Baggage refers to the personal articles of passengers carried in the course of travel by agreement with China Southern Airlines (hereinafter China Southern)， including checked baggage and unchecked baggage. Checked baggage refers to the baggage handed over by passenger to be taken care of and transported by a carrier which will issue baggage claim tags. Unchecked baggage refers to the baggage taken care of by the passenger him or herself.
China Southern will inspect passenger’s baggage before check-in and boarding. China Southern reserves the right to determine at our discretion whether passenger’s baggage needs to be transported as carry-on baggage or checked baggage, taking the safety and comfort of you as well as other passengers into account.
For the safety of passengers and crew members, please put your carry-on baggage in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you. Passengers seated near emergency exits (including those seated near wing exits and in the first row) must put their baggage in the overhead bin to ensure that the baggage will not hinder evacuation in case of emergency.
Items exceeding the carry-on limitations must be transported according to the checked baggage regulations, or Cabin Seat Baggage.
The passengers are required to check all the relevant regulations and information regarding carry-on baggage allowance and items allowed to be carried.
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Flight Type |
Cabin Class |
Maximum Number of Pieces |
Maximum Weight per Piece |
Maximum Dimensions per Piece |
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Domestic Flight |
First Class |
2pc |
8kg |
The length, width and height of each carry-on shall not exceed: 55 * 40 * 20 cm (or 22 * 16 * 8 inches) |
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Business Class |
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Premium Economy Class |
1pc |
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Economy Class |
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International/Regional Flight |
First Class |
2pc |
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Business Class |
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Premium Economy Class |
1pc |
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Economy Class |
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Note: 1. Carry-on items should be able to be placed under the passenger's front row seat or in the closed baggage storage area; 2. Carry-on items that exceed the above limits to weight, number of pieces or size should be transported as checked baggage, which should be handled at the check-in counter or self check-in kiosk in advance. China Southern may inspect your baggage at the check-in counter, security check counter, boarding gate and in the aircraft cabin. Your baggage exceeding the limitation will be charged as per applicable excess baggage rules. |
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Item |
Available to |
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A small computer bag, camera bag, briefcase or handbag, which must be placed under the front seat during the flight |
All passengers except infant not occupying a seat |
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Food for infants onboard |
Passengers with infants |
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A baby back basket and foldable lightweight pram or stroller |
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A foldable wheelchair and/or a pair of crutches and/or straps or other mobility aids |
Disabled passengers who are dependent on wheelchairs, crutches, straps, or other mobility aids |
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* Service dogs such as guide/hearing dogs (special dogs which have been trained to assist vision/hearing-impaired passengers) |
Vision/hearing-impaired passengers who are dependent on service dogs should submit a request in advance and present a certificate issued by medical institutions |
Note:
I. Airport Security Check Department may adjust the scope of carry-on items according to the security requirements. Please cooperate with the related department.
II. When there is insufficient storage space in the cabin, some carry-on baggage may need to be checked at the gate and may not be transported by the same flight. Please check in your carry-on baggage at the check-in counter in advance.
III. The foldable strollers (the sum of the length, width, and height of its contour size not exceeding 115 cm) can be carried into the cabin, and foldable strollers exceeding the above size must be transported as checked baggage.
1.3.1 Cabin Baggage (hereinafter CBBG) refers to items that passengers bring into the cabin for which they have purchased a ticket. These items are generally not suitable for check-in due to their fragile, valuable nature, or because they are too large or heavy to meet the requirements for carry-on luggage storage. The items mainly include valuable or fragile items such as musical instruments, religious statues, precision instruments, and electrical appliances.
1.3.2 Passengers should apply for CBBG service no later than 6 hours before the flight departure by calling our hotline service, through the China Southern Airlines APP, or by visiting a China Southern ticketing office. The service is only confirmed after approval by China Southern.
1.3.3 CBBG should be charged according to the applicable fare for the number of seats actually occupied. The applicable taxes and fees are charged according to the number of passengers actually on the flight. There is no free baggage allowance for CBBG ticket.
1.3.4 CBBG must be arranged in a window seat and must be connected to the passenger's seat. It should not obstruct or hinder the use of any exits or cabin aisles, nor should it cover any passenger information or instruction signs.
