Conditions of Carriage
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10. BAGGAGE
 
(A) Restriction of Acceptance as Baggage
  (1) ANA will refuse to accept as Baggage:
    (a) items which do not constitute Baggage as defined in Article 1;
    (b) items which may endanger an aircraft or any person or property, such as items which are specified in the Dangerous Goods Regulations of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and in ANA's Regulations;
    (c) items Carriage of which is prohibited by Applicable Laws of any state or country to be flown from, into or over;
    (d) items which ANA deems unsuitable for Carriage by reason of their weight, size, shape or character such as being fragile or perishable;
    (e) live animals, except those provided for in Paragraph (K) of this Article; or
    (f) Firearms, swords and other similar items, except as otherwise provided in ANA's Regulations.
  (2) ANA may refuse Carriage of, and take any necessary step with respect to, items of which Carriage as Baggage is prohibited by the preceding sub-paragraph (1) and may refuse onward Carriage of any such item upon discovery thereof.
  (3) ANA will refuse to accept fragile or perishable items, money, jewelry, precious metals, negotiable papers, securities or other valuables, business documents, passports or other identification documents necessary for travel or samples as Checked Baggage.
  (4) ANA may refuse to carry Baggage as Checked Baggage in case it is not properly packed in a suitcase or other suitable container to ensure safe Carriage with ordinary care in handling.
  (5) If any item referred to in sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph is carried, whether or not Carriage of such item as Baggage is prohibited, such Carriage shall be subject to the charges, limitations of liability and any other provision of these Conditions of Carriage applicable to Carriage of Baggage.
   
(B) Search of Baggage, Etc.
  (1) ANA may inspect the contents of passenger's baggage by opening his/her baggage and/or by using some device in the presence of the passenger concerned or a third person, whenever ANA deems it necessary to do so, for the purpose of security (including but not limited to the prevention of unlawful acts of seizure, exercise of control or destruction of aircraft) and/or for any other reason. Notwithstanding the foregoing, ANA may inspect the Passenger's Baggage in his/her or a third person's absence to see whether he/she is in possession of, or his/her Baggage contains, any item referred to in sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph (A) of this Article.
  (2) ANA may search passenger's articles by touching the passenger through his/her clothes and personal fittings including wigs or by using such instruments as a metal detector, whenever ANA deems it necessary to do so, for the purpose of preventing unlawful acts of seizure, exercise of control or destruction of aircraft
  (3) When a passenger does not agree with ANA's inspection as specified in sub-paragraph (1) of this paragraph, ANA will refuse to carry such a passenger's baggage.
  (4) When a passenger does not agree with ANA's search as specified in sub-paragraph (2) of this paragraph, ANA will refuse to carry such a passenger.
  (5) When such dangerous, perishable or unsuitable articles as specified in sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph (A) of this Article have been found as a result of such inspection or search as specified in sup-paragraph (1) or (2) of this paragraph, ANA may refuse to carry such baggage, or may make necessary disposal of such baggage.
   
