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For flights between China and the US, Canada and Brazil:

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 PhoenixMiles Platinum Card Members and Star Gold Card Members

• On routes applying the number of pieces system, in addition to the free baggage allowance, PhoenixMiles Platinum Card Members and Star Gold Card Members taking flights carried by Star Alliance member airlines (including flights carried by Air China) are entitled to check-in an additional piece of baggage free of charge. The baggage piece should not exceed the permitted dimensions 158cm (length + width + depth) and should not weigh more than 32kg for First Class / Business Class and 23kg for Economy Class.

Free checked baggage allowance for PhoenixMiles Silver Card Members

• On routes applying the number of pieces system, in addition to the free baggage allowance, PhoenixMiles Silver Card Members taking flights actually carried by and carrying the code of Air China are entitled to check in an additional piece of baggage free of charge. The baggage piece should not exceed the permitted dimensions 158cm (length + width + depth) and should not weigh more than 32kg for First Class / Business Class and 23kg for Economy Class.

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.

 

Oversized and Overweight Baggage

• 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 allowances for flights between China and the US, Canada, and Brazil:
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Packaging of Checked Baggage

All checked baggage must be properly packaged, have the ability to sustain a certain pressure, and can be safely loaded and transported under normal operations. It should meet the following conditions:

1. Suitcases, bags and handbags should be safely locked away to prevent loss of articles.
2. Packages may not be bundled together as one piece, regardless of the quantity.
3. No extra items may be attached to the baggage.
4. Baskets, string bags, ropes, straw bags, and plastic bags may not be used to wrap the baggage.
5. The name, full address, and contact number of the passenger must be clearly marked both inside and outside of the baggage.

 

Items that should not be placed in Checked Baggage

The following items should not be included in your checked baggage. In the event of any loss or damage, Air China will compensate according to the general checked baggage policies.

Cash, securities, jewelry, precious metals and articles, antiques, scripts and paintings, personal electronic items, and other valuable objects, fragile or delicate items, perishable goods, lithium batteries, important documents or materials, travel documentation and personal medication. For more details, please seek assistance from the local Air China office.

 

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 surfboard, wake board or 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