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Baggage Allowance and Additional Service

Published   2018-12-21

Baggage Allowance and Additional Service

1. Unchecked Baggage

1. Each passenger (other than infant) may carry the following amount of baggage with them. Before you begin your journey, please check all the information relating to the amount of carried-on baggage allowance and what articles can be carried on board.

Note: Carried on items exceeding the above-mentioned weight, number or size limits shall be checked as checked baggage.

Flight Type

Cabin

Limit on Number of Bags

Limit Weight (for Each Baggage)

Size of carried-on article

Domestic flight

First Class

2

10KG

Height≤55CM(21.6 inches)

Length≤40CM(15.8 inches)

Width≤20CM(7.9 inches)

Business Class

1

Economy Class

1

International or regional flight 

First Class

2

10KG

Height≤56CM(22.0 inches)     

Length≤45CM(17.7 inches)    

Width≤25CM(9.8 inches)     

Length+Width+Height≤115CM(45 inches)

Business Class

1

Economy Class


 

 

2. In addition to the afore-mentioned baggage allowance, passengers who carry an infant may carry the following articles free of charge: 

(1) The essentials for an infant during the journey, such as food and diapers.

(2) A collapsible lightweight stroller which can be put on the baggage rack of the cabin.

2. In addition to the afore-mentioned baggage allowance, passengers who carry an infant may carry the following articles free of charge: 

(1) The essentials for an infant during the journey, such as food and diapers.

(2) A collapsible lightweight stroller which can be put on the baggage rack of the cabin.

(3) A cradle or fastening system to an infant (used in case of occupying a seat).

 

Note: The security check department of the airport may adjust the restriction on carried on articles based on the security conditions. Please be cooperative. 

3. Disabled passengers may carry auxiliary devices on board (including but not limited to the following articles):

(1) Auxiliary devices for disabled passengers, including but not limited to: cane, crutch, artificial limb, walking aid, or collapsible wheelchair. Only China-US routes allow regular collapsible or the manually assembled wheelchairs for adults to be carried on board. Only one wheelchair is allowed for each flight. The total dimensions of such wheelchair (without removing rollers or any parts) shall not exceed 33×91×106 cm/13×36×42 inches. 

(2) Service dog

(3) Tactile stick, visual aid, glasses for the blind, guide dog

(4) Hearing aid, hearing dog 

4. Liquid articles

A. On domestic flights

(1) Passengers on domestic flights are not allowed to carry any liquid articles. However, such articles can be checked, provided that their packaging satisfies related regulations for civil aviation transport. 

(2) Passengers may carry a small amount of cosmetics for their own use during the journey. Only one item for each type of cosmetics can be carried on board, which shall not exceed100 ml in volume, and shall be packed independently and be inspected by open the bottle.

(3) International passengers who stop or transit at any domestic airports of China may carry on board tax-free liquid articles that they carried with them into China only if such articles are put into the transparent plastic bag which is intact and sealed, with shopping proof, and subject to the security check. 

(4) Passengers who carry an infant may apply to the airline during the purchase of ticket for the airline to supply liquid dairy products on board. Essential articles needed by diabetic patients or other patients shall be handed over to the crew members for keeping after safety inspection is performed. 

B. On international and regional flights 

(1) For passengers on an international or regional flight departing from airports in China's, each of the carried-on liquid articles shall not exceed 100 ml in volume. Where the volume exceeds 100 ml, such item shall not be allowed to carry even if the container is not fully filled, and shall be checked in. 

Any container containing liquid articles shall be put into a transparent, re-sealable plastic bag with a maximum volume of 1 L. Each passenger can bring only one such transparent plastic bag for each journey. Excess bags shall be checked in. Each transparent plastic bag containing liquid articles shall receive separate safety inspection. 

(2) Items purchased at tax-free shops in the passenger terminal or on the flight shall be put into sealed transparent plastic bags, and which shall not be opened without permission. Passengers shall keep the shopping proof for inspection. 

(3) Passengers traveling with an infant may carry liquid dairy products, and diabetic patient or other patients may carry with necessary liquid medicines, provided that they are subject to safety check and carried in moderate amount. 

2. Checked Baggage

Your checked baggage allowance is based on the weight or piece concept, depending on your ticket. When you book a flight with us, your free baggage allowance will be indicated on your ticket. Please refer to your ticket.

2.1.  North America Routes (United States,Canada)

Baggage allowance in United States,Canada

 

Cabin/Class

Number of complimentary baggage

Maximum weight

Maximum linear dimensions

Standard limits

First-class

2

70 lbs (32 KG)/piece

The maximum overall measurement of length, width and height of any piece should not exceed 158CM. The sum of the measurement of length, width and height of any two pieces should not exceed 273CM.

Business

2

70 lbs (32 KG)/piece

Economy

2

50 lbs (23 KG)/piece

Excess charges

Oversized baggage: 
USD 165/piece for a baggage >62 inches (158 CM) and ≤80 inches (203 CM)

USD 445/piece for a baggage >80 inches (203 CM) (To be authorized by airline)

Overweight baggage:  
United States: USD 165/piece for a baggage >50 lbs. (23 KG) and ≤70 lbs. (32 KG)

USD445/piece for a baggage >70 lbs. (32 KG) and ≤99 lbs. (45 KG)

The maximum weight of any piece of checked baggage should not exceed 99 lbs. (45 KG)

Canada: 200 CAD/piece for a baggage >50 lbs. (23 KG) and ≤70 lbs. (32 KG) .

The maximum weight of any piece of checked baggage should not exceed 70 lbs. (32 KG)”

Additional pieces of baggage: 
USD 165/piece≤50 lbs(23 KG)

Progressive rate on oversized / overweight / additional pieces of checked baggage.

