Special Baggage refers to checked baggage with special shape, length, weight or special nature. Carriage of special baggage with restrictive transportation requirements should meet the certain requirements. The weight per piece of special baggage for domestic travel shall not exceed 50kg, and sum of three sides of baggage shall not exceed 260cm; The weight per piece of special baggage for international/regional travel shall not exceed 32kg (as for travel involving the United States, the maximum weight of per piece of special baggage must not exceed 45kg), the sum of three sides of baggage shall not exceed 260cm. Special baggage exceeding the special rules mentioned above cannot be accepted as checked baggage.
(1) Golf Equipment
Golf equipment may be transported as checked baggage, provided it is packed in a durable protective container and is able to withstand certain pressure. For any golf equipment that is not properly packed, a limited release baggage tag will be attached. Liability for transporting special items will be subject to the applicable rules for normal baggage. A set of golf equipment may only consist of one golf bag (containing 12 golf balls and 14 golf clubs) and one pair of golf shoes.
(2) Ski equipment
Ski equipment may be transported as checked baggage, provided it is packed in a durable protective container and is able to withstand certain pressure. For any ski equipment that is not properly packed, a limited release baggage tag will be attached. Liability for transporting special items will be subject to the applicable regulations for normal baggage. A set of ski equipment may only consist of one pair of skis, one pair of ski poles and one pair of ski boots.
(3) Fishing Gear
Fishing gear may be transported as checked baggage, provided it is packed in a durable protective container and is able to withstand certain pressure. For any fishing equipment that is not properly packed, a limited release baggage tag will be attached. Liability for transporting special items will be subject to the applicable regulations for normal baggage. A set of fishing gear may only consist one fishing tackle box, one reel, one pair of fishing boots, two rods, and one landing net.
(4) Bicycle
Only non-electric bicycles are allowed to be transported and the tyres must be deflated. For non-foldable bicycles, the handlebars should be rotated 90 degrees and fixed, the pedals removed, the wheels removed and firmly tied to the body of the bike.
(5) Diving Equipment
A set of diving equipment may only consist of goggles, snorkel, dive boots, wetsuit, compass, airbag inflator, flippers and other diving related accessories. If you carry diving gas cartridges, the gas cartridges must be carbon dioxide or other gases of no secondary risk, with no more than 2 small gas cartridges per set of diving equipment, and no more than 2 spare gas cartridges. It shall not contain dangerous goods that are prohibited or restricted for transport, such as diving lamps that generate heat. Transporting oxygen equipment or other dangerous goods shall comply with the relevant regulations for the transport of lithium batteries and dangerous goods stipulated by China Southern. Diving equipment shall be packed in a durable protective container and is able to withstand a certain pressure. For any diving equipment that is not properly packed, a limited release baggage tag will be attached.
(6) Surfboards equipment
Sports equipment for surfing. The fins should be removed, or if this is not possible, they should be securely wrapped in polystyrene foam. Both the nose and tail should be bubble-wrapped or protected with neoprene foam. Handrails (both sides of the board) should have cardboard attached to absorb impact. The board should also be packed in a suitable padded surf bag and is able to withstand certain pressure. For any surfboard that is not properly packed, a limited release baggage tag will be attached.
(7) Windsurfing Boards
Modified surfboard with movable mast. Sails can be removed and folded. Make sure that they packed properly and placed in a hard-shell case; otherwise, a disclaimer needs to be provided. The equipment should be packed in a durable protective container and is able to withstand a certain pressure. For any windsurfing board that is not properly packed, a limited release baggage tag will be attached.
(8) Archery equipment
Bows and arrows must be packed in a durable protective container. For any archery equipment that is not properly packed, a limited release baggage tag will be attached.
(9) Bowling equipment
Bowling balls equipment may be transported as checked baggage, provided it is packed in a durable protective container and is able to withstand a certain pressure. For any bowling balls equipment that is not properly packed, a limited release baggage tag will be attached. A set of bowling equipment including a maximum of 3 bowling balls, a bowling bag, a pair of bowling shoes. Bowling machine cleaners containing a large amount of acetone or alcohol with a capacity of more than 70% are considered dangerous goods and cannot be transport as baggage.
