Flying With Norfolk Air

  Service   Check-in Times
  Meals   Identification at Check-in
  Seats   Special Needs
  Baggage Allowance   Dangerous Goods


Service

All flights are operated on Norfolk Air's behalf by our partner Our Airline (ON).

Meals

Onboard Norfolk Air provides a complimentary meal suiting the time of day. Beverages, hot and cold, and beer and wine are provided free of charge. Requests for special dietary requirements limited to vegetarian and gluten free will be happily met by the staff at Norfolk Air by simply advising your Travel Agent or calling the Customer Contact Centre on 1800 612 960.


Seats

From the 1st October 2008, Norfolk Air will introduce 'Premium Economy' class seating on all services from Australia to Norfolk Island offering our customers greater comfort and value. Configured 2 x 2, there is plenty of space to work, dine or just relax. Premium Economy customers receive the standard economy class meals.

Our economy seat is ergonomically designed for comfort. Economy seats are configured 3 x 3 throughout the cabin.


Baggage Allowances

a. Carry-On

Norfolk Air permits each passenger up to 7kgs of carry-on cabin baggage. Cabin baggage must be of a size that is storable in the overhead lockers and must fit with the cabin baggage test units located at departure airports, notwithstanding that no one piece may exceed 105cm (41 inches) in linear dimensions (length+breadth+depth).

b. Checked Baggage Allowance

Norfolk Air travellers can check in up to 20kg of baggage for standard economy, and 30kg for premium economy at Norfolk Air Check-in counters, in addition to taking the one 7kg piece in the aircraft cabin. Individual pieces of checked baggage must not exceed 155 linear centimetres (62 inches) being Length + Breadth + Depth.

An additional allocation of 10kg per person will be allowed for Sporting Equipment, e.g. Bowls, Surfboards, Golf Clubs.

Infants are permitted up to 10kg of checked baggage.

Excess Baggage Charges

Baggage carried in excess of the 20kg checked baggage allowance (30kg with sporting equipment) on Norfolk Air is charged at the following rates:

From/To Excess Baggage Charge
Brisbane, Sydney, Newcastle First 25kgs over the free baggage allowance will be charged at $6.00 per kg, then any remainder will be charged at $10.00 per kg.
Melbourne First 25kgs over the free baggage allowance will be charged at $8.00 per kg, then any remainder will be charged at $12.00 per kg.

Check-in Times

Generally, check-in opens 2.5 hours prior to departure at the Australian airports and closes 45 minutes prior to departure, except in the case of Melbourne, which closes strictly 60 minutes prior to departure. Check-In opens 2 hours prior to departure on Norfolk Island and closes 45 minutes prior to departure.

Generally, the latest Check-In times will be published on customer tickets and the Norfolk Air website.

All Norfolk Air services depart from the International terminal at each of our Australian Airports.

Checked-In Baggage: Customers should Check-In any baggage larger than that allowed as carry-on luggage. Norfolk Air allows up to 20kg of baggage to be checked in (apart from our carry-on allowance of a single piece of up to 7kg).


Identification at Check-in

Current passports are necessary for travel to Norfolk Island. Children travelling with adults will also need their own passports or be listed on their parents/guardians passports. Customers who do NOT hold an Australian passport may apply for a "Document of Identity". Travellers should call Australia Post's Contact Centre (13 13 18) or visit their website www.auspost.com.au to confirm the most convenient Post outlet capable of conducting passport in


Special Needs

It is important that you inform your Travel Agent or Norfolk Air about any assistance that you may need during your trip. Please phone Norfolk Air's Customer Contact Centre on 1800 612 960 to advise us of your requirements so that we can ensure Norfolk Air provides you with the highest level of comfort. You will need to inform Norfolk Air if any of you requirements are related to the following-

Do you need oxygen? | Baby on Board? | Contagious Diseases? | Wheel Chair? | Unaccompanied Minors?

Oxygen - BOC Oxycare Travel Packs are permitted onboard flights for those customers who require medical oxygen in-flight. If you require oxygen either continuously or occasionally while flying, you will need to ask your G.P to complete a 'Medical Clearance Form' which confirms your fitness to travel by air on the dates specified and to handle your own medical oxygen cylinder and mask apparatus in-flight to administer the oxygen.

BOC Gases and other similar suppliers provide "C" size oxygen cylinders. BOC Gases offer the travel packs for either hire or purchase. These packs fit the oxygen bottle inside. All cylinders must be contained in these packs.

Your doctor should prescribe your oxygen flow rate, as your crew are not responsible for this.

Unaccompanied Minors - There are strict conditions for the carriage of unaccompanied children and young people with most carriers. Please be sure to fill in the standard required forms available from your travel agent. Photo ID will be required to be presented by adults collecting and dropping off unaccompanied children.

  • Children aged 2-5 years may only travel if accompanied by an adult or brother or sister aged at least 15.
  • Children aged 5-11 years may travel without the supervision of a person at least 15 years of age as an unaccompanied minor.
  • Children aged 12-14 years may travel unsupervised but may travel as an unaccompanied minor at the request of a parent or guardian.

Dangerous Goods

Liquids, Aerosols or Gels - Each container of liquids, aerosols or gels in your carry-on baggage must be 100 millilitres/grams or less. All the containers must be sealed in a transparent, one-litre plastic bag. You are only allowed one plastic bag. Any transparent resealable bag of one litre capacity or less is allowed. Please note, these bags must be independently resealable. Bags sealed with items such as sticky tape, rubber bands or ribbons will not be accepted.

You may still carry on board prescription medicines. Baby products and non-prescription medicines that you need for the flight are also allowed. Proof of need may be required. Passengers can still take on board items purchased after the screening point, including duty free.

For further information you can view www.infrastructure.gov.au/transport/security/aviation/LAG

For the safety of passengers and crew, most dangerous goods are forbidden from being carried in checked or cabin baggage. Dangerous goods can be considered as, Explosives, all types of Gases under pressure, Flammable Liquids and Solids, Organic Peroxides and Oxidisers, all types of Toxic substances, Corrosive substances and Radioactive Materials. There are a few items that because of their nature are unacceptable, however to ensure compliance with international regulations, and to maintain absolute safety, it is important that passengers check the Operator's website at www.ourairline.com.au or www.norfolkair.com. Restricted Articles that may be taken On-board:

  • Alcoholic Beverages: When in retail packaging in receptacles not exceeding 2.25 litres with a total net quantity of 2.25 litres per person. Note: No partially consumed bottles of alcohol are permitted. All seals must be intact. This alcohol must not be consumed during flight.
  • Medicinal Oxygen Cylinders: You must contact Norfolk Air for specific details. You must inform the check-in agent that you are travelling with oxygen
  • Carbon Dioxide (or other non-flammable, non-toxic) Gas Cartridges worn for the operation of Mechanical Limbs: These items are permitted in quantities of the duration of the flight.
Remember - if you illegally take dangerous goods on board, even inadvertently, you may be liable to prosecution and a penalty may apply.