1.3.5 The total weight of CBBG carried on each seat must not exceed 75 kilograms, and the maximum volume of CBBG must not exceed 145cm×50cm×30cm. Special oversized luggage exceeding the dimensions of 145cm×50cm× 30cm cannot be brought into the cabin, cannot be included in the free baggage allowance, and must be handled according to the checked luggage regulations.
Passengers must check in their luggage with a valid ticket. Checked baggage must be well-packaged, securely locked, firmly tied, able to withstand a certain amount of pressure, and capable of being safely handled and transported under normal operating conditions. It should meet the following conditions:
(1) Suitcase, handbags and such kind of items should be locked;
(2) It is not allowed to bundled more than two pieces of baggage into one piece;
(3) It is not allowed to attach other items to baggage;
(4) Bamboo baskets, net bags, grass strings and plastic bags are not permitted to be used as packing materials;
(5) Passenger(s) name, detailed address and telephone number should be written on the baggage.
China Southern may refuse to accept and transport any baggage whose packing does not meet the requirements. Even if the transportation is approved, China Southern shall not be liable for damage or breakage, except as otherwise provided by Chinese laws and international conventions. Please refer to the local requirements if the immigration authorities of each country have other requirements on baggage.
Baggage will be transported on the same flight as the passenger whenever possible. For safety, security or operational reasons, China Southern may arrange other flights for transportation. If the passenger's baggage is transported by a subsequent flight, it will be delivered to the passenger by the carrier, and the passenger may be required by law to be physically present for customs clearance.
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Flight Type |
Route |
Maximum Weight per Piece |
Maximum Dimensions per Piece |
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Domestic Flight |
50kg/pc |
The length, width and height shall not exceed 40*60*100 cm |
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International/Regional Flight |
United States destinations involved |
45kg/pc |
the sum of L+W+H per piece≤203 cm |
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no United States destinations involved |
32kg/pc |
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Note: 1. The maximum weight of each piece of baggage in the domestic segment of international transport shall not exceed the weight specified by the international segment; 2. The specifications (including size and weight) of the above baggage are the maximum of the ordinary checked baggage that the airline can accept and are not free baggage allowance. Passengers need to pay for the excess baggage allowance. For the maximum acceptable size of special baggage such as sports equipment, please refer to Section 4 Special Baggage. 3. If any baggage exceeds the above limitation can be taken apart and the sub package meets the limitation, this baggage can be checked as normal baggage. If any baggage cannot be separated, it shall be transported as special baggage or cargo. |
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First Class |
Business Class |
Premium Economy Class |
Economy Class |
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40kg |
30kg |
20kg |
20kg |
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Note:
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2.3.2.1 General Passengers
2.3.2.1.1 First Class
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Applicable Itinerary |
First Class |
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All itineraries |
3 pcs, 32 kg (70lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm |
2.3.2.1.2 Business Class
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Applicable Itinerary |
Business Full Flex |
Business Flex |
Business Standard |
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All itineraries |
2 pcs, 32 kg (70lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm |
2 pcs, 32 kg (70lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm |
2 pcs, 32 kg (70lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm |
2.3.2.1.3 Premium Economy Class
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Applicable Itinerary |
Premium Economy Full Flex |
Premium Economy Flex |
Premium Economy Standard |
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① Between Europe [Note 1] and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan / Japan, South Korea / Southeast Asia / South Asia / Southwest Pacific [Note 2] / Americas / Middle East [Note 3] / Africa; ② Between Americas and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan / Japan, South Korea / Southeast Asia / South Asia / Central and West Asia / Southwest Pacific / Middle East / Africa; ③ Between Southwest Pacific and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan / Japan, South Korea / Southeast Asia / South Asia / Central and West Asia/Middle East / Africa; ④ Between Middle East and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan / Japan, South Korea / Southeast Asia / South Asia / Central and West Asia[Note 4] / Africa; ⑤ Between Africa and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan / Japan, South Korea / Southeast Asia / South Asia / Central and West Asia; ⑥ Between Japan and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan / South Korea / Southeast Asia / South Asia / Central and West Asia. ⑦ Between South Korea and the Chinese mainland (excluding Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan). ⑧ Between Singapore and the Chinese mainland (excluding Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan). |
