What is the China Southern Airlines Baggage policy?
You are bound to feel relaxed when you are booked on China Southern Airlines. Because passengers in every fare class are given a free baggage allowance. The free baggage allowance is at least 2 bags on international routes. Here are a few things you will find noteworthy about China Southern airlines baggage policy.
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Up to 3 checked bags of 23kg or 32kg are in the free baggage allowance. Business and First class will get 2 and 3 bags of 32kg.
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The piece concept has been implemented on international routes - On all routes, your baggage will be counted in pieces.
If you need extra bags, you will have to buy them. You will be able to pre-pay the China Southern Airlines baggage fees for excess baggage. For further details you can go through our HolidayGlobes blog.
How much baggage is allowed on China Southern Airlines?
On all tickets, the free baggage allowance will be mentioned explicitly. But you may be allowed to bring overweight, oversized or extra bags. All this will be counted under baggage policy of China Southern Airlines in your excess baggage. The free baggage allowance on most international routes for Economy and Premium Economy class is 2 bags of 23kg. On selected routes you can check 1 bag of 32kg in Economy and Premium Economy. Business and First class can check 2 and 3 bags of 32kg free of charge.
The standard size of the bags is up to 158cm. The maximum weight which can be added on a domestic flight (within China) is 50kg. On US-bound flights, you will be allowed to check up to 45kg. On other international routes the maximum weight allowed is 32kg. The maximum size permitted is 203cm. Baggage exceeding these size and weight limits will have to be booked with freight. The free baggage allowance has been relaxed for a few categories of passengers. Take a look at the relaxations.
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Passengers travelling with an infant - A 10kg bag and 1 collapsible stroller can be checked free of charge.
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Students studying abroad - 1 piece in addition to the free baggage allowance.
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Labor passengers who work outside China - 1 piece in addition to the free baggage allowance.
CS Airlines has introduced Economy Saver and Economy Light on a few routes to cater passengers who need less baggage. For details and help, you can visit or contact HolidayGlobes.
How much is a carry-on bag with China Southern Airlines?
You may be allowed to bring up to 2 carry-on bags in Business and First class. Economy and Premium Economy passengers are given 1 piece only. Weight and size of each carry-on should not exceed 8kg and 55x40x20cm. Pieces exceeding these specifications may have to be checked according to China Southern Airlines carry on policy. You will have to pay excess baggage charges applicable if you do not have a free baggage allowance.
The currency in which the fee is to be paid will depend on the route. Excess baggage will be charged in Euros within Europe and in CNY within China. Apart from these, the charges will be calculated in US dollars. It is recommended that you pay for the carry-on at the check-in counter or self-service baggage check-in kiosk. This is because the airline may inspect your carry-on at all points. It includes check-in counter, security check counter, boarding gate and in the aircraft cabin. Take a look at how charges are calculated.
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On routes between Americas and South-east Asia, Korea & Japan - You may pay $230.
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On routes between Europe and South-East Asia, Korea & Japan - You may be charged $180.
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On routes between China and South-East Asia, Korea & Japan - You may pay $160.
When you have both ordinary and special baggage, the ordinary baggage may be given priority. But free baggage allowance can also be used to check special baggage. For assistance with your baggage requirements, you can visit or contact HolidayGlobes.
Disclaimer:
The information provided on this page is accurate and true at the time of publication on our site. Since airlines reserve the right to modify their individual travel policies at any time, it is advised to check their official site China Southern Airlines for all the updated official travel restrictions and regulations.
