Frequently Asked Questions

The Great Fare Sale, Maya Bargain Hopper and Economy Promotional fare classes, are outright non-refundable fares that may incur fees for changes – typically, a fare difference is charged if seating for the fare class purchased is not available at the new desired flight time and/or date. Each passenger is allowed one (1) small personal item, one (1) checked bag and one (1) carry-on luggage.

Maya Bargain Hopper:

• Changes made to a flight is required three (3) hours before scheduled flight time with additional fees being added.
• Cancellation must be done in advance of 24 hours of the flight time.

Economy Promotional:

• Changes made to a flight is required three (3) hours before scheduled flight time without additional fees being added .
• Cancellation must be made in advance of 24 hours of the flight time 

The Unrestricted Fare:

•  Allows for changes  and cancellation to be made up to one (1) hour of the flight time without any change fees charged . Baggage restrictions remain the same across fares.

No. Passengers are not allowed to talk/text on their phones while the aircraft is in flight. However, passengers may use their phones in flight mode to take pictures, read documents, play games and the like.

Yes. Passengers are allowed to take pictures after take-off and during the flight as long as it does not interfere with the Pilot’s ability to fly or land the aircraft effectively. Passengers are allowed to take pictures from their immediate seat only. Flash photography is not recommended inside the cabin.

Yes. Boarding passes are provided to all passengers by the dispatchers located at the front desk during check-in and retrieved upon boarding the aircraft.

Infants under 2 years of age pay a minimal rider’s fee. Children ages 2 – 11 are charged the Child Fare (Note: The Adult and Child fare are similar from the Belize International Airport – BZE, ONLY).

It is recommended for passengers to be at the Maya Island Air Terminal at minimum 30 minutes before their flight to allow for check-in and baggage processing. Maya Island Air is not liable to passengers who arrive after their assigned departure time.

For Domestic Connections, it is recommended for passengers to allow a minimum 1 hour between flights. For International Connections, passengers are recommended to allow a minimum of 3 hours between flights in order to allow adequate time to check-in and clear security. Maya Island Air is not liable to passengers who arrive after their assigned departure time.

If a passenger misses their flight because of their delayed international carrier or emergency and arrives late for check-in, they will be put on the next flight with space availability for the fare class purchased for that day, or at a later time as requested. Changes made to a flight is required three (3) hours before scheduled flight time to avoid change fee. However, fare difference may apply if booking class is unavailable. 

 If the passenger is delayed to the point that they cannot fly on the date of their booking, simply send an email at-least 3 hours of the flight time to our Reservations Agents at [email protected] with any changes desired and they will be able to update the reservation.

Yes. Passengers are allowed to fly standby in 2 scenarios. The first scenario is if a passenger is a “walk-in” and wants to board a flight that is registering at capacity in the flight system for that specific time; if for whatever reason a seat becomes available, that passenger will then be allowed to board said flight if the fare class purchased is the same. The second scenario is for passengers who have received complimentary flights; similar rules apply as stated previously but with one exception: walk-ins are paying customers and thus have priority over complimentary flight passengers.

To recover any items left on a flight, passengers may contact customer service at (011-501) 223-1140/ 223-1403, send an email to our agents at [email protected] or visit the nearest Maya Island Air Terminal, where the dispatchers will be able to contact the flight’s next scheduled location and make arrangements for retrieval of said item.

Yes. Maya Island Air understands that passengers are sometimes inconvenienced and require a change of plans. In such a scenario, passengers are allowed to change the date and time of their flight depending on the fare class purchased, but are not allowed to cancel their tickets once purchased. Kindly note: a ticket is only valid for 6 months after the initial purchase date so the change must be made within this period. A change fee will be charged and changes are allowed up to three (3) hours of  flight time.

Yes. Restricted items On Maya Island Air Flights include but are not limited to: Firearms, Ammunition, Liquor, Fireworks, Radioactive Materials, Magnetized Materials, Flammable Solids, Organic Peroxides, Toxic Substance, Oxidizing Materials, Infectious Substances, Explosives, Oxygen Tanks, Flammable Liquids, Spare Batteries and Miscellaneous substances including Asbestos and Dry Ice. Failure to report possession of these items may result in passengers being barred from boarding their flight and/or prosecution.

If a passenger encounters a delayed baggage situation, they must inform the initial airline (American, Avianca, Copa, Delta, Southwest, United, WestJet), that they flew into the country on said flight and that they have a connecting flight with Maya Island Air to a specific destination. After confirming that the baggage has been located and ready for transport, the airline will then have to contact the passenger or Maya Island Air to allow for the transfer to the terminal or passengers’ final destination for pick up.

Yes. Passengers who are ill or disabled may request for the use of a wheelchair during reservation of their ticket, or at check-in with the dispatchers at the front desk at no cost. Wheelchairs may only be used within the Maya Island Air Terminal/Compound.

Yes. Passengers are asked to present valid and current identification such as a Passport, Social Security Card or Driver’s License, to reserve a flight with Maya Island Air.

Passengers are asked to kindly provide a form of identification when checking-in and prior to boarding.

Typically, there are few to no lay-overs when flying to Maya Island Air Destinations but in the event that a lay-over is required, the Pilot will inform the passengers before the flight. Lay-overs last no longer than 5-10 minutes.

There is no assigned seating at Maya Island Air. However, the Captain and Maya Island Air Dispatch Agents reserve the right to assign seating at the time of boarding. Passengers may sit as co-pilot (if available) or in the available seats to the rear of the pilot.

Yes, Maya Island Air does offer group discounts. Simply contact our Reservations Agents by sending an email to [email protected] for more information on rates, schedules and policies. Chartering a flight may also be ideal for groups of 12 or more in which case, interested persons may contact our Charters Department by sending an email to [email protected].

While passengers can in fact book at check-in, it is recommended to pre-book in order to reserve seating on the specific travel date and time desired and to get the discounted fare class. There are 3 ways to pre-book: booking online on the Maya Island Air homepage, by sending an email to our Reservations Agents at [email protected] or requesting a booking via our Chat Agents.

Travelers may hire a cab/taxi from the Belize International Airport to the Municipal Airport, in order to connect to both North & South Destinations. The trip is approximately 30-40 minutes.

The easiest way to get to Ambergris Caye is by booking a flight with Maya Island Air to transfer you from your location to the island. The flight is quite calm and scenic and only last approximately 20 minutes from the Municipal Airstrip and Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport.