Volaris Airlines is very popular for its low ticket fares and satisfactory services. Most of the routes of Volaris are within Mexico. This airline has recently updated a new baggage policy in order to help passengers with hassle-free baggage boarding.

Before proceeding with the boarding you must know the essential details for a hassle-free bag check-in procedure. If you are planning to fly with Volaris Airlines, then you must know its rules and restrictions regarding baggage. In this article, you will get all the information about the Volaris Baggage Weight, size, and other rules and restrictions.

Volaris Airlines Baggage Fees Types

If you want to carry all the necessary stuff to your trip and avoid the hassle that can cause during the bag check-in then you must know the Volaris Airlines baggage policy. If you want to know about this airline’s baggage policy then firstly you must know the term baggage policy. 

Every airline has its own baggage policy, in that policy, the authority sets some rules and regulations on the passenger’s baggage. The baggage rules are to maintain the limited space in cargo for the baggage. If you want to fly with a particular airline then you are bound to follow all the rules and restrictions.

Volaris Airlines will offer you some free carry-on and checked baggage to carry along. But if you want to travel with more bags then you might have to pay some extra charges. The charges may vary depending on your fare type and the number of extra baggage you want to carry. 

Below are the details about the baggage fees charged by the authority on carry-on baggage, checked baggage, and personal item baggage. 

Carry-On Baggage Fees

Carry-on baggage refers to a bag that you can take with you to the cabin. Only small bags, handbags, and purses are considered carry-on baggage. If you are carrying such type of baggage then you must make sure that your bag fits under the seat in front of you. If you are planning to travel with Volaris Airlines then you will be able to carry one carry-on bag and one personal item bag for free. 

According to the Volaris Airlines carry-on policy, the weight of the carry-on and personal bag combined should not exceed 44 lbs of weight. If the weight of the carry-on bag exceeds the limited weight then you might need to pay up to $702 to $910 for domestic flights and for international flights you might need to pay $58.99 to $116.99. The extra fee charges can differ depending on the destination you are traveling to and the fare type you have bought. 

To know the detail of Volaris baggage fees structure you can check the table given below:

First Carry-on Baggage

Carry-on Baggage	Seasons	Routes (Domestic)	Routes (International)	Routes (International) between Central America
During Online and Call Center Booking	Low Season  High Season	Up to $702 MXN   Up to $910 MXN	Approx $57.20 Approx $63	Approx $29 Approx $29
Pre-Flight	Low Season  High Season	Up to $741 MXN   Up to $741 MXN	Approx $68.25 Approx $89	Approx $29 Approx $29
At the airport	Low Season  High Season	Up to $700 MXN   Up to $800 MXN	Approx $89 Approx $90	Approx $29 Approx $29
Boarding Gate	Low Season    High Season	Up to $700 MXN   Up to $800 MXN	Approx $107   Approx $107	Approx $29   Approx $29

Checked Baggage Fees

While planning for a trip, we are bound to get excited, and with the urge to enjoy the trip, we pack all the necessary items that we might need in a big suitcase or bag. But due to our excitement, we sometimes pack more stuff than what we actually need. Clearly, more stuff means more baggage. So, if you are going to travel with Volaris Airlines then you should know its checked baggage policy. 

If you have bought Vuela Basic ticket then you will not get any free checked baggage facility. But if you have bought Vuela Classic or Plus ticket then you will get 1 or 2 checked baggage for free. If you want to have extra checked baggage then you might need to pay some charges of up to $1,027 to $1365 per baggage. Charges may differ depending on the weight and size of the baggage and on the fare type you bought. 