2 pcs, 23 kg (50lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm |
2 pcs, 23 kg (50lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm |
2 pcs, 23 kg (50lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm |
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① Between South Korea and Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan / Southeast Asia / South Asia / Central and West Asia; ② Between Southeast Asia (excluding Singapore) and the Chinese mainland (excluding Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan). ③ Between Southeast Asia and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan / South Asia / Central and West Asia; ④ Between South Asia and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan / Central and West Asia; ⑤ Between Central and West Asia and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan; ⑥ Between Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan; ⑦ Between Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan; ⑧ Other itineraries not specified. |
1 pcs, 32 kg (70lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm |
1 pcs, 32 kg (70lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm |
1 pcs, 32 kg (70lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm |
2.3.2.1.4 Economy Class
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Applicable Itinerary |
Economy Full Flex |
Economy Flex |
Economy Standard |
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① Between Europe and Japan / Southwest Pacific / Americas / Middle East / Africa; ② Between America and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan / Japan, South Korea / Southeast Asia / South Asia / Central and West Asia / Southwest Pacific / Middle East / Africa; ③ Between the Southwest Pacific and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan / Japan, South Korea / Southeast Asia / South Asia / Central and West Asia / Middle East / Africa; ④ Between Middle East and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan / Japan, South Korea / Southeast Asia / South Asia / Central and West Asia / Africa; ⑤ Between Africa and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan / Japan, South Korea / Southeast Asia / South Asia / Central and West Asia; ⑥ Between Japan and Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan / South Korea / Southeast Asia / South Asia / Central and West Asia. ⑦ Between Singapore and the Chinese mainland (excluding Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan). |
2 pcs,23 kg (50lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm |
2 pcs,23 kg (50lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm |
2 pcs,23 kg (50lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm |
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① Between Turkey and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan; ② Between Central and West Asia and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan. |
1 pcs,32 kg (70lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm |
1 pcs,32 kg (70lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm |
1 pcs,32 kg (70lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm |
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① Between Europe (except Turkey) and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan; ② Between Europe and South Korea / Southeast Asia / South Asia; ③ Between South Korea and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao Taiwan / Southeast Asia / South Asia / Central and West Asia; ④ Between Southeast Asia (excluding Singapore) and the Chinese mainland (excluding Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan). ⑤ Between Southeast Asia and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan / South Asia / Central and West Asia; ⑥ Between South Asia and Chinese mainland, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan / Central and West Asia; ⑦ Between Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan; ⑧ Between Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan; ⑨ Other itineraries not specified. |
1 pcs,23 kg (50lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm |
1 pcs,23 kg (50lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm |
1 pcs,23 kg (50lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm |
In order to meet the travel needs of different passengers, China Southern has introduced “Economy Saver”、“Economy Light” branded fares on some routes. The free checked baggage allowance for the Economy Saver brand fare is one piece less than the Economy Standard brand fare (the weight and size restrictions for each piece remain unchanged), and there is no free checked baggage allowance for the Economy Light brand fare, based on the specific conditions of the purchase of the ticket.
Note 1: Europe refers to Albania / Algeria /Andorra / Austria / Belarus / Belgium / Bosnia and Herzegovina / Bulgaria / Croatia / Cyprus / Czech Republic / Denmark / Estonia / Faroe Islands / Finland / France / Germany / Gibraltar / Greece / Hungary / Iceland / Ireland / Italy / Latvia / Liechtenstein / Lithuania / Luxembourg / Macedonia (FYROM) / Malta / Moldova / Monaco / Montenegro / Morocco / Netherlands / Norway / Poland / Portugal / Romania / Russia (in European) / San Marino / Serbia / Slovakia / Slovenia / Spain / Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands / Sweden / Switzerland / Tunisia / Turkey / Ukraine / United Kingdom / Vatican , etc.
Note 2: Southwest Pacific refers to American Samoa (US) / Australia / New Zealand / Christmas Island / Cocos (Keeling) Islands / Cook Islands / Fiji / French Polynesia(FR) / Kiribati / Nauru / New Caledonia / Niue / Norfolk Islands / Papua New Guinea / Pitcairn Islands / Samoa / Solomon Islands / Tokelau Islands / Tonga / Tuvalu / Vanuatu / Wallis and Futuna Islands, etc.
