China Airlines Baggage Allowance

China Airlines Baggage Allowance

Carry-on Baggage

The maximum Carry-on baggage allowance for each economy class passenger is 5kg. First class passengers can have 2 pieces of carry on luggage. All other passengers can carry on only one piece. The size may not exceed 20x40x55cm. Carry on baggage in excess of the limit is subject to an excess baggage fee and must be carried as checked baggage.

Check-in Baggage

Adults and children are entitled to a free checked baggage allowance of 40kg, for first class, 30kg, for business class, and 20kg, for economy class while traveling on domestic airlines in China. No free baggage allowance is granted to infants. Groups traveling together are able to combine their baggage allowance if they check in together.

Prohibited Items

The following items are prohibited and cannot be carried in checked or carry on luggage:- Flammable, explosive, corrosive, poisonous, radioactive, polymerizable and magnetized materials. Passengers are forbidden to carry arms, sharp or lethal weapons during flight. Security inspection Passengers and their baggage (including checked and carry on baggage) are subject to the security inspection before boarding the aircraft. N.B. Bottles; including bottle of alcohol purchased at the airport may not be allowed to be carried as cabin luggage.

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Q: Bob Asked on 2013-05-04 Reply
What is the cost of additional pieces of 20kg luggage for an Economy Class passenger?

The amount varies between different airline company, usually they charge 1.5% the total cost of economy class ticket / kg for the extra check in luggage. Please check with the airline company of your flights directly.

Whitney Liao Replied on 2013-05-06
Q: lesley Asked on 2013-05-04 Reply
what is the baggage allowance from Beiijing to Australia economy

Hi Lesley, below is the information for your reference:

For Check-in luggage: Adult and children are entitled to a free checked baggage allowance in economy class of 20kg /44 lbs, business class passenger 30kg /64 lbs and first class is 40kg /84 lbs). The size limit for each piece is 40x60x 100cmor 15.7x 23.6x 39.4 inches.

For carry on luggage: each economy class passenger is allowed one piece of 5kg/11 lbs; first-class is allowed 2 separate articles of 5kg/11 lbs each. The size limit for each piece is 20 x 40 x 55cm or 7.8 x 15.7 x 21.6 inches.

The amount varies between different airline company, usually they charge 1.5% the total cost of economy class ticket / kg for the extra check in luggage. Please check with the airline company of your flights directly.

Whitney Liao Replied on 2013-05-06
Q: Dushy Asked on 2013-04-30 Reply
My wife and two kids are going to Ullaanbatore Mongolia from Edmonton Canada by air china, how many checked baggage allowed for free? She is taking a stroeller with her too, my little boy only 3 year old, please advice, thanks.

Hi Dushy,

For Check-in luggage: Adult and children are entitled to a free checked baggage allowance in economy class of 20kg /44 lbs, business class passenger 30kg /64 lbs and first class is 40kg /84 lbs). The size limit for each piece is 40x60x 100cmor 15.7x 23.6x 39.4 inches.

For carry on luggage: each economy class passenger is allowed one piece of 5kg/11 lbs; first-class is allowed 2 separate articles of 5kg/11 lbs each. The size limit for each piece is 20 x 40 x 55cm or 7.8 x 15.7 x 21.6 inches.

Whitney Liao Replied on 2013-05-05
Q: Teo yan peng Asked on 2013-04-24 Reply
What is the maximum baggage allowed for economy passenger flying from Singapore to Beijing on china airlines
Dear Teo, About the policy of the baggage, you could realize it on the airlines' official website. Please click: http://www.china-airlines.com/en/check/check_ba_ex.htm Lussie Lu Replied on 2013-04-24
Q: antonio luniza Asked on 2013-04-21 Reply
hi am working in the ship and i wanted to buy a tv..like 55 0r 60 inches smart tv and i want to bring my home in the phillipines,it is possible to put in check-in luggage with-out extra payment?and one hand carry size 32 inches smart tv..its possible...thanks
Dear antonio, I regret that I am not familiar with this thing. About the policy and cost of the shipment, I suggest you ask the ship company. You need to pay a tax and you'd better ask the customs directly. Lussie Lu Replied on 2013-04-21