Excess Baggage

Excess Baggage Charges

Excess Baggage Charges (Currency - USD)
Currency - USD		Weight System (per kg)						Piece System (per piece)
Weight System (per kg)	Between	Zone 1	Zone 2	Zone 3	Zone 4	Zone 5	Zone 6	Zone 7	Zone 8	Zone 9
	Zone 1	-	6	6	6 (A)	20	40	115	130	170
	Zone 2	6	12	12	12	26	46	115	130	185
	Zone 3	6	12	12	12 (B)	26	46	115	130	180
	Zone 4	6 (A)	12	12 (B)	12 (C)	26	46	140 (E)	155 (F)	180
	Zone 5	20	26	26	26	40 (D)	60	150	170	200
	Zone 6	40	46	46	46	60	-	160	180	220
Piece System (per piece)	Zone 7	115	115	115	140 (E)	150	160	-	-	-
	Zone 8	130	130	130	155 (F)	170	180	-	-	-
	Zone 9	170	185	180	180	200	220	-	-	-

Zones Definition :
Zone 1 : Taiwan
Zone 2 : Japan / South Korea / Palau
Zone 3 : Hong Kong / China / Philippines
Zone 4 : Thailand / Malaysia / Singapore / Indonesia / Vietnam / Cambodia / Myanmar
Zone 5 : Australia / New Zealand / India
Zone 6 : Europe / Middle East / Africa
Zone 7 : West Coast of the North America (LAX / ONT / SFO / YVR) / Hawaii
Zone 8 : East Coast of the North America (JFK)
Zone 9 : Central & South America

Exceptions :
A. Between Myanmar(RGN) and Taiwan(TPE) shall charge USD 12/per KG
B. Between Hong Kong(HKG) and Jakarta(CGK) shall charge USD 10/per KG
C. Between Singapore (SIN) and Surabaya (SUB) shall charge USD 10/per KG
D. Between Australia (SYD/BNE/MEL) and New Zealand (AKL) shall charge USD 6/per KG
E. Between Myanmar(RGN) and West Coast of the North America(LAX/ONT/SFO/YVR) & Hawaii shall charge USD 150/per piece
F. Between Myanmar(RGN) and East Coast of the North America(JFK) shall charge USD 170/per piece

Travel Outside the Americas and the U.S. and Canadian Territories

Any baggage exceeding the checked baggage allowance shall be charged per kg, please see zones 1 to 6 of arrival/destination for more detail.

(The actual collection amount is calculated based on the departure date's local currency exchange rate. Currency USD)

Myanmar(RGN) Excess Baggage Charges
Between	Zone 1 (Taiwan)	Zone 2 (Japan / South Korea / Palau)	Zone 3 (Hong Kong / China / Philippines)	Zone 4 (Thailand / Malaysia / Singapore / Indonesia / Vietnam / Cambodia / Myanmar)	Zone 5 (Australia / New Zealand / India)	Zone 6 (Europe / Middle East / Africa)	Zone 7 (West Coast of the North America / Hawaii)	Zone 8 (East Coast of the North America )
Myanmar	12	12	12	12	26	46	150	170

Travel to/from the Americas and the U.S. and Canadian Territories

The region is divided into zones 7 to 9, for which excess baggage charges are calculated per piece. (A surcharge is collected for oversized and overweight baggage.) The excess baggage charges include charges for the excess number of baggage pieces and excess size (weight) of baggage.

The charges for the excess number of baggage pieces are applied when three or more pieces of baggage are checked. The charge for the excess number of baggage pieces is collected per extra piece.

The following baggage fees are mainly based on flights operated by China Airlines, passengers traveling with a flight operated by our code-shared partners please refer to the operating carrier’s fare rule.

(The actual collection amount is calculated based on the departure date's local currency exchange rate. Currency USD)

Guam Excess Baggage Charges
Between	Zone 1 (Taiwan)	Zone 2 (Japan / South Korea / Palau)	Zone 3 (Hong Kong / China / Philippines)	Zone 4 (Thailand / Malaysia / Singapore / Indonesia / Vietnam / Cambodia / Myanmar)	Zone 5 (Australia / New Zealand / India)	Zone 6 (Europe / Middle East / Africa)	Zone 7 (West Coast of the North America / Hawaii)	Zone 8 (East Coast of the North America )
Guam	50	60	55	55	80	100	100	100

