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* Flights are Public Charters operated by Virgin America USA Jet, and XTRA Airways. Advertised airfares are one-way and include Federal Excise Tax of 7.5%. Airfares do not include September 11th Security Fees of $2.50 per person per enplanement, Federal Flight Segment Taxes of $3.50 per person per flight segment, Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) of up to $4.50 per person per enplanement, and a Convenience Fees of $10.00 per person each way. Bookings made at a Direct Air ticket counter location will not be assessed the Convenience Fee. Reservations made by calling (877) 432-DIRECT, will cost an additional $10.00 per person each way, reflecting the Convenience Fee, plus call center fee of $2.00 per person each way. Advance seat selection prior to departure requires a $5.00 service charge per person each way. Fares subject to availability at the time of booking, and are subject to change. A Standard Baggage Service Fee will apply for carriage of all checked luggage; surcharges may apply for excess/overweight checked baggage. See Operator-Participant Agreement for full information.
Baggage
Direct Air shall not transport, either in the
passenger or the checked luggage compartments of its
aircraft, ANY items that do not accompany a ticketed
passenger. Direct Air reserves the right to
refuse transport/carriage of any item presented as checked
luggage.
Checked Luggage Each paid passenger and paid lap infant is permitted two pieces of luggage in the checked luggage compartment. A nonrefundable Standard Baggage Service Fee will apply to all checked luggage as follows:
Each checked item declared and pre-paid in advance of departure, either online or by calling our Reservations Department will be assessed a Standard Baggage Service Fee of $20.00 per item each way for a maximum of 2 items per passenger.
For each checked item not declared and pre-paid in advance of departure (i.e., declared at the ticket counter) a Standard Baggage Service Fee of $25.00 per item each way will be assessed, for a maximum of 2 items per passenger.
Each checked item must measure no more than 62" in overall
dimensions (L + W + H = 62"). The combined weight of both
checked items cannot exceed 63 lbs.
For overweight checked
luggage, the following nonrefundable handling fees will apply in
addition to the Standard Baggage Service Fee: First and Second Bag:
$25.00 combined overweight: 64-75 pounds
$50.00 combined overweight: 76-99 pounds
$100.00 combined overweight: 100+ pounds
$50.00 oversized luggage: any bag over 62"
overall dimensions (L+W+H)
Additional Bags (3 and over):
For excess luggage (i.e., three or more pieces per
ticketed passenger) a nonrefundable handling fee of
$100.00 per excess bag will apply in addition to the
Standard Baggage Service Fee.
Excess and oversized luggage is accepted solely
at the discretion of airport personnel and is not
guaranteed to be transported.
Strollers and car seats may be accepted as Gate Check items. Strollers are subject to the Standard Baggage Service Fee and
counted towards a passenger’s allotment of two checked items.
A waiver of liability must be signed by the
customer prior to stowage of any stroller or car seat.
Golf Clubs:
Golf Clubs can be checked as a standard bag and
will count toward the two bag per person limit. If
overweight or oversized charges will apply at the
time of check-in.
Carry-on Luggage
Each paid passenger is permitted one piece of
carry-on luggage plus a personal item (such as a
purse, diaper bag, laptop or camera bag) in the
passenger cabin at no cost.
The carry-on item must not exceed 42” overall
dimensions (L + W + H = 42”).
MBD reserves the right to require an item to be
stowed in the checked luggage compartment, subject
to Standard Baggage Service Fees and Overweight/Over
limit Fees if it cannot be safely stowed in the
overhead bin or under the seat directly in front of
the ticketed passenger.
Special Items
Golf bags are accepted as checked luggage
(subject to applicable fees as described above) and
count towards a paid passenger's two-item allotment.
A waiver of liability must be signed by the customer
prior to stowage. It is recommended that golf
equipment be stored in a hard-sided case for added
protection. All bags must have a cover that prevents
spillage of its contents.
Surfboards and bicycles are accepted as checked
luggage for a fee of $50.00 per segment and count toward a paid
passenger’s 2-item allotment. Bicycles must be
suitably boxed prior to stowage (Myrtle Beach Direct
Air does not provide boxes). A waiver of Limited
Liability must be signed by the customer prior to
stowage.
Infant seats may be used for infant carriage in
the passenger compartment only if they are labeled
"Approved for Aviation Use" by the manufacturer.
Infant seats not labeled accordingly may not be used
on-board the aircraft and must be checked.
Firearms are permitted for stowage inside one piece
of a paid passenger’s checked luggage. The passenger
must sign a firearms declaration at the ticket
counter upon check-in. Firearms must be in a locked
box contained separately from ammunition.