(C) Checked Baggage
  (1) Nothing contained in these Conditions of Carriage shall entitle a Passenger to have his/her Baggage checked on a flight for which a Carrier does not accept checking of Baggage.
  (2) Unless otherwise provided in ANA's Regulations or Applicable Laws, ANA will, upon presentation by a Passenger of a valid Ticket covering Carriage on the lines of ANA or on the lines of ANA and one or more other Carriers, accept as Checked Baggage the Baggage which is tendered by the Passenger at the office designated, and by the time prescribed, by ANA in respect of Carriage on the lines designated on the Ticket; provided that ANA will not accept as Checked Baggage the Baggage tendered for Carriage:
    (a) beyond the Destination designated, or on any routing not designated, on the Ticket;
    (b) beyond a Stopover point, or beyond a point at which the Passenger transfers to a connecting flight departing from a different airport from that at which the Passenger is scheduled to arrive under the Ticket, unless otherwise provided for in ANA's Regulations;
    (c) beyond a point of transfer of the Baggage to any other Carrier with which ANA has no interline Baggage agreement or which has different conditions of Carriage of Baggage from ANA's;
    (d) for a sector in respect to which the Passenger holds no reservation;
    (e) beyond a point at which the Passenger desires to resume possession of such Baggage or any portion thereof; or
    (f) for a sector in respect to which the Passenger does not pay all applicable charges.
  (3) Upon delivery to ANA of Baggage to be checked, ANA will describe in the Ticket the number of pieces and/or weight of the Checked Baggage (which act shall constitute the issuance of a Baggage Check) and will issue a Baggage Identification Tag for each piece of the Checked Baggage.
  (4) If a piece of Checked Baggage of a Passenger has no name, initial or other personal identification, the Passenger shall affix such identification to the Baggage prior to ANA's acceptance of checking.
  (5) ANA will, to the reasonable extent possible, carry Checked Baggage of a Passenger coincidently with the Passenger on the aircraft which the Passenger boards; provided that, if ANA deems it difficult or impracticable, ANA may carry the Checked Baggage on any other flight in which such Baggage can be loaded within the maximum weight allowance or by any other transportation service.
  (6) In the case of Carriage from or to a point or points in the United States of America, Canada or any other country provided in ANA's Regulations, ANA will, unless ANA otherwise agrees in advance, refuse to accept Carriage of any piece of Baggage the total of the greatest outside length, the greatest outside height and the greatest outside width (hereinafter referred to as the "sum of the three dimensions") of which exceeds 203 centimeters (80 inches) and/or the weight of which exceeds 32 kilograms (70 pounds). In case ANA accepts such Carriage, charges shall be assessed in accordance with ANA's Regulations.
   
(D) Unchecked Baggage
  (1) Except articles specifically permitted by ANA to be carried into the cabin, Baggage which a Passenger may carry into the cabin shall be, besides a Passenger's personal belongings which the Passenger carries and retains as permitted by ANA's Regulations, the total dimensions of which shall not exceed 115 centimeters (45inches), one piece of article provided in ANA's Regulations which can be stowed in an enclosed storage compartment in the cabin or under the seat in front of the Passenger, the sum of the three dimensions of which shall not exceed 115 centimeters (45 inches); provided that the total weight of such articles shall not exceed 10 kilograms (22 pounds). A Passenger shall not carry into the cabin any Baggage which ANA deems cannot be stowed in safety in the cabin.
  (2) ANA will permit a Passenger to carry into the cabin articles not suitable for Carriage in a cargo compartment (such as fragile musical instruments) only if a prior due notice of such article is given to, and a prior permission to such Carriage is granted by, ANA. Carriage of such Baggage shall be subject to a charge provided in ANA's Regulations.
   
