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Baggage is defined as the articles and other personal property that are necessary or appropriate for wear, use, comfort or convenience during a trip. Your checked baggage refers to baggage that Air China takes custody of and issues a baggage tag for.
(I) General packing requirements
To ensure that your checked baggage is transported safely, all checked baggage must be properly packed, locked and fastened, securely tied, capable of withstanding reasonable pressure and must meet the following conditions:
1. Baggage must be locked (unless special requirements apply).
2. No other items may be attached to the outside of the baggage.
3. Two or more pieces of baggage (inclusive) cannot be tied together and checked in as one piece of baggage.
4. Bamboo/wicker baskets, string bags, straw rope, plastic bags, etc. may not be used as packaging for baggage.
5. We recommend that you attach an information card to your checked baggage with at least your name and contact number so that we can contact you promptly if necessary.
(II) Checked baggage restrictions
1. Size limits for each piece of baggage
The total dimensions (length + width + height, including wheels and handles) of each piece of checked baggage may not exceed 203 cm (80”) and may not be less than 60 cm (24”).
Baggage that exceeds the above size limits should be split up and checked in separately.
2. Size limits for each piece of free checked baggage
On domestic flights, each piece of free checked baggage cannot be more than 100 cm (39”) in length, 60 cm (24”) in width and 40 cm (16”) in height.
For international/regional flights, the total dimensions (length + width + height, including wheels and handles) of each piece of free checked baggage may not exceed 158 cm (62”).
Excess baggage fees must be paid for checked baggage that exceeds the above size limits.
The size limits for checked baggage on domestic flights that form part of international carriage shall be as per the limits for checked baggage on international/regional flights.
3. Weight limits for each piece of baggage
Each piece of checked baggage must not weigh less than 2 kg.
On domestic flights, the weight of each piece of checked baggage must not exceed 45 kg.
On international/regional flights, the weight of each piece of checked baggage cannot normally exceed 32 kg.
The above weight limits for baggage are not free baggage allowances. You will need to pay excess baggage fees if your baggage exceeds your free baggage allowance.
Baggage that exceeds the above weight limits cannot be carried as checked baggage. We recommend that you either unpack and separate your baggage or have it transported as cargo.
(III) Free baggage allowances
List of Free Baggage Allowances for Ordinary Checked Baggage on Air China Operated Flights
(IV) Fee schedules for excess ordinary checked baggage
List of Fee Schedules for Excess Ordinary Checked Baggage on Air China Operated Flights
(V) Baggage with special carriage requirements
Special baggage refers to:
Equipment and Goods Used in Competitive Sports ,
Instruments and Media Equipment ,
and Aquatic Products
Please be aware that slightly different booking procedures, packing requirements and charges apply to the carriage of special baggage.
(VI) Fee schedules for excess special baggage
List of Fee Schedules for Special Baggage on Air China Operated Flights
