Each adult or child passenger is allowed to check in up to 20 kg (44 lbs) of baggage for free.

Each adult or child passenger is allowed to check in free of charge up to 40 kg (88 lbs) of baggage for First Class, and 30 kg (66 lbs) for Business Class.

In addition to the free baggage allowance, Platinum Card Members are entitled to check in an additional 30 kg (66 lbs) /Gold Card Members are entitled to check in an additional 20 kg (44 lbs)/Silver Card Members are entitled to check in an additional 20 kg (44 lbs) of baggage free of charge, regardless of the travel class purchased.

Each passenger is allowed to check in up to 10 kg (22 lbs) of baggage for free.

For any luggage exceeding the weight limit, a 1.5% surcharge will be charged on each additional kilogram. This fee will be calculated based on an adult fare, single trip, direct flight, Economy Class (Y Class) ticket. If there is no published fare available, an alternative calculation method will be used.

For international or regional flights, each piece of checked baggage must not exceed 32 kg (70 lbs). For international or regional flights with connecting domestic flights, each piece of checked baggage must not exceed 32 kg (70 lbs). For domestic flights, each piece of checked baggage must not exceed 50 kg (110 lbs).

The length, width and height of each piece of checked baggage must not exceed 100 cm x 60 cm x 40 cm (39 in x 23 in x 15 in). Oversized or overweight baggage will be shipped as cargo.

The weight of each piece of checked baggage must not be less than 2 kg (4.4 lbs) and its length, width and height must not be less than 30 cm x 20 cm x 10 cm (11 in x 7 in x 4 in).

The following items should not be included in your checked baggage. In the event of any loss or damage, Air China will compensate according to the general checked baggage policies.Cash, securities, jewelry, precious metals and articles, antiques, scripts and paintings, computers, personal electronic items, samples, and other valuable objects, fragile or delicate items, perishable goods, lithium batteries, important documents or materials, travel documentation and personal medication.

Sleeping bag or bedroll

Rucksack, knapsack, backpack

Snowboard/Ski equipment - A ski bag containing one pair of skis/one snowboard and poles.  A boot bag containing one pair of ski boots.

Bicycle - Single seat touring or racing bicycle, non-motorized packed properly with handlebars turned sideways and pedals are removed

Standard water surfboard, wake board or pair of standard water skis

Fishing equipment - Properly packed equipment containing not more than two fishing rods, one reel, one landing net, one pair of fishing boots and one tackle box

Sporting firearms- one rifle case containing not more than 2 rifles, 5kg (11 lbs) of ammunition, one shooting mat, a noise suppressor and small rifle tools, or two shotguns and two shotgun cases, or one pistol case containing not more than 5 pistols, 5kg (11 lbs) of ammunition, noise suppressors, one pistol telescope and small pistol tools.  Acceptability of such firearms shall be subject to the carrier's conditions

Musical instruments not exceeding 100cm (39 inches) in length