(E) Free Baggage Allowance
  (1) The total free Baggage allowance of Checked and Unchecked Baggage of each Passenger shall be as follows:
    (a) a Passenger paying a first class fare shall, unless otherwise provided in ANA's Regulations, receive a free Checked Baggage allowance of 40 kilograms (88 pounds);
    (b) a Passenger paying an intermediate class fare shall, unless otherwise provided in ANA's Regulations, receive a free Checked Baggage allowance of 30 kilograms (66 pounds);
    (c) a Passenger paying an economy class fare shall, unless otherwise provided in ANA's Regulations, receive a free Checked Baggage allowance of 20 kilograms (44 pounds); and
    (d) in addition to the preceding (a), (b) and (c), a Passenger shall, unless otherwise provided in ANA's Regulations, receive a free Baggage allowance of Unchecked Baggage as described in sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph (D) of this article.
    (e) Notwithstanding the preceding (a),(b), (c) and (d), an Infant paying an Infant fare shall receive a free Baggage allowance of 10 kilograms (22 pounds) for Checked Baggage plus either one fully collapsible stroller/ pushchair or Infant's carrying basket or Infant's car seat.
  (2) Notwithstanding the preceding sub-paragraph (1), in the case of Carriage from or to a point or points in the United States of America, Canada or any other country provided in ANA's Regulations, the free Baggage allowance for each Passenger shall be as follows:
    (a) a Passenger paying a first or intermediate class fare shall receive a free Checked Baggage allowance of two pieces of Baggage the weight of each piece of which shall not exceed 32 kilograms (70 pounds); provided that the sum of the three dimensions of each piece shall not exceed 158 centimeters (62 inches);
    <Until March 31, 2007>
    (b) a Passenger paying an economy class fare shall receive a free Checked Baggage allowance of two pieces of Baggage the weight of each piece of which shall not exceed 32 kilograms (70 pounds); provided that the aggregated sum of the three dimensions of those two pieces shall not exceed 273 centimeters (107 inches) and the sum of the three dimensions of each piece shall not exceed 158 centimeters (62 inches);
    <On and after April 1, 2007>
    (b) a Passenger paying an economy class fare shall receive a free Checked Baggage allowance of two pieces of Baggage the weight of each piece of which shall not exceed 23 kilograms (50 pounds); provided that the aggregated sum of the three dimensions of those two pieces shall not exceed 273 centimeters (107 inches) and the sum of the three dimensions of each piece shall not exceed 158 centimeters (62 inches);
    (c) in addition to the preceding (a) and (b), a Passenger shall, unless otherwise provided in ANA's Regulations, receive a free Baggage allowance of Unchecked Baggage as described in sub-paragraph (1) of paragraph (D) of this article; and
    (d) notwithstanding the preceding (a),(b) and (c), an Infant paying an Infant fare shall receive a free Baggage allowance of one piece of Checked Baggage the sum of the three dimensions of which shall not exceed 115 centimeters (45 inches) plus either of one fully collapsible stroller/pushchair or Infant's carrying basket or Infant's car seat.
    (e) Each of the articles set forth below may be deemed, irrespective of its actual dimensions, a piece of Baggage the sum of the three dimensions of which is 158 centimeters (62 inches).
      (i) one sleeping bag or bedroll
      (ii) one rucksack, knapsack or back sack
      (iii) one pair of snow skis with one pair of ski poles and one pair of ski boots
      (iv) one golf bag containing golf clubs and one pair of golf shoes
      (v) one duffle-type bag
      (vi) one suitably packed collapsible bicycle
      (vii) one portable musical instruments not exceeding 100 centimeters (39 inches) in length
      (viii) such other articles as are provided in ANA's Regulations
  (3) The free Baggage allowance for each portion of a trip will be that applicable to the class of services for which the fare is paid.
  (4) In the event that two or more Passengers travelling on the same flight check their Baggage at the same time to be carried by ANA to the same place, ANA may, upon those Passenger's request, provide them collectively with a free Baggage allowance equal to the aggregated individual free Baggage allowance in respect of weight or number of pieces.
   
(F) Special Free Baggage Allowance
  In addition to the free Baggage allowance provided in the preceding paragraph (E) above, ANA will carry as Baggage, without additional charge, a Passenger's personal belongings. permitted by ANA's Regulations only when the Passenger carries and retains them.
   
(G) Excess Baggage
  (1) Unless otherwise provided in ANA's Regulations, Baggage weighing in excess of the applicable free Baggage allowance shall be charged at the rate per kilogram (2.2 pounds) of one and one-half percent (1.5%) of the highest normal direct adult one way economy class fare in effect on the date of issuance of an excess Baggage ticket.
  (2) Notwithstanding the preceding sub-paragraph (1), in the case of Carriage involving a point or points in the United States of America, Canada or any other country provided in ANA's Regulations as the place of departure or the Destination, Baggage in excess of the free Baggage allowance set forth in sub-paragraph (2) of paragraph (E) of this Article shall be subject to the applicable excess Baggage charge provided in ANA's Regulations.
  (3) Unless ANA otherwise agrees in advance with a Passenger, ANA may carry the Passenger's Baggage which is in excess of the applicable free Baggage allowance on any other flight or by any other transportation service.
   
