China Eastern Airlines is a major Chinese airline operating international, domestic and regional routes. On most international routes, China Eastern allows 2 free checked bags, with a maximum weight of 23kg/50lbs. Be sure to check the specific baggage policies that apply to your trip, as it may be different.
Carry-On Allowance | 5 / 10 |
Checked Bag Allowance | 7 / 10 |
Excess Baggage Fees | 7 / 10 |
Overall Grade | 6.3 / 10 |
Your hand baggage may not exceed 5 Kg, and the dimension should be smaller than 55×40×20 cm for each one, including your briefcase and traveling bag. If you hold a first-class ticket, you are allowed to take two pieces of luggage. If you hold a business class or an economy class ticket, you are only allowed to carry one piece of hand luggage.
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Bluetooth Headphones: Using Bluetooth Headphones on an Airplane
China Eastern Free Checked Baggage on North America Routes
Economy Class: 2 pieces - max 23kg/50lbs each
Business Class: 2 pieces - max 32kg/70lbs each
First Class: 2 pieces - max 32kg/70lbs each
Infants
Any infant who buys a passenger ticket without seat can carry one baggage, with weight equal to that for a company adult and dimension (sum of three sides) not over 115cm, and also one folded portable baby carriage or baby stroller for free.
“Eastern Miles” Gold and Silver Card Members
An “Eastern Miles” gold card member can carry one additional baggage with weight not over 32KG for free; and a silver card member can carry one additional baggage with weight not over 23KG for free.
SkyTeam Alliance super-elite and elite card member
A SkyTeam Alliance super-elite member can carry one additional baggage with weight not over 23KG for free; and a SkyTeam Alliance elite member can carry one additional baggage with weight not over 23KG for free.
China Eastern Free Checked Baggage on Europe, Australia, Japan, Korea, Thailand and Singapore Routes
Economy Class: 2 pieces - max 23kg/50lbs each
Economy Extra: 2 pieces - max 32kg/70lbs each
Business Class: 2 pieces - max 32kg/70lbs each
First Class: 3 pieces - max 32kg/70lbs each
Infants
One no-seat infant ticket allows 1 free checked baggage which has the same weight allowance with the adult and the maximum size (length plus height plus width) of 115cm plus 1 free checked folding portable baby carriage or baby stroller.
Gold / Siver Card Members of Eastern Miles
Extra 1 PC of free check-in baggage with weight not more than 32KG for Eastern Miles Gold Card Members while 23KG for Silver Card Members.
Elite Plus / Elite Members of SkyTeam
Extra 1 PC of free check-in baggage with weight not more than 23KG for both Elite Plus and Elite Members.
China Eastern Free Checked Baggage on Dubai Routes
Economy Class: 2 pieces - max 23kg/50lbs each
Economy Extra: 2 pieces - max 32kg/70lbs each
Business Class: 2 pieces - max 32kg/70lbs each
First Class: 3 pieces - max 32kg/70lbs each
Remarks
Infant
One no-seat infant ticket allows 1 free checked baggage which has the same weight allowance with the adult and the maximum size (length plus height plus width) of 115cm plus 1 free checked folding portable baby carriage or baby stroller.
Eastern Miles Gold/Silver Card
Holder of Eastern Miles Gold Card could have 1 additional free-checked baggage with the maximum weight of 32kg; Holder of Eastern Miles Gold Card could have 1 additional free-checked baggage with the maximum weight of 23kg.
Skyteam Elite / Elite Plus Card
Skyteam Elite Plus member could have 1 additional free-checked baggage with the maximum weight of 23kg; Skyteam Elite member could have 1 additional free-checked baggage with the maximum weight of 23kg.
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The excess baggage means that portion by which the Checked Baggage and Unchecked Baggage exceed the Free Baggage Allowance. Passengers shall pay for excess baggage.
China Eastern Airlines Excess Baggage Fees on North America Routes
Oversized baggage:
CNY1,000/piece for a baggage >158CM and ≤203CM
CNY2,700/piece for a baggage >203CM
Baggage with excessive weight:
CNY1,000/piece for a baggage >23KG and ≤32KG
CNY2,700/piece for a baggage >32KG and ≤45KG
Note: Flights to/from Vancouver, the weight of baggage should not exceed 32KG/piece; for other North American routes, the maximum allowable weight is 45KG/piece.
Excess baggage:
Extra Piece CNY1,000/piece
Excess Baggage fees are cumulative, so multiple fees will be charged if a bag is both oversized and overweight.
China Eastern Airlines Excess Baggage Fees on Europe, Australia, Japan, Korea, Thailand and Singapore Routes
Oversize baggage:
158cm-203cm: CNY1,000/piece;
>203cm: CNY2,000/piece (subject to the approval of China Eastern Airlines)
Baggage with excessive weight:
CNY1,000/piece for a baggage >23KG and ≤32KG
Maximum weight for a single bag is 32kg
Excess baggage:
1st Excess Piece: CNY 1,000
Additional Excess Pieces: CNY 2,000 each
Excess Baggage fees are cumulative, so multiple fees will be charged if a bag is both oversized and overweight.
China Eastern Airlines Excess Baggage Fees on Dubai Routes
Oversize baggage:
158cm-203cm: CNY1,000/piece;
>203cm: CNY2,000/piece (subject to the approval of China Eastern Airlines)
Baggage with excessive weight:
CNY1,000/piece for a baggage >23KG and ≤32KG
Maximum weight for a single bag is 32kg
Excess baggage:
1st Excess Piece: CNY 1,000
Additional Excess Pieces: CNY 2,000 each