IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ
• PHOTO IDENTIFICATION: Photo ID is required for all
passengers.
• CHECK-IN: Passengers must arrive for check-in a minimum
of 1 hours before departure. Check-in closes 30 minutes
before departure. Failure to turn up for the flight attracts a "NO
SHOW" penalty.
• Checked Baggage Allowance: Maximum 20kg
• Any baggage in excess of Checked Baggage allowance is
chargeable at an excess fee per kilo.
• Only one piece of hand luggage, not more than 5kg and 35cm x
22cm x 20cm, is allowed in the cabin.
• Overland Airways assumes no liability for fragile, valuable or
perishable articles, including camera equipment, telecommunications
equipment(mobile phones, PDA's),laptop computers, cash and jewelry;
or for damage such as scratches, scuffs, dents, cuts, wheels; or
damage due to over packing and manufacturer's defect.
• Passengers must ensure that all baggage is locked, name and
address printed/placed on the outside and inside of baggage.
Valuable items including cash, medicine and prescriptions should be
carried as hand baggage on board the aircraft.
• It is the responsibility of each passenger to ensure that
he/she is in possession of valid travel documents for the Journey
i.e. ID card and ticket. This ticket is not transferable.
• Pregnant women who are less than 29 weeks are not required to
present a medical report at check-in certifying that they are fit
to fly. It is mandatory for pregnant women over 29 weeks to
complete the "Pregnant women waiver of indemnity and release form".
Otherwise pregnant women over 29 weeks are NOT fit
to fly.
• Please reschedule your booking if you change your travel
plans. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of your onward
or return reservation.
Travel Information for expectant mothers.
The carriage of expectant mothers does not present any problem
unless the condition of pregnant women is such that child birth may
occur whilst en-route. Pregnancy normally last for 40 weeks and
expectant mothers can be accepted for travel, if experiencing a
problem free pregnancy, under the following conditions:
0 - 28 Weeks : No permission needed
29 - 34 Weeks : Medical certificate to be carried
signed by midwife/GP/obstetrician stating the duration of the
pregnancy on the date of travel and confirming that she is fit to
travel by air on the date of her flight.
Dangerous Goods
To ensure the safety of the aircraft, there are some items that
are not allowed on board and some other items that are allowed only
under certain conditions. Read through the list of dangerous goods
below to make sure your luggage is safe for travel on Overland
Airways If after going through the list, you still have questions,
please contact Overland airways customer service at the airports or
call any of our reservation numbers. Be sure and be
safe!
List of dangerous goods:
Batteries
Butane (curling iron lighter)
Compressed gas / cylinder
Corrosive items
Dry ice
Explosives
Fire arms/ammunition
Flammable items
Gasoline powered equipment
Oxidizing materials
Oxygen for medical purposes
Paints
Poisons
Radioactive materials
Repellants
Seafood (brine)
Security attaché cases
Toiletries (aerosols)
Batteries
The following are not accepted as carry-on or checked baggage:
- Wet cell batteries
- Lithium batteries shipped in bulk
Exception: wet cell or gel type batteries for powered
wheelchairs are accepted as checked baggage, but require special
handling procedures.
Butane (curling irons, lighters)
The following are not accepted as carry-on or checked baggage:
Curling irons containing hydrocarbon gas are accepted provided
the safety cover is securely fitted and items remain limited to one
(1) per passenger.
- Fuel refills for lighters or curling irons are not accepted in
carry-on or checked baggage
- Lighters are not accepted in carry-on or checked baggage.
Compressed gas / Cylinders
The following are not accepted as carry-on or checked baggage:
- Camping gas, oxygen/propane/nitrogen cylinders, and fire
extinguishers are not accepted in carry-on or checked baggage.
Exception: Scuba tanks / oxygen tanks / paintball cylinders can
be accepted in checked baggage provided the customer can
demonstrate that the cylinder is either empty or contains less than
40.6 PSI (280 KPA) of non-flammable, non-toxic gas.
Corrosive items
Acids, alkalis, rust-preventing or removing compounds, sulphur
dioxide solution, chemical kits and mercury are not accepted in
carry-on or checked baggage.
Dry ice
Dry ice is often used in the packaging of perishable items (i.e.
fish, seafood) to keep them cool. Items packed in dry ice can
travel as either carry-on or checked baggage provided:
- The dry ice does not exceed 2 kg (4.4 LB).
