The amount of free checked baggage allowance on all Tiger Airways flights depends on the weight and dimensions of the baggage, along with the type of ticket.
It will be cheapest if you buy when booking, slightly more expensive if you buy later using their website, and most expensive if you add it to your ticket at the airport.
Add baggage to your ticket, using the Tigerair website, up to two hours before flight departure.
Additional check-in baggage of 15 kg or 20 kg can be purchased using the website or at the airport. If your bag weighs more than 20 kg, the charge will depend on the availability of space on the plane and the excess weight in kg.
For example, for short-haul flights, 12-15 kg of checked baggage will cost AUD 75, and an additional 1 kg will cost AUD 20 per kg.
If you are carrying prescription and injectable drugs, you need a doctor's prescription. This item may be subject to security checks.
As long as sports equipment and musical instruments are smaller than the specified dimensions and are well packed in a cardboard box or soft case, you can include them as part of your free checked baggage.
Tigerair Australia has today announced that its free baggage allowance will be 7kg from 17 April 2015, bringing the airline in line with the rest of the industry. The changes will help manage overhead locker space congestion, aid passenger safety and comfort and enable efficiency at check-in to improve the airline's on-time performance.
The new Tigerair carry-on baggage guidelines allow customers to carry a maximum of two bags for free provided they do not exceed 54cm X 38cm X 23cm or a total combined weight of 7 kg per person.
Passengers wishing to bring additional baggage will have the opportunity to purchase an additional carry-on baggage allowance of up to 12 kg, subject to available space and the comfort and safety of passengers on board.
The new Cabin+ product will allow passengers to have two pieces of luggage with a maximum combined weight of 12 kg per passenger in total, provided it does not exceed 54cm X 38cm X 23cm.
"Over the past year we have worked hard to communicate with our passengers the importance of planning ahead and carrying the correct weight of baggage on board," said Adam Rowe, Commercial Director at Tigerair Australia.
"The public generally understand and support this requirement as there is only a limited amount of overhead locker space available and the safety and comfort of fellow passengers is a key consideration, as is the significant impact on flight time performance when bags need to be moved into storage. if oversized .
"We know our passengers love low fares delivered on time. To help us achieve this goal, Tigerair will implement these new guidelines from April 17 and all we ask is that passengers carefully consider how much baggage they want to take with them ."
Tigerair's carry-on and check-in baggage policies are clearly explained throughout the booking process, via airport signage and flight itineraries, so passengers can prepare before traveling and save by only paying for what they need.
Are you planning to fly with Tigerair Australia? Find solutions to what you need to know about Tigerair Australia baggage allowances, fees and charges and restrictions.
Tigerair Australia passengers are allowed to bring on board one piece of cabin baggage, as well as one personal item, such as a briefcase, camera bag or small backpack. Your carry-on baggage must fit into the overhead bin on Tigerair Australia or under the seat in front of you.
Carry-on baggage must not exceed 114 centimeters in combined width, length and height; this includes any wheels and handles– except some musical instruments that fit into the overhead space of the Tigerair Australia overhead compartment or under-seat space available on board.
Baggage must meet carry-on size limits of Tigerair Australia.
Due to limited overhead space, Tigerair Australia passengers flying with 50 seats or less are only allowed one personal item on board a Tigerair Australia aircraft.
Limits apply to certain routes. Visit the Tigerair Australia website for more information.
There is no maximum weight for carry-on luggage.
However, this varies across airports. Visit the Tigerair Australia website for more information.
When traveling with Tigerair Australia, the most common fee for passengers traveling domestically, Tigerair Australia may charge some additional fees for additional baggage information provided on the official site of Tigerair Australia https://www.virginaustralia.com/.
This may vary between routes. Visit the Tigerair Australia website for more information.
When traveling with Tigerair Australia, a separate excess baggage fee applies for each limit if you exceed the size, weight and quantity. Generally, this varies between geographic areas. Please visit the Tigerair Australia website for more information and exact fees.
Tigerair Australia allows a range of sports equipment and special baggage on Tigerair Australia flights. Due to baggage size, some items may count as standard checked bags. However, Tigerair Australia will be considered overweight or oversized. Therefore, certain charges and restrictions will be imposed by Tigerair Australia. Please visit the Tigerair Australia website directly.
Dogs, cats and pet birds (birds are only allowed on Australian domestic flights) can be brought on board for $125 one way to/from most destinations. The fee is $200 for travel outside of Australia.
Pets must fit in a carrier box which, in turn, fits under the seat in front. The carrier counts as one Tigerair Australia carry-on bag.