China Eastern Airlines Baggage Policy

China Eastern Airlines baggage policy operates on a piece concept basis for international flights and a weight concept basis for domestic flights within China. The international baggage policy is route-based, depending on where you’re flying from or to.

Below is a snapshot of the China Eastern baggage policy:

• The free carry-on baggage allowance on China Eastern Airlines is:
  • Economy Class/Business Class 1 piece x 17.6lb/8kg 
  • First Class 2 pieces x 22lb/10kg each

The maximum size of your carry-on bag must not exceed:

• Domestic flights 55 x 40 x 20cm (L x W x H)
• International flights 56 x 45 x 25cm (L x W x H)
  
• The free checked baggage allowance on China Eastern Airlines is:
  • International flights (piece concept)
    • North America
      • Economy Class 2 x 50lb/23kg
      • Premium Economy 2 x 50lb/23kg
      • Business Class 2 x 70lb/32kg
      • First Class 2 x 70lb/32kg
    • Europe, Australia, Japan
      • Economy Class 2 x 50lb/23kg
      • Premium Economy 2 x 50lb/23kg
      • Business Class 2 x 70lb/32kg
      • First Class 3 x 70lb/32kg
    • South East Asia, South Asia, Middle East
      • Economy Class (Basic) Nil
      • Economy Class (Standard) 1 x 50lb/23kg
      • Premium Economy 2 x 50lb/23kg
      • Business Class 2 x 70lb/32kg
      • First Class 2 x 70lb/32kg
    • Thailand
      • Economy Class (Basic) Nil
      • Economy Class (Standard) 1 x 50lb/23kg
      • Premium Economy 2 x 50lb/23kg
      • Business Class 2 x 70lb/32kg
      • First Class 3 x 70lb/32kg
    • Malaysia
      • Economy Class (Basic) Nil
      • Economy Class (Standard & Flexible) 1 x 50lb/23kg
      • Premium Economy 2 x 50lb/23kg
      • Business Class 2 x 70lb/32kg
      • First Class 2 x 70lb/32kg
        
  • Domestic flightswithin China (weight concept)
    • Economy Class 44lb/20kg
    • Premium Economy —
    • Business Class 66lb/30kg
    • First Class 88lb/40kg

• The combined linear dimensions (L + W + H) of a standard checked bag must not exceed 158cm/62in. Bags exceeding 203cm/79.9in may not be accepted.
  
• The maximum weight of a checked bag must not exceed 70lb/32kg (100lb/45kg to/from the U.S.). If your bag exceeds the maximum permissible limits, you must seek advance approval from China Eastern or repack your bag.
  
• Excess baggage fees
  • The excess baggage fees for additional bags on flights to/from U.S.A./Canada is CNY 1,300 per 50lb bag, and for non-North America routes (international) is CNY 1,000 and CNY 2,000 for the first and second bags (50lb per bag) respectively. On other routes (Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, South East Asia, and the Middle East, it is CNY 800 and CNY 1,200 for the first and second bags respectively.
  • The excess baggage fees for overweight bags on flights to/from North America is CNY 1,000 for a bag weighing between 50 – 70lb (23 – 32kg), and CNY 2,700 for a bag weighing 70 – 100lb (32 – 45kg), excluding flights to/from Canada where the maximum weight of a bag must not exceed 70lb/32kg. On most non-U.S./Canada America routes, the fee is CNY 1,000 for bags weighing up to 70lb/32kg, and bags weighing more than 70lb are not permitted. 
  • The excess baggage fees for oversized bags on flights to/from U.S./Canada is CNY 1,000 for a bag measuring 158 – 203cm and CNY 2,700 for a bag measuring more than 203cm, subject to the airline’s approval. On most non-North America routes, the fee for bags measuring 158 – 203cm is CNY 1,000 and CNY 2,000 for bags measuring over 203cm, subject to the airline’s approval. 
  • The excess baggage fees for domestic flights within China is 1.5% of the one-way published fare, i.e., the (total weight minus the free baggage allowance) multiplied by 1.5% of the one-way published Economy Class fare.
    
