Tropic Air (9N) fleet and travel rules
Tropic Air is the largest and most experienced airline in Belize, founded in 1979 by John Greif III with a single airplane and two employees. Headquartered in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, the airline has grown substantially over the decades and now operates a sizeable fleet of Cessna 208B Grand Caravan aircraft. Tropic Air offers over 200 daily scheduled flights, serving around 13 destinations across Belize, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras.
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Fleet
Cessna
- Cessna 2081 type
Check in rules
For Tropic Air flights, passengers must check in at least 30 minutes before departure for domestic flights. For international travel, check-in is required at least 2 hours before departure. If the international journey begins with a domestic Tropic Air flight within Belize, passengers must check in at least 1 hour prior. Additionally, a minimum 1-hour connection time at Belize International Airport is recommended for security screening. Failure to meet these check-in or connection requirements may result in forfeiture of seats or tickets.
Tropic Air Check-in rules
Baggage
Tropic Air allows each passenger to bring one small personal item on board, such as a purse or small backpack, which must fit on your lap and not exceed 18 x 14 x 8 inches (46 x 35 x 21 cm) or 15 lbs (6.8 kg). Larger items must be checked in and will count toward your baggage allowance, with applicable fees. Pets and their carriers do not count toward the personal item limit. Checked baggage is limited to 30 x 18 x 13.5 inches (76 x 38 x 34 cm), and fees apply based on size and weight. Passengers are advised to review Tropic Air’s baggage page for full details and pricing.
Tropic Air Baggage rulesUnaccompanied minors
For unaccompanied minor (UM) travel policies, please reach out to Tropic Air at reservations@tropicair.com to confirm requirements and availability.
Unaccompanied minors in Tropic AirInfants
For infant travel guidelines, passengers must contact Tropic Air directly at reservations@tropicair.com for detailed information.
Tropic Air Infants policyPets
Tropic Air welcomes pets and service dogs for a fee of BZ$10.00 on domestic flights and USD$10.00 on international routes. Pets must travel in an airline-approved carrier provided by the passenger. Carrier dimensions must not exceed 46" (W) x 23" (D) x 31" (H) to fit safely on the aircraft’s back seat. Passengers must check in with their pet to determine if the carrier fits on their lap or if additional seats—up to three full-fare seats—will be required depending on the carrier's size.
Flying with pets on Tropic Air