Charges for Oversized/Overweight Baggage

Any checked baggage, including first two pieces (free allowance) will be treated as oversized/overweight if its total dimension and/or its weight exceeds the limit stipulated in free baggage allowance. Multiple times of the Unit Rate will be charged to such baggage as the charges for excess baggage pieces, and an extra charge will be applied to the checked premium economy class and economy class baggage.
Travel Class	Total Dimensions (sum of length/width/height)/Weight	Additional Charge per Piece
All Classes	Oversized: Any piece whose total dimensions exceed 62 inches (158 cm) but do not exceed 80 inches (203 cm).	One time the amount of the applicable Unit Rate
Premium Economy / Economy Class	Excess Piece + Overweight: Premium Economy Class Any piece beyond the allowed 2 checked pieces and weighing between 61 lbs and 70 lbs (between 28 kg and 32kg). Economy Class Any piece beyond the allowed 2 checked pieces and weighing between 50 lbs and 70 lbs (between 23 kg and 32 kg).	One time the applicable Unit Rate + one time the Extra Charge
Premium Economy / Economy Class	Excess Piece + Oversized: Premium Economy Class Any piece beyond the allowed 2 checked pieces and weighing less than 28 kg, and of which the total dimensions exceed 62 inches (158 cm) but not more than 80 inches (203 cm). Economy Class Any piece beyond the allowed 2 checked pieces and weighing less than 23 kg, and of which the total dimensions exceed 62 inches (158 cm) but not more than 80 inches (203 cm).	Twice the applicable Unit Rate
Premium Economy / Economy Class	Excess Piece + Overweight + Oversized: Premium Economy Class Any piece beyond the allowed 2 checked pieces and weighing between 28 kg and 32 kg, and of which the total dimensions exceed 62 inches (158 cm) but not more than 80 inches (203 cm). Economy Class Any piece beyond the allowed 2 checked pieces and weighing between 23 kg and 32 kg, and of which the total dimensions exceed 62 inches (158 cm) but not more than 80 inches (203 cm).	Twice the applicable Unit Rate + one time the Extra Charge
Business Class	Excess Piece + Oversized:Any piece beyond the allowed 2 checked pieces and of which the total dimensions exceed 62 inches (158 cm) but not more than 80 inches (203 cm).	Twice the applicable Unit Rate

Any baggage whose total dimensions exceed 80 inches (203 cm) and/or of which the weight exceeds 70 lb (32 kg) shall not be carried as checked baggage unless prior handling arrangements have been made with the carrier(s). Any such baggage shall be excluded from the free baggage allowance and shall be weighed and charged at three times the applicable Unit Rates for under 45 kg .For each additional 10 kg , one additional Unit Rate shall be charged.

Extra Charge

(The actual collection amount is calculated based on the departure date's local currency exchange rate.)Aside from excess piece/oversized baggage fees, an extra charge is collected per piece from premium economy class passengers carrying checked baggage (including the first two pieces) that weigh 28 - 32 kg/piece and from economy class passengers carrying checked baggage (including the first two pieces) that weigh 23 - 32 kg/piece.Aside from excess piece/oversized baggage fees, an extra charge is collected per piece from passengers carrying any baggage of which the total dimensions exceed 62 inches (158 cm) but not exceeding 80 inches (203 cm) and the weight is less than 32 kg. In addition, an extra charge is charged per piece from premium economy class passengers carrying baggage that weighs 28 - 32 kg/piece and from economy class passengers carrying baggage that weighs 23 - 32 kg/piece.
From	Extra Charge/Piece
Taiwan	NTD 1,000
U.S	USD 32
Other Countries	USD 32 or equivalent local currency
Canada	CAD 32 or equivalent local currency

Prepaid Excess Baggage

Excess Baggage Charges (Currency - USD)
Currency - USD		Weight System (per kg)						Piece System (per piece)
Weight System (per kg)	Between	Zone 1	Zone 2	Zone 3	Zone 4	Zone 5	Zone 6	Zone 7	Zone 8
	Zone 1	-	5.4	5.4	5.4	18	36	104	117
	Zone 2	5.4	11	11	11	23	41	104	111
	Zone 3	5.4	11	11	11	23	41	104	111
	Zone 4	5.4 (A)	11	11	11 (B)	23	41	126	140
	Zone 5	18	23	23	23	36 (C)	54	135	153
	Zone 6	36	41	41	41	54	-	144	162
Piece System (per piece)	Zone 7	104	104	104	126 (D)	135	144	-	-
Piece System (per piece)	Zone 8	117	117	117	140 (E)	153	162	-	-

Zones Definition :

Zone 1 : Taiwan
Zone 2 : Japan / South Korea / Palau
Zone 3 : Hong Kong / China / Philippines
Zone 4 : Thailand / Malaysia / Singapore / Indonesia / Vietnam / Cambodia / Myanmar
Zone 5 : Australia / New Zealand / India
Zone 6 : Europe / Middle East / Africa
Zone 7 : West Coast of the North America (LAX / ONT / SFO / YVR) / Hawaii
Zone 8 : East Coast of the North America (JFK)

Exceptions :

A. Between Myanmar(RGN) and Taiwan(TPE) shall charge USD 11/per KG.
B. Between Singapore (SIN) and Surabaya (SUB) shall charge USD 9/per KG
C. Between Australia (SYD/BNE/MEL) and New Zealand (AKL) shall charge USD 5.4/per KG.
D. Between Myanmar(RGN) and West Coast of the North America(LAX/ONT/SFO/YVR) & Hawaii shall charge USD 135/per piece.
E. Between Myanmar(RGN) and East Coast of the North America(JFK) shall charge USD 153/per piece.