- The box, carton or container is leak-proof and free of dents or
holes.
If you're travelling with dry ice you'll need to arrive at the
airport at least one hour before your departure time. Should you
decide to check the bag there's a declaration form to be filled out
describing the contents of the package and the amount of dry ice in
it.
Note: Checked baggage connecting to other airlines is not
permitted due to special handling requirements
Explosive
Any explosive device is strictly prohibited in carry-on or checked
baggage. Items include: dynamite, plastic explosives, fireworks,
signal flares, sparklers, blasting caps.
Firearms / Ammunition
- Firearms and ammunition.
- Hunting rifles and shotguns are accepted as checked baggage
only, and must be unloaded.
- The firearm must be inhibited from being fired by using a
secure, locking device mechanism on the weapon.
- The firearm must be packaged in a specially designed, non-see
through case that cannot be easily broken into during
transport.
- Before Air Nigeria accepts the firearm you must sign a
declaration form attesting that the gun is unloaded as well as a
limited release form. Restricted firearms such as handguns require
government documentation for transport. Consult the Federal airport
authority of Nigeria and/or Nigerian Customs for complete
details.
- Ammunition is only accepted in checked baggage and must be
packaged separately from the firearm.
- Ammunition allowance is limited to 5 kg (11 LB) per
passenger.
- Only shells or cartridges are acceptable types of
ammunition.
- Gunpowder and gunpowder pellets are strictly prohibited
- Ammunition must be packed securely in a strong container of
wood, metal or fibreboard, plainly marked 'ammunition', or in the
original inner carton.
- To avoid shock movement, the carton must be placed inside a
suitcase and cushioned with clothing.
Flammable items
Items not accepted in carry-on or checked baggage include:
Petroleum spirits, oil-based paint, lacquer, stains, shellac, oils,
wood alcohol, lighter or heating fuels, paper maché
statues/piñatas, matches, charcoal briquettes, and any other
ignitable article.
Gasoline powered equipment
Used fuel containers/tanks are not accepted as carry-on or as
checked baggage. To transport used equipment contact your local Air
Nigeria Cargo office.
- Lawn mowers
- Chain saws
- Grass trimmers etc.
or any item where the fuel tank is a permanent part of the
equipment, only new products in the original unopened packaging can
travel as baggage.
Exception: Camping stoves - Air Nigeria accepts new camping stoves
as checked baggage if they are unopened and in the original
packaging. A used stove is allowed as checked baggage only if the
fuel tank is detached/removed.
Oxidizing material
Bleaching powder and peroxides are not accepted in carry-on or
checked baggage.
- Oxygen for medical purposes, personal oxygen cylinders, oxygen
generators, and liquid oxygen are not accepted as carry-on or
checked baggage.
Oxygen for medical purposes
- The only acceptable source of medical oxygen for customers who
require supplemental oxygen during flight is the Air Nigeria
Medipak unit
Paint
Oil-based paint, lacquer, stains, shellac, and oils are not
accepted in carry-on or checked baggage. Exception: tubes of
oil-based paint used by artists are accepted provided the customer
is in possession of the material safety data sheet confirming a
non-hazard and provided the material is packaged in absorbent
material and placed in a heavy, plastic leak-proof
bag/container.
Poisons
Arsenic, cyanide, insecticide, pesticide/weed killer and any other
types of poisonous substances are not accepted in carry-on or
checked baggage.
Radioactive material
Radium, plutonium and polonium are not accepted in carry-on or
checked baggage.
Repellents
Dye witness spray, wild animal spray, mace and pepper spray are
not accepted in carry-on or checked baggage.
Seafood (Brine)
Brine spillage from fish and seafood is corrosive. Lobsters,
mussels, oysters etc. must be packaged in leak proof containers and
then be packed in plastic bags inside *waxed* cartons. Perishables
items require that a limited release form be signed at
check-in.
Security attaché cases
Suitcases installed with heat, smoke, gas or dye alarms are not
accepted as carry-on or as checked baggage.
Toiletries (aerosols)
Toiletry/medicinal articles including hairspray, medicines
containing alcohol, perfume, and cologne are only accepted provided
the total capacity of such articles does not exceed 2 litres (2 kg
/ 75 fl. oz.) and the net capacity of each single item does not
exceed 1 LB (0.5 kg / 18 fl. oz).