(10) Field hockey equipment
Hockey sticks or lacrosse sticks must be packed in a durable protective container. For any field hockey equipment that is not properly packed, a limited release baggage tag will be attached.
(11) Hockey equipment
Hockey equipment must be packed in a durable protective container. For any hockey equipment that is not properly packed, a limited release baggage tag will be attached.
(12) Inflatable balls
The internal pressure of water polo, basketball, volleyball, rugby, soccer, or other inflatable ball should not exceed the rated pressure in air transportation. The air filled in the ball should be released if necessary.
(13) Shooting apparatus
Shooting apparatus refers to the gun of sporting goods, not the firearms used by the public security organs when escorting criminal suspects. The firearm must be unloaded, if the conditions permit, the firearm needs to be disassembled and packed in a suitcase or standard gun case. Ammunition must be safely stored in a strong sealed box, and then put into the baggage, and the sealed box must be surrounded by other padding stuffed solid.
The diplomatic bag should be carried by the diplomatic envoy and taken care of by passenger himself or herself. At the request of the diplomatic courier, China Southern may also transport the baggage as checked baggage, but China Southern will only assume responsibility for the normal checked baggage. Confidential documents carried by designated personnel shall be handled in accordance with this regulation.
Light foam baggage should be placed in the cargo compartment for transportation. According to the loading of other cargo baggage compartment of the flight, China Southern has the right to refuse to accept the consignment or arrange other flights to carry the baggage with the exemption of liability.
If passenger carry on both ordinary baggage and sports equipment (properly packed )listed in the above transportation requirement, ordinary baggage shall be prioritized in the free checked baggage allowance.
If the passenger does not have ordinary checked baggage or the ordinary baggage does not exceed the free baggage allowance, the remaining free baggage allowance can be used to check special baggage of sports equipment that properly packed specified in the above transportation requirement. When the weight of special baggage is fully included in the remaining free checked baggage, no special baggage product fee will be charged except for having other additional requirements; When the weight of special baggage is only partially included in the free baggage allowance, the excess weight shall be charged according to the following weight range of the special baggage described below:
Note: In the following table, the basic charging rules, which is not applicable to Charging Rules① is calculated using the following method: Each kilogram is calculated at a rate of 1.5% of the published normal fares of an adult Economy Class ticket price (one-way) applicable on the day the excess baggage ticket is filled.If no direct normal fares are published, the rate is calculated by adding different flights.
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Types |
Departure Airport |
Fee |
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Golf Equipment |
Guangzhou, Beijing Daxin, Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai Pudong, Urumqi, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Changchun, Shenyang, Harbin, Chongqing, Zhengzhou, Zhuhai, Sanya, Changsha, Haikou, Dalian, Nanning, Guiyang, Shantou, Nanyang |
Charging Rules ① |
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Domestic airports other than those mentioned above |
If the weight exceeds the free baggage allowance and is less than 6 kg, it will be charged according to the basic charging rules; If the weight between 6 and 15 kg, it will be charged at the basic charging rules of 6 kg; If the weight exceeds 15 kg,the first 15 kg shall be charged at the basic charging rules of 6 kg, and each kilogram over 15 kg shall be charged according to the basic charging rules. |
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Ski Equipment |
Guangzhou, Beijing Daxin, Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai Pudong, Urumqi, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Changchun, Shenyang, Harbin, Chongqing, Zhengzhou, Zhuhai, Sanya, Changsha, Haikou, Dalian, Nanning, Guiyang, Shantou, Nanyang |
Charging Rules ① |
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Domestic airports other than those mentioned above |
Each passenger is allowed to bring one set of ski equipment as part of the free baggage allowance. If the weight exceeds the free baggage allowance and is less than 3 kg, it will be charged according to the basic charging rules; If the weight is more than 3 kg, it will be charged at the basic charging rules of 3 kg; The second set and above ski equipment are not included in the free baggage allowance and each kilogram will be charged according to the basic charging rules. |
