✓ Policy web-verified 2026-06-20
Amaszonas is not currently flying. The Bolivian regional carrier (Línea Aérea Amaszonas, IATA Z8) suspended operations on 8 August 2023 after a dispute with its aircraft lessor and the government, and Bolivia’s civil aviation authority suspended its air operator’s certificate on 19 November 2023. It has not resumed scheduled service. Its Uruguayan sister brand, Amaszonas Uruguay, shut down even earlier, in January 2021. So before you go hunting a baggage allowance, the honest answer is: there are no live Amaszonas fares to buy in 2026, and any “Amaszonas” ticket on an OTA should be treated with extreme suspicion.
For the record, when it last operated, Amaszonas was a no-frills regional airline and its cheapest fare did include a small free checked bag — unusual for a low-cost-style carrier. The free checked allowance was 20 kg on domestic Bolivian routes and 23 kg on international routes, plus a 5 kg cabin bag. That regional difference is the one detail worth knowing if you’re researching the airline’s history or chasing a refund on an old booking.
Quick facts
| Operating status | Defunct — suspended Aug 2023, AOC pulled Nov 2023 |
| Last-known free personal item | Fits under seat (no published dimensions) |
| Last-known cabin bag | 45 x 40 x 20 cm, max 5 kg |
| Free checked (domestic) | 1 bag up to 20 kg |
| Free checked (international) | 1 bag up to 23 kg |
| Extra checked bag | ~BOB 10 domestic / ~USD 7 international (historical) |
| Max bag weight | 32 kg per piece |
| 2026 reality | No live flights — do not book |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item | One small item under the front seat (historical; no published dimensions) |
| Cabin / carry-on bag | 45 x 40 x 20 cm, max 5 kg, one per passenger (all fares, last-known policy) |
Checked baggage & fees
| Free allowance (domestic) | 1 bag up to 20 kg (children 2-12: 10 kg) |
| Free allowance (international) | 1 bag up to 23 kg |
| Additional checked bag | ~BOB 10 domestic / ~USD 7 international (historical, varied by route/channel) |
| Maximum weight per piece | 32 kg |
| Note | All figures are last-published before the 2023 shutdown and are no longer bookable |
Baggage by region & route
Checked-bag inclusion on the cheapest fare can depend on where you fly, not just the fare name. Here is what the lowest fare includes by route:
| Route / region | Cheapest fare includes (last-known) |
|---|---|
| Domestic Bolivia | 1 checked bag up to 20 kg included |
| International routes | 1 checked bag up to 23 kg included |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
What you actually got on a cheap Amaszonas deal fare — past tense. Unlike a European ultra-low-cost carrier, Amaszonas’s lowest fare wasn’t stripped to the bone: it bundled a free checked bag (20 kg domestic, 23 kg international) plus a 5 kg cabin bag. So on the old fares there was usually nothing extra to budget for a single bag; you’d only pay if you needed a second piece (roughly BOB 10 domestic or USD 7 international, historically) or were over the 5 kg cabin limit.
In 2026, though, the only “budget” you need is caution: the airline is grounded, so a too-good Amaszonas price on a third-party site is a red flag, not a deal. If you’re flying those Bolivian and regional South American routes today, look to the carriers that absorbed the demand (BoA, EcoJet and others) and read their baggage rules instead.
Oversize, sports & special items
When operating, Amaszonas accepted sports equipment and musical instruments as oversize/special baggage for an additional charge scaled to weight and dimensions, with a 32 kg per-piece ceiling. Items above standard limits had to be declared at check-in.
2023-2026 change: the defining update is the shutdown itself. Operations were suspended on 8 August 2023; the AOC was suspended on 19 November 2023; ownership passed to businessman Luis Divino in September 2023 but no relaunch followed. Treat every baggage figure here as historical reference only.
Frequently asked questions
Is Amaszonas still flying in 2026?
No. Amaszonas suspended operations in August 2023 and its air operator’s certificate was suspended in November 2023. It has not resumed scheduled flights, so there are no current Amaszonas fares or baggage rules to apply.
Did Amaszonas's cheapest fare include a checked bag?
Yes — historically. Its lowest fare included one free checked bag, 20 kg on domestic Bolivian routes and 23 kg on international routes, which was generous for a regional low-cost-style carrier.
What was the carry-on allowance?
Last-published policy allowed one cabin bag of 45 x 40 x 20 cm up to 5 kg, plus a small personal item under the seat. The 5 kg cabin limit was strict.
How much was an extra checked bag?
Historically around BOB 10 on domestic routes and USD 7 on international routes, but these figures varied by route, date and booking channel and are no longer valid since the airline is grounded.
What was the maximum weight per checked bag?
32 kg per piece. Anything heavier had to be split or shipped as cargo.
I have an Amaszonas booking — what should I do?
Because the airline is not operating, contact your travel agent, OTA or card issuer about a refund or chargeback rather than relying on the ticket. Do not assume the flight will operate.
Is there a difference between Amaszonas Bolivia and Amaszonas Uruguay?
Yes. They were separate operations. Amaszonas Uruguay ceased flying in January 2021; the Bolivian Línea Aérea Amaszonas suspended operations in 2023. Neither is active in 2026.
Which airlines now serve Amaszonas's old routes?
On Bolivian domestic and regional routes, carriers such as Boliviana de Aviación (BoA) and EcoJet picked up much of the demand. Check each carrier’s own baggage policy, as inclusions differ.
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