Air China Baggage Fees 2011

Air China Carry On 2011 - Cabin Bag Size & Weight Limit

Any unchecked baggage must fit under the seat in front of the passenger or in the overhead compartment.

For First and Business Class, the unchecked baggage must not exceed 8kg(17 lbs) per passenger. For Economy Class, the carry-on baggage must not exceed 5kg(11 lbs) per passenger. [AMZ asins='B00LB7REFK,B082K8ZNQ1,B07ZWLQF9T,B00NW62PCA']

For First and Business Class, up to two pieces of baggage are allowed per passenger. For Economy Class, only one piece of baggage is allowed per passenger. Each piece of carry-on baggage must not exceed the maximum dimensions of 55cm (21 inches) in length, 40cm (15 inches) in width and 20cm (7 inches) in height.

Baggage exceeding the weight, piece and dimension allowances will be checked in.

Air China Checked Baggage Fees 2011 - Checked Bag Weight & Size Limits

For domestic flights and international flights excluding US, Canada, and Brazil routes
Free checked baggage allowance for Economy Class:
Each adult or child passenger is allowed to check in up to 20 kg (44 lbs) of baggage for free.

Free checked baggage allowance for First and Business Class:
Each adult or child passenger is allowed to check in free of charge up to 40 kg (88 lbs) of baggage for First Class, and 30 kg (66 lbs) for Business Class.

Free checked baggage allowance for Platinum Card Members:
In addition to the free baggage allowance, Platinum Card Members are entitled to check in an additional 30 kg (66 lbs) of baggage free of charge, regardless of the travel class purchased.

Free checked baggage allowance for Gold Card Members:
In addition to the free baggage allowance, Gold Card Members are entitled to check in an additional 20 kg (44 lbs) of baggage free of charge, regardless of the travel class purchased.

Free checked baggage allowance for Silver Card Members:
In addition to the free baggage allowance, Silver Card Members are entitled to check in an additional 20 kg (44 lbs) of baggage free of charge, regardless of the travel class purchased.

Free checked baggage allowance for Infant Fare purchased at 10% of the Adult Fare:
Each passenger is allowed to check in up to 10 kg (22 lbs) of baggage for free.
If space permits and approval has been obtained from the chief steward, a collapsible pram or cradle may be permitted to be brought into the cabin.

Size and Weight Allowances for Checked Baggage
For international or regional flights, each piece of checked baggage must not exceed 32 kg (70 lbs). For international or regional flights with connecting domestic flights, each piece of checked baggage must not exceed 32 kg (70 lbs). For domestic flights, each piece of checked baggage must not exceed 50 kg (110 lbs).

The length, width and height of each piece of checked baggage must not exceed 100 cm x 60 cm x 40 cm (39 in x 23 in x 15 in). Oversized or overweight baggage will be shipped as cargo.

The weight of each piece of checked baggage must not be less than 2 kg (4.4 lbs) and its length, width and height must not be less than 30 cm x 20 cm x 10 cm (11 in x 7 in x 4 in).

Free checked baggage allowance for Economy Class on US, Canada, and Brazil routes
Each passenger is allowed to check in up to two pieces of baggage for free. Each piece must not exceed 23 kg (50 lbs), and the dimensions must not exceed 158 cm (62 in).The total combined dimensions for the two pieces of baggage must not exceed 273 cm (107 in).

Free checked baggage allowance for First and Business Class Passengers:
Each passenger is allowed to check in up to two pieces of baggage for free. Each piece must not exceed 32 kg (70 lbs), and its three dimensions must not exceed 158 cm (62 in).

Free checked baggage allowance for Platinum Card Members:
In addition to the free baggage allowance, each Platinum Card Member is entitled to check in one extra piece of baggage for free. The weight allowance is as follows: 32 kg (70 lbs) for First and Business Class and 23 kg (50 lbs) for Economy Class. The combined dimensions of each piece must not exceed 158 cm (62 in).

Free checked baggage allowance for Gold Card Members:
In addition to the free baggage allowance, each Gold Card Member is entitled to check in one extra piece of baggage. The weight allowance is 32 kg (70 lbs) for First and Business Class and 23 kg (50 lbs) for Economy Class. The combined dimensions of each piece must not exceed 158 cm (62 in).

Free checked baggage allowance for Silver Card Members:
In addition to the free baggage allowance, each Silver Card Member flying on CA-coded flights operated by Air China is entitled to check in one extra piece of baggage. The weight allowance is 32 kg (70 lbs) for First and Business Class and 23 kg (50 lbs) for Economy Class. The combined dimensions of each piece must not exceed 158 cm (62 in).