Note 3: Middle East refers to UAE / Saudi Arabia / Qatar / Kuwait / Israel / Jordan / Bahrain / Lebanon / Iraq / Egypt / Syria / Sudan / Oman / Yemen / Palestine Territory, Occupied / South Sudan, etc.
Note 4: Central and West Asia refers to Uzbekistan / Tajikistan / Kazakhstan / Kyrgyzstan / Turkmenistan / Iran/ Azerbaijan / Georgia / Armenia and Russia (in Asia).
The free checked baggage allowance for infant not occupying a seat is 1 piece, 10kg (22 lbs) per piece, and the sum of three sides of each piece should not exceed 115cm (45 inches).
An international student passenger who purchases a Premium Economy Class or Economy Class, by meeting the following conditions, is entitled to add one piece of baggage as per the above standard for adults. Specific information is subject to the system display.
2.3.2.3.1 International students refer to students under 30 years of age (excluding) who attend regular schools/colleges/universities in countries/regions other than their place of nationality. Copies of valid passport, visa and study certificate (student ID card, admission notice or invitation for visit and exchange, etc.) should be provided when purchasing tickets.
2.3.2.3.2 The preferential baggage allowance is only applicable to the fares for travel between the country/region of study and the country/region of nationality.
2.3.2.3.3 An international student passenger who is a Sky Pearl Platinum, Gold or Silver Card member of China Southern, or Elite, Elite Plus members of cooperative airlines of China Southern and has already been entitled to the corresponding free checked baggage allowance, will not be entitled to the extra free checked baggage allowance for international student passengers.
2.3.2.3.4 Additional free checked baggage for international student passengers is no longer available when using the Economy Saver brand fare or Economy Light brand fare.
2.3.2.3.5 For the economy class, the specific itineraries or fares are as follows:
(1) Between the Chinese mainland (excluding Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) and Australia, New Zealand, North America, Europe, Central and Western Asia, Pakistan, India, Japan, South Korea.
(2) Between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan
(3) Between Europe and Australia, New Zealand.
2.3.2.3.6 For the premium economy class, the specific itineraries or fares are as follows:
(1) Between the Chinese mainland (excluding Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) and Australia, New Zealand, North America, Central and Western Asia, Pakistan, India, Japan.
(2) Between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan.
(3) Between Europe and Australia, New Zealand.
A labor passenger who purchases a Premium Economy Class or Economy Class, by meeting the following conditions, is entitled to add one piece of baggage as per the above standard for adults. Specific information is subject to the system.
2.3.2.4.1 Labor passengers refer to passengers who work in countries other than the place of nationality. Copies of the valid passport and labor visa (except work visa) should be provided when purchasing tickets.
2.3.2.4.2 The preferential baggage allowance is only applicable to the fares for the itineraries between the country of employment and the country of nationality.
2.3.2.4.3 For a labor passenger who has already been entitled to the free checked baggage allowance as a Sky Pearl Platinum, Gold or Silver Card member of China Southern, or Elite, Elite Plus members of cooperative airlines of China Southern, will not be entitled to the extra free checked baggage allowance for labor passengers.
2.3.2.4.4 Additional free checked baggage for international student passengers is no longer available when using the Economy Saver brand fare or Economy Light brand fare.
2.3.2.4.5 The specific itineraries or fares are as follows:
(1) Between the Chinese mainland (excluding Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) and Southeast Asia (excluding Singapore) , South Asia, Central and Western Asia (except Tajikistan);
(2) Between Korea and South Asia, Central and Western Asia;
(3) Between the Chinese mainland (excluding Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) and South Korea, with Economy Class fares.
2.3.2.5.1 All international and regional itineraries adopt the piecework system to implement baggage transportation rules and follow IATA Resolution 302 for calculation.
2.3.2.5.2 For China Southern code share flights, there are two ways of implementation according to the content of bilateral agreements，according to the operating carrier regulations or marketing carrier regulations, which are subject to the system display.
2.3.2.5.3 The additional free checked baggage allowance for Sky Pearl Platinum, Gold and Silver Card members of China Southern shall be carried out in accordance with the relevant rules.