 

2.2.  Europe, Australia, Japan, Korea, Dubai, Singapore

 

 

Cabin/Class

Pcs

Weight

Size

Standard baggage

First

 

3

70 lbs (32 KG)/pcs

Dimensions Total: 62 inches (158 cm)

Business

2

70 lbs (32 KG)/pcs

W/Class

2

70 lbs (23 KG)/pcs

Economy

2

50 lbs (23 KG)/pcs

Overweight Charges

Oversized: 
Over 62 to 80 inches (158 to 203 cm) -- USD 165/PC Over 80 inches (203 cm) -- USD330/PC, with MU authorization

Overweight: 
Over 50 lbs. (23 KG) to 70 lbs. (32 KG) -- USD165/PC; Over 70 lbs. (32 KG)/PC is not allowed.

Additional pieces of baggage: 
For 1st additional piece -- USD165 
Extra 2nd piece and up -- USD330/PC

Progressive rate on oversized / overweight / additional pieces of checked baggage.

*Note:There may be fluctuations of the currency exchange rate between U.S. and the flight of origin.

Remarks:

l Weight concept (First Class 40kg, Business Class 30kg, Economy Class 20kg) for flight to and from the following routes:

Singapore – Quanzhou, Hangzhou, Kunming ;

l Infant: Unoccupied Infant seat is entitled to 1 PC (piece concept) of checked baggage with the same weight as an adult companion. For the weight concept, unoccupied infant seat is entitled to 10 kg.Both concept of checked baggage size limit (total dimensions) is restricted within 115 cm. In addition, one foldable baby stroller is allowed. 

l  Platinum / Gold / Silver Card Members of Eastern Miles and Elite Plus / Elite Members of Sky Team,please refer the benefits of Members athttps://easternmiles.ceair.com/mpf/#/about/detail/member-vip


2.3.  China Domestics

Baggage allowance in China Domestics

 

Cabin/Class

Adult/Child

Infant

 

 

 

 

Standard limits

First

40kg

None

Business

30kg

Economy

20kg

 

*Note:A domestic infant passenger has no free baggage allowance, while each international infant passenger is allowed free baggage within 10 Kg. A baby stroller can be checked for each infant passenger.

 

Be sure to log on to the actual carrier’s website prior to travel or call the actual carrier’s customer service to understand the specific baggage information of its flight.

 

Calculating Overweight Luggage,Charges for overweight luggage are calculated as 1.5% of the cost of a one-way adult direct flight ticket for the route on that day per kilogram.Charges will be calculated as RMB and rounded to the nearest whole unit.  

2.4.  Thailand

Baggage allowance in Thailand.

 

 

Cabin/Class

Number of complimentary baggage

Maximum weight

Maximum linear dimensions

Standard limits

First-class/ Business

2

70 lbs (32 KG)/piece

The maximum overall measurement of length, width and height should not exceed 158CM

Super economy

2

50 lbs (23 KG)/piece

Economy

1

50 lbs (23 KG)/piece

Excess charges

Oversized baggage:

CNY 1000/piece for a baggage >62 inches (158 CM) and ≤80 inches (203 CM)

CNY2000/piece for a baggage >80 inches (203 CM)(To be authorized by airline)

Overweight baggage:  

CNY1000 /piece for a baggage >50 lbs. (23 KG) and ≤70 lbs. (32 KG)

The maximum weight of any piece of checked baggage should not exceed 70 lbs. (32 KG)

Additional pieces of baggage:

CNY 1000/piece≤50 lbs(23 KG)

The second piece of baggage

CNY 2000/piece≤50 lbs(23 KG)

Progressive rate on oversized / overweight / additional pieces of checked baggage.

 

*Note:Unoccupied Infant seats may be entitled to 1 PC of checked baggage with the same weight as an adult companion while the size limit (dimensions total) is restricted under 115cm. In addition, 1 pc of foldable baby trolley is allowed.

2.5.  Other International and Regional

Baggage allowance in other international and regional places

Type of passenger

Cabin/Class

Weight limit (Per piece)

Adult & Child

First Class

40kg

Business Class

30kg

Economy Class

20kg

Infant

All classes

10kg (1 folded portable stroller or a car seat can be checked additionally at no charge.)

 

*Note:For baggage exceeding the aforesaid number of pieces, weight or size, an excess baggage fee shall be levied.

 

Calculating Overweight Luggage,Charges for overweight luggage are calculated as 1.5% of the cost of a one-way adult direct flight ticket for the route on that day per kilogram.Charges will be calculated as RMB and rounded to the nearest whole unit. 

If you purchase the ticket, which is connected with other airlines or of which the code is shared, from China Eastern Airlines, the policies executed by the actual carrier’s counter during check-in might be different from those indicated in your ticket. Please be sure to log on to the actual carrier’s website prior to travel or call the actual carrier’s customer service to understand the specific baggage information of its flight.

3. About “Priority seats” Fees

“Priority seats” refers to preferred seats on China Eastern Airlines routes in designated areas paid for through authorized China Eastern Airlines channels.

Passengers may select their priority seats once they have paid for a more comfortable and spacious in-flight experience.

Applicable seats and prices:

Airline

Priority seats

Price

Long flights to or from Europe, America, and Australia

Priority seats in the first row of the economy section and emergency exit seats

From USD 80

Priority seats for Economy seats rows 34 to 40

From USD 20

Priority seats for Economy seats rows 62 to 65

From USD 10

Southeast Asia, Japan, and Korea routes

Priority seats in the first row of the economy section and emergency exit seats

From USD 30

Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan routes

Priority seats in the first row of the economy section and emergency exit seats

From USD 20

 

*Note: Prices are published on-site for each sales channel and may vary for different sales

channels.