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Air France will carry Surfboards, kite surf boards, bodysurf boards, waterskis, windsurf boards and longboards as checked baggage allowance at no charge, if they do not exceed 107 cm / 42 in and passengers have to pay additional fee (at the airport).

In case, the item is from 107 to 300 cm / 42 to 118 in in length and under 23 kg / 50 lb in weight, passengers have to get a prior approval from Air France customer service department. Passengers must submit request at least 48 hours before flight’s departure. Transport of this equipment is not included in your ticket price. At the airport, you must pay an extra fee* that varies based on your trip.

- Zone 1: €40
- Zone 2: €65 (or 75 USD on flights departing from a country outside the European zone)
- Zone 3: €55 (or 55 USD on flights departing from a country outside the European zone)
- Zone 4: €125 on flights departing from a country within the European zone (150 USD departing from all other countries)
- Zone 5: €100 on flights departing from a country within the European zone (150 USD departing from all other countries)

Note:
- Zone 1: within metropolitan France, within the Caribbean regional network, between Cayenne, Fort-de-France, Pointe-à-Pitre, Santo Domingo and Port-au-Prince
- Zone 2: Flights between the Caribbean and the United States regional network
- Zone 3: within Europe, between Europe and Israel, between Europe and North Africa (Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia), between metropolitan France and overseas France (Cayenne, Fort-de-France, Pointe-à-Pitre, Saint-Denis in Reunion), and Side-trips
- Zone 4: between Europe (including North Africa: Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia) and the Middle East/India/Libya, between US and Papeete/EU zone/other countries (excluding flights to Caribbean), from/to Canada
- Zone 5: other long-haul flights

Air France regards diving equipment (including a wet suit, vest, mask, shoes, fins, knife and pressure regulator) as checked baggage, and passengers do not have to pay extra fee (except for Mini and Basic tickets). If they want to transport more baggage, they can purchase a Baggage Option online or pay a fee for this option at the airport. Passengers must submit your request at least 48 hours before your flight’s departure.

Passengers can transport a compressed air scuba tank as checked baggage, but the tank must be empty and not exceed 23kg/50lb. Passengers have to pay extra fee if ordering the service.

Fee for transporting a compressed air scuba tank at the airport:
- Zone 1: €40
- Zone 2: €65 (or 75 USD on flights departing from a country outside the European zone)
- Zone 3: €55 (or 55 USD on flights departing from a country outside the European zone)
- Zone 4: €125 on flights departing from a country within the European zone (150 USD departing from all other countries)
- Zone 5: €100 on flights departing from a country within the European zone (150 USD departing from all other countries)

Note:
- Zone 1: within metropolitan France, within the Caribbean regional network, between Cayenne, Fort-de-France, Pointe-à-Pitre, Santo Domingo and Port-au-Prince
- Zone 2: Flights between the Caribbean and the United States regional network
- Zone 3: within Europe, between Europe and Israel, between Europe and North Africa (Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia), between metropolitan France and overseas France (Cayenne, Fort-de-France, Pointe-à-Pitre, Saint-Denis in Reunion), and Side-trips
- Zone 4: between Europe (including North Africa: Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia) and the Middle East/India/Libya, between US and Papeete/EU zone/other countries (excluding flights to Caribbean), from/to Canada
- Zone 5: other long-haul flights

Air France will transport ski equipment as a standard checked baggage item at no extra charge (except for Mini and Basic price tickets). If passengers want to transport more baggage items or if you exceed the baggage allowance permitted for their ticket, they can purchase additional baggage online or pay a fee for this option at the airport.A ski equipment may include alpine and cross-country skis: 1 pair of skis + 1 pair of poles + 1 pair of boots, snowboard: 1 board + 1 pair of boots.

The package of skis or snowboard does not exceed 300 cm / 118 in in length. Ski or snowboard boots can be packed in separate bags which are still seen as one checked baggage allowance. If passengers want to bring a ski helmet in the cabin, it will be regarded as a hand baggage, not an accessory. Passengers must submit request at least 48 hours before the departure time if transporting an avalanche airbag.

According to the regulation on Air France baggage, the transportation of a work of art, a painting, a sculpture, etc. is possible in the Economy cabin by purchasing an extra seat. Passengers have to pay for charges and get formal authorization before the departure, along with providing sizes and weight (no more than 46kg/seat). Those exceed the allowance will be transported by freight.

Hunting and sport rifles are regulated weapons. Air France will transport the items if, the items obtain prior approval and written authorization from the airline’s Customer service department. Passengers must announce at least 48 hours before the departure time of flight of traveling with these items. Also, passengers have to declare these items when check-in.

Yes. Passengers can bring a fishing equipment (including 2 rods, boots, tackle box and net) can be transported in the hold.The airline will transport the item as a standard checked baggage item at no extra charge (except for Mini and Basic price tickets). If you want to transport more baggage items or if you exceed the baggage allowance for your ticket, you can purchase additional baggage online or pay a fee for this option at the airport.

Air France will allow a passenger to bring a hunting rifle on board, if he possesses:

- a firearms license (requested when boarding)
- all documents required for transporting firearms and ammunition, including import/export licenses and all permits granted by local and national authorities.

The baggage must be transported as a part of checked baggage. Firearms for private or professional use are subject to the same conditions of transport as firearms for sport use.

Yes. Passengers can carry a cigarette lighter or a small box of safety matches into the cabin. However, they are not allowed using them. Matches, cigarette lighters, and lighter fluid must never be carried in checked baggage.

For the reason of safety reasons, the airline does not permit some items and substances in cabin such as:

- Weapons - Pointed, sharp, and blunt objects
- Explosive, flammable, chemical, and toxic substances
- Liquids (perfumes, beauty care products, etc.) can be transported in the cabin, if they are packaged in small quantities (100 ml maximum per product), and contained in a resealable, clear plastic bag (1 bag per passenger). Yet, the airline suggests that passengers should transport liquids in checked baggage.

- Matches, lighters and lighter fluid
- Ink cartridges
- Electrolyte batteries
- Lithium batteries with a power rating above 160 Wh
- Fireworks, firecrackers, sparklers, signal flares, cap or toy guns, firelighters and tear gas
- Camp stoves, gas canisters and scuba oxygen tanks
- Paints, varnishes and lacquers
- Toxic, infectious and radioactive materials
- Chemical products, fertilizers, weed killers, pesticides and insecticides
- Paint removers, bleach and chlorine
- Inflammable liquids such as fuel, thinners, solvents and acetones
- Mercury thermometers and barometers