles and similar fragile and valuable effects will be accepted only as hand baggage, and provided that the maximum dimensions and weight of 55 x 40 x 25 cm and 10 kg are not exceeded.
Carriage of the above, as well as of furniture, etc., may be arranged through the following:
Danmark:
SAS Cargo
Peterdalsvej 1
DK-2770 Kastrup
Norway:
Airline Service GSA AS Tel.: +47 63 93 48 40
Notification of delayed/damaged/lost baggage/Delayed baggage
Delayed baggage must be reported immediately to Sterling's handling agent at the airport concerned, where a Property Irregularity Report will be filled out to allow a search to take place for the baggage. When the baggage has been located, the Sterling Handling Agent will contact the passenger and arrange a delivery time.
A print-out of the report will be supplied, which the passenger should retain.
If the baggage has been damaged on delivery, the passenger should immediately contact the handling company, as a damage report must be made. The passenger will receive a copy of the report, which should be retained.
Make a report: Delayed baggage
Damaged/lost baggage
Damaged baggage should be reported immediately to Sterling's handling agent in the airport concerned, and no later than seven days after the incident. A Property Irregularity Report will be made. The passenger will be supplied with a print-out of the report, which should be retained. Claims for compensation must be made within two years of the time of arrival at the destination.
Make a report: Lost/damaged baggage
You can read more above concerning Sterling's responsibility for damaged or lost baggage pursuant to the rules of the Danish Air Navigation Act.
Regulations for dangerous goods
For security reasons, it is forbidden to bring certain objects/substances on board the aircraft.
There are also a number of other objects/substances which are subject to special rules governing whether they may be taken in hand baggage and/or checked-in baggage.
The following may NEVER be taken on board neither in checked-in baggage nor hand baggage:
- Explosive substances, including detonators, fuses, grenades and mines
- Inflammable gases, such as camping gas canisters and refill cartridges for gas-powered curling tongs
- Inflammable liquids, including petrol, methylated spirits, paint and paint thinner
- Inflammable solid materials and reactive substances, including magnesium, firelighters, fireworks and distress flares
- Oxidising substances and organic peroxides, including bleach
- Repair sets for car bodies
- Toxic or infectious agents
- Radioactive materials
- Caustic agents, including mercury, car batteries and acid batteries
- Magnetic materials.
The following may ONLY be taken on board in checked-in baggage:
- Signal and starting pistols, harpoon guns, toy weapons and weapon-like objects. Declared, unloaded weapons, for which passengers must produce a weapon licence.
- The above items must be displayed at check-in and approved by airport security staff, so check in in good time.
- Tools that could be used as pointed or sharp weapons or clubs
- Knives, scissors, darts, nail files and similar items
- Harpoons, spears and ice picks
- Skates, ski sticks and walking-sticks
- Gas-powered curling tongs and the like
- Cricket, baseball or softball bats
- Golf clubs, hockey sticks, lacrosse sticks, billiard cues and the like
- Paddles and oars
[glow=red,2,300]- Fishing-rods [/glow]
If it is deemed necessary, security staff may forbid the carriage of checked-in baggage containing an object which is not covered by the above lists, but which gives rise to concern.
The following may ONLY be brought on board as hand baggage:
- Computers, mobile telephones, battery chargers, keys cameras
- Musical instruments
- Paintings, mirrors, and the like
- 1 matchbox or 1 lighter
- Valuable documents
- Medications
- Bottles, flasks and other fragile objects
- Money and money substitutes (cheques, shares, etc.)
- Card and stamp collections
- Jewellery, items of silver, gold or platinum, precious stones
- Watches
- Food products
- Glasses and contact lenses.
Note!
Electronic, electrical and battery-powered articles such as calculators, hair-driers and electric shavers MUST be transported as hand baggage. In the event that any of the above-mentioned objects are contained in your checked-in baggage, this should be declared at the time of check-in, as you may otherwise risk your baggage being detained.
EG Torches - containing batteries MUST be in HAND BAGGAGE
The following may be brought on board EITHER as checked-in baggage or as hand baggage: Toiletries, except for sprays marked "inflammable".