Free checked baggage allowance for Infant Fare purchased at 10% of the Adult Fare:
Each passenger is allowed to check in one piece of baggage for free. It must not exceed 23 kg (50 lbs), and the combined dimensions must not exceed 115 cm (45 in).

Each passenger is allowed to check in one collapsible pram or cradle. If space allows and approval has been obtained from the chief steward, these items may be permitted to be brought into the cabin.

General regulations for checked baggage
The weight of each piece of checked baggage shall not be less than 2 kg. The maximum weight of each piece of checked baggage shall not exceed 45kg. On all international flights, the weight of each piece of checked baggage normally shall not exceed 32kg, and the baggage weighing between 32kg and 45kg shall meet the relevant requirements of the landing airport and onward carrier.

The total linear dimensions of each piece of checked baggage shall not exceed 203cm and not be less than 60 cm.

Baggage exceeding the free checked baggage allowance may be carried as checked baggage after the excess baggage charge is paid; baggage exceeding the weight or dimension limit cannot be carried as checked baggage, but cargo.

The checked baggage should be properly packed and secured to ensure that it is able to sustain certain pressure, and can be unloaded and transported safely under normal operation conditions.

Free baggage allowance on domestic routes
The rules of weight concept apply to checked baggage on all domestic routes of Air China.

Free checked baggage requirements for First Class and Business Class cabins

The free baggage allowance for adult-fare or child-fare passengers is as follows:
First Class, 40 kg; Business Class, 30kg
Each piece of checked baggage shall not exceed the maximum dimensions of 100cm x 60cm x 40cm.

Free checked baggage requirements for Economy Class cabin
The free baggage allowance for Economy Class passengers with adult-fare or child-fare ticket is 20 kg. Each piece of checked baggage shall not exceed the maximum dimensions of 100cm x 60cm x 40cm.

The free baggage allowance for infant-fare ticket passengers is 10 kg, each not exceeding the maximum dimensions of 100cm x 60cm x 40cm. In addition, a foldable baby stroller or bassinet may be checked in free of charge, or be carried in the cabin if there is room and with approved of the chief attendant.

An excess baggage charge shall be paid for baggage that fails to meet aforesaid quantity, weight or size requirements.

Free baggage allowance on international and regional routes
The baggage price system applies to checked baggage on all international and regional routes of Air China.

China- Japan routes and routes to/ from America
Free checked baggage requirements for First Class and Business Class cabins First Class or Business Class passengers with adult-fare or child-fare tickets are allowed up to two pieces of baggage free of charge, each weighing no more than 32kg and with total linear dimensions of each piece not exceeding 158cm.

Free checked baggage requirements for Economy Class cabin
Economy Class passengers with adult-fare or child-fare tickets are allowed up to two pieces of baggage free of charge, each weighing no more than 23kg and with total linear dimensions of each piece not exceeding 158cm.

The infant-fare ticket passenger is allowed one piece of baggage free of charge, but the total linear dimensions shall not exceed 115cm. In addition, a foldable baby stroller or bassinet may be checked in free of charge, or be carried in the cabin if there is room and with approval of the chief attendant.

Note: Aforesaid requirements also apply to all routes between Japan and various continents that transit through China and are fully operated by Air China.

Routes other than China- Japan routes and routes to/from America
Free checked baggage requirements for First Class and Business Class cabins First Class or Business Class passengers with adult-fare or child-fare tickets are allowed up to two pieces of baggage free of charge, each weighing no more than 32kg and with total linear dimensions of each piece not exceeding 158cm.

Economy Class passengers with adult-fare or child-fare tickets are allowed one pieces of baggage free of charge, weighing no more than 23kg and with total linear dimensions not exceeding 158cm.

Infant-fare ticket passengers are allowed one piece of baggage free of charge, with total linear dimensions not exceeding 115cm. In addition, a foldable baby stroller or bassinet may be checked-in free of charge, or carried in the cabin if there is room and with approval of the chief attendant.

An excess baggage charge shall be paid for baggage that fails to meet aforesaid quantity, weight or size requirements.

Regardless of the actual size, the following objects can be treated as luggage if total length of three sides is less than 158cm:
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 ski boards, wakeboards or a 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

Baggage Allowance and Excess Baggage Charges for Connecting Flights
Beginning April 1, 2011, Air China will implement new rules for baggage allowances for passengers who connect on flights on other airlines.

