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Free Baggage Allowance on International and Regional Routes

Free Baggage Allowance on International/Regional Transportation

Air China uses the piece concept for International Carriage.

1. Free checked baggage allowance

(1) Dimensions

Standard baggage: Each piece of baggage whose total dimensions (length + width + height, including wheels and handles) , should not exceed 158 cm (62 in) and should not be less than 60 cm (24 in).

Each piece of baggage whose total dimensions (length + width + height, including wheels and handles), should not exceed 203 cm (80 in) and should not be less than 158 cm (62 in), excess baggage fees must be paid .

(2) Weight

(i) First/Business Class passengers

First/Business Class adult and child passengers may check in two pieces of baggage for free, each weighing up to 32 kg (70 lb).

(ii) Premium Economy Class passengers

Premium Economy Class passengers are entitled to check two pieces of ordinary baggage for free, each piece of baggage weighing up to 23 kg (50 lb).

(iii) Economy Class passengers

①Economy Class passengers traveling on the following routes may check in one item of baggage for free weighing up to 23 kg (50 lb):

Routes between Hawaii and the Americas, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Southwest Pacific.

Routes between Europe, Africa and Asia (except Japan, Pakistan, Singapore, Kazakhstan).

Routes within Asia (except Japan, Pakistan, Singapore, Kazakhstan). Other routes not listed.

(Note: Asia includes mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, excluding the Middle East and the Southwest Pacific.)


② Economy Class passengers traveling on the following routes may check in two items of baggage for free, each weighing up to 23 kg (50 lb):

Routes between the Americas and the Caribbean (except Hawaii) and Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and the Southwest Pacific.

Routes between the Middle East and Europe, Africa, Asia, the Southwest Pacific Ocean.

Routes between Japan, Pakistan, Singapore, Kazakhstan, the Southwest Pacific Ocean and Europe, Africa, Asia (except Japan, Pakistan, Singapore, Kazakhstan).

(iv) Infant passengers

Infant passengers in any booking class may check in one item of baggage for free, weighing up to 23 kg (50 lb), plus one folding baby cot, stroller or cradle (for infant passengers only).

(v) PhoenixMiles members

PhoenixMiles Lifetime Platinum, Platinum, Gold and Silver members when travelling in First or Business Class may check in one additional item of baggage for free, weighing up to 32 kg (70 lb); when travelling in Economy Class may check in one additional item of baggage for free, weighing up to 23 kg (50 lb).

(vi) Star Alliance members

Star Alliance Gold members may check in one additional piece of baggage for free, weighing up to 23 kg (50 lb).



The above information is for reference purposes only and only applies to Air China-operated flights. The baggage allowance printed on the ticket shall apply. Refer to the e-ticket itinerary for more details.