General Conditions of Carriage
Regulation (EU) No 996/2010 EU aircraft accident ordinance
In accordance with current EU law (article 20 paragraph 3 Regulation (EU) no. 996/2010), you have
the right to provide Air VIA with the contact details of a person who is to be informed in the event of
an accident or incident involving your aircraft. This is so Air VIA can ensure that your dependents are
notified as quickly as possible. None of the details you provide will be passed on to third parties or
evaluated for commercial purposes. In order to name a contact person for a current Air VIA flight, please
contactinfo@air-via.com
1. Carriage only on presentation of complete and valid travel documents
Passengers are only carried by the Airline if complete and valid travel documents as well as a valid
passport ID card/visa are presented when checking in on time. This also applies to any pets travelling
with passengers. Suitable proof of identity (inclusion on the passport of parent/guardian or the childs own
passport) must also be submitted for children and infants.
2. Check-in procedure
Passengers must be in possession of their boarding pass 40 minutes before the scheduled departure.
3. Carriage of baggage
Hand baggage must not weigh more than 6 kg. The dimensions of hand baggage must not exceed the
measurements of 55 x 40 x 20 cm. On account of space restrictions and security, only one item of hand
baggage per passenger is permitted. The maximum free baggage allowance for checked baggage is 20 kg
per passenger. An additional charge is payable if the free baggage allowance is exceeded (€ 8,00/kg one-
way). The baggage identification tag issued to the passenger acts as a record of the checked baggage as
regards the weight and the number of items. Passengers are advised to attach a label with their name
and address to the outside and inside of checked baggage. Passengers share responsibility for ensuring
that their checked baggage, as well as all items contained therein, will survive transportation without damage.
4. Prohibited items in/as baggage
4.1. Passengers are not permitted to carry on one's person or in baggage articles or substances which
are liable to explode, dangerously react, produce a flame or dangerous evolution of heat or dangerous
emission of toxic, corrosive or flammable gases or vapours and items that could endanger the aircraft,
onboard equipment or persons, in particular:
Lithium Ion Batteries with a Watt hour rating exceeding 160 Wh,
"Strike Anywhere" matches
"Blue Flame" or "Cigar" lighters, Lighter fuel and lighter refills, Petrol based (flammable liquid) lighters
without absorbent wadding(Zippo-type), Fireworks and Sparklers and Flares, Christmas Crackers, bon-
bons, unassembled (construct your own), Electro Shock Weapons (e.g. Tasers) containing Dangerous
Goods such as explosives, compressed gases, lithium batteries, etc., Disabling devices such as mace,
pepper spray, etc. containing an irritant or incapacitating substance, Household Aerosol with a flammable
gas diamond, not sporting or toiletry item (i.e. fly spray), Camping Stoves and fuel containers containing
a flammable liquid fuel, Security-type attaché cases and briefcases with installed alarm devices,
incorporating Dangerous Goods, such as lithium batteries and/or pyrotechnic devices, Personal medical
oxygen devices that utilize liquid oxygen, Poisons (e.g. arsenic, cyanide, weed-killers), Oxidizing material
(such as bleaching powder and peroxides), Corrosive materials (such as acids, alkalis, wet cell batteries,
caustic soda), Infected live animals, Magnetized material – instruments containing magnets, Radioactive
materials – medical or research samples which contain radioactive sources, Liquid oxygen systems.
Portable oxygen concentrators are subject to prior approval by the Airline.
4.2. Passengers are not permitted to carry weapons of any kind, either in their hand baggage or on their
person, in particular firearms, blunt or sharp weapons as well as containers under gas pressure that can
be used for the purpose of attack or defence. The same applies to all types of ammunition and potentially
explosive substances.
4.3. Passengers are not permitted to carry toy guns (plastic or metal), catapults, cutlery, razor blades
(both safety blades and open blades), commercially available toys that could be used as a weapon,
knitting needles, large sports rackets, billiard or snooker cues, polo mallets and any other sharp articles
must only be transported in checked baggage. The same applies to nail scissors and nail files, tail combs
and hypodermic syringes (except for documented medical purposes).
4.4. Passengers are advised not to carry any fragile or perishable items, items of special value, e.g.
money, jewellery, precious metals, precious stones, laptops, cameras, mobile telephones or other
electronic devices, securities (share certificates etc.) or other valuables or documents, samples,
identification documents, house keys, car keys, medication or liquids in their checked baggage unless .
Should your Checked Baggage contain any of the items listed in this paragraph, we will not be responsible
for any loss, destruction, delay of and damage to such items. Some airports may have further restrictions
on carriable items. In such cases the airport's regulations prevail.
