General Conditions
1. Skyward Airlines reserves the right to change departure times or carrier when required for operational, weather or safety reasons.
2. Skyward Airlines is not responsible for any direct or consequential costs resulting from any delays to its services and particularly if a delay results in missing a connection to another carrier-domestic or international. Skyward Airlines only guarantees a connection to another flight operated by Skyward Airlines.
3. All modifications on confirmed and ticketed bookings must be made by email to:
reservations@skywardairlines.co.ke
4. Booking modification can be made up to 1 hour after the flight departure and a fee of US$ 20 for domestic and US$ 50 for international per sector per person shall be applicable.
5. Booking cancellation is allowable up to 1 hour after the flight departure and a fee of US$ 20 for domestic and US$ 50 for international per sector per person shall be applicable.
6. Name change is allowable at a fee of US$ 30 only before the first date of travel.
7. A ticket will be considered No-show hence Non-reusable and Non-refundable if a passenger does not communicate the changes up to 1 hour after the scheduled flight departure time.
8. All credit shells shall have a validity of up to twelve months from the first date of travel. Kindly note that we no longer have open tickets.
9. Check-in opens 1 hr 30 mins prior to flight departure time and closes 40 mins to the departure time for domestic flights. For international flights check-in starts 2 hours before scheduled departure time and closes 1 hour before scheduled departure time.
10. At check-in, all passengers are required to produce valid and acceptable form of identification with a photograph i.e. National I.D Card or Passport. For minors (below age of 18 yrs) and infants (0-23 months) a School ID, Birth Certificate or Birth Notification will be required.
11. Free baggage allowance policy: For a route operated by an aircraft of less than 50 seats the allowable free checked baggage is 15 Kgs/5 Kgs hand luggage and for a route operated by an aircraft of greater than 50 seats the allowable free checked baggage allowance is 23 Kgs/ 7 Kgs hand luggage. Any additional weight will be subject to space availability and a charge of US$ 3 per Kg per sector.
12. Infants who are not occupying a seat are allowed 1 piece of free checked luggage not exceeding 5 Kgs.
13. Reprint of boarding passes shall attract a fee of USD 20 per passenger/Sector.
14. Your ticket validity is subject to the first date of travel and the choice of fares paid.
15. All firearms and/or ammunition must be declared at the check-in counter.
16. Skyward Airlines is an Approved Dangerous Goods Carrier, for details visit www.skywardairlines.com/dangerous-goods-policy
17. Expectant Mothers may travel up to the end of their 28th week of pregnancy. Travel after this and up to the end of the 35th week is permitted providing the passenger has a doctor’s letter confirming the expected date of delivery and the health of the mother. For more information on travelling with us while you are expectant, please visit www.skywardairlines.com/expectant-mothers
18. New Mothers –Within 7 days after birth will require a medical doctor’s approval certificate declaring the passenger fit to travel by air. Please visit www.skywardairlines.com/expectant-mothers for further details.
19. Newborn babies are NOT allowed to travel in pressurized cabins until 7 days after their birth.
20. Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory to travelers arriving in Tanzania from yellow fever endemic countries. The yellow fever vaccination which is given as a single dose should be administered ten (10) days before entering the country. Failure to produce a valid certificate of vaccination against yellow fever to those eligible may lead to refusal of entry or vaccinated upon arrival and kept under close public health observation for not more than 10 days.
21. IMPORTANT GARISSA TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: Passengers travelling through Garissa Airport must carry their applicable ORIGINAL physical identification documents. Adults require an original National ID or Passport; minors require an original Birth Certificate/Birth Notification; military personnel require an original Military ID; and refugees require an original valid Refugee ID plus Movement Letter. Soft copies on phones or printed substitutes are not accepted. Passengers without the required documents may be denied airport access by the security authorities.
Baggage Allowance
- Baggage allowance is determined by the fare brand purchased and may vary by route and airport. Passengers are advised to carefully review the fare conditions and baggage entitlement applicable to their selected fare before completing their booking.
- Wilson Airport
Depending on the aircraft operated and fare brand purchased, passengers may be entitled to up to one (1) piece of checked baggage not exceeding 15 kg and one (1) piece of
hand luggage not exceeding 5 kg. - Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)
Depending on aircraft operated and the fare brand purchased, passengers may be entitled to up to one (1) piece of checked baggage not exceeding 23 kg and one (1) piece of hand luggage not exceeding 7 kg. - Passengers are responsible for ensuring that they understand and accept the applicable baggage allowance and fare conditions prior to ticket purchase.
