China Eastern Airlines baggage allowance


  Travel Region
Free Baggage Allowance
Extra Bags
China Eastern Airlines North America

First

(Adult/Child)

2 pieces / 32 kg (70 lb) each

Business

(Adult/Child)

2 pieces / 32 kg (70 lb) each

Economy

(Adult/Child)

2 pieces / 23 kg (50 lb) each

Infant 2

(All Class)

1 piece / 23 kg (50 lb)

See Charges for extra and overweight baggage

All locations except Americas and China Mainland

First

(Adult/Child)

40 kg (88 lbs)3  

Business

(Adult/Child)

30 kg (66l b)

Economy

(Adult/Child)

20 kg (44 lb)

Infant 2

(All Class)

10 kg (22 lb)4 


Regarding China Domestic flights, infant will not be provided with a baggage allowance.


Please contact the local China Eastern Airlines office for futher queries.  


Notes:
1.Applicable only if your are travelling between China and the United States


2.An infant is defined as a passenger under 2 years of age who does not occupy a seat in addition to the above allowance, An infant may be accompanied by a collapsible lightweight pushchair free of charge (if cabin stowage is available).


3.Maximum weight of ANY SINGLE PIECE of checked baggage is 32kg (70lbs), unless it's one of the following: Mobility aids
  • Medical Equipment
  • Sporting equipment
  • Musical instruments
  • Camera equipment
  • Household effects
  • Pets as baggage
  • Diplomatic baggage 

Acceptance of any bag weighing more than 32 kg (70 lb) is subject to prior approval and notification upon booking/reservation. Overweight items will be repacked or split into lighter units during check-in otherwise it will not be accepted for carriage.


4.Plus one fully collapsible stroller/pushchair 


5.Oversize items are subject to prior approval and notification upon booking/reservation 


Note: The airline may have partnerships with other airlines and your flight may be operated by another airline. For journeys to/from the U.S., the baggage allowances of the airline that ticketed the first segment of your travel should apply throughout your travel. For travel that does not involve the U.S., you should check with the operating airline for information about their baggage allowances; the other airline's baggage allowances may be more restrictive and you could be charged for extra baggage by the other airline.


Checked Baggage Dimensions

  • All locations except Americas and China Mainland - must not exceed 100 cm (39 in) length x 60 cm (24 in) width x 40 cm (16 in) height.
  • United States and Canada  - must length + width + height may not exceed 158cm (62in) in any combination.

Carry-on/Cabin Baggage Allowance


1. Each passenger (other than infant) may carry the following amount of baggage with them. Before you begin your journey, please check all the information relating to the amount of carried-on baggage allowance and what articles can be carried on board.


Travel Region
Cabin Baggage
Dimensions
China Eastern Airlines Domestic Flight

First

(Adult/Child)

2 pieces / 10 kg (22 lb) each

Business

(Adult/Child)

1 piece / 10 kg (22 lb)

Economy

(Adult/Child)

1 pieces / 10 kg (22 lb)

Must not exceed (H) 55cm (21.6in) + (L) 40cm (15.8in) + (W) 20cm (7.9in). Or Total Dimension of 115cm (45in)

International or Regional Flight

First

(Adult/Child)

2 pieces / 10 kg (22 lb) each 

Business

(Adult/Child)

1 piece / 10 kg (22 lb)

Economy

(Adult/Child)

1 piece / 10 kg (22 lb)
Must not exceed (H) 55cm (21.6in) + (L) 40cm (15.8in) + (W) 20cm (7.9in). Or Total Dimension of 115cm (45in)


Note: Carried on items exceeding the above-mentioned weight, number or size limits shall be checked as checked baggage.


2. In addition to the afore-mentioned baggage allowance, passengers who carry an infant may carry the following articles free of charge: 
(1) The essentials for an infant during the journey, such as food and diapers.
(2) A collapsible lightweight stroller which can be put on the baggage rack of the cabin.
(3) A cradle or fastening system to an infant (used in case of occupying a seat).


Note: The security check department of the airport may adjust the restriction on carried on articles based on the security conditions. Please be cooperative. 


3. Disabled passengers may carry auxiliary devices on board (including but not limited to the following articles):


(1) Auxiliary devices for disabled passengers, including but not limited to: cane, crutch, artificial limb, walking aid, or collapsible wheelchair. Only China-US routes allow regular collapsible or the manually assembled wheelchairs for adults to be carried on board. Only one wheelchair is allowed for each flight. The total dimensions of such wheelchair (without removing rollers or any parts) shall not exceed 33×91×106 cm/13×36×42 inches. 
(2) Service dog
(3) Tactile stick, visual aid, glasses for the blind, guide dog
(4) Hearing aid, hearing dog 
4. Liquid articles


A. On domestic flights
(1) Passengers on domestic flights are not allowed to carry any liquid articles. However, such articles can be checked, provided that their packaging satisfies related regulations for civil aviation transport. 
(2) Passengers may carry a small amount of cosmetics for their own use during the journey. Only one item for each type of cosmetics can be carried on board, which shall not exceed100 ml in volume, and shall be packed independently and be inspected by open the bottle.
(3) International passengers who stop or transit at any domestic airports of China may carry on board tax-free liquid articles that they carried with them into China only if such articles are put into the transparent plastic bag which is intact and sealed, with shopping proof, and subject to the security check. 
(4) Passengers who carry an infant may apply to the airline during the purchase of ticket for the airline to supply liquid dairy products on board. Essential articles needed by diabetic patients or other patients shall be handed over to the crew members for keeping after safety inspection is performed. 
B. On international and regional flights 
(1) For passengers on an international or regional flight departing from airports in China's, each of the carried-on liquid articles shall not exceed 100 ml in volume. Where the volume exceeds 100 ml, such item shall not be allowed to carry even if the container is not fully filled, and shall be checked in. 
Any container containing liquid articles shall be put into a transparent, re-sealable plastic bag with a maximum volume of 1 L. Each passenger can bring only one such transparent plastic bag for each journey. Excess bags shall be checked in. Each transparent plastic bag containing liquid articles shall receive separate safety inspection. 
(2) Items purchased at tax-free shops in the passenger terminal or on the flight shall be put into sealed transparent plastic bags, and which shall not be opened without permission. Passengers shall keep the shopping proof for inspection. 
(3) Passengers traveling with an infant may carry liquid dairy products, and diabetic patient or other patients may carry with necessary liquid medicines, provided that they are subject to safety check and carried in moderate amount. 



Sporting Equipment and Musical Instruments

The airline may have specific requirements and fees for transporting sporting equipment and musical instruments. Please check with the airline for limitations, transportation requirements and fee information.


Charges for extra and overweight baggage

Baggage in excess of the free / checked baggage allowance will be charged at the applicable rate. The excess baggage charge is determined by the number of pieces, size, and weight of your baggage. Please contact China Eastern Airlines for exact information.  


Allowances for people with limited mobility (wheelchairs)

Please check with the airline regarding the transportation of wheelchairs.