The following are special items or types of items that will be accepted as baggage subject to the conditions shown. Charges prescribed in this rule are applicable from the point at which the item is accepted to the point to which the item is transported.

Special items which may or may not be identified below but which may be packed in a standard suitcase and checked in as baggage will be exempt from the charges identified below. Special items or types of items that are accepted as part of the normal free baggage allowance will be limited to a weight of 50 lbs. unless otherwise stated. Items exceeding 50 lbs but not more than 70 lbs will be subject to a charge of $25.00 per piece.

1. ANIMALS, LIVE -- See Rule 200.
2. BASSINETS AND INFANT CARRYING SEATS
   An infant's bassinet or infant carrying seat will be accepted for transportation in the passenger compartment only if the bassinet or carrying seat can be stowed beneath the seat or in an approved overhead compartment; or when an additional seat is reserved for the infant, a ticket is purchased, and the bassinet or carrying seat can be properly secured by the seat belt. The infant may not be secured in the bassinet or carrying seat during takeoff, landing or any other time when the "Fasten Seat Belt" sign is on, unless such seat is government or FAA approved.
3. BICYCLES -- See SPORTING EQUIPMENT below
4. BIRDS, HOUSEHOLD -- See Rule 200
5. BOWLING -- See SPORTING EQUIPMENT below
6. CATS, DOMESTIC -- See Rule 200
7. DOGS, DOMESTIC -- See Rule 200
8. DUFFEL BAGS, B-4 BAGS, AND SEA BAGS -- See Rule 220
9. FIREARMS -- See also SPORTING EQUIPMENT below
1. Non-sporting firearms and ammunition will be accepted as checked baggage only.
2. Advance arrangements must be made.
   

   EXCEPTION: Officers of the law, military personnel, and couriers will be permitted to carry sidearms on board the aircraft. Prior authorization must be obtained from HA.

10. FISHING -- See SPORTING EQUIPMENT below
11. FOOTBALL -- See SPORTING EQUIPMENT below
12. FRAGILE ITEMS
    1. Upon request, a fragile and/or bulky item will be carried as cabin-seat baggage subject to the provisions in Rule 215.
    2. Fragile items (for examples see paragraph (3) below) will be accepted if they are appropriately packaged in an original factory-sealed carton, cardboard mailing tube, or container or case designed for shipping such items or packed with protective internal material. However, fragile items without appropriate packaging will be accepted upon the execution of a release furnished by HA which relieves HA of liability for loss or damage of contents or delay in delivery resulting in damage or loss of checked baggage (of the type identified in paragraph (3) below). Such loss or damage must result solely from the unsuitability of such items as checked baggage and/or the inadequacy of their packaging, and not from HA's failure to exercise the ordinary standard of care. (See release forms in paragraph (4) below.)
    3. Classes and Examples of Fragile and/or Perishable Items
       The classes of items listed below are deemed by HA to be fragile or perishable or otherwise unsuitable as checked baggage and are subject to the conditions of acceptance set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) above.
       1. Artistic Items
          Vases, figurines, ceramic articles, trophies, paintings, sculptures, and antique furniture.
       2. Electronic and Mechanical Items (See also Precision Items)
          Television sets, radios, amplifiers, speakers, tape recorders, calculators, typewriters and dictation equipment.
       3. Glass (See also Chinaware/Ceramics/Pottery)
          Terrariums, mirrors, crystal, china and glass containers for liquors, wines, beer, liqueurs and perfumes.
       4. Musical Instruments and Equipment
          Guitars, violins and violas, cellos, organs, harps, drums and other musical instruments and amplifiers or speakers used in conjunction with electronic instruments that are not protected or in carrying cases that are not sufficient to prevent damage during the course of normal baggage handling. All string instruments require the strings to be loosened prior to transport.
       5. Paper
          Advertising displays, models, sketches, blueprints and maps.
       6. Perishable Items
          
