If you wish to fly and find yourself confused about your baggage, how many bags you can take with you into the cabin, charges or fees associated with your excess bags, then it’s a good idea to gain an idea of the baggage policies of the associated airline.
It might help you to plan your luggage more effectively and avoid any kind of excess baggage fees as you will be aware of the luggage dimensions, numbers, and size restrictions.
Let’s get a quick introduction about Hainan Airlines.
Hainan Airlines was founded in 1993 and has its headquarters in Haikou, China. It operates from its hubs at Beijing Capital International Airport and Xi’an Xianyang International airport. The airline has been rated as 5-star by Skytrax and has won numerous accolades in additional categories like Best Airline in China and Best Cabin Crew in China.
So let’s dive into the Hainan Airlines Baggage Policy.
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Hainan Airlines Baggage Allowance
If you are quite confused about the terms, carry-on and checked baggage and what they mean, then let’s take a quick review of these terms.
By Carry-on or cabin baggage, we refer to the bags that you can take with you into the aircraft cabin and place them into the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Checked baggage is those bags that are handed over to the airline at the time of check-in and can be weighed and delivered to the hold of the aircraft.
Let’s see the hand baggage allowance, carry-on baggage allowance, and checked baggage free allowance, or take a look at the weight restrictions and the number of pieces allowed.
Cabin Baggage Policy
Here, the weight concept applies to domestic flights and the piece concept applies to international flights.
As per Hainan Airlines Baggage Policy, for domestic flights, each handbag piece or carry-on
- should not weigh more than 5 kg in weight and
- volume should not exceed 20x45x55 cm.
And for international flights
- Should not weigh more than 22 pounds or 10 kg
- Total dimensions(length+width+height) not more than 45 inches or 115 cm
- Must fit into the overhead bin or beneath the seat in front of you
Now the question is how many bags can you bring, right?
The carry-on baggage allowance depends on the routes also.
Handbags or carry-on bags for domestic flights
- First and Business Class passengers can carry 2 handbags each
- Economy Class passengers can carry only one handbag
Carry-on bag for international flights
For flights that depart from the U.S, only one carry-on bag is allowed per passenger
What if you have a laptop?
Hainan Airlines’ baggage policy allows you to bring in one personal item like a wallet, a briefcase, or even a laptop in addition to your carry-on baggage.
Other items that are accepted as carry-on baggage are
- Crutches
- Wheelchairs
- Musical instruments
- Duty-free goods and
- Photograph apparatus bag
Of course, the baggage allowance is different for other international flights.
While business class passengers are allowed to bring 2 carry-on bags for other international flights, Economy class passengers are permitted to bring only one carry-on baggage.
Your pets, pet crates, and their food do not count as free carry-on allowance.
Other items that can be included as carry-on items for other international flights are
- One coat, shawl, or blanket
- One umbrella or walking stick
- One small camera
- Makeup handbag
- Laptop case
- Baby food products for feeding infants
- Wheelchairs, crutches for handicapped persons
Checked Bags Policy
The free checked baggage allowance depends on the route and type of cabin included.
Let’s check out the baggage allowance for some of the routes.
For those traveling on North America routes, like, USA and Canada
- For passengers in Business Class,
- You are allowed to bring a maximum of two numbers or 2 pieces of baggage
- the maximum weight of each piece of bag should not exceed 32kg(70lb)
- The total dimensions including 3 sides should not be more than 62 inches or 158cm
- For passengers in Economy class or premium economy
- You can bring in a maximum of two bags as checked bags
- The maximum weight allowed per bag is 23 kg or 51 lb
- Similarly, the total dimensions should not exceed 158cm
- Infants- For infants, you can bring in one piece of baggage. Moreover, you are allowed to bring in a child booster seat or a collapsible stroller or cradle if the cabin has enough space and if the head of the cabin crew agrees.
- Fortune Wings Gold (platinum) cardmembers have the same weight allowance as for Business class. In addition to the normal 2 bags which are allowed, they can bring in one more piece or bag with maximum weight not exceeding 32 kg ( 70 lb) for Business class. Maximum dimensions not to exceed 158cm
- Fortune Wings Silver Card members have the same weight allowance as for Economy or Premium Economy class passengers. In addition to the normal 2 bags allowed, they are allowed to bring in a 3rd piece (maximum weight not more than 23kg). Here too, the maximum dimensions are not to exceed 158cm.
For European routes,
- For passengers in Business Class
- You are allowed to bring a maximum of two numbers or 2 pieces of baggage
- the maximum weight of each piece of bag should not exceed 32kg(70lb)
- The total dimensions including 3 sides should not be more than 62 inches or 158cm
- For passengers in Economy class or premium economy
- You can bring in a maximum of one bag as checked bags
- The maximum weight allowed per bag is 23 kg or 51 lb
- Similarly, the total dimensions should not exceed 158cm
Domestic flights within China
- The total weight of each bag should not exceed 50 kg
- Total dimensions greater than (40cm x 60cm x 100cm) will not be permitted
- Business-class: 30kg
- Economy class: 20kg
- Infants: 10 kg
- Fortune Wings Gold Card members can bring in an additional piece that weighs up to 30kg and silver card members up to 20 kg
So what if your bags weigh more than the specified limits or exceed in size.
Do you want to fly with more bags? Then let’s check out the excess baggage fees or charges involved.
Excess Baggage Fees/Charges
Overweight baggage fees for routes between China and NorthAmerica excluding Canada
- Each bag weighing between 23kg to 28 kg for Economy class: $100 USD
- Each bag that weighs between 28kg to 32kg for economy class: $200 USD
- Cost for one additional bag: $200 USD
- For more than one additional bag: $300 USD
- Oversized baggage fees shall include $200 USD (total dimensions between 158cm to 203 cm)
- The checked bag should not exceed the total dimensions of 203 cm or 80 inches. If it does, you might be required to contact the airline’s cargo division.
For domestic flights within China, the excess baggage fees would be 1.5% of the airline’s highest published fare in the Economy class per additional kilogram
Sports Equipment Baggage Policy
Hainan Airlines Baggage Policy permits a wide range of sports equipment as checked-in baggage with certain restrictions on their size and weight. Fees or charges are involved for certain types of equipment. Some of these include
- Archery Equipment
- Sledges and skiing sets
- Fishing tackles
- Diving equipment
- Hockey/lacrosse sets
- Sporting balls and sets
- Bowling sets
- Surfboards
- Bicycles
- Camping sets
- Surfing sets
- Golf sets
- Javelins
Delayed Or Damaged Baggage Policy
In recent years, cases of lost or missing bags from different airlines have reduced considerably. Still, it does happen and we think it’s a good idea to take certain precautions so that your bag does not get lost. Be more careful if you have a connecting flight during your journey.
Sometimes you might be required to collect your bags at baggage claim, recheck in and drop off your bags again when you have a connecting flight.
Ensure that the bag tag is nicely attached to your luggage. Keep the second bag tag with you in case they give you one and do not lose it. You might need the details while reporting a missing bag
It would be a good idea to save a copy of your ticket inside your bag and contact information also may be somewhere on top of the bag where the airline staff can view it easily in case it gets lost.
Moreover, it would be a good idea to take a picture of your bag.
Try to check in early
Unfortunately, in case your bags go missing, the airline will help you in all ways possible and can trace your bag with the help of the Baggage Tracking System and keep you updated.
In case your bag is damaged, contact the airline staff before leaving the airport or within 7 days of arrival.
To conclude, hope this article cleared your doubts about the Hainan Airlines Baggage Policy