• Wheelchairs and other mobility devices can be brought free of charge (if using).
  
• Eastern Miles and SkyTeam members are entitled to carry extra baggage depending on their membership status.

China Eastern Airlines Carry-on Baggage Policy and Allowance

The baggage policy at China Eastern Airlines for carry-on baggage is as follows:

• The free carry-on baggage allowance for each passenger (other than infants) is:
  • 1 carry-on bag of up to 17.6lb/8kg for Economy and Business Class.
  • 2 carry-on bags of up to 22lb/10kg each for First Class.
• The size (L x W x H) of your carry-on bag must not be more than:
  • 55 x 40 x 20cm (21.6 x 15.8 x 7.9in) on domestic flights.
  • 56 x 45 x 25cm (22 x 17.7 x 9.8in) on international flights, i.e., 115cm/45in in combined linear dimensions.
  • Carry-on bags exceeding the above dimensions will checked as checked baggage.
• Passengers travelling with infants are allowed to carry the following items free of charge:
  • Travel essentials during the journey, like food and diapers.
  • A light collapsible stroller that can be stowed in the cabin’s baggage rack. 
  • A cradle/fastening system for seat-occupying infants. 
  • Infants are not entitled to any carry-on baggage allowance, aside from the above.
• Passengers travelling on international flights from China are not allowed to carry more than 100ml of liquids in their carry-on baggage. Containers with liquid items must be packed in a transparent, re-sealable plastic bag not exceeding 1 liter in volume, and each passenger is allowed to bring only one such bag per journey. Excess baggage must be checked in.
• Articles purchased from the airport’s tax-free shops or on the flight must be packed in sealed transparent plastic bags and must not be opened without permission.
• Diabetic and other patients are allowed to carry liquid medicines in moderate amounts.
• Disabled passengers are permitted to carry items including but not limited to:
  • A pair of crutches, a cane, walking aid, an artificial limb, or a collapsible wheelchair. 
  • Collapsible or manually assembled wheelchairs are allowed onboard only on China-U.S. routes. 
  • Only one wheelchair is allowed per flight. 
  • The wheelchair’s dimensions (without removing any part) must not exceed 33 × 91 × 106 cm (13 × 36 × 42in).

China Eastern Airlines Checked Baggage Policy and Allowance

China Eastern Airlines baggage policy for checked baggage will depend on your route and travel class.  

• International flights operate on a piece concept basis. 
• Domestic flights operate on a weight concept basis. 

China Eastern Airlines International Baggage Policy—Flights to/from the U.S.A. and Canada 

According to China Eastern Airlines international baggage policy, the free checked baggage allowance for Eastern Miles/SkyTeam members and non-members (standard passengers) on flights to/from the United States and Canada is provided in the table below:

The free checked baggage allowance for Eastern Miles/SkyTeam members and non-members (standard passengers) on flights to/from Europe (incl. Russia and Turkey) is as follows:

China Eastern Airlines International Baggage Policy— Flights To/from Australia and New Zealand 

The free checked baggage allowance for Eastern Miles/SkyTeam members and non-members (standard passengers) on flights to/from Australia and New Zealand is as follows:

China Eastern Airlines International Baggage Policy—Flights To/from Japan and Korea

The free checked baggage allowance for Eastern Miles/SkyTeam members and non-members (standard passengers) on flights to/from Japan and Korea is provided in the table below:

China Eastern Airlines International Baggage Policy—South East Asia, South Asia, Middle East, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan

The free checked baggage allowance for Eastern Miles/SkyTeam members and non-members (standard passengers) on flights to/from South East Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan is as follows:

China Eastern Airlines Domestic Baggage Policy—Flights within China

The free baggage allowance on domestic flights within China operates on a weight concept basis and is as follows:

Baggage Policy for Infant Passenger (INF) 

China Eastern Airlines’ baggage policy for lap infants is as follows:

• International flights incl. Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan. Infants travelling on a non-occupied paid infant ticket are allowed a free checked baggage allowance of 1 checked baggage not exceeding 22lb/10kg in weight and 115cm in combined linear dimensions (L + W + H) plus 1 fully-foldable light stroller.
• Domestic flights within China. Infants travelling on a discounted infant fare are not entitled to any free baggage allowance. However, they are allowed to check in 1 fully-foldable light baby stroller for free.