          1. Fresh or frozen foodstuffs such as fruits, vegetables, meats, fish, poultry and bakery products.
          2. Floral and nursery stock such as flower, fruit and vegetable plants.
          3. Cut flowers and foliage such as floral displays.
       7. Photographic/Cinematographic Equipment
          Cameras, lenses, flash bulbs and projectors.
       8. Precision Items
          Microscopes, oscilloscopes, meters, counters and polygraphs.
       9. Recreational and Sporting Goods
          Backpacks, sleeping bags and knapsacks made of plastic, vinyl or other easily torn material with aluminum frames, outside pockets, or protruding straps and buckles and other sporting or recreational items not contained in a rigid heavy case.
       10. Toys
           Dolls, stuffed animals and dollhouses.
       11. Miscellaneous Items
           Uncrated/Unprotected/Unsuitable Items
           Cosmetic cases, hat boxes, wig boxes, bicycles, infant strollers, infant carriers/car seats, umbrellas, bag carts, skis, windsurfing equipment, surfboards/long boards, and other items whose shape, material or characteristics render it susceptible to damage.
    4. Release Form
       Execution of the release form relieves carrier of liability for damage to fragile items (of the type identified in paragraph (3) above) in checked baggage, which damage results solely from the unsuitability of such items as checked baggage and/or the inadequacy of their packaging, and not from the carrier's failure to exercise the ordinary standard of care. Execution of the release form also relieves the carrier of liability for spoilage or substantial loss of value or potency which results from carrier's delay in delivery of checked baggage when such spoilage results from the unsuitability of such items as checked baggage and not from the carrier's failure to exercise the ordinary standard of care.
13. GOLFING -- See SPORTING EQUIPMENT below
14. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
    Musical instruments (including brass, percussion, string, or woodwind, but excluding piano, harp,tympany, organ, and amplifiers/speakers used in conjunction with electronic instruments) will be accepted as checked baggage subject to the provisions of Rule 195 (L). (One item of musical instruments is defined as one musical instrument.) One item of musical instruments will be included in determining the free baggage allowance and when in excess will be subject to the excess baggage charge for a single piece, whether or not presented as a single piece.
15. SPORTING EQUIPMENT
    Sporting equipment items listed below will be accepted by HA subject to the conditions of acceptance and/or prescribed charges.
    1. Baseball Equipment
       Items of baseball equipment will be accepted as checked baggage. The baseball equipment will be included in determining the free baggage allowance, and when in excess each item will be subject to the excess baggage charge for a single piece, whether or not presented as a single piece.
    2. Bicycles and Attachable Parts
       1. Bicycle Characteristics
          Carrier will accept non-motorized touring or racing bicycles with single seats and bicycles with tandem seats.
       2. Conditions of Acceptance
          
          1. Bicycles must have the handlebars fixed sideways and pedals removed or pedals and handlebars must be enclosed in plastic foam or similar material.
          2. Bicycles and any attachable parts must be adequately packed in a box or hard case.
          3. Passenger must sign a waiver of liability upon airport check-in for HA to transport bicycle and any attachable parts. HA will not be responsible for damage to or loss of inadequately/unsuitably packed, uncrated or unprotected bicycles or attachable parts.
          4. Acceptance of Bicycles and attachable parts is subject to availability of space and conditional on aircraft size and load conditions.
             
             Exception: If the bicycle only is less than 62 dimensional inches and weighs less than 50 lbs, the above condition does not apply.
          5. HA shall not be responsible for the ground delivery of bicycle or any attachable parts that are not accommodated on the flight on which the bicycle or any attachable parts were accepted as checked baggage.
          6. Maximum weight for bicycle and attachable parts and container is 70 lbs and 115 linear inches.
       3. Charges
          Bicycles and any attachable parts will not be included in determining the free baggage allowance and will always each be subject to a charge, whether or not presented as a single piece:
          1. Between points within the State of Hawaii: $35.00 USD
          2. Between Hawaii and points in the Continental USA: $100.00 USD
          3. Between points within the Continental USA: $100.00 USD
          4. Items exceeding 50 lbs but not more than 70 lbs will also be subject to a charge of $25.00 excess weight charge.
             Note: Excludes unicycles, break-apart bicycles or any other type of cycle which can be packed into a standard suitcase.
    3. Bowling Equipment
       Items of bowling equipment will be accepted as checked baggage. Bowling equipment will be included in determining the free baggage allowance, and when in excess each item will be subject to the excess baggage charge for a single piece, whether or not presented as a single piece. (For the purpose of this provision one item of bowling equipment is defined as one bowling ball, one bowling bag, and one pair of bowling shoes.)
    4. Canoe Paddles
       Canoe paddles will be accepted as checked baggage. Paddles will be included in determining the free baggage allowance, and when in excess each item will be subject to the excess baggage charge for a single piece, whether or not presented as a single piece.
    5. Fishing Equipment
       Items of fishing equipment will be accepted as checked baggage. The fishing equipment will be included in determining the free baggage allowance, and when in excess each item will be subject to the excess baggage charge for a single piece, whether or not presented as a single piece. (For the purpose of this provision one item of fishing equipment is defined as two rods, one reel, one landing net, one pair of fishing boots (all properly encased), and one fishing tackle box.)
    6. Football Equipment
       Items of football equipment will be accepted as checked baggage. The football equipment will be included in determining the free baggage allowance, and when in excess each item will be subject to the excess baggage charge for a single piece, whether or not presented as a single piece. (For the purpose of this provision one item of football equipment is defined as one set of headgear, one set of shoulder pads, one set of knee pads, one jersey, and one pair of shoes.)
    7. Golfing Equipment
       Items of golfing equipment will be accepted as checked baggage subject to the charges specified below. (For the purpose of this provision one item of golfing equipment is defined as one golf bag containing not more than 14 golf clubs, 12 golf balls, and one pair of golf shoes.) HA will not be liable for any golfing equipment that is not in a hard shell case. A liability release form must be signed by the passenger at the time they check-in the golfing equipment.
       
