What is the weight limit for airplane luggage? Hot topics across the Internet and structured data analysis
Recently, with the arrival of the summer travel season, the issue of aircraft baggage limits has once again become the focus of heated discussions across the Internet. Many travelers face extra fees or trouble checking luggage because they don’t understand their airline’s baggage policies. This article will combine hot topics in the past 10 days to analyze the baggage limit regulations of major domestic and foreign airlines in detail, and use structured data to help passengers quickly grasp key information.
1. Comparison of baggage weight limits among domestic airlines

The following are the economy class baggage weight limits of the four major domestic airlines (data as of 2023):
| airline | Free checked baggage allowance | Hand luggage weight limit | Overweight rate (yuan/kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air China | 20kg | 5kg | Economy class 1.5% of face price |
| China Southern Airlines | 23kg | 5kg | Domestic flights start from 20 yuan |
| China Eastern Airlines | 20kg | 5kg | Parts exceeding 23kg will be charged at 1.5% |
| Hainan Airlines | 20kg | 5kg | Overweight portion costs 10-30 yuan per kilogram |
2. Differences in baggage policies on international routes
Baggage weight limits on international routes vary greatly. The policies for popular routes are as follows:
| Route type | Economy class checked baggage | Business class checked baggage | special regulations |
|---|---|---|---|
| European and American routes | 1 piece 23kg | 2 pieces 32kg | Part allows 2 pieces 23kg |
| Asian routes | 20-25kg | 30-40kg | Japan line is limited to 2 pieces |
| Australia route | 30kg | 40kg | Air New Zealand has strict weight restrictions |
3. Top 5 recently searched luggage issues
According to social media monitoring, the most talked about luggage topics in the past 10 days include:
1."Budget Airlines Baggage Trap"- A number of low-cost airlines were exposed as having carry-on baggage size gauges that were 5% smaller than the standard.
2."Snowboard Consignment Charge Dispute"- Whether sports equipment is included in the free baggage allowance has sparked heated debate
3."Air ticket baggage privileges for international students"- Some airlines provide an additional 10kg allowance for international students
4."New Regulations on Cosmetic Liquids"- Airports in many places have strengthened inspections of 100ml liquids
5."Pet transportation death incident"- Generate discussion on the safety of transporting special luggage
4. Tips for dealing with overweight luggage
In response to the recently hotly debated issue of overweight, we have put together practical suggestions:
1.Weigh in advance: The error of household weight scales may be up to 2kg. It is recommended to use a special scale for luggage.
2.Member benefits: Gold card members usually get an additional 10-20kg free allowance
3.split strategy: Allocate baggage among fellow passengers to avoid exceeding the limit for a single piece
4.Prepaid Offer: Pre-purchasing baggage allowance on the official website is 30%-50% cheaper than paying on-site
5.emergency plan: Consider mailing some items within 5kg overweight.
5. Special baggage transportation guide
| Baggage type | Whether included in the free amount | Charge reference | Things to note |
|---|---|---|---|
| golf equipment | partially credited | 300-800 yuan/set | Declaration required 48 hours in advance |
| bicycle | Not counted | 500-1200 yuan | Need to disassemble packaging |
| musical instrument | Depends on size | 50% of seat ticket price | Cello seats require purchase |
Through the above structured data and analysis, passengers can have a clearer understanding of current airline baggage policies. It is recommended that you check the latest airline regulations before traveling and pay attention to real-time airport announcements to avoid luggage problems that may affect your itinerary. Recently, various airlines have launched summer promotions, and some routes provide additional baggage allowance, which deserves special attention.
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