South African Airways Bag Check Rates by Airport 2026
Strictness: 4.5/10Based on 260 traveller reports across 1 airports. The strictest airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with a 52% check rate. Data updated March 2026.
Most Likely to Check Your Bag
London Heathrow Airport
high
52%
Low confidence airports (fewer than 5 reports) shown at reduced opacity. Submit a report to improve accuracy →
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the South African Airways check rate calculated?
The check rate is based on crowdsourced traveller reports. A "check" means staff measured, weighed, or visually inspected the bag at the gate. Rates update as new reports are approved.
What does Confidence level mean?
Confidence reflects the number of reports. High = 20+ reports, Medium = 5–19, Low = fewer than 5. Low-confidence airports are shown at reduced opacity.
What is South African Airways's strictness score?
South African Airways's overall strictness score is based on policy analysis and crowdsourced reports. See our methodology page for the full calculation.