       Charges
       Golfing equipment will be included in determining the free baggage allowance, and when in excess each item will be subject to the excess baggage charge for a single piece, whether or not presented as a single piece.
    8. Scuba Diving Equipment
       Items of scuba diving equipment will be accepted as checked baggage subject to the charges specified below. The regulator valve must be completely disconnected from the cylinder and the cylinder no longer sealed (i.e. the cylinder has an open end) as the cylinder must have an opening to allow for a visual inspection inside.
       If the cylinder is sealed (i.e. the regulator valve is still attached), the cylinder is prohibited and not permitted, regardless of the reading on the pressure gauge indicator. HA Agents must visibly ensure that the cylinder is completely empty and that there are no prohibited items inside. (For the purpose of this provision one item of scuba diving equipment is defined as One scuba tank (tank must be empty), One scuba regulator, One tank harness, One tank pressure gauge, One mask, Two fins, One snorkel, One knife, One spear gun, One safety vest)
       
       Charges
       Scuba diving equipment will not be included in determining the free baggage allowance and will always be subject to the following charges:
       1. Between any two points within State of Hawaii: $25.00 USD
       2. Between the Continental USA and Hawaii: $100.00 USD
       3. Between points within the Continental USA: $100.00 USD
       4. Maximum weight for Scuba Equipment is 50 lbs. Items exceeding 50 lbs but not more than 70 lbs will be subject to a charge of $25.00 excess weight charge.
    9. Shooting Equipment (Sporting Firearms)
       Items of shooting equipment will be accepted only as checked baggage subject to the conditions and charges specified below. (For the purpose of this provision one item of shooting equipment is defined as (1) one rifle case containing not more than two rifles, with or without scopes, 5kg (11 lbs) of ammunition, one shooting mat, noise suppressors, and small rifle tools; (2) two shotguns and two shotgun cases and 5kg (11lbs) of ammunition; or (3) one pistol case containing not more than five pistols.
       1. Conditions of Acceptance
          1. Firearms must be unloaded and placed in a suitable container. Firearms must be packed in (1) a manufacturer's crush-proof type container, manufactured specifically for the firearm, or (2) a hard case. Baggage containing handguns must be locked with a key or lock combination in possession of the passenger only, and the bag must be of hard side type. Baggage containing firearms will be transported in an area, other than the cockpit, that is inaccessible to passengers.
          2. Ammunition must be packed in the manufacturer's original package or securely packed in fiber, wood, or metal boxes.
       2. Charges
          Firearms will be included in determining the free baggage allowance, and when in excess each item will be subject to the excess baggage charge for a single piece, whether or not presented as a single piece.
    10. Shooting Equipment (Paintball Guns)
        Items of paintball gun equipment will be accepted as checked baggage subject to the conditions and charges specified below. For the purposes of this provision, paintball equipment shall be defined as one paintball gun with one barrel and one hopper, and one mask.
        1. Conditions of Acceptance
           1. Passenger must declare that they are transporting a paintball gun
           2. CO2 tank must be removed and must be empty
           3. Barrel and hopper must be removed
           4. Gun must be placed inside a case
        2. Charges
           Paintball guns will be included in determining the free baggage allowance, and when in excess each item will be subject to the excess baggage charge for a single piece, whether or not presented as a single piece.
    11. Skiing Equipment
        Items of skiing equipment will be accepted as checked baggage. Skiing equipment will be included in determining the free baggage allowance, and when in excess each item will be subject to the excess baggage charge for a single piece, whether or not presented as a single piece. (For the purpose of this provision one item of skiing equipment is defined as one pair of skis, one pair of ski poles, one pair ski bindings, and one pair of ski boots) One Snow board.
    12. Boogie Boards/ Skim Boards
        Boogie Boards and Skim Boards will be accepted as checked baggage. The Boogie board or Skim board will be included in determining the free baggage allowance and when in excess, each item will be subject to the excess baggage charge for a single piece.
    13. Surf, Kite, Paddle, and Wake boards
        1. Conditions of Acceptance
           1. Fin must be removed or well padded.
           2. Entire board must be protected by a suitable container.
           3. Transportation is subject to availability of space.
           4. HA shall not be responsible for the ground delivery of board not accommodated on the flight the board was accepted as checked baggage.
           5. Limit of two (2) boards per container. Charge will be assessed per Container.
           6. Maximum weight for Surf, Kite, Paddle and Wake Boards is 50 lbs.
        2. Charges
           Surf, Kite, Paddle, and Wake boards will not be included in determining the free baggage allowance and will always be subject to the following charges each.
           1. Between any two points in Hawaii: $35.00 USD
           2. Between Hawaii and the Continental USA: $100.00 USD
           3. Between points within the Continental USA: $100.00 USD