Flights solely operated by Air China will continue to follow Air China's rules for baggage allowances. As of April 1, 2011, connecting flights operated by Air China in cooperation with foreign airlines will follow the revised policy for free baggage allowances and excess baggage charges. Please pay attention to the revised policy on baggage allowances when purchasing a ticket or making a change to a flight.

Passengers with checked baggage please arrive at the airport in advance of your scheduled flight to allow ample time for check-in and security inspection procedures. This will help avoid any delay in boarding.

For more information, please call the Air China hotline at 4008-100-999 or inquire at our Air China Local Office.

Free baggage allowance for the combined transport service
The free baggage allowance requirements for combined transport service depend on the criteria of the most significant carrier (MSC) of the trip. Generally, MSC is the carrier for the geographically farthest or most significant segment of your trip.

If Air China is the MSC of your trip, Air China's criteria for free checked baggage allowance on domestic, international or regional routes apply. If another carrier is the MSC of your trip, then the free checked baggage allowance rules of this carrier apply to this segment.

Note: If the flight carried by the MSC is a code-shared flight, the operating carrier's baggage rules apply; on routes to/from the United States, the marketing carrier's baggage rules apply.

Air China Overweight Baggage Fee 2011 - Extra Bag Fee - Oversize Baggage

Overweight baggage charge for domestic routes under weight concept:
On domestic routes, the overweight baggage charge per kg is calculated at the rate of 1.5% of the published adult fare for a single trip, economy class (cabin Y) ticket on a direct flight from the location of original departure to the destination. If there is no published direct flight fare, the charge rate is calculated by adding ticket fares for all flight segments.

Overweight baggage charge for international and regional routes under piece concept:
Air China Ltd. Overweight Baggage Charge (per piece) Rate Chart

Note: according to local Canadian law, the maximum weight of each piece of checked baggage on routes to/from Canada shall not exceed 32kg.

Charges for excess baggage can be determined by calling the local Air China office. Please contact us for more information.

For US, Canada, and Brazil routes
For flights between China and the US or Brazil, any piece of baggage exceeding 45 kg (99 lbs) and above will not be permitted to be checked in.
For flights between China and Canada, any piece of baggage exceeding 32 kg (70 lbs) and above will not be permitted to be checked in.

Baggage Allowance and Excess Baggage Charges for Connecting Flights
As of April 1, 2011, connecting flights operated by Air China in cooperation with foreign airlines will follow the revised policy for free baggage allowances and excess baggage charges.

For more information, please call the Air China hotline at 4008-100-999 or inquire at our Air China Local Office.

Musical Instruments
Musical instruments not exceeding 100cm (39 inches) in length can be treated as luggage.
Objects not suitable for carriage in the cargo compartment of the aircraft, for example, delicate musical instruments, and which do not meet the requirements will only be accepted for carriage in the cabin of the aircraft if you have given us notice in advance and permission has been granted by us. You may have to pay a separate charge for this service.

Wheelchair
Both manual and electronic wheelchairs are transported as checked baggage. They qualify as free checked-baggage so they are not included in baggage allowance limits. If a wheelchair is needed during check-in and has been given the consent of Air China, it will be delivered at the departure gate before boarding.
If an electronic wheelchair is checked, the packing should be as follows:

Wheelchair with leak-proof battery - Ensure the battery does not have a short circuit and it should be securely installed on the wheelchair.
Wheelchair without leak-proof battery - The battery should not be installed on the wheelchair and should have protective packaging. It should be leak-proof and fixed with a belt, fixture or bracket on the pallet or in the cargo compartment. Ensure the battery does not have a short circuit and it is filled with suitable absorption material to absorb any leaked liquid.
The packing will be marked as either "BATTERY, WET, WHEELCHAIR", or "BATTERY, WET, WITH MOBILITY AID". Additional labels will be added saying "CORROSIVE" and "UPWARD".

Ordering a Wheelchair
Please contact Air China at least 72 hours prior to the flight departure if you need a wheelchair for any part of your trip. If you need an on-board wheelchair, please contact Air China at least 36 hours prior to flight departure. Please arrive at the airport two hours before departure to allow sufficient time for completing check-in procedures Please note that there is no charge for wheelchair services.

WCHR refers to wheelchairs provided to passengers who are able to board and disembark aircraft independently, walk to their seats in the cabin and require assistance only between terminal buildings, tarmac and aircraft.

Applicants for WCHR please register with the ticketing office of Air China (including sales agents) within the prescribed time limit:

For US flights, please apply no later than 48 hours before scheduled flight departure.
For international and regional flights other than the US, please apply no later than 72 hours before scheduled flight departure.
For domestic flights in China, please apply no later than 24 hours before scheduled flight departure.

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