2.3.2.5.4 In case of voluntary change of tickets, the free checked baggage allowance shall be adopted as follows.
In case of any change to the first fare component of a totally unused ticket, the free baggage allowance standard corresponding to the fare applicable on the date of ticket exchange shall be applied. In case of no change to the first fare component of a totally unused ticket, the free baggage allowance standard corresponding to the fare applicable on the original date of issue will be applied.
If the ticket is partially used, the free baggage allowance will apply to the fare applicable on the original date of issue.
2.3.2.5.5 For passengers who involuntarily change cabin class, the free baggage allowance will be the applicable to original class.
Please check your baggage at the check-in counter or self-service baggage check-in kiosk in advance. China Southern may inspect your baggage at the check-in counter, security check counter, boarding gate and in the cabin. Baggage exceeding the free baggage allowance will be charged as per excess baggage rate.
Regardless of the fare class actually paid by the passengers and the actual position of their seats, baggage carried on China Southern flights (the flight actually operated by China Southern) which exceeds the free baggage allowance will be charged according to the following excess baggage rates: Excess baggage is charged by each kilogram at a rate of 0.6% 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(The above charges are for ordinary checked baggage).
(1) If the commencement of itinerary is within the Chinese mainland (excluding Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan), the excess baggage is charged on CNY basis.
(2) If the commencement of itinerary is within the European region, the excess baggage is charged on Euro basis.
(3) Except for the above two situations, the excess baggage is charged on U.S. dollars basis.
Area 1: (1) Itineraries between Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and the Americas, Africa. (2) Itineraries between the Americas and Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central and Western Asia, Southwest Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa. (3) Itineraries between Africa and Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central and Western Asia, Southwest Pacific, Europe.
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Type |
Baggage Specification |
Fee |
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Weight |
Dimension (L+W+H) |
CNY (Yuan) |
EUR |
USD |
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The first piece in addition to the standard allowance |
≤23kg |
≤158cm |
1380/pc |
200/pc |
225/pc |
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The second piece or more in addition to the standard allowance |
≤23kg |
≤158cm |
2000/pc |
290/pc |
330/pc |
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Oversize piece |
- |
159cm-203cm（inclusive) |
1000 |
145 |
165 |
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Overweight piece |
23-28kg （inclusive） |
- |
500 |
75 |
85 |
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28-32kg（inclusive） |
- |
1010 |
145 |
170 |
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32-45kg（inclusive） |
- |
3000 |
435 |
495 |
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Area 2: (1) Itineraries between Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and Europe, Middle East, Southwest Pacific, Japan. (2) Itineraries between Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central and Western Asia, Southwest Pacific. (3) Itineraries between Middle East and Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central and Western Asia, Southwest Pacific. (4) Itineraries between Southwest Pacific and Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central and Western Asia. (5) Itineraries between Japan and South Korea, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central and Western Asia.
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Type |
Baggage Specification |
Fee |
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Weight |
Dimension (L+W+H) |
CNY (Yuan) |
EUR |
USD |
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The first piece beyond the free allowance |
≤23kg |
≤158cm |
1100/pc |
160/pc |
185/pc |
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The second piece or more beyond the free allowance |
≤23kg |
≤158cm |
2000/pc |
290/pc |
330/pc |
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Oversize piece |
- |
159cm-203cm（Inclusive） |
1000 |
145 |
170 |
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Overweight piece |
23-28kg（inclusive） |
- |
500 |
75 |
85 |
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28-32kg（inclusive） |
- |
1010 |
145 |
170 |
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Area 3: (1) Itineraries between Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and South Korea, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central and Western Asia. (2) Other itineraries unspecified above.
Note: Itineraries originating from Taiwan to Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong and Macao have special rates for overweight and oversize, specifically the following adjustments: US$50 for overweight 23-28kg (inclusive), US$135 for overweight 28-32kg (inclusive); US$150 for oversize (159cm-203cm (inclusive)).
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Type |
Baggage Specification |
Fee |
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Weight |
Dimension (L+W+H) |
CNY (Yuan) |
USD |
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The first piece in addition to the standard allowance |
≤23kg |
≤158cm |
880/PIECE |
145/PIECE |
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The second piece or more in addition to the standard allowance |
≤23kg |
≤158cm |
1430/PIECE |
240/PIECE |
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Oversize piece |
- |
159cm-203cm（inclusive） |
1000 |
170 |
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Overweight piece |
23-28kg（inclusive） |
- |
390 |
65 |
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28-32kg（inclusive） |
- |
910 |
155 |
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Any carry-on items exceeding the carry-on baggage limitation will be charged according to the applicable excess baggage fee standard. For details, please refer to 3.1 rules.
