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Vacations are supposed to be relaxing. After planning, packing, and re-checking everything for your family getaway, getting to the airport or navigating security shouldn’t be additional source of stress. Here, we offer a comparison of airline baggage allowances.
AIR CHINA
Carry-On: 1 x 5kg
Check-In: 1 x 23kg
Overweight Charges: 24- 32kg: RMB 920-1,230 per piece
Infant Allowance: 1 x 10kg
HAINAN AIRLINES
Carry-On: 1 x 5kg and a personal item
Check-In: 1 x 23 kg
Overweight Charges: 24-32kg: RMB 920 per piece; 33-45kg: RMB 1,230 per piece
Infant Allowance: 1 x 10kg
CHINA SOUTHERN
Carry-On: 1 x 5 kg and a personal item
Check-In: 1 x 23kg
Overweight Charges: Differs from airport to airport
Infant Allowance: 1 x 10kg
CHINA EASTERN
Carry-On: 1 x 5kg
Check-In: 2 x 23kg
Overweight Charges: 23-32kg: RMB 1,000 per piece
Infant Allowance: None
MALAYSIA AIRLINES
Carry-On: 1 x 7kg and a personal item
Check-In: 30kg (max. 2 bags)
Overweight Charges: Every 5kg: RMB 135-220
Infant Allowance: 1 x 10kg (infants with 10 percent tickets only)
SINGAPORE AIRLINES
Carry-On: 1 x 7kg and one personal item
Check-In: 30kg (no restriction on number of pieces)
Overweight Charges: Every kg: RMB 60-430
Infant Allowance: 1 x 10kg
CATHAY PACIFIC
Carry-On: 1 x 7kg
Check-In: 20 kg (no restriction on number of pieces)
Overweight Charges: Every kg: RMB 60-370
Infant Allowance: 1 x 10kg
QANTAS
Carry-On: 1 x 7kg
Check-In: 30 kg (no restriction on number of pieces)
Overweight Charges: Every kg: RMB 200
Infant Allowance: 1 x 10kg
THAI AIRWAYS
Carry-On: 1 x 7kg and a personal item
Check-In: 20kg (no restriction on number of pieces)
Overweight Charges: Every kg: RMB 60-340
Infant Allowance: 1 x 10kg
ANA
Carry-On: 1 x 10kg and a personal item
Check-In: 1 x 23kg
Overweight Charges: 23-32 kg: RMB 245 per piece; 32-45kg: RMB 1,230 per piece
Infant Allowance: 1 x 23kg
KOREAN AIR Carry-On: 1 x 12kg and a personal item
Check-In: 1 x 23kg
Overweight Charges: RMB 430-615 per piece
Infant Allowance: 1 x 10kg
PHILIPPINE AIRLINES
Carry-On: 1 x 7kg
Check-In: 1 x 20kg
Overweight Charges: USD 150-250/ piece
Infant Allowance: 1 x 23kg (infants paying at least 10 percent)
AIR ASIA
Carry-On: 1 x 7kg and a personal item
Check-In: Passengers flying economy are not entitled to free baggage allowance and must pay baggage fees based on origin, destination, and bag weight
Overweight Charges: Differs from airport to airport
Infant Allowance: None, but a foldable baby stroller may be checked in for free
HONG KONG AIRLINES
Carry-On: 1 x 7kg
Check-In: 20kg (no restriction on number of pieces)
Overweight Charges: Per kg: RMB 60-185
Infant Allowance: 1 x 10kg Check-In baggage (total linear dimensions no more than 115cm)
ASIANA AIRLINES
Carry-On: 1 x 10kg and a personal item
Check-In: 20kg (no restriction on number of pieces)
Overweight Charges: Per kg: RMB 100-340
Infant Allowance: 1 x 10kg
Notes:
• All prices are based on currency exchange rates at the time of writing. Always check ahead for accurate and up-to-date charges.
• The information presented here applies to East Asian and Southeast Asian destinations. Flights to Japan are commonly grouped with North American routes and are subject to different rules and regulations; these exceptions are not noted here.
• These figures reflect economy class allowances only and do not take into account airline loyalty programs.
• Some overweight baggage fees differ based on the origin and destination, so a range has been provided in such cases.
• All airlines have restrictions pertaining to baggage size. The most common figure cites total linear dimensions (the sum of length, width,height) not exceeding 158cm. In cases where there’s a baggage allowance for infants, this number is usually 115cm.
• For airlines with an infant allowance, a foldable baby stroller or bassinet can usually be checked in for free or taken as carry-on if there is enough room on the flight.
This article originally appeared in the October 2014 issue of beijingkids. To view it online for free, click here. To find out how you can obtain your own copy, email distribution@truerun.com.
Photo: M (Flickr)