China Eastern Airlines Excess Baggage 

The excess baggage fees for flights to/from the United States and Canada are as follows:

• Extra bag. CNY 1,300 per bag.
• Overweight baggage
  • An overweight bag weighing 50 – 70lb (23 – 70lbkg) will be charged CNY1,000. 
  • An overweight bag weighing 70 – 99lb (32 – 45kg) will be charged CNY 2,700.
    Exception. Limited to 70lb/32kg for flights to/from Canada.
• Oversized baggage
  • An oversized bag measuring 158 – 203cm will be charged CNY 1,000. 
  • Oversized bags exceeding 203cm will be charged CNY 2,700, subject to approval. 
• Oversized, overweight, and extra baggage will be charged cumulatively for each transgression.

The excess baggage fees for flights to/from Australia and New Zealand are as follows:

• Extra baggage
  • The first extra bag will be charged CNY 1,100. 
  • Each additional bag will be charged CNY 2,000.
• Overweight baggage
  • An overweight bag weighing 50 – 70lb (23 – 32kg) will be charged CNY 1,000. 
  • Bags exceeding 70lb/32kg will not be accepted.
• Oversized baggage
  • An oversized bag measuring 158 – 203cm will be charged CNY 1,000. 
  • Oversized bags exceeding 203cm will be charged CNY 2,000, subject to approval.
• Oversize, overweight, and extra baggage will be charged cumulatively for each transgression.

The excess baggage fees for flights to/from Europe, Japan, and Korea are as follows:

• Extra baggage
  • The first extra bag will be charged CNY 1,000. 
  • Additional bags will be charged CNY 2,000 per bag.
• Overweight baggage
  • An overweight bag weighing 50 – 70b (23 – 32kg) will be charged CNY 1,000. 
  • Bags exceeding 70lb/32kg will not be accepted.
• Oversize baggage
  • An oversized bag measuring 158 – 203cm will be charged CNY 1,000. 
  • Oversized bags exceeding 203cm will be charged CNY 2,000, subject to approval.
• Oversize, overweight, and extra baggage will be charged cumulatively for each transgression.

The excess baggage fees for flights to/from Hongkong, Macao, and Taiwan are as follows:

• Extra baggage
  • The first extra bag will be charged CNY 800. 
  • Additional bags will be charged CNY 1,000 per bag.
• Overweight baggage
  • An overweight bag weighing 50 – 70lb (23 – 32kg) will be charged CNY 1,000. 
  • Bags exceeding 70lb/32kg will not be accepted.
• Oversize baggage
  • An oversized bag measuring 158 – 203cm will be charged CNY 1,000. 
  • Oversized bags exceeding 203cm will be charged CNY 2,000, subject to approval.
• Oversize, overweight, and extra baggage will be charged cumulatively for each transgression.

The excess baggage fees for flights to/from Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East are as follows:

• Extra baggage
  • The first extra bag will be charged CNY 800. 
  • Additional bags will be charged CNY 1,200 per bag.
• Overweight baggage
  • An overweight bag weighing 50 – 70lb (23 – 32kg) will be charged CNY 1,000. 
  • Bags exceeding 70lb/32kg will not be accepted.
• Oversize baggage
  • An oversized bag measuring 158 – 203cm will be charged CNY 1,000. 
  • Oversized bags exceeding 203cm will be charged CNY 2,000, subject to approval.
• Oversize, overweight, and extra baggage will be charged cumulatively for each transgression.

