Air China baggage policy and allowance

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Air China

Jingxin Mansion,A-2,Dongsanhuan Bei Road,, Beijing, China, 100027

Phone : +861 0955 83

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Air China
IATA CA
ICAO CCA
CallSign AIR CHINA

Founded

1988

Key people

Cai Jianjiang

Country

China

Air China

Baggage Allowance and Fees

Are you planning to fly with Air China? Find solution's you need to know about Air China baggage allowance, fees and charges and restrictions.

Carry-On Baggage

Air China passengers are permitted to bring on-board the aircraft one piece of cabin baggage, plus one personal item, such as a briefcase, camera bag or small backpack. Your carry-on baggage should fit into the Air China overhead bins or under the seat in front of you.

Carry-on baggage cannot exceed 114 centimetres in combined width, length and height; this includes any wheels and handles– with the exception of some of the musical instruments that fit in the Air China overhead compartment space or under-seat space available at the time of boarding.

Baggage must meet carry on size limits of Air China.

Due to limited overhead space, Air China passengers travelling on flights with 50 seats or less are only permitted to carry one personal item on-board the Air China aircraft.

Limits apply on certain routes. Visit the Air China website for more information.

CARRY-ON WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS:

No maximum weight applies to carry-on baggage.

However, this varies across airports. Visit the Air China website for more information.

Checked Baggage

When travelling with Air China, the most common fees for passengers travelling in a domestic, Air China may charge some of the extra fees for extra baggage the information given on Air China official site http://www.airchina.com/.

This may wary between routes. Visit the Air China website for more information.

Excess Baggage

When travelling with Air China, separate excess baggage fees are applied for each limitation you exceed size, weight and quantity. Generally, this varies between geographic regions. Please visit the Air China website for more information and exact fees.

Special Items

Air China permit a wide range of sporting equipment and special baggage on Air China flights. Due to the size of baggage, some of the items may be counted as a standard checked bags. However, Air China will be considered as overweight or oversized items. As such, charges and certain restrictions will apply by Air China. Please visit the Air China website directly.

Air China on and bringing pets on board.

Dogs, cats and household birds (birds are only allowed on domestic China flights) can be carried on-board for $125 one way to/ from most destinations. The fee is $200 for travel outside the China.

The pets must fit within a carrier box that, in turn, fits under the seat in front. The carrier counts as one piece of Air China carry-on luggage.

Air China carry on and Air China prohibited items.

Items that are not permitted in your Air China flights cabin baggage include:

  • Hoverboards,
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 7,
  • Fireworks,
  • Bleach,
  • Firearms.

Air China baggage policy and allowance FAQ's

1. What is Air China' checked baggage / hold luggage policy?

Air China' standard checked baggage / hold luggage policy details follow:

  • 2 bags standard, up to 10 bags maximum (up to 4 bags on Air China Connection)
  • Maximum dimensions: 62 inches or 157 centimeters (length + width + height).
  • Maximum weight: 50 pounds or 23 kilograms.

Excess baggage fees
Checking excess baggage, meaning three or more bags per passenger, on Air China flights will cost $85-$95 per bag.

Overweight baggage fees
Overweight and Oversized bags is considered any bag weighing more than 50lbs. The fees for checking overweight baggage on Air China are charged in addition to any standard, excess or oversized baggage fees. Bags weighing more than 99lbs are not accepted as checked luggage on Air China.

Oversized baggage fees
Most bags with a sum of weight, length, and height of larger than 62 inches will be considered oversized. Air China oversized baggage fees are charged in addition to any standard, excess, or overweight fee.

2. Are there fees for baggage on Air China?

Yes, fees might apply. They are determined by the type of fare you purchased, your destination, if you are an active China military personnel and/or dependent, if you have status with Air China' frequent flyer program, status with an affiliated carrier, or if you have a Air China sponsored credit/charge card.