Baggage Information
Checked Baggage
Checked Baggage
The total dimensions (length + width + height) of the free checked baggage must not exceed 158 cm.
Free Baggage Allowance for Award Ticket
*Exception: Free baggage allowance of Economy Class between Australia and New Zealand is one piece with a maximum weight 23KG.
Please refer to this chart for the allowance.
| Cabin | Business Class | Premium Economy Class | Economy Class |
| Free Baggage Allowance | 2 pieces; 32KG for each piece | 2 pieces;28KG for each piece | 2 pieces; 23KG for each piece* |
Extra Free Baggage Allowance for Paragon, Emerald and Gold Members
*The weight of each extra piece will be determined by your cabin.
Please refer to this chart for the extra allowance for each tier.
| Tier | Paragon | Emerald | Gold |
| Extra Free Baggage Allowance | 2 pieces | 1 piece | 1 piece |
*The weight of each extra piece will be determined by your cabin.
Economy Class
Fare Family | Discount | Basic | Standard | Flex | |
| Booking Class | L | N/H/Q/R | T/V/K | M/B/Y | |
| Free Baggage Allowance | Short Haul | 1 piece,
50 lbs (23 KG)/ per piece | 1 piece,
50 lbs (23 KG)/ per piece | 2 pieces,
50 lbs (23 KG)/ per piece | 2 pieces,
50 lbs (23 KG)/ per piece |
| Between Australia and New Zealand | 0 piece | 0 piece | 1 piece,50 lbs (23 KG)/ piece | 1 piece,50 lbs (23 KG)/ piece | |
| Long Haul | 1 piece,
50 lbs (23 KG)/ per piece | 2 pieces,
50 lbs (23 KG)/ per piece | 2 pieces,
50 lbs (23 KG)/ per piece | 2 pieces,
50 lbs (23 KG)/ per piece | |
If your itinerary includes Air Canada (AC) as the first carrier at the beginning your journey, the regulation of free baggage allowance is currently two pieces for business travels(32KG/piece)and one piece for economy class travels(23KG/piece).
The baggage rules/excess baggage rates of Air Canada(AC) should be applied for the entire journey on the same ticket.
Premium Economy Class
If your itinerary includes Air Canada (AC) as the first carrier at the beginning your journey, the regulation of free baggage allowance is currently two pieces for business travels(32KG/piece)and one piece for economy class travels(23KG/piece). The baggage rules/excess baggage rates of Air Canada(AC) should be applied for the entire journey on the same ticket.
Fare Family | Basic | Standard | Flex |
| Booking Class | E | A | U/W |
| Free Baggage Allowance | 2 pieces,
61 lbs (28 KG)/ per piece | 2 pieces,
61 lbs (28 KG)/ per piece | 2 pieces,
61 lbs (28 KG)/ per piece |
If your itinerary includes Air Canada (AC) as the first carrier at the beginning your journey, the regulation of free baggage allowance is currently two pieces for business travels(32KG/piece)and one piece for economy class travels(23KG/piece). The baggage rules/excess baggage rates of Air Canada(AC) should be applied for the entire journey on the same ticket.
Business Class
If your itinerary includes Air Canada (AC) as the first carrier at the beginning your journey, the regulation of free baggage allowance is currently two pieces for business travels(32KG/piece)and one piece for economy class travels(23KG/piece). The baggage rules/excess baggage rates of Air Canada(AC) should be applied for the entire journey on the same ticket.
Fare Family | Basic | Standard | Flex |
| Booking Class | D | C | J |
| Free Baggage Allowance | 2 pieces,
70 lbs (32 KG)/ per piece | 2 pieces,
70 lbs (32 KG)/ per piece | 2 pieces,
70 lbs (32 KG)/ per piece |
If your itinerary includes Air Canada (AC) as the first carrier at the beginning your journey, the regulation of free baggage allowance is currently two pieces for business travels(32KG/piece)and one piece for economy class travels(23KG/piece). The baggage rules/excess baggage rates of Air Canada(AC) should be applied for the entire journey on the same ticket.
Free baggage allowance for children and Infants (including occupying or not occupying a seat)
| Passenger | Free Baggage Allowance | Dimensions/weight of each baggage | Oversized/overweight/excess baggage rates | In addition to the free checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infants not occupying a seat | 1 piece | The same as an adult of the corresponding traveling class | The same as an adult | Either a collapsible stroller or a car seat, but not both, can be checked in free of charge |
| Children and infants occupying a seat | The same as an adult | The same as an adult |
Important Notice
Important Notice
| Flights | Flights | Checkin regulations |
|---|---|---|
| China Airline/Mandarin Airline operating flights | Check in baggage not exceed 32kg(70lb) | Can be checked in |
| Check in baggage exceed 32kg(70lb) | Can not be checked in | |
| Special items exceed 32 kg(70lb) per | Please contact China Airlines Reservation offices to pre-advise and get approval at least 48 hours prior to flight departure | |
| Codeshare flights operating by other carriers | Please refer to the Interline Baggage Rules | |
- For passengers holding tickets issued on an itinerary with a transfer in Taiwan, baggage should be checked in through to the passenger’s final destination.
- Our company will not assume the responsibility for any loss of, damage to or delay in the delivery of following valuable and personal important effects, which are included in your checked baggage:
- Paintings, artwork, antiques, money, securities, optics, timepieces, natural fur products
- Jewelry, precious metals/stones, silverware, collectibles, heirlooms and other irreplaceable items
- Photographic/audio/video equipment and related items, mobile phone and other communication equipment
- Computer hardware/software and electronic components/equipment, business equipment
- Spirits, keys, medicines, drug, orthotics (surgical supports)
- Manuscripts, blueprints, photographs, publications, negotiable papers, business/personal documents
- Business samples, commercial goods
- Passports and other identification documents
- Other similar valuables or commercial effects