Limitation of liability
Sterling is not financially liable for fragile, perishable or inadequately packed baggage, baggage that is incorrectly packed according to the regulations or checked in late, or for articles removed from hand baggage and/or checked-in baggage by airport security staff.
.
Limited to " Free 15Kg " in Hold
NB exces baggage charged@ £6 per Kg
To ensure your safety and comfort, passengers are permitted to bring just one item of hand baggage on board. Weight and dimensions: 10 kg and 56 x 45 x 25 cm.
Have a look @ www.sterling.dk/sterlingrules
Baggage rules/regulations for dangerous goods
Sterling recommends that you take out private baggage insurance, as international airlines have only a limited responsibility for delayed, lost or damaged baggage, pursuant to the rules of the Danish Air Navigation Act, Conditions of Carriage; baggage is defined as suitcases/bags/rucksacks containing normal items of clothing. All other baggage is considered to be Special Baggage and may be subject to an additional fee; please see section marked Special Baggage Charges. Wheelchairs, Mobility Scooters and Baby Buggies will NOT be charged a fee. All baggage will be subjected to security screening and additional requirements may be imposed by the Danish Civil Aviation Authority: For the latest European requirements regarding checked and unchecked baggage we kindly ask you to look at their web-site: www.slv.dk
Baggage labelling
All baggage that is checked in must be labelled both internally and externally with the owner's name and the owner’s permanent and temporary address. Failure to do so may result in delays in receiving your baggage.
Weight allowance
Checked-in baggage: 15 kg per person over two years of age. There is no baggage allowance for infants under the age of two years.
Hand baggage: one piece per person, with the following dimensions and weight: 56 x 45 x 25 cm and 10 kg per person over two years of age.
The weight of hand baggage may not be transferred to checked-in baggage or vice versa.
The maximum weight of each piece of luggage must not exceed 32 kg. If the weight is more than 32 kg, it must be distributed in two pieces of luggage. Wheelchairs and pets in the baggage compartment are excepted from this rule.
Overweight charges for checked-in baggage
Sterling offers you the chance of a free baggage allowance of 15kg.
You will not be charged for excess baggage if you do not exceed 15kg. If you chose to carry over this free allowance you will be charged per kilo per flight.
From Denmark/Norway/sweden: DKK/NOK/SEK 60 per kg.
From Great Britain: [glow=red,2,300]GBP 6 per kg. [/glow]
From the rest of Europe to Denmark/Norway/sweden: EUR 8 per kg.
Hand baggage
To ensure your safety and comfort, passengers are permitted to bring just one item of hand baggage on board. Weight and dimensions: 10 kg and 56 x 45 x 25 cm.
NB The dimensions include wheels and hand grips.
Previously reserved items from our catalogue will not be included in the calculations as a part of the 10 kg.
New EU rules concerning hand luggage and liquid. from November 6 2006
It is only permitted to bring liquid in max. 100 ml. containers. Passengers who wish to bring more containers may only bring what can fit in a transparent plastic bag with a volume of 1 litre, or no more than 500 ml.
NB: the bag with liquids must be put through the safety inspection separately.
In this context liquids mean all fluid and partly fluid substances, such as water, liquid soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, creams and aerosols.
The plastic bags mentioned above must be transparent, closable and have a max. volume of 1 litre.
Medicine and baby food are exempt from the rules and may be brought on flights in larger quantities than 100 ml.
Before the safety inspection, passengers must take off their outdoor clothes, coats and jackets. Laptops and other electrical equipment must be removed from the hand luggage before the screening.
Hand luggage may not measure more than 56x45x25 cm (IATA standard). The above will apply to all airports in the EU from the 6th of November.
Laptop computers
Due to security measures in the airport, passengers bringing laptop computers are now obliged to remove them from their carrying cases and place them in a tray for separate X-raying.