- Infants not occupying a seat are permitted one (1) piece of hand baggage not exceeding 5kg and one fully collapsible stroller.
- Excess baggage will be charged at USD 3 per kilogram, subject to aircraft space
availability. No single bag or item may exceed 32 kg. - Reprinting of boarding passes will attract a fee of USD 20 per passenger.
- Ticket validity is based on the first date of travel and the fare type purchased.
- Open tickets are valid for three (3) months from the first date of travel.
- Firearms and/or ammunition must be declared at the check-in counter and handled in accordance with airline and regulatory requirements.
- Skyward Airlines is a an Approved Dangerous Goods Carrier.
Expectant & New Mothers
- Expectant mothers between 29 and 35 weeks of pregnancy must present a medical certificate issued within 48 hours prior to departure, confirming fitness to travel by air. Passengers 36 weeks pregnant or more will not be permitted to travel.
- New mothers travelling within 7 days after childbirth must present a doctor’s certificate declaring them fit to fly and will be required to complete a Skyward Airlines Medical Declaration Form.
- Newborn babies are not permitted to travel until at least 7 days after birth.
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Baggage Policy 2
INFANTS
Infants not occupying a seat are entitled to:
- One (1) piece of hand baggage not exceeding 5 kg, and
- One fully collapsible stroller.
EXCESS BAGGAGE COSTS
Overweight baggage will be charged at USD 3 per kilogram, payable at the check-in
counter. All excess baggage is carried subject to aircraft space availability.
ELECTRONIC DEVICES
- Passengers must be able to activate electronic devices (e.g. CD players, laptops,
video cameras) upon request at the security checkpoint. - If a device cannot be activated, it must be placed in checked baggage.
- Cellular phones must be switched off at all times during the flight.
Permitted electronic devices onboard include:
- Voice recorders
- Calculators
- Laptop computers
- Hand-held CD players
- Hand-held electronic devices
- Electronic games
- Cameras and photographic equipment
RESTRICTED CARRY-ON ITEMS
Skyward Airlines complies with the ICAO Technical Instructions and the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
Passengers are responsible for complying with all security screening requirements. If
baggage is not transported due to a passenger’s failure to meet security requirements,
Skyward Airlines shall not be liable for any associated costs.
For safety and security reasons, the following items are not permitted in hand baggage and should be placed in checked baggage where allowed:
- Knives (including hunting knives, swords, and pocket knives)
- Scissors and other sharp or bladed objects (e.g. ice picks, nail clippers)
- Weapons such as whips, batons, stun guns
- Toy guns, gun-shaped items, replicas, and handcuffs
- Sporting equipment such as baseball/cricket bats, golf clubs, hockey sticks,
billiard cues - Baby strollers and devices with spillable batteries
- Aerosols (e.g. hairsprays, perfumes, medicines containing alcohol) exceeding 100 ml
- Any items deemed a security hazard under local laws
- Any items resembling or having similar functions to the above
Note: Prohibited items discovered at the boarding gate may be confiscated.
RESTRICTED ITEMS (I)
For health and safety reasons, the following items will not be accepted for carriage:
- Items likely to endanger the aircraft, passengers, or property
- Items likely to be damaged during air transport
- Unsuitably packed items
- Human remains
- Glue, paint, or radioactive materials
- Poisonous or infectious substances
- Items likely to cause discomfort or distress to others
- Items resembling firearms, ammunition, or explosives
- Flammable substances (except alcoholic beverages, hair spray, perfume, or cologne)
- Corrosives (except mercury in thermometers, barometers, and wheelchair
batteries) - Firearms, ammunition, and explosives, including hunting or sporting weapons
RESTRICTED ITEMS (II)
The following items are also prohibited:
- Items specified in the ICAO Technical Instructions
- Items unsuitable for carriage due to weight, size, or unusual characteristics
- Items forbidden under applicable laws, regulations, or orders of any state involved in the carriage
- Materials that endanger safety, health, life, or property
- Condensed gases (except CO₂ used for prosthetic devices or self-inflating lifejackets)
- Briefcases or security attaché cases with built-in alarm devices, lithium batteries, or pyrotechnic material
SPORTING EQUIPMENT
Sporting equipment may be transported for an additional fee, subject to space
availability. Accepted items include:
- Golf bags packed in a protective pouch
- Bicycles packed in a bicycle travel case or cardboard box, with wheels and pedals removed, handlebars turned parallel, and tyres deflated
- Diving equipment with empty cylinders and power sources removed or secured in the “off” position
- Fishing equipment
Note: Skyward Airlines does not provide packaging material. Improperly packaged equipment will not be accepted for transport.
