When choosing Norse Atlantic, passengers will discover a simple, fare-based baggage system that allows them to add the baggage they require while maintaining affordable base costs. Drawn from Norse Atlantic Airways Baggage Policy guidance and recent fee adjustments, the following provides a concise, search engine optimization-friendly summary of carry-on regulations, checked luggage by fare, fees, special items, advice on how to avoid surprises at the airport, and quick frequently asked questions.
Carry-on (hand) baggage — what you can bring on board
or passengers to bring a personal item plus a carry-on/cabin bag on most fares. The commonly published dimensions are:
- Personal item: typically up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm (must fit under the seat).
- Carry-on / cabin bag: typically 56 × 45 × 25 cm (often listed as 22 × 18 × 10 in). Many sources also note a weight limit for cabin bags — commonly quoted around 10 kg (22 lb), though some fare levels or routes may allow different limits; Norse’s help pages list both the personal item and carry-on sizes and guidance.
Be strict with sizing: Norse has been known to check cabin bags at boarding and may require oversize items to be checked (with associated fees). If you own a 21–22" roller bag, double-check dimensions before you travel to avoid gate checks.
Checked baggage — allowance by fare
Norse’s checked baggage allowances vary by fare bundle (examples: Economy Light, Economy Classic, Economy Flextra, Premium Light, Premium Classic, Premium Flextra). Typical rules are:
- Economy Light: usually no checked baggage included.
- Economy Classic: usually 1 standard checked bag up to 23 kg (50 lb) included.
- Economy Flextra / Premium Classic / Flextra: may include 1–2 checked bags (often 23 kg each; Premium Flextra sometimes allows 2 bags).
- Norse also offers Light / Standard / Heavy checked baggage options with different weight tiers such as 15 kg, 23 kg and up to 32 kg for heavy pieces.
Baggage fees & how they change
For checked baggage that isn't covered by your ticket and for large, heavy, or extra bags, Norse levies surcharges. Fees vary by time and route; they are lower when booked at the airport and costlier at the airport. Typical pricing ranges and an extra luggage per-kg charge (most recently USD $18 per kg in a June 2025 update) are listed on Norse's published service-fees page and other baggage guides. It is nearly always less expensive to buy luggage in advance than to pay at the airport.
Special items: sports equipment & musical instruments
Surfboards, skis, bicycles, and musical instruments are examples of large or unusually shaped things that are considered special or oversized luggage and that need to be reserved and paid for in advance. These prices are more expensive than standard checked-bag fees and are frequently quoted in predetermined amounts based on the item and route (for instance, public charge tables show that the price of surfboards or instruments ranges from $130 to $175, depending on whether they are booked online or at the airport). If you intend to bring a guitar, surfboard, or sports equipment on your trip, make sure to check the specified weight limitations and dimensions in advance.
Important policy updates to note
- In 2025, Norse revised baggage-related policies and charges, including a service-fees update that mentioned an excess-per-kg fee. Prior to departure, always check the airline's official luggage pages.
- There have been procedural changes concerning upgrading luggage allowances – for example, a warning suggested that from 26 May 2025 some forms of baggage upgrades may no longer be feasible via specific channels, therefore adjustments should be made before cut-off dates shown in the airline’s assistance center. For any date-specific restrictions that might impact your reservation, carefully review the "Change baggage allowance" instructions on Norse's website.
Practical tips to avoid surprises
- Measure and weigh your carry-on at home (including wheels/handles): The published 56 × 45 × 25 cm limit is strict for many travelers.
- Buy checked baggage online when you book: It’s typically the cheapest option. Airport prices are higher.
- Label oversized items clearly and pack fragile items (like instruments) in rigid cases: Check whether you can carry an instrument as cabin baggage based on its size/weight.
- Know your fare bundle: “Light” fares often exclude checked bags; if you need one, add it immediately after booking.
- Print or save Norse’s baggage rules and your receipt for added allowances on your phone: Staff will ask for proof at check-in or gate.
Concision
Treat this advice as a concise summary of luggage regulations, which are subject to change often (particularly with regard to ancillary costs and permitted weights). Before you depart, make sure you are aware of the precise allotment and fees on your Norse booking confirmation and the airline's official baggage pages. Tell me the sort of Norse fare you booked (e.g., Economy Light, Classic, Flextra, Premium) and I will create a printable checklist or a little packing-size cheat sheet if you would like.