(H) Declaration of Baggage the Value of which Exceeds the Limit of Liability and Excess Value Charges
  (1) A Passenger may declare a value of Baggage in excess of the liability limitation of ANA pursuant to sub-paragraphs (4) and (5) of paragraph (B) of Article 17. In the event that such declaration is made, Carriage of the Baggage to be performed by ANA shall be subject to a charge at the rate of U.S.$0.50 for each U.S.$100 or any fraction thereof as excess value charges with respect to such excess value; provided that the a value of Baggage to be declared by one Passenger shall not exceed U.S.$2,500.
  (2) Unless otherwise provided in ANA's Regulations, a Passenger may pay excess value charges at the place of departure for a travel to the Destination; provided that, if a portion of the Carriage is performed by any other Carrier which apply different excess value charges from ANA, ANA may refuse to accept an excess value declaration with respect to such portion.
   
(I) Excess Baggage Charge or Excess Value Charge on Rerouting or Cancellation
  Any payment or refund of excess Baggage charge or excess value charge to be made in the case of Rerouting or cancellation of Carriage shall be subject to the provisions hereunder concerning payment of additional fare or refund of fare; provided that ANA shall not make refund of excess value charge in the event that a portion of the Carriage is completed.
   
(J) Collection and Delivery of Baggage
  (1) A Passenger shall claim and receive his/her Baggage as soon as reasonably possible after it becomes receivable at the Destination or Stopover point.
  (2) The bearer of the Baggage Check and the Baggage Identification Tag(s) issued to a Passenger when his/her Baggage is checked shall be exclusively entitled to accept delivery of the Baggage; provided that a Passenger who fails to present a Baggage Identification Tag(s) may accept delivery of the Baggage if he/she presents to ANA the Baggage Check and if the Baggage is identified by other means. ANA shall not be obligated to ascertain that the bearer of a Baggage Check and a Baggage Identification Tag(s) is truly entitled to accept delivery of the Baggage. ANA shall not be liable for any damage arising out of or in connection with its failure to so ascertain.
  (3) If a person claiming Baggage is unable to receive Baggage pursuant to the preceding sub-paragraph (2), ANA will deliver the Baggage to such person only if he/she establishes to ANA's satisfaction that he/she is duly entitled to receive the Baggage and if such person shall, upon ANA's request, provide ANA with adequate security to indemnify ANA from any loss and damage incurred by ANA in connection with such delivery.
  (4) ANA may, unless precluded by Applicable Laws and if time and other circumstances permit, deliver Checked Baggage to the bearer of a Baggage Check and a Baggage Identification Tag(s) at the place of departure or unscheduled stopping place if he/she requests such delivery. In delivering Baggage at the place of departure or unscheduled stopping place, ANA will not refund any charges paid for such Baggage.
  (5) Acceptance of delivery of Baggage by the bearer of a Baggage Check and a Baggage Identification Tag(s) without his/her written complaint at the time of the delivery shall constitute prima facie evidence that the Baggage has been delivered in good condition and in accordance with the contract of Carriage.
   
(K) Animals
  (1) Subject to ANA's Regulations and with ANA's prior consent, ANA will accept Carriage of animals such as dogs, cats, household birds and other pets if a Passenger puts those animals into a proper container and obtains valid health and vaccination certificates, entry permits and any other documents each required by any state or country to be flown into or over.
  (2) In the event that ANA accepts Carriage of an animal as Baggage of a Passenger, the animal shall, together with its container and food to be carried, not be included in the free Baggage allowance of the Passenger but shall constitute excess Baggage for which the Passenger shall pay a charge provided in ANA's Regulations.
  (3) Notwithstanding the preceding sub-paragraph (2), an assistance or service dog accompanying a Passenger with a disability to assist such Passenger together with a container and food will, subject to ANA's Regulations, be carried free of charge in addition to the normal free Baggage allowance.
  (4) ANA will accept Carriage of an animal subject to the condition that a Passenger shall observe ANA's Regulations and shall be fully responsible for such animal. ANA shall not be liable for injury to, or loss, delay in arrival, sickness or death of, such animal caused by any reason whatsoever.