PERMITTED CARRY-ON ITEMS
Examples of permitted personal items include:
- Non-metallic nail files
- Syringes or needles for personal medical use, provided they are accompanied by the medication in its original labelled container and have a needle guard in place.
Travel Requirements & Documentation
PASSENGERS AGED 18 YEARS AND ABOVE
Passengers travelling within Kenya must present one of the following:
- A valid government-issued Kenyan National ID with photograph, or
- A valid passport – Driving licences will not be accepted.
PASSENGERS UNDER 18 YEARS
Passengers under 18 years travelling within Kenya are requested to present:
- Valid identification (government-issued preferred), or
- Student ID card
UNACCOMPANIED MINORS & INFANTS
For unaccompanied minors and infants under 2 years:
- Valid identification (government-issued preferred)
- Student ID card where applicable
Note: The name on the identification must match the name on the boarding pass.
Unaccompanied Minors Service
- Children aged 5 to 14 years travelling alone will receive full assistance to ensure a safe and comfortable journey.
- A parent or legal guardian must accompany the child to the airport check-in counter to complete the unaccompanied minor form.
- A customer service agent will assist the child through the airport until boarding.
- Cabin crew will take responsibility for the child once onboard.
- Parents may notify Skyward Airlines of special occasions during booking.
- Children aged 15 to 18 years may use the unaccompanied minors service upon request but are generally assumed not to require it.
DROP-OFF & PICK-UP
- Parents or guardians will receive regular updates on flight departure and arrival times.
- Accurate contact information must be provided to ensure effective
communication.
UNACCOMPANIED MINOR FARE:
Children above 2 years pay 75% of the adult fare.
Passengers With Special Needs
Skyward Airlines provides assistance to passengers with reduced mobility or special
needs, including elderly passengers, persons with disabilities, and passengers with
autism.
1. Passengers requiring assistance should notify Skyward Airlines at least 48 hours
prior to departure.
2. Assistance may be requested during booking or at check-in.
3. Passengers are advised to arrive at least 90 minutes before departure.
BATTERY REQUIREMENTS
- Wet-cell (spillable) batteries are not accepted.
- Dry-cell or gel batteries are permitted if disconnected, secured, and terminals
protected. - Lithium-ion batteries may remain installed if securely attached and terminals protected.
If the battery is removable:
- It must be removed, insulated, and carried in the cabin
- Maximum battery size: 300 Wh, or 160 Wh per battery if two are required
- One spare battery (300 Wh) or two spares (160 Wh each) may be carried
Liability of the Carrier
Skyward Airlines’ liability for death, injury, delay, baggage loss, damage, or delay is limited as provided by applicable international conventions, national laws, and regulations. Skyward Airlines shall not be liable for indirect or consequential damages unless otherwise required by law. Liability limits may be higher where mandated by applicable consumer protection regulations.
Delays, Schedule Changes and Cancellations
Skyward Airlines does not guarantee flight schedules and reserves the right to delay, reschedule, substitute aircraft, or cancel flights for operational, safety, weather, or force majeure reasons. In the event of a delay or cancellation, Skyward Airlines will take reasonable measures to inform passengers and offer options in accordance with applicable laws and the fare conditions purchased.
Denied Boarding
Refunds
Refunds shall be processed in accordance with the fare rules and conditions applicable to the
ticket purchased. Non-refundable fares are not eligible for refund except where required by law.
Any approved refunds shall be made to the original form of payment within a reasonable
timeframe.
Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
These Conditions of Carriage shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
the Republic of Kenya. Any disputes arising shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the competent
courts of Kenya, unless otherwise provided by applicable international conventions.