(The actual collection amount is calculated based on the departure date's local currency exchange rate. Unit: USD / KG

Myanmar(RGN) Prepaid Excess Baggage Charges
Between	Zone 1 (Taiwan)	Zone 2 (Japan / South Korea / Palau)	Zone 3 (Hong Kong / China / Philippines)	Zone 4 (Thailand / Malaysia / Singapore / Indonesia / Vietnam / Cambodia)	Zone 5 (Australia / New Zealand / India)	Zone 6 (Europe / Middle East / Africa)	Zone 7 (West Coast of the North America / Hawaii)	Zone 8 (East Coast of the North America )
Myanmar	11	11	11	11	23	41	135	153

(The actual collection amount is calculated based on the departure date's local currency exchange rate. Unit: USD / Piece

Guam Excess Baggage Charges
Between	Zone 1 (Taiwan)	Zone 2 (Japan / South Korea / Palau)	Zone 3 (Hong Kong / China / Philippines)	Zone 4 (Thailand / Malaysia / Singapore / Indonesia / Vietnam / Cambodia / Myanmar)	Zone 5 (Australia / New Zealand / India)	Zone 6 (Europe / Middle East / Africa)	Zone 7 (West Coast of the North America / Hawaii)	Zone 8 (East Coast of the North America )
Guam	45	54	50	50	72	90	90	90

Notice of Prepaid Excess Baggage

The tickets that you hold should be issued by either China Airlines (297) or Mandarin Airlines (803) (not applicable to tickets for infants). The service is only available for tickets booked for CI/AE operated international flights or CI/AE code-shared international flights. It does not apply to whole trip if your connecting flight is operate by another airline . Passengers who hold two separate tickets during the travel journey are not eligible for this service.
Passengers should book their prepaid excess baggage allowance at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure of their flights via our official website. Otherwise, passengers will have to pay for excess baggage at the airport on the basis of the standard excess baggage charges.
The excess baggage allowance can only be used by the passengers themselves. Pooling or transferring of baggage allowance is not permitted. Once the allowance is used, if the actual weight of the baggage upon check-in is less than the prepaid baggage allowance paid for, the unused portion is non-refundable and non-transferable.
The prepaid excess baggage is valid for single sector to the place of stopover or final destination. Please note each passenger is limited to purchase once on line for each one-way journey.
Limits of Purchasing Excess Baggage: In regions that measure the allowance by weight, each passenger can purchase prepaid excess baggage in units of 5kgs each time, up to a maximum of 50kgs. In regions that measure the allowance by piece, each passenger can only buy 2 extra pieces of baggage, and the weight allowance of the baggage will be based on the limits of the cabin class of the ticket. Each piece of checked baggage shall not weigh more than 32 kilograms. Pieces of baggage in excess of 32 kilograms must be repacked in separate bags.
Different regulations and charges apply to special baggage, such as oversized and overweight bags, golf equipment, pets, and cabin baggage, which are not qualified for the prepaid excess baggage allowance.
If travelers' itinerary are Hong Kong-Jakarta or depart from/arrive at the airports listed below, they cannot purchase prepaid excess baggage allowance online.
- Mainland China: Dalian, Fuzhou, Haikou, Nanchang, Meixian, Ningbo, Sanya, Weihai, Wenzhou, Wuxi, Xuzhou, Yancheng, Yangzhou
- Southeast Asia: Palau
We do not provide the prepaid excess baggage allowance service if you are traveling via multi destination flights, which include destinations in the U.S. and Canada, and stopover at more than one destination.
If there is a need for you to change to another flight, please contact China Airlines Customer Service during office hours or visit a CI branch office to make a change before your original flight departure. However, your departure and arrival destinations should be the same or your tickets are applicable for interchangeability as follows routes:
．　Taiwan- Guangzhou/Shenzhen is applicable to Taiwan-Hong Kong
．　Taoyuan-Pudong is interchangeable with Songshan-Hongqiao
．　Taoyuan-Narita is interchangeable with Songshan- Haneda
．　Taoyuan- Incheon is interchangeable with Songshan-Gimpo
Once your tickets are used, your prepaid excess baggage fee cannot be refunded. If you haven't used your tickets and want a refund on your excess baggage, please visit CI official website or branch office for your ticket refund within 2 years of the date of purchase. 30% of your service fee will be charged as an administrative fee.
All other transportation regulations of this airline shall apply to the Prepaid Excess Baggage Service.
China Airlines reserves the right to interpret, revise or cancel the aforementioned articles at any time.

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