              Note: For the purpose of this provision, the above charges will be assessed per container.

    14. Tennis Equipment
        Items of tennis equipment will be accepted as checked baggage. Tennis equipment will be included in determining the free baggage allowance, and when in excess each item will be subject to the excess baggage charge for a single piece, whether or not presented as a single piece. (For the purpose of this provision one item of tennis equipment is defined as up to two (2) tennis rackets that must be contained in one (1) tennis racket case suitable for carriage and one (1) canister of tennis balls. Limit of two (2) rackets per case.
    15. Windsurfing Equipment
        Windsurfing equipment will be accepted as checked baggage subject to the conditions and charge specified below. (For the purpose of this provision, windsurfing equipment is defined as consisting of one windsurfing board with a boom, and one mast and sail or any one portion of the windsurfing equipment as defined above.)
        1. Conditions of Acceptance
           1. Transportation is subject to availability of space.
           2. HA shall not be responsible for the ground delivery of -board not accommodated on the flight the board was accepted as checked baggage.
           3. Maximum weight for Windsurfing equipment is 70 lbs
        2. Charges
           Windsurfing equipment will not be included in determining the free baggage allowance and will always be subject to a charge of $100.00 USD for all domestic travel.
    16. Archery Equipment
        One item of archery equipment per customer will be accepted in lieu of one piece of free baggage. All items must be properly encased in a suitable container.
        An item of archery equipment consists of:
        
        1. 1 bow case containing bows
        2. 1 quiver with arrows
        3. Maintenance Kit of sufficient strength to protect items from accidental damage.
        Archery equipment carried in addition to the free baggage allowance will be assessed at current excess baggage charge. HA is not liable for damage to archery equipment that is not contained in a hard-sided case.
    17. Skateboards
        Skateboards will be included in determining the free baggage allowance, and when in excess, each item will be subject to the excess baggage charge for a single piece.
16. SPECIAL ITEMS
    1. Prosthetic Devices
       Prosthetic devices such as crutches, canes, braces, etc. will be accepted as cabin baggage or checked baggage as determined by HA personnel at the time of check-in and carried free of charge for a passenger who is dependent on such prosthetic devices.
    2. Wheelchairs and other Mobility Devices
       Wheelchairs and other mobility devices will be accepted as cabin baggage or checked baggage as determined by HA personnel at the time of check-in and carried free of charge for a passenger who is dependent on the wheelchair or other mobility devices.
       1. For all battery operated wheelchairs, the battery must be securely fastened to the wheelchair and the cable must be disconnected and the battery terminals taped so as not to be exposed.
          1. For wet cell batteries, HA must provide hazardous material packaging at no cost to the passenger.
          2. Dry cell and gel cell batteries are permitted in the cabin for operation of acceptable life support equipment only.
       2. HA will accept Segway Human Transporters which are used as an assistive device and that operate on NiMH batteries only. Lithium-ion batteries are prohibited for transportation and will always be refused.