✓ Policy web-verified 2026-06-20
Here is the rare good-news baggage guide: Precision Air bundles a free 23 kg checked bag into every single fare, from the cheapest economy ticket up. There is no “Light” or “Basic” stripped-bag fare to trip you up — Tanzania’s flag-adjacent regional carrier still flies on the old full-service model, so the lowest fare you can book on a Dar es Salaam, Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar, Mwanza or Nairobi/Entebbe route already includes one checked bag plus a 7 kg cabin bag. That is genuinely unusual in 2026, and it’s the main reason a cheap PW fare is worth more than the headline number suggests.
The catch is volume, not inclusion. You get exactly one checked piece — 23 kg, max 32 kg per bag, total dimensions under 158 cm — and you cannot split that weight across two bags. Go over and you pay by the kilo, and the rate is far harsher on domestic legs than international ones. So the question on a Precision Air deal isn’t “will I get a bag?” (you will) but “is one 23 kg bag enough, and what does a second one cost?”
Quick facts
| Free cabin bag | 55 x 38 x 20 cm, max 7 kg |
| Free personal item | Handbag / laptop / umbrella (in addition to cabin) |
| Checked bag (all fares) | 1 piece, 23 kg included |
| Max single bag weight | 32 kg |
| Max checked dimensions | 158 cm total (L+W+H) |
| Excess — domestic | ~10,000 TZS per kg |
| Excess — international | ~6 USD per kg |
| Infant (under 2) | Extra 10 kg checked bag + stroller free |
Cabin bag & personal item
| Item | Allowance |
|---|---|
| Personal item | Small handbag, laptop bag or umbrella — carried in addition to the cabin bag, no separate weight stated |
| Cabin / carry-on bag | 55 x 38 x 20 cm, max 7 kg — included on every fare |
Checked baggage & fees
| Allowance (all fares) | 1 piece, 23 kg included |
| Max weight per bag | 32 kg (a single bag may not exceed this even with excess paid) |
| Max dimensions | 158 cm total (length + width + height) |
| Splitting weight | Not allowed — the 23 kg must be in one bag, not split across two |
| Excess — domestic | Around 10,000 TZS per extra kg |
| Excess — international | Around 6 USD per extra kg |
| Infant under 2 | Additional 10 kg checked bag plus collapsible stroller carried free |
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 |
|---|---|
| Domestic (Tanzania) | 1 x 23 kg checked bag included |
| International / regional (Kenya, Uganda, etc.) | 1 x 23 kg checked bag included |
What you actually get on a cheap fare
What you actually get on a cheap Precision Air deal fare: one 23 kg checked bag, a 7 kg cabin bag and a personal item — on the lowest fare, on every route, domestic or international. Nothing is stripped out at the bottom of the fare ladder, which makes PW’s cheap fares an honest deal rather than a bait price you have to top up to make usable.
The only thing to budget for is a second bag or going over 23 kg. There is no flat second-bag bundle — extra weight is billed per kilogram, and the domestic rate (roughly 10,000 TZS/kg) stings: a 10 kg overage on a Dar–Mwanza hop can quietly add 100,000 TZS. International overage is gentler at about 6 USD/kg. If you’re packing heavy or hauling safari/dive gear, weigh at home, keep that single bag at or under 23 kg, and ship the rest as cargo or a separate ticketed allowance rather than paying excess at the counter.
Oversize, sports & special items
Sports and outsize gear is handled within the standard piece rules: a surfboard up to about 107 cm can count as your one standard checked piece if it’s within the weight/dimension limits, with fees applying only if you exceed them. Larger boards, bikes, golf bags and dive kit travel as excess or additional pieces and should be declared in advance — Precision Air flies ATR turboprops on much of its network, so oversize and heavy items are space-limited and worth confirming before you fly.
No 2025/2026 fare-stripping or “basic economy” change has been introduced — PW has kept the single-piece 23 kg inclusion across all fares. The new EU-style cabin-bag rules do not apply here; this is a Tanzanian carrier on an African and East African regional network, so its own piece-and-weight policy governs every ticket.
Frequently asked questions
Does the cheapest Precision Air fare include a checked bag?
Yes. Every Precision Air fare, including the lowest economy ticket, includes one 23 kg checked bag. There is no stripped-bag Basic or Light fare.
How many checked bags does Precision Air allow for free?
One piece, up to 23 kg, with total dimensions under 158 cm. You cannot split the 23 kg across two bags — it must be a single piece.
What is Precision Air's cabin baggage allowance?
One cabin bag of 55 x 38 x 20 cm up to 7 kg, plus a small personal item such as a handbag, laptop bag or umbrella.
How much does excess baggage cost on Precision Air?
Excess is charged per kilogram: around 10,000 TZS per kg on domestic routes and about 6 USD per kg on international routes.
Is the baggage allowance different on domestic versus international flights?
No — the 23 kg checked allowance is the same on every route. Only the excess-baggage rate differs: domestic overage is priced in TZS and is steeper, international overage is cheaper at roughly 6 USD/kg.
Can I bring an extra bag for my infant?
Yes. Infants under 2 get an additional checked bag up to 10 kg, plus a collapsible stroller carried free of charge.
What is the maximum weight for a single Precision Air bag?
32 kg. A single checked bag may not exceed 32 kg even if you pay excess — heavier loads must be split into separate pieces or sent as cargo.
Can I take a surfboard or sports equipment?
A surfboard up to about 107 cm can count as your standard checked piece within the free allowance. Larger or additional sports gear travels as excess/additional pieces — declare it in advance, especially on the ATR turboprop routes where space is limited.