Important Changes for Mainbody

• Effective September 29, 2009 the checked baggage allowance for U.S. Antarctic Program (USAP) flights between Christchurch, NZ and McMurdo Station, Antarctica is increased to 150 pounds (68 kg) for both summer and winter personnel.
• This allowance is the combined checked weight of your Extreme Cold Weather (ECW) gear and personal luggage.  Maximum weight for a single piece is 70 pounds (32 kg).
• For WinFly participants, the baggage allowance remains 75 pounds (34 kg) due to operational considerations.  However, items can be mailed through the Christchurch APO and are sent to McMurdo Station during WinFly on a space-available basis.