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Cabin Class |
Type |
Actual Specification |
Fee |
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Weight |
Dimension (L+W+H) |
CNY or Equivalent Local Currency |
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First Class |
The first piece beyond the free allowance |
≤32kg |
≤158cm |
1000/pc |
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The second piece or more beyond the free allowance |
≤32kg |
≤158cm |
1300/pc |
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Oversize piece |
- |
159cm-300cm |
1000 |
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Overweight piece |
32-45kg (inclusive) |
- |
3000 |
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Business Class, Premium Economy Class and Economy Class |
The first piece beyond the free allowance |
≤23kg |
≤158cm |
1000/pc |
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The second piece or more beyond the free allowance |
≤23kg |
≤158cm |
1300/pc |
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Oversize piece |
- |
159cm-300cm |
1000 |
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Overweight piece |
23-32kg (inclusive) |
- |
1000 |
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Overweight piece |
32-45kg (inclusive) |
- |
3000 |
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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.
5.1.1.1 Small animals refer to tamed and small animals such as domesticated dogs, cats, birds and other household pets. China Southern has the right to determine whether an animal can be carried and the way of carriage and reserves the right to restrict the number of pets transported on a plane.
5.1.1.2 The following small animals shall not be carried as baggage:
（1）Short-nosed canines and felines.
（2）Animals too small in size (such as turtles, mice, or ornamental fish).
（3）Animals too large in size or packaging (or the size of whose cage exceeds the maximum size restriction).
（4）Animals may cause hazard to the safety of carriage.
（5）Wild animals.
（6）Aggressive animals or animals with a grotesque shape (such as snakes) .
5.1.2.1 Each passenger can carry small animal in their checked baggage on international flights (depending on the entry and exit regulations of the departing and destination countries). Each small animal should be placed in a single cage, while a pair of birds can be placed in the same cage.
5.1.2.2 Unless specifically approved by China Southern , all small animals must be transported as checked baggage in the cargo hold that allows oxygen to circulate and reach the animals (not applicable to guide dogs, hearing dogs). Any animals which are not suited to a journey in the aircraft’s cargo hold will not be allowed to transport.
5.1.2.3 The weight of small animals, their containers and food to be carried shall not be counted into the passenger's free baggage allowance and shall be charged according to applicable rules.
5.1.2.4 Small animals must be kept in a well-packaged carrier used specifically for checking in pets onto a flight. The cage size used to transport a single small animal must not be larger than 90x60x66cm or smaller than 5x15x20cm. The maximum weight should not exceed 32kg.
5.1.2.5 Small living creatures brought on board by passengers must be in good health, harmless, clean, and not have a pungent odor. Pregnant animals may not be brought on board. The animal which is under 8 weeks of age may not be brought on board.
5.1.2.6 China Southern Airlines cannot currently carry small living creatures on connecting flights.
5.1.2.7 To transport small animals, passengers must submit their applications at least 4 hours before flight departure on domestic flights, at least 6 hours before flight departure on international flights, and obtain the reply of China Southern .
5.1.2.8 Passengers should take their small animals to the airport for check-in 120 minutes before their flight departure time.
5.1.2.9 In China domestic flights, passengers must present an animal quarantine certificate from a quarantine department at county (or regional) level or above. In Hong Kong/ Macau/ Taiwan, China/ International flights, passengers must present Certificate of Quarantine and Certificate of Rabies Immunization issued by the department responsible for plant and animal immunization in the People's Republic of China or the country from which the flight originated, a departure and arrivals card or transit permit, and any additional documentation required by the destination or transiting countries.
5.2.1 Service dogs refer to dogs trained to provide assistance to people with a disability (such passengers shall provide an evidenced by a medical certificate), including assistance dogs, hearing dogs, and guide dogs for the blind. China Southern will not accept animals other than dogs as service animals for transportation.
5.2.2 The carriage of guide dogs shall be dealt as small animals. Service dogs, if they meet China Southern’s requirements, may accompany with passenger(s) with a disability who are eligible to travel in the passenger cabin.