5. Excess/special baggage
5.1. The carriage of baggage that exceeds the applicable free baggage allowance is subject to a charge of
€ 8,00/kg one-way. The weight of a single piece of baggage may not exceed 32 kg. Unless otherwise
Agreed. The Airline must be notified in advance of all items of special baggage. The dimensions
and weight of the item of special baggage must be stated on notification. The decision relating to
transportation of excess and special baggage is based on available capacity in the hold and on safety
regulations. Consequently excess and special baggage may be subject to a quantity restriction or entirely
excluded from transportation.
5.2. Sports equipment is deemed to be special baggage and must be packed separately. We advise
passengers to check in sports equipment in sturdy packaging. It must be recognizable as sports
equipment at the check-in desk. The following charges apply:
| Bicycle | 50.00 € Flat rate, Round Trip |
| Kiteboard | 50.00 € Flat rate, Round Trip |
| Golf (max. 30 kg) | 50.00 € Flat rate, Round Trip |
| Surfboard (max. 30 kg) | 50.00 € Flat rate, Round Trip |
| Diving equipment (max. 30 kg) | 50.00 € Flat rate, Round Trip |
| Other as canoe, kayak (max. 30 kg) | 50.00 € Flat rate, Round Trip |
The Airline must be notified in advance if passengers will be checking in sports weapons and associated
ammunition, or any items that have the appearance of or are marked as weapons, ammunition or
potentially explosive substances. The Airline does not require notification of the items of special
baggage/sports equipment listed below and they will be carried free of charge, provided that their
weight as a separate item of baggage does not exceed 20 kg. Only one item of special baggage/sports
equipment per passenger will be accepted. Snow sports equipment (1 pair of skis or 1 snowboard and ski
boots or 1 skibob per passenger), prams/buggies and child seats.
5.3. One (1) wheelchair may be carried per disabled passenger and the Airline must be notified of such
a requirement on booking. Restrictions apply to the carriage of motorized wheelchairs on account of the
limited hold capacity. When they are checked in, such wheelchairs must be in a condition that ensures
their safe handling and transportation.
5.4. The carriage of pets is subject to a charge and possible with chip implant only. The pets must be
transported in a suitable and secure carrier. For reasons of safety and space the passenger's entitlement
to carriage of the pet only applies if the Airline was notified and has confirmed the carriage on booking.
The Airline's charge for the carriage of pets in the cabin (maximum dimensions of a pet carrier are 55 x
40 x 20 cm, up to 6 kg in weight) is 50.00 € Flat rate, Round Trip (25.00 € One way). The transport of
pets (weighing more than 6 kg) in the cargo hold will be charged with 120.00 € Flat rate, Round Trip
(60.00 € One way). Excess Baggage of more than 10 kg and Special Baggage have to be coordinated in
writing min. 72 hours before the flight by:
Air41 GmbH (Berlin)
Phone: +49 30 46 79 76 00
Fax: +49 30 46 79 76 02
https://airvia.air41.de/services.php
The Airline is only permitted to carry two (2) visually impaired passengers with one guide dog each
in the
hold.
6. Carriage of infants, children and young persons
To avoid damage to health, we recommend that newborn infants under 7 days old are not carried on
flights. Infants travel on the lap of their parent/guardian or person accompanying them. They are not
entitled to their own seat. Children between the ages of 5 and 11 inclusive may be carried by the Airline
without a person accompanying them provided that the Airline is notified in advance and that carriage of
unaccompanied minors is confirmed by the Airline (30,00 € per sector). Children between the ages of 5
and 11 inclusive are also deemed to be unaccompanied if the person accompanying them is under the age
of 16. Unaccompanied minors will be carried if an official passport/identity document with a photograph
or a certified copy thereof is presented at the check-in desk. The name of the person collecting/looking
after the child at the destination airport must be given at the check-in desk. The parent/guardian or
person looking after the child must wait at the airport until the departure of the aircraft.
7. Carriage of expectant mothers
The Airline will provide carriage for expectant mothers without a fitness-to-fly certificate up to 28th week
of pregnancy. The Airline is entitled to demand a medical certificate to state the stage of pregnancy
on the date of the return flight between 28th and 34th week of pregnancy. Carriage is not provided for
expectant mothers with effect of the 35th week of pregnancy
8. Electronic devices
For safety reasons passengers are not permitted to use any private electronic devices during take off and
landing. The use of mobile phones is not permitted at any time during the flight. Other electronic devices
may only be used with the permission of the flight attendants.