The following may ONLY be brought on board as hand baggage:
-Computers, mobile telephones, battery chargers, keys and cameras
- Musical instruments
- Paintings, mirrors, and the like
- Matches or 1 lighter
- Valuable documents
- Medications and medical equipment,
- Bottles, flasks and other fragile objects
- Money and money substitutes (cheques, shares, etc.)
- Card and stamp collections
- Jewellery, items of silver, gold or platinum, pearls and precious stones
- Watches
- Food products
- Glasses and contact lenses
[glow=red,2,300]Important[/glow]: If the dimensions or weight for hand baggage are exceeded, the baggage will be placed in the baggage compartment as checked-in baggage; consequently, the above effects must be removed from the baggage.
No compensation for damage and/or delay will be provided in the case of the above effects.
Sterling cannot be held financially responsible for objects removed from hand baggage or checked-in baggage by airport security staff. See the regulations for dangerous goods.
Wheelchairs:
May be brought on board at no additional cost.
If you bring a wheelchair, you should note the following:
Wheelchairs with dry batteries
Passengers have a duty to ensure that the battery terminals are switched off or deactivated so as to avoid a short-circuit. The battery must be properly secured to the wheelchair.
Wheelchairs with wet batteries
It is the responsibility of the passenger to make sure that the battery is uninstalled and removed. The uninstalled battery must be placed in a package which is waterproof and impervious to battery liquid.
Bicycles:
Bicycles are checked-in at the same time as luggage. Handlebars must be turned in-wards, pedals taken off, chain covered, and no air in the tires.
Alternatively, the bicycle may be transported in a box, brought by the passenger.
Click here if you require assistance on board or in the airport.
Special baggage and prices per individual flight:
- 1 baby pram, travel cot or car baby seat – DKK/NOK/SEK 175/EUR 24
- 1 pair of skis or 1 snowboard - 10 kg DKK/NOK/SEK 175 / EUR 24
- 1 pair of water skis - 10 kg DKK/NOK/SEK 175 / EUR 24
- 1 weapon + ammunition - 15 kg DKK/NOK/SEK 175 / EUR 24
- 1 golf bag + 1 set of clubs/irons, balls and tees - 15 kg DKK/NOK/SEK 175 / EUR 24
- 1 parachute - 15 kg DKK/NOK/SEK 175 / EUR 24
- 1 set diving equipment, incl. empty tanks 30 kg - DKK/NOK/SEK 175 / EUR 24
- 1 bicycle - 15 kg DKK/NOK/SEK 175 / EUR 24
- 1 windsurfer - 30 kg DKK/NOK/SEK 175 / EUR 24
- 1 hang glider - 30 kg DKK/NOK/SEK 175 / EUR 24
If the weight for special baggage is exceeded, an overweight charge will be made.
All charges must be paid at check-in.
If you have reserved a seat for a baby and are paying a child’s fare, you are allowed to bring a child’s car seat for free, as long as you intend to use it onboard and it is an approved make.
Weapons
If you bring weapons you must comply with regulations of the respective countries and bring your permision. The wapons must be unloaded, demounted and packed sufficiently. Locks and bolts must be placed in ordinary checked baggage. Ammunitions are packed separately and only up to 5 kilograms are allowed
Musical instruments such as cellos, guitars or violins that exceed the maximum dimensions and weight for hand baggage may be transported in the passenger cabin, provided that a separate seat is booked for the instrument. If you wish to book a seat for your instrument, please call our reservations centre at tel.:
+45 70 10 84 84 (Denmark)
+46 08 5876 9148 (Sweden)
+47 815 58 810 (Norway)
+33 015 569 55 71 (France)
+39 02 6963 3595 (Italy)
+34 91 7496 643 (Spain)
+44 (0)870 787 8038 (Great Britain)
Please note: You cannot book a seat for your instrument via the Internet!
Paintings, mirrors, bottles and similar fragile and valuable effects will be accepted only as hand baggage, and provided that the maximum dimensions and weight of 55 x 40 x 25 cm and 10 kg are not exceeded.