5.2.3 The qualified passengers shall provide identity and quarantine proofs for their service dogs. Service dogs, together with its cage and food, can be carried free of charge, without taking up the free baggage allowance.
5.2.4 Emotional support dogs cannot be regarded as service dogs, and China Southern will not accept emotional support dogs for transport as service dogs.
5.3.1 Acceptance for carriage of small animals (include service dogs) is subject to the conditions that the passenger assumes full responsibility for such animal unless due to China Southern’s faults. China Southern shall not be liable for injury to or loss, delay, sickness or death of such animal in the event that it is refused entry into or passage through any country, state or territory.
5.3.2 The passenger is fully liable for all damages or injuries which an animal might cause to other passengers or crew members.
5.3.3 China Southern will have no liability in respect of any such animal not having all the necessary exit, entry, health and other documents with respect to the animal's entry into or passage through any country, state or territory.
China Southern does not offer baggage value declaration service.
7.1 Passenger(s) shall collect their baggage as soon as it is available for collection at places of destination (or stopover).
7.2 With China Southern’s consent, passenger(s) can collect their baggage at a stopover under the agreement of China Southern; however, the unused payment of the excess baggage will not be refunded.
7.3 If passenger(s) do not claim their baggage in time, China Southern will levy a fee for baggage storage. China Southern reserves the right to manage with perishable items within passenger(s) baggage during the first 24 hours after the arrival of the baggage.
7.4 China Southern is under no obligation to ascertain that the bearer of the baggage identification tag is entitled to delivery of the baggage and China Southern is not liable for any loss, damage, or expense arising out of or in connection with such delivery.
7.5 If a passenger claims the baggage without providing baggage identification tag(s), China Southern will deliver the baggage to this passenger only on condition that he/she provides a certificate approved by China Southern and, if required by China Southern, this passenger shall furnish adequate security to indemnify China Southern for any loss, damage or expense which may be incurred by China Southern as a result of such delivery.
7.6 Acceptance of baggage by the bearer of the baggage check, without complaint at the time of delivery, is prima facie evidence that the baggage has been delivered in good condition and in accordance with the contract of carriage.
7.7 If baggage is not collected staring 90 days from the next day of baggage’s arrival, China Southern has the right to process it according to the regulations on un-delivered baggage.
8.1 In the event of delay, loss or damage in the carriage of baggage, China Southern and China Southern’s authorized ground handling agents, along with the passenger, should fill up a Record Form of Accidents of Baggage Carriage, check out the situation and reasons, and report the results of investigation to passenger and departments concerned. If compensation for baggage happens, it can be processed at the journey’s stopover or destination.
8.2 If the checked baggage fails to arrive on the same flight with the passenger(s) due to China Southern’s reasons and thereby causing an inconvenience for the passenger(s), China Southern will provide a one-off compensation for temporary living necessities at a minimum of 200CNY for domestic flights and 500CNY or the equivalent value in currency for international and regional flights, based on the passenger’s membership tiers and classes of service. If laws and regulations stipulate otherwise, they will be enforced in accordance with the corresponding laws and regulations.
(1) If the size, weight or quantity of unchecked baggage exceeds the standard set by China Southern, passengers should proactively go to the check-in counter or self-service baggage drop-off equipment to handle the check-in procedures in advance. The staff at Boarding gate will transfer the unchecked baggage to checked Baggage if exceeding the standard,which will require re-inspection and may result in the baggage not be transported on the same flight. Any costs and losses arising therefrom will be borne by the passengers themselves.
(2) China Southern reserves the right to refuse carriage if the passenger's baggage contains dangerous goods or items that are restricted for transport. For the regulations on the transportation of dangerous goods, and the application of right to refuse carriage, please refer to "China Southern Airlines General Conditions of Carriage for Passengers and Baggage".
(1) The "China Southern Airlines Baggage Rules" are considered as part of the "China Southern Airlines General Conditions of Carriage for Passengers and Baggage".
(2) These rules are written in Chinese and translated into other languages. In case of any inconsistency between the Chinese version and the other language versions, the Chinese version shall prevail.
This version of baggage rules is effective as of September 1, 2024.
*The Previous Edition：《Baggage Rules》（effective from April 1, 2024）