Air China Overweight Baggage Fee 2011 - Extra Bag Fee - Oversize Baggage

Overweight baggage charge for domestic routes under weight concept:
On domestic routes, the overweight baggage charge per kg is calculated at the rate of 1.5% of the published adult fare for a single trip, economy class (cabin Y) ticket on a direct flight from the location of original departure to the destination. If there is no published direct flight fare, the charge rate is calculated by adding ticket fares for all flight segments.

Overweight baggage charge for international and regional routes under piece concept:
Air China Ltd. Overweight Baggage Charge (per piece) Rate Chart

Note: according to local Canadian law, the maximum weight of each piece of checked baggage on routes to/from Canada shall not exceed 32kg. [AMZ asins='B00LB7REFK,B082K8ZNQ1,B07ZWLQF9T,B00NW62PCA']

Charges for excess baggage can be determined by calling the local Air China office. Please contact us for more information.

For US, Canada, and Brazil routes
For flights between China and the US or Brazil, any piece of baggage exceeding 45 kg (99 lbs) and above will not be permitted to be checked in.
For flights between China and Canada, any piece of baggage exceeding 32 kg (70 lbs) and above will not be permitted to be checked in.

Baggage Allowance and Excess Baggage Charges for Connecting Flights
As of April 1, 2011, connecting flights operated by Air China in cooperation with foreign airlines will follow the revised policy for free baggage allowances and excess baggage charges.

For more information, please call the Air China hotline at 4008-100-999 or inquire at our Air China Local Office.

Musical Instruments
Musical instruments not exceeding 100cm (39 inches) in length can be treated as luggage.
Objects not suitable for carriage in the cargo compartment of the aircraft, for example, delicate musical instruments, and which do not meet the requirements will only be accepted for carriage in the cabin of the aircraft if you have given us notice in advance and permission has been granted by us. You may have to pay a separate charge for this service.

Wheelchair
Both manual and electronic wheelchairs are transported as checked baggage. They qualify as free checked-baggage so they are not included in baggage allowance limits. If a wheelchair is needed during check-in and has been given the consent of Air China, it will be delivered at the departure gate before boarding.
If an electronic wheelchair is checked, the packing should be as follows:

Wheelchair with leak-proof battery - Ensure the battery does not have a short circuit and it should be securely installed on the wheelchair.
Wheelchair without leak-proof battery - The battery should not be installed on the wheelchair and should have protective packaging. It should be leak-proof and fixed with a belt, fixture or bracket on the pallet or in the cargo compartment. Ensure the battery does not have a short circuit and it is filled with suitable absorption material to absorb any leaked liquid.
The packing will be marked as either "BATTERY, WET, WHEELCHAIR", or "BATTERY, WET, WITH MOBILITY AID". Additional labels will be added saying "CORROSIVE" and "UPWARD".

Ordering a Wheelchair
Please contact Air China at least 72 hours prior to the flight departure if you need a wheelchair for any part of your trip. If you need an on-board wheelchair, please contact Air China at least 36 hours prior to flight departure. Please arrive at the airport two hours before departure to allow sufficient time for completing check-in procedures Please note that there is no charge for wheelchair services.

WCHR refers to wheelchairs provided to passengers who are able to board and disembark aircraft independently, walk to their seats in the cabin and require assistance only between terminal buildings, tarmac and aircraft.

Applicants for WCHR please register with the ticketing office of Air China (including sales agents) within the prescribed time limit:

For US flights, please apply no later than 48 hours before scheduled flight departure.
For international and regional flights other than the US, please apply no later than 72 hours before scheduled flight departure.
For domestic flights in China, please apply no later than 24 hours before scheduled flight departure.

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