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Checked baggage is defined as the baggage
that passengers may check-in with Air China to be
transported to the flight destination. When checking bags, a
baggage tag should be issued.
Please note that on routes between the US and China, the
number of bags that are allowed to be checked is subject to
limits.
New Checked Baggage Policy on Routes between the US
and China:
General Rules
Economy Class Baggage Allowance
• Two bags per passenger may be checked free of charge
• Maximum dimensions of each piece should not exceed 158cm
(62 inches)
• Maximum dimensions of two pieces should not exceed 273cm
(107 inches)
• Weight allowance for each piece is 23kg (50 lbs)
Business and First Class Baggage Allowance
• Two bags per passenger may be checked free of charge
• Maximum dimensions of each piece should not exceed 158cm
(62 inches)
• Weight allowance for each piece is 32kg (70 lbs)
As a Platinum Member, you’re entitled to more baggage allowance:
• On routes where the weight of baggage counts, a Platinum Member
is entitled to 30 kg worth of free baggage allowance above the normal,
irregardless of which class your ticket is in;
• On routes (e.g. China-US, China-Canada) where the number of pieces of baggage counts,
a Platinum Member is entitled to 1 more piece of checked-in baggage above the normal, and the
limitations on the weight of baggage are as follows: 32 kg for the First Class and Business
Class and 23 kg for the Economy Class, and the sum of the length, width and height mustn’t
exceed 158 centimeters.
As a Gold Member, you’re entitled to more baggage allowance:
• On routes where the weight of baggage counts,
a Gold Member is entitled to 20 kg worth of free baggage
allowance above the normal, irregardless of which class your ticket is in.
• On routes (e.g. China-US, China-Canada) where the number
of pieces of baggage counts, a Gold Member is entitled to 1 more piece
of checked-in baggage above the normal, and the limitations on the
weight of baggage are as follows: 32 kg for the First Class and
Business Class and 23 kg for the Economy Class, and the sum of the
length, width and height mustn’t exceed 158 centimeters.
A Silver Member flies on Air China-operated and CA-coded flights
As a Silver Member, you’re entitled to more baggage allowance:
• On routes where the weight of baggage counts ,a Silver
Member is entitled to 20 kg worth of free baggage allowance above
the normal, irregardless of which class your ticket is in.
• On routes (e.g. China-US, China-Canada)where the number
of pieces of baggage counts, a Silver Member is entitled to 1
more piece of checked-in baggage above the normal, and the limitations
on the weight of baggage are as follows:32 kg for the First Class
and Business Class and 23 kg for the Economy Class, and the sum of
the length, width and height mustn’t exceed 158 centimeters.
Infants paying 10% of adult fare Baggage Allowance
• One bag per passenger may be checked free of charge
• Maximum dimensions of each piece should not exceed 115cm
(45 inches)
• Baby stroller (if able to fold) or carrying basket may be
checked free of charge
Items regarded as baggage if dimensions do not exceed
158cm (62 inches)
• Sleeping bag or bedroll
• Rucksack, knapsack, backpack
• Snowboard/Ski equipment – A ski bag containing one pair of
skis/one snowboard and poles. A boot bag containing one pair
of ski boots.
• Golf equipment - Golf bag containing golf clubs and one
pair of golf shoes
• Duffle-type bag or a type 22 bag
• Bicycle - Single seat touring or racing bicycle,
non-motorized packed properly with handlebars turned
sideways and pedals are removed
• Standard water surfboard, wake board or pair of standard
water skis
• Fishing equipment – Properly packed equipment containing
not more than two fishing rods, one reel, one landing net,
one pair of fishing boots and one tackle box
• Sporting firearms- one rifle case containing not more than
2 rifles, 5kg (11 lbs) of ammunition, one shooting mat, a
noise suppressor and small rifle tools, or two shotguns and
two shotgun cases, or one pistol case containing not more
than 5 pistols, 5kg (11 lbs) of ammunition, noise
suppressors, one pistol telescope and small pistol tools.
Acceptability of such firearms shall be subject to the
carrier’s conditions
• Musical instruments not exceeding 100cm (39 inches) in
length
Handicapped passengers may take a wheelchair and/or
walking aids
Oversized and excess baggage
• Economy class passengers (not including Platinum, Gold or
Silver Card members) will be charged RMB 200 (USD 25) for
each piece of luggage that exceeds 23kg (50 lbs) up to 32kg
(70 lbs) and one single unit* if the dimensions of one bag
exceeds 158cm (62 inches) or if two bags exceed 273cm (107
inches).
• All classes and elite card members will be charged one
single unit* for each additional bag exceeding the two piece
limit (three piece limit for Platinum Card members).
• All classes and elite card members will be charged one
single unit* for each bag with dimensions exceeding 158cm
(62 inches) up to 203cm (80 inches), as long as piece and
weight allowances are not exceeded.
• All classes and elite card members will be charged two
single units* for each additional bag exceeding two pieces
with dimensions exceeding 158cm (62 inches) up to 203cm (80
inches).
• All classes and elite card members will be charged three
single units* for each bag with dimensions exceeding 203cm
(80 inches) and/or the weight of 32kg (70 lbs) up to 45kg
(99 lbs).
• Baggage weighing more than 45kg (99 lbs) will not be
accepted as checked baggage.
*Unit rate chart for oversized and excess baggage on
US-China Routes
USA-China excluding Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR
BETWEEN
AND |
Points in Hawaii |
Los Angeles / Portland(PDX) / San Francisco/Seattle |
Puerto Rico / US Virgin Islands |
Other US Points |
| China excluding Hong Kong SAR And Macao SAR |
CNY 700 / USD 91 |
CNY 900 / USD 118 |
CNY 1200 / USD 158 |
CNY1080 / USD 142 |
Other Information
• When passengers are connecting flights,
the new baggage policy applies for any domestic segments
that are in conjunction with international segments.
• If there are any problems with the baggage on a flight,
any claims will be processed in accordance with the new
baggage policy.
• Passengers taking code-share flights with Air China and
other carriers, please refer to the checked baggage policy
of the operating carrier.
Checked Baggage Allowances on other Flights
For domestic and international flights (with the exception
of US-China and Canada-China routes), passengers holding
adult-fare or half-fare tickets are entitled to a free
baggage allowance of 40kg (88 lbs) for first class, 30kg (66
lbs) for business class and 20kg (44 lbs) for economy class.
If the bags exceed the weight limit specified, an overweight
fee of 1.5% of a one-way non-stop economy class ticket will
be charged for every kilogram overweight. | 
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