To know the detailed fee structure including Volaris baggage fee international, you can check the table given below:

First Checked Baggage

Carry-on Baggage	Seasons	Routes (Domestic)	Routes (International)
During Online and Call Center Booking	Low Season  High Season	Up to $1027 MXN   Up to $1027 MXN	Approx $43 Approx $43
Pre-Flight	Low Season  High Season	Up to $1365 MXN   Up to $1365 MXN	Approx $56 Approx $56
At the airport	Low Season  High Season	Up to $1100 MXN   Up to $1300 MXN	Approx $50 Approx $130
Boarding Gate	Low Season    High Season	Up to $1100 MXN   Up to $1300 MXN	Approx $50   Approx $130

Extra Checked Baggage

Carry-on Baggage	Seasons	Routes (Domestic)
During Online and Call Center Booking	Low Season  High Season	Up to $1300 MXN   Up to $1560 MXN
Pre-Flight	Low Season  High Season	Up to $1365 MXN   Up to $1365 MXN
At the airport	Low Season  High Season	Up to $1199 MXN   Up to $1500 MXN
Boarding Gate	Low Season  High Season	Up to $1199 MXN   Up to $1500 MXN

Personal Items Fees

Irrespective of your Volaris flight ticket, you can carry one personal item such as any sports equipment with you in the passenger’s cabin for free. According to Volaris Airline Baggage Allowance, if you want to take extra baggage then you might have to pay the charges for it. This privilege will not be applicable to you if you have bought Vuela basic ticket. To avoid any kind of baggage-related disturbance during the boarding you can apply for extra baggage during your flight booking. Charges for sports equipment will be between $1300 to $2000.

Note: Baggage limit and extra baggage fee are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, you can check the official website of Volaris Airlines or you can call its customer care service. 

Volaris Airlines Carry-on Baggage Policy and Luggage Limit 

Volaris Airlines offers three classes of service to its valuable passengers;

• Vuela basic
• Vuela classic
• Vuela plus

To check class-wise carry-on baggage policy and luggage limit, check the below-given points:

For Dometic Flights

Vuela basic: The Vuela basic is the most affordable fare class. In this class, you will get one personal item and one carry-on baggage free of cost. 

Vuela classic: In Vuela classic fare you will get one personal item and one carry-on baggage. Along with this, you will get some additional services like you will get the option to choose a seat as per your preference. You can also make flight changes but you may have to pay some charges. 

Vuela Plus: The Vuela Plus is the most costly class on Volaris Airlines. If you have bought this fare then you will get one personal item and one carry-on baggage. Along with this, you will get some extra benefits like priority boarding, you will get extra legroom, and you can make changes to your flight ticket for free. Apart from these, you will be able to enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks as well 

For International Flights

Vuela basic: If you have bought Vuela basic fare, you will be able to carry only one personal item in the passenger’s cabin free of cost.

Vuela classic: If you have bought Vuela classic fare, you will be able to carry one personal item and one large carry-on baggage in the passenger’s cabin free of cost.

Vuela Plus: If you have bought Vuela Plus fare, you will be able to carry one personal item and two large carry-on baggage in the passenger’s cabin free of cost.

Volaris Airlines Checked Baggage Policy and Luggage Limit 

If you want to travel with Volaris Airlines, then you must know the checked baggage policy and its luggage limit. To know the details check the points given below;

For Dometic Flights and International Flights

Vuela basic: The Vuela basic is the most affordable fare class on Volaris Airlines. In this class, you will not get any free checked baggage. If you want checked baggage you can pay some additional fees.

Vuela classic: In Vuela classic fare, you will not get any free checked baggage. You have to pay some additional fees for it. However, you will get some extra privileges as compared to Vuela Basic. In the privileges, you will get an option to choose a seat as per your preference and you will be able to make flight changes. If you exceed the Volaris baggage weight limit, then you might need to pay some additional charges.

Vuela Plus: The Vuela Plus is the most costly class on Volaris Airlines. If you have bought this fare then you will get only one checked baggage for free of cost. 

Weight and Size Restrictions

Every airline has its own baggage policy to restrict the violation of flight decorum and to maintain the balance of the cargo space. As per Volaris Airlines baggage policy, there are some basic baggage guidelines on carry-on baggage, checked baggage, and personal item that you must follow while traveling with the airline.