Carriage of the above, as well as of furniture, etc., may be arranged through the following:
Danmark:
SAS Cargo
Peterdalsvej 1
DK-2770 Kastrup
Norway:
Airline Service GSA AS Tel.: +47 63 93 48 40
Notification of delayed/damaged/lost baggage/Delayed baggage
Delayed baggage must be reported immediately to Sterling's handling agent at the airport concerned, where a Property Irregularity Report will be filled out to allow a search to take place for the baggage. When the baggage has been located, the Sterling Handling Agent will contact the passenger and arrange a delivery time.
A print-out of the report will be supplied, which the passenger should retain.
If the baggage has been damaged on delivery, the passenger should immediately contact the handling company, as a damage report must be made. The passenger will receive a copy of the report, which should be retained.
Make a report: Delayed baggage
Damaged/lost baggage
Damaged baggage should be reported immediately to Sterling's handling agent in the airport concerned, and no later than seven days after the incident. A Property Irregularity Report will be made. The passenger will be supplied with a print-out of the report, which should be retained. Claims for compensation must be made within two years of the time of arrival at the destination.
Make a report: Lost/damaged baggage
You can read more above concerning Sterling's responsibility for damaged or lost baggage pursuant to the rules of the Danish Air Navigation Act.
Regulations for dangerous goods
For security reasons, it is forbidden to bring certain objects/substances on board the aircraft.
There are also a number of other objects/substances which are subject to special rules governing whether they may be taken in hand baggage and/or checked-in baggage.
The following may NEVER be taken on board neither in checked-in baggage nor hand baggage:
- Explosive substances, including detonators, fuses, grenades and mines
- Inflammable gases, such as camping gas canisters and refill cartridges for gas-powered curling tongs
- Inflammable liquids, including petrol, methylated spirits, paint and paint thinner
- Inflammable solid materials and reactive substances, including magnesium, firelighters, fireworks and distress flares
- Oxidising substances and organic peroxides, including bleach
- Repair sets for car bodies
- Toxic or infectious agents
- Radioactive materials
- Caustic agents, including mercury, car batteries and acid batteries
- Magnetic materials.
The following may ONLY be taken on board in checked-in baggage:
- Signal and starting pistols, harpoon guns, toy weapons and weapon-like objects. Declared, unloaded weapons, for which passengers must produce a weapon licence.
- The above items must be displayed at check-in and approved by airport security staff, so check in in good time.
- Tools that could be used as pointed or sharp weapons or clubs
- Knives, scissors, darts, nail files and similar items
- Harpoons, spears and ice picks
- Skates, ski sticks and walking-sticks
- Gas-powered curling tongs and the like
- Cricket, baseball or softball bats
- Golf clubs, hockey sticks, lacrosse sticks, billiard cues and the like
- Paddles and oars
[glow=red,2,300]- Fishing-rods [/glow]
If it is deemed necessary, security staff may forbid the carriage of checked-in baggage containing an object which is not covered by the above lists, but which gives rise to concern.
The following may ONLY be brought on board as hand baggage:
- Computers, mobile telephones, battery chargers, keys cameras
- Musical instruments
- Paintings, mirrors, and the like
- 1 matchbox or 1 lighter
- Valuable documents
- Medications
- Bottles, flasks and other fragile objects
- Money and money substitutes (cheques, shares, etc.)
- Card and stamp collections
- Jewellery, items of silver, gold or platinum, precious stones
- Watches
- Food products
- Glasses and contact lenses.
Note!
Electronic, electrical and battery-powered articles such as calculators, hair-driers and electric shavers MUST be transported as hand baggage. In the event that any of the above-mentioned objects are contained in your checked-in baggage, this should be declared at the time of check-in, as you may otherwise risk your baggage being detained.
EG Torches - containing batteries MUST be in HAND BAGGAGE
The following may be brought on board EITHER as checked-in baggage or as hand baggage: Toiletries, except for sprays marked "inflammable".
Limitation of liability
Sterling is not financially liable for fragile, perishable or inadequately packed baggage, baggage that is incorrectly packed according to the regulations or checked in late, or for articles removed from hand baggage and/or checked-in baggage by airport security staff.
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