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Fishing Gear |
Guangzhou, Beijing Daxin, Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai Pudong, Urumqi, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Changchun, Shenyang, Harbin, Chongqing, Zhengzhou, Zhuhai, Sanya, Changsha, Haikou, Dalian, Nanning, Guiyang, Shantou, Nanyang |
Charging Rules ① |
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Domestic airports other than those mentioned above |
If the weight exceeds the free baggage allowance and is less than 4 kg, it will be charged according to the basic charging rules; If the weight between 4 and 15 kg, it will be charged at the basic charging rules of 4kg; If the weight exceeds 15 kg, the first 15 kg shall be charged at the basic charging rules of 4 kg, and each kilogram over 15 kg shall be charged according to the basic charging rules. |
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Other Sports Equipment |
Guangzhou, Beijing Daxin, Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai Pudong, Urumqi, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Changchun, Shenyang, Harbin, Chongqing, Zhengzhou, Zhuhai, Sanya, Changsha, Haikou, Dalian, Nanning, Guiyang, Shantou, Nanyang |
Charging Rules ① |
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Domestic airports other than those mentioned above |
Charge according to the basic charging rules. |
Charging Rules ①
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Types |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
Level 4 |
Level 5 |
Level 6 |
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Fee per piece (CNY) |
68 |
168 |
298 |
498 |
698 |
998 |
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Weight range per piece |
Within 3kg (inclusive) |
3kg-8kg (inclusive) |
8kg-15kg (inclusive) |
15kg-23kg (inclusive) |
23kg-32kg (inclusive) |
32kg-50kg (inclusive) |
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Types |
Fee |
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Golf Equipment |
Except for infant passenger, each passenger can check in one set of golf equipment for free. The total weight of the equipment checked in the free of charge shall not exceed 23 kg and the sum of the three sides shall not exceed 158 cm (62 inches). This equipment does not count towards the passenger’s free baggage allowance. The part (pieces/dimensions/weight) exceeding the free baggage allowance shall be charged accumulatively according to the excess baggage rules(as for oversize fee,it will be charged based on the standard for ordinary excess baggage ranging from 159cm to 203cm (inclusive). |
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Ski Equipment |
Except for infant passenger, each passenger can check in one set of ski equipment for free. The total weight of equipment shall not exceed 23 kg and the sum of three sides shall not exceed 203 cm (80 inches). This equipment does not count towards the passenger’s free baggage allowance. The part (pieces/dimensions/weight) exceeding the free baggage allowance shall be charged accumulatively according to the excess baggage rules(as for oversize fee,it will be charged based on the standard for ordinary excess baggage ranging from 159cm to 203cm (inclusive). |
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Fishing Gear |
Except for infant passenger, one set of fishing gear can be included in the passenger’s free baggage allowance.The total weight of the equipment checked in the free of charge shall not exceed 23 kg and the sum of the three sides shall not exceed 158 cm (62 inches). The part (pieces/dimensions/weight) exceeding the free baggage allowance shall be charged accumulatively according to the excess baggage rules(as for oversize fee,it will be charged based on the standard for ordinary excess baggage ranging from 159cm to 203cm (inclusive). |
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Other Sports Equipment |
Except for infant passenger,if the total weight does not exceed 23 kg and the sum of the three sides does not exceed 158 cm (62 inches), the free baggage allowance may be counted. |
The diplomatic bag and the baggage carried by diplomatic envoys can be combined in weight or in pieces, and the part exceeding the free baggage allowance will be handled in accordance with the regulations of excess baggage. If the diplomatic bag needs to occupy a seat, the passenger must propose it at the time of seat reservation, and it will be transported only after the consent of China Southern.
The volume of each kilogram of checked baggage exceeds 6000 cubic centimeters and is accepted as light foam baggage. The volume of light foam baggage is converted to 1kg for every 6000 cubic centimeters. The volume of the weight exceeds the free baggage allowance shall be charged according to the excess baggage rules. The light foam baggage shall be accepted as oversized baggage.If the baggage meets both the standard for light foam baggage and sports equipment, it will be charged according to the charging rules of sports equipment.