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Baggage Policy Change
*Flights are Public Charters operated by Xtra Airways and Sky King. Advertised airfares are one-way and include Federal Excise Tax of 7.5%. Airfares include September 11th Security Fees of $2.50 per person per enplanement, Federal Flight Segment Taxes of $3.80 per person per flight segment, Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) of up to $4.50 per person per enplanement. Fares do not include a Convenience Fee of $15.00 per person each way. For reservations made by calling 877-432-DIRECT, a $10.00 per person Reservations Department Fee will apply. Bookings made at a Direct Air ticket counter location will not be assessed the Convenience Fee or the Reservations Department fee. Reservations made by calling (877) 432-DIRECT, will cost an additional $20.00 per person each way, reflecting the Convenience Fee, plus call center fee of $5.00 per person each way. Advance seat selection prior to departure requires a nonrefundable $15.00 service charge per person per direction of travel. Fares subject to availability at the time of booking, and are subject to change. A $20.00 carry-on luggage fee per ticketed passenger per direction is included in all airfares for items carried in the passenger compartment that meet size and weight requirements. A Standard Baggage Service Fee will apply for carriage of all checked luggage; surcharges will apply for checked baggage, coach seat selection and First-Class upgrades. In addition to Convenience, Reservations Department, Federal Flight Segment Fees and September 11th Security Fees as outlined above, international flights (including Puerto Rico) do not include US arrival inspection fees (including APIS user fees, Immigration fees, and Customs Inspection fees) totaling up to $17.50, Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) up to $18.00 per round trip passenger, International Departure/Arrival Tax of $16.30 per direction, and non-US Government taxes and fees of up to 19% of total fare. See Operator-Participant Agreement for full information.

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Baggage Liability
Baggage Liability

Direct Air places exclusions of liability for certain items in checked baggage. Please refer to the Baggage Liability section of the Operator-Participant Agreement for a complete list of excluded items.

The most common loss and damage exclusions include:
  • Any and all items left behind in the Passenger compartment
  • Items tagged with a "Limited Release" tag
  • Electronics of any kind
  • Medications (including liability for expenses and/or medical complications arising from unavailability of medicines or medical equipment due to their stowage in checked luggage during the flight, or arising from the loss/delay/unavailability of medicines while in-flight due to stowage in checked luggage)
  • Fragile/breakable items
  • Jewelry and watches
  • Toiletries and colognes
  • Documents, books and other paper items (including cash and negotiable instruments)
  • Cameras, photos and photo equipment
  • Perishables
  • Sports equipment (including golf equipment)
  • Infant strollers, car seats and perambulators

Direct Air makes every diligent effort to secure all checked luggage so as to minimize the risk of damage to your bag. Although your checked items will be handled with the industry standard of care, please remember that not all luggage is designed to withstand the rigors that modern air travel can present. With this in mind, claims presented for damage to soft-sided luggage will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Air travelers are always encouraged to use the most durably designed (ideally, hard-shelled) bags whenever possible to minimize the risks of damage when checking luggage.
 
Other common damage exclusions include:
  • Wheels
  • Feet
  • Straps
  • Pouches
  • Locks
  • Handles
  • Items tagged as "Limited Release" for damage (see below)
  • Zippers
  • Other luggage protrusions and appendages
  • Superficial damage arising from normal wear and tear of everyday handling (such as scuffs, scratches, stains and puncture marks)

Claims for loss or damage must be filed in person with a Myrtle Beach Direct Air representative prior to departing from the airport, or are automatically waived by the passenger. A Baggage Service Report must be filed at the airport before any claims for loss or damage are to be waived by the passenger. Please see our Operator Participation Agreement for delayed bags, items of responsibility and lost luggage.

Customers whose luggage contains a message from the Transportation Security Administration advising that their bag has been searched, and who present claims for damage or loss should be referred to the TSA for handling of their claim as soon as possible after their arrival. Claims to the TSA for loss or damage may be submitted by email to TSA-ContactCenter@dhs.gov, or by calling the TSA toll-free at 1-866-289-9673. 

The following items are to be tagged with waivers of Limited Release at the airport, and signed by the customer prior to acceptance as checked luggage:
  • Overstuffed luggage (waives liability for damage to bag and/or damage or loss to its contents)
  • Inadequately and/or improperly packed luggage as determined by station personnel (waives liability for damage to bag and/or damage or loss to its contents)
  • Bicycles/surfboards/sporting equipment (waives liability for damage and loss)
  • Musical equipment (waives liability for damage and loss)
  • Late check-in (waives liability for loss/delay)
  • Specialty items as determined by station management (waives liability for damage and loss)

 

 
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