Carry-On Baggage Information
For safety reasons, carry-on baggage includes cabin baggage, personal items, travel gadgets, and special items that must comply with size, weight, quota, and acceptance regulations. The overhead compartments have weight limits, and passengers are requested to adhere to CI's carry-on baggage regulations when boarding a flight to prevent overloading the luggage compartments above their seats, as this could jeopardize the safety of themselves and other passengers. If carry-on baggage cannot be securely stored in the cabin, it must be checked as luggage.
Please stow your carry-on baggage properly and ensure that it complies with the specified dimensions and weight limits for the storage spaces.
| Carry-on baggage stowed in the closed overhead compartment | Carry-on baggage stowed under the passenger's seat |
|---|---|
| • Baggage must be stowed securely, allowing cabin crew members to close the bins without exerting force.
• Baggage should not fall from overhead bins when the doors are opened. | • Baggage must be stowed under a passenger seat to prevent it from sliding sideways into the aisle. |
| All other specifications must be followed:
• Carry-on baggage must not obstruct passenger movement to, from, or across the aisle, and it should not be placed on your lap. • The cloakroom is not suitable for stowing passenger baggage. | |
At certain airports, the size restrictions for carry-on baggage may be more stringent due to the aircraft's storage capacity, particularly on single-aisle aircraft. Even if your carry-on complies with the standard size regulations, it may not fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you. In such cases, your baggage will be stored as checked baggage and placed in the cargo compartment. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
1.Cabin Baggage
| CLASS | Allowable PCs | Dimension | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| (Premium) Business Class | 2 | a. 56x36x23 CM (22x14x9 IN)
| 7KG(15lbs) /PC |
| b. Garment bag is limited to 20cm when folded | |||
| Premium Economy Class | 1 | 56x36x23 CM (22x14x9 IN) | 7KG(15lbs) /PC |
| Economy Class | 1 | 56x36x23 CM (22x14x9 IN) | 7KG(15lbs) /PC |
Note:
- Please note that some carry-on bags, even if their total dimensions do not exceed the permitted limits, may not fit in the overhead compartment due to their specific shapes and must be checked as baggage.
- If you bring smart baggage on board that does not comply with the regulations for carry-on baggage, you must remove the lithium/lithium-ion battery and carry the baggage as checked one to adhere to safety regulations. For regulations regarding lithium batteries on board, please click here.
- Excess baggage charges will apply if your cabin baggage exceeds the allowance for free checked baggage.
2.Personal Items：
In addition to the above-mentioned cabin baggage, each passenger may carry one piece of the following personal items free of charge:
- A small backpack and/or purse
- A laptop computer and/or briefcase
- A limited amount of duty-free merchandise
- A camera case, small camera and/or pair of binoculars
- Infant's napkins, feeding bottle and food for consumption in flight
- Umbrella
- Personal clothing and/or food for consumption in flight contained in disposable packaging
3.Travel Gadgets：
- Passenger’s carry-on multi-functioning luggage, inflatable cushion, or other travel accessory used as an extra footrest for children to lie down during flight may be used on board our flights as long as the instructions for use set by the manufacturer(s) are followed.
- Travel gadgets that do not fit in carry-on luggage or exceed 22 x 14 x 9 inches (56 x 36 x 23 cm) in size (length x width x height) or 7 kg in weight will be counted as part of your cabin baggage allowance.
- To ensure safe use of travel gadgets for you, please comply with the regulations below:：
- (1) Passengers need to inform our booking department to pre-arrange suitable seats if they want to use the products on-board.
(2) Travel gadgets must be used on the window seat number A/K and middle seat E/F. (Prohibited on Emergency Exit Row)
(3) Must not be used during the aircraft take-off, landing, or taxiing.
(4) Must not damage the aircraft seat when using the travel gadgets.
(5) Must not put two or more units of travel gadgets together for children to lie down. Children must be accompanied by adults when using the travel gadgets.
(6) When the fasten seat belt sign is turned ON during flight, passenger must make sure the seat belts of travel gadgets are securely fastened and following cabin crew instruction. - (7) The travel gadgets must not install or attach to any aircraft seats(such as hanging products or baby hammocks, etc.).
- (8) When using travel gadgets, it shall not affect the rights and interests of other passengers or causing inconvenience to other passengers.
NOTE：Due to safety issues, travel gadgets are prohibited on A350 60DEG and A350 (B-18919) 61A.
4.Special Items：
Passengers with special needs or caregiving purposes, who choose not to check in their items, are allowed to bring special items into the cabin. Such baggage may exceed the size and weight limits of cabin baggage but should be able to fit in the overhead bin and cloakroom, and can be placed in these storage spaces or gate-checked, including：
- Canes/Crutches/Artificial limbs/any Mobility aids.
- Medical equipment or supplies.
- Fully collapsible stroller or Child safety seat.
5.Others:
- For flight safety, all sharp items must be placed in checked baggage. These include any type of knives, metal nail files, scissors, tweezers, and other similar items; If any of these items are found in your carry-on luggage, they will either be delivered late, confiscated, or held by the airport security staff. China Airlines shall not assume any responsibility for it.
- Due to limited refrigeration space onboard and hygiene reasons, we are unable to offer passengers the ability to store and refrigerate personal belongings in the chiller.
