Extra 50 lbs (23kg) bag with Air China
I am traveling from Qingdao, China to Mumbai, India on Air China for business. My ticket itinerary has 1 piece of luggage confirmed. However, I bought some additional items that I have to take back with me (clothes and gift merchandise).
Now, I have an extra bag weighing 50 lbs (23 kg). I contacted my travel agency and they said that the cost of an extra bag is approximately 650 - 800 RMB. I searched various websites but have not found information to confirm this.
How can I positively confirm the price? And can I pay for an additional bag in advance to avoid any last-minute formalities?
Best Answer
Air China has a dedicated page on purchasing excess luggage. There are a few restrictions including the availability of the service being only on non-codeshare flights. To date the price for one 23kg extra piece of luggage is 650RMB. Below is a screenshot from the linked website:
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How much does extra baggage cost on Air China?
One extra piece of luggage would cost 1170 RMB or 170 USD. A second extra piece of luggage would cost 1170 RMB or 170 USD. A third extra piece of luggage would cost 1590 RMB or 230 USD. A bag that is too heavy or too large would cost 520 RMB or 75 USD.What happens if your checked bag exceeds 50 pounds?
Your airline immediately sees dollar signs. For example, American Airlines charges just $25 for a checked bag on a domestic flight, but the fee quadruples if your bag weighs more than 50 pounds and doubles again to $200 if it's over 70 pounds.How much extra is luggage over 50 pounds?
For most airlines, bags over 50 pounds (23 Kgs) are subject to additional fees which start around $50. Many airlines have additional fees for checking sports equipment such as skis, golf bags, and bikes. Also, International flights typically have even higher fees and the prices above are for domestic US flights.Do you have to pay extra if your bag is over 50 pounds?
To check more than two bags, each additional bag will cost $75 each way as long as it is no bigger than 62 inches (L+W+H) and weighs 50 lbs. or less. Excess baggage that is also overweight or oversized will be charged excess baggage plus the applicable oversize or overweight charge.🇨🇦23KG LUGGAGES DIMENSIONS..? || PURCHASE ONLINE OR OFFLINE..? || BEST DECISION..? || BEST BRAND..?
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