What is the carry-on allowance?
The carry-on allowance for Hainan Airlines’ flights varies depending on the type of flight. There are different carry-on allowances for domestic flights, as well as for international ones. Flights between China and the USA, respectively between China and other international destinations have their own well established carry-on allowances.
Baggage Concept | Route | Maximum Weight and Size per Piece | Number of Pieces | ||
Economy | Business | First | |||
Weight Concept | Domestic | 5 kg 20 x 40 x 55 cm | 1 | 2 | – |
Piece Concept | International – from the US | 10 kg (22 lbs) 115 cm (45 in (L + W + H) | 1 | ||
International – other routes | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Certain items can be carried in the passenger cabin besides the usual carry-on allowance, such as: items necessary for special passengers (crutches, wheelchairs, etc.), baby items for infant passengers (baby food, baby carrier), an umbrella, an overcoat, a bag / box containing duty free items, a book, newspaper or magazine for reading during the flight, a handbag, a laptop.
What is the free checked baggage allowance?
Once again, the route and travel class are the main criteria for calculating the free baggage allowance, which is set by the Weight Concept or Piece Concept:
Free Baggage Allowance – Weight Concept | ||
Route | Economy | Business |
Domestic | 20 kg | 30 kg |
Free Baggage Allowance – Piece Concept | ||
Route | Economy | Business |
North America, Oceania, Russia | 2 pieces, each up to 23 kg (50 lbs) and 158 cm (62 in) | 2 pieces, each up to 32 kg (70 lbs) and 158 cm (62 in) |
Asia (except Japan), Europe, Tel Aviv | 1 piece up to 23 kg (50 lbs) and 158 cm (62 in) | 2 pieces, each up to 32 kg (70 lbs) and 158 cm (62 in) |
Japan | 1 piece up to 23 kg (50 lbs) and 158 cm (62 in) | 1 piece up to 32 kg (70 lbs) and 158 cm (62 in) |
Excess Baggage Fees
The excess baggage charges vary depending on the route and the type of flight:
- Domestic flights – excess baggage charge set at 1,5% of the highest one-way fare in Economy Class per additional kilogram.
- International flights – excess baggage fees are set per piece and per each exceeded limit (number, weight, and size). For checked baggage exceeding more than one limit, all baggage fees that apply will be accumulated, except for Canadian routes, where only the highest of excess, overweight and oversized charges will be collected (instead of cumulating the fees).
Route | Additional Pieces | Overweight Piece | Oversized Piece (158-203 cm) | ||
1st | 2nd+ | (23-28 kg) | (28-32 kg) | ||
The US | USD 200 / CNY 1300 | USD300 / CNY 2000 | USD 100 / CNY 680 | USD 200 / CNY 1300 | USD 200 / CNY 1300 |
Canada | CAD 220 / CNY 1300 | CAD 350 / CNY 2000 | CAD 100 / CNY 580 | CAD 100 / CNY 580 | CAD 220 / CNY 1300 |
Europe (except Russia) | € 100 / £ 90 / CNY 800 | € 140 / £ 120 / CNY 1100 | € 60 / £ 50 / CNY 480 | € 100 / £ 90 / CNY 800 | € 130 / £ 110 / CNY 1000 |
Russia | EUR 140 / CNY 1100 | EUR 170 / CNY 1300 | EUR 60 / CNY 480 | EUR 100 / CNY 800 | EUR 130 / CNY 1000 |
Oceania | AUD/NZD 170 / CNY 800 | AUD/NZD 230 / CNY 1100 | AUD/NZD 100 / CNY 480 | AUD/NZD 170 / CNY 800 | AUD/NZD 220 / CNY 1000 |
Asia (except Japan) | USD 120 / CNY 800 | USD 160 / CNY 1100 | USD 30 / CNY 200 | USD 90 / CNY 600 | USD 150 / CNY 1000 |
Japan | JPY 10000 / CNY 600 | JPY 20000 / CNY 1100 | JPY 5000 / CNY 280 | JPY 10000 / CNY 600 | JPY 19000 / CNY 1000 |
Taiwan | TWD 3700 / CNY 800 | TWD 5000 / CNY 1100 | TWD 900 / CNY 200 | TWD 2700 / CNY 600 | TWD 4600 / CNY 1000 |
Middle East | USD 120 / CNY 800 | USD 200 / CNY 1300 | USD 70 / CNY 480 | USD 120 / CNY 800 | USD 150 / CNY 1000 |
Every piece of checked in baggage should not weigh more than 32 kg (70 lbs), and should measure (L+W+H) at most 203 cm (80 in). If these values are exceeded, you must contact Hainan Airlines for prior approval of carriage.
Baggage Services
Should you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of losing your luggage, you are advised to inform the airport staff immediately upon arrival – file your report by contacting Baggage Hotline at +86-898-6575 / +86-898-6087, or contact your local airport’s staff if you need any assistance. Hainan Airlines uses a computerized baggage tracking system, which is a very useful tool for baggage identification and retrieval in such situations.
Through their Baggage Inquiry System, Hainan Airlines can track your baggage and keep you up-to-date on its status. If you require its transfer to a designated location, the airline’s staff can deliver your baggage to a specified address of your choice.
The Baggage Damage policy is also customer-oriented. For example, if your baggage was damaged and could not be repaired on the spot, a professional repair shop or a company contracted by Hainan Airlines will take care of it or replace it with a new bag. You will be compensated for the repair cost, should that be the case.
The eventual damage to your baggage should be reported immediately at Hainan’s baggage services office, at the airport where you discovered the damage. You also have the option of contacting the airport staff before leaving. Hainan’s airport / baggage representative will take visual note of the baggage’s current state, and appropriate measures will be taken.
You can file a report and opt for the Baggage Damage Service only if your baggage has suffered serious damage. Evidence of wear or scratches on your luggage will not make you eligible for the service, since this is normal during standard handling procedures.