The excess baggage fees for domestic and regional flights are as follows:

• Excess baggage fees are calculated at 1.5% of the one-way published fare (direct) for Economy Class (adult) passengers. The excess baggage fee calculation will be as follows:
  • (The total checked baggage weight minus the free baggage allowance) multiplied by 1.5% of the one-way published fare for a direct Economy Class adult passenger.

5. Excess baggage charges for Special Baggage 

• Wheelchairs can only be transported free of charge as checked baggage. They are not included in your free baggage allowance.
  • Wheelchairs will be collected and transported per the general provisions of baggage transportation.
  • Passengers travelling on China – U.S. routes are allowed to bring a folding/manually assembled wheelchair into the cabin, limited to 1 wheelchair per flight. The size of the wheelchair (without removing any part, incl. wheels) must not exceed 33cm x 91cm x 106cm (13in x 36in x 42in).

• Seat-occupying Baggage
  • You’re allowed to purchase an additional seat for seat-occupying baggage, such as musical instruments, precious/delicate articles, important documents, etc.
  • Seat-occupying baggage must meet the following conditions:
    • The total weight of each piece of seat-occupying baggage must not exceed 165lb/75kg.
    • The maximum dimensions of your seat-occupying baggage must not exceed 40 cm x 60 cm x 100cm.
    • There’s no free additional baggage allowance for seat-occupying baggage.
    • Seat-occupying baggage cannot be placed on an exit seat or the row in front of or behind it, and it must be assigned near a window seat.
  • The fee for seat-occupying baggage is the same as that of a passenger ticket. 
  • Passengers travelling on discounted fares (child/infant discount, agent discount, seafarer discount, combined travel discount, etc., must purchase a ticket in another applicable class of service.
  • The handling of seat-occupying baggage not for the whole journey for connecting passengers is calculated based on the actual carrying segment of the flight.
    
• The charges for other special baggage items are as follows:

Excess Baggage Fees for Special Baggage (Weight System) for China Eastern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines

Delayed, Damaged, and Lost Baggage 

If your checked baggage does not arrive at the destination or arrives damaged, you must report it immediately to the Baggage Service Counter in the airport lounge.

Compensation 

• If you wish to seek compensation for damaged baggage, you must submit a written claim for compensation within 7 days of receiving the damaged baggage from China Eastern Airlines.
• To claim compensation for delayed baggage, you must submit a written claim with China Eastern Airlines within 21 days of receiving the baggage. 
• If you wish to litigate, the matter must be resolved within 2 years of the aircraft’s arrival at the destination, or before the flight is cancelled, failing which the litigation will be revoked.

Compensation Standards

• International Flights
  • The compensation limit for flights covered by the Warsaw Convention is SDR 17/kg for checked baggage and SDR 332 for non-checked baggage. If the loss is below the maximum amount, the compensation will be made on the actual loss. 
  • The compensation limit for flights covered by the Montreal Convention is USD 30 USD/kg (or its foreign currency equivalent) or the actual value of the loss if the loss is below this limit. If you’re able to provide adequate proof, the compensation limit for both checked and non-checked baggage is SDR 1,131.
  • The compensation (one-time) for delayed baggage is:
    • RMB 300 or its equivalent value in a foreign currency) for Economy Class.
    • RMB 400 (or its equivalent value in a foreign currency) for Business Class.
    • RMB 500 (or its equivalent value in a foreign currency) for First Class.
  • If you have insured your baggage, you must file a claim with the insurance company.

• Domestic flights
  • If your checked baggage is damaged or lost on a domestic flight, the maximum compensation is subject to a limit of less than RMB 100/kg (or its equivalent in foreign currency). If the value of your baggage is less than RMB 100 RMB/kg (or its equivalent in foreign currency), you will be compensated for the actual value.

Restricted Baggage Items 

The baggage items listed below may or may not be carried, as explained below.

Frequently Asked Questions on China Eastern Airlines Baggage Policy