China Southern Baggage Fees & Tips to Cover the Expenses

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Erin Miller

- November 10, 2018November 14, 2018

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China Southern Airlines has a clear policy for checked baggage and a generous allowance in particular for first class passengers, allowing 3 checked items.

This clear-cut policy extends to excess baggage as well, with standard charges for oversized and overweight pieces up to $435.

So ensure you distribute across your piece allowance, and don’t take any chances with a bag that might be too big or too heavy — you’ll regret it at the airport!

China Southern Airlines Carry-on Allowance:

1 personal item: FREE
1 standard carry-on bag: Free for economy, premium economy and business class passengers
2 standard carry-on bags: Free for first class passengers

Size and Weight Restrictions

• Personal: Undisclosed
• Standard: Maximum weight for each item is 5 kg. Maximum sum of external dimensions of each piece is 115 cm (45 in).

Lap Infant Carry-on Policy

• When traveling with a lap infant, a collapsible stroller or bassinet can be taken as carry-on in addition to infant food and other necessities.

Stroller Gate Check Policy

• In addition to the free checked baggage allowance, transportation of a fully collapsible stroller is free of charge as checked baggage.

China Southern Airlines Checked Baggage Allowance:

International & Regional Journeys Involving Japan, America, Oceania, Russia, Dubai (or routes originating from Singapore to China)

For journeys involving sectors between Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport/London Heathrow and Dubai, premium economy has a free allowance of 1 piece (32 kg), and economy 1 smaller piece (23 kg).

First class and business is the same as the chart above.

Other International Routes

For routes involving middle and west Asia, Nairobi, and routes originating from South Korea, check the specific chart in China Southern’s checked baggage policy.

If connecting to a domestic flight in China, then the free baggage allowance applies from the international leg of the journey.

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Additional/Excess Baggage Fees:

International & Regional Journeys Involving Japan, America, Oceania, Russia, Dubai (or routes originating from Singapore to China)

For routes involving the U.S., each piece of checked baggage must not exceed 45 kg (90 lb). For routes not involving the U.S., each piece of checked baggage must not exceed 32 kg (70 lb).

Other International Journeys

For routes involving middle and west Asia, Nairobi, and routes originating from South Korea, check the specific chart in China Southern’s excess baggage policy.

Exclusions & Waivers:

Special passenger checked baggage allowance

*Overseas students, laborers, and seamen need to present the following documentation when applying for their ticket, and the proof should also be taken with them when flying:

• Students: Copy of passport and visa, and student ID or admission letter
• Seamen: Copy of seamen certificate or equivalent proof of the contents, passport, and visa
• Laborer: Copy of laborer certificate or equivalent proof of the contents, passport, and visa

Overseas student is defined as a foreign student studying in China or a Chinese student studying abroad. Extra baggage only applies between the country of nationality and the country of study.

To see more airline baggage fees and policies, click here.

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