For Domestic Flights Carry-On Baggage

Volaris airline's carry-on size should be under  22 x 16 x 10 in (length x width x height). The dimension size includes the handles and wheels.

Checked Baggage

The checked baggage should be under 62 linear inches. The dimension size includes the handles and wheels. The weight of the checked baggage should be 55 pounds (25 kg).

Personal Items

The dimension of the personal item should be under 14 x 18 x 8 inches (length x width x height) including the handle. 

For International Flights Carry-On Baggage

According to Volaris Airline Baggage Allowance, the dimension of the carry-on baggage should be under  22 x 16 x 10 in (length x width x height). The dimension size includes the handles and wheels.

Checked Baggage

The checked baggage should be under 62 linear inches. The dimension size includes the handles and wheels. The weight of the checked baggage should be 55 pounds (25 kg).

Personal Items

The dimension of the personal item should be under 14 x 18 x 8 inches (length x width x height) including the handle. 

Note: The combined weight of the carry-on baggage and personal item for the passenger traveling in Vuela Basic should be under 22 pounds (10 kg). And for the passengers in Vuela Classic or Plus the combined weight should be under 44 pounds (20 kg).

How to Pay for Volaris Baggage Fees?

Volaris Airlines offers two methods to its passengers to pay baggage fees. You can use online methods and offline methods to pay the fees. You can check the details below:

Online Method

• Visit the official website of Volaris Airlines or download the mobile app
• Open the payment portal 
• Enter your boarding details
• Pay through cards (Credit/Debit)
• Then you will receive the successful payment confirmation message. 

Offline Method

You can directly pay your fee at the Volaris check in counter at the airport. Give your boarding details and make the payment through cash or credit card/ debit card (preferred by the airport authority). During the baggage check-in, the staff at the counter can ask you some questions regarding your bag. After proceeding they will give you baggage tags for the security purpose of your bag. 

Prohibited Items

For the safety of all the passengers and staff of Volaris Airlines, there are certain things that are restricted to carry on flights. Below mentioned are some materials that you should not carry in your carry-on or checked baggage while traveling on a Volaris flight. 

Aerosol sprays: Aerosol sprays are restricted to carry without a proper seal.

Alcohol: More than 5-liter alcohol is not allowed to carry on the flight. The alcohol volume should be under 70% in a liquid.

Barometers and thermometers: If you are a member of any weather service department only then you can carry Barometers and thermometers. But these items should be sealed properly. No commoner can carry these items. 

Electronic equipment: Volaries does not allow any passenger to carry electronic equipment such as bulbs, lamps, and batteries 

Lithium batteries: Lithium batteries are not allowed to carry in your carry-on baggage or check-in baggage.

Powders: Powders such as make-up powder, coffee powder, milk powder, etc are only allowed to be carried in checked baggage. 

Sharp objects: No sharp objects such as axes, cutters, knives, blades, scalpels, etc are prohibited to carry.

Smart bags: Smart bags can contain GPS, Wifi, USB, etc, thus, for security purposes, these types of bags are banned. 

Wheelchair batteries: Wheelchair batteries can be carried but you need to follow some guidelines of the airline. 

Electric items used for self-defense: Any kind of electric items that can be used for self-defense should be in checked baggage. 

Fruit squeezers: Fruit squeezers can be very dangerous thus, it is not allowed to be carried.

Chlorine: You cannot carry any type of chlorine in your carry-on baggage. 

Fuels and other chemical products: Fuels and other chemical products such as kerosene, gasoline, etc are strictly prohibited.

Hazardous materials: Blood, infected biopsies, drugs, lab samples, etc come under hazardous materials. 

Lighters and electroshock weapons: Any kind of lighters such as pistol-shaped lighters or household lighters, or any electroshock weapons like teasers are restricted. 

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