HK/EN

Checked Baggage

Here is everything you need to know about your checked baggage information when flying with Hong Kong Airlines.

When travelling, it is worth taking extra measures to secure your baggage and valuables.

How to pack for your flight?

  1. Use good quality baggage that lasts longer and can withstand fair wear and tear resulting from the normal rigor of transportation by air and by baggage handling systems.
  2. Pack your baggage properly and securely in suitable containers such as musical instruments in sturdy hard case, bicycles in strong and protective case, liquids and gels in plastic bags or water proof containers etc.
  3. Do not over pack and overweigh your baggage.
  4. Attach name tag(s) or card on the outside and inside of your baggage.
  5. Attach unique stickers, tape, or labels on your baggage to ease identification and avoid collection errors on arrival.
  6. Remove old destination tag.
  7. Ensure your baggage does not contain any dangerous goods. Please refer to our for prohibited items more information.
  8. Ensure your baggage is securely closed and locked where possible.
  9. Remove straps and protruding objects from your baggage before checking it in.

What not to pack in your checked baggage?

You are recommended to hand-carry the following items instead:

  1. Fragile or perishable items.
  2. Items of value, such as keys, artwork, cameras, money, jewelry, precious metals, silverware, medicines, drug, dangerous goods, commercial goods or samples, personal electronic devices and odd-sized articles and etc.
  3. Important documents, such as negotiable papers, securities, business documents, passports and other identification documents and etc.

  • (For tickets issued on  or after 30 April 2025 with schedule flight on or after 7 May 2025)

    Standard Free Checked Baggage Allowance

           

    Between Hong Kong and Zone 1 / Zone 2 & Within Zone 1 / Zone 2       

    Cabin Class Check-in baggage allowance (per passenger)
    Adult/Child/Infant occupying seat # Infant without seat *
    Business Standard Business Class 2 piece(s) with 32kg each 1 piece(s) with 32kg each
    Economy Standard Economy Class 2 piece(s) with 23kg each 1 piece(s) with 23kg each
    FlexiPlus Economy Class
    Main Economy Class 1 piece(s) with 23kg each
    Basic Economy Class 1 piece(s) with 23kg each

       

    Between Hong Kong / Zone 1 / Zone 2 and Zone 4 / Zone 5

    Cabin Class Check-in baggage allowance
    (per passenger)
    Adult/Child/Infant
    occupying seat #    		 Infant without seat *
    Business Standard Business Class 2 piece(s) with 32kg each 1 piece(s) with 32kg each
    Economy Standard Economy Class 2 piece(s) with 23kg each 1 piece(s) with 23kg each
    FlexiPlus Economy Class
    Main Economy Class 2 piece(s) with 23kg each
    Basic Economy Class 1 piece(s) with 23kg each

                 

    Between Hong Kong / Zone 1 / Zone 2 / Zone 4 / Zone 5 and Zone 3

    Cabin Class Check-in baggage allowance (per passenger)
    Adult/Child/Infant occupying seat # Infant without seat *
    Business Standard Business Class 2 piece(s) with 32kg each 1 piece(s) with 32kg each
    Economy Standard Economy Class 2 piece(s) with 23kg each 1 piece(s) with 23kg each
    FlexiPlus Economy Class
    Basic Economy Class 1 piece(s) with 23kg each

    #Each piece of checked baggage should not be over 32kg/70lb in weight and 158cm/62in (Length + Width + Height) in size. 
    *Each piece of checked baggage should not be over 32kg/70lb in weight and 115cm/45in (Length + Width + Height) in size. 
         

                   

    Free Checked Baggage Allowance for Fortune Wing Club Member

     Between Hong Kong and Zone 1 / Zone2 / Zone3 / Zone 4 / Zone 5 & Within Zone 1 / Zone 2 / Zone 3 / Zone 4 / Zone 5

    Membership Tier Platinum card Gold card Silver card
    Bonus check-in baggage allowance (per passenger) ^ 1 piece(s) 1 piece(s) 1 piece(s)

    ^ Passenger allow to carry extra 1 piece on top of standard checked baggage allowance which determined by fare class purchased or extra baggage will be collected. 

                 

    Zone Definition

    Flight Zone Origin/Destination
    Hong Kong  Hong Kong SAR
    Zone 1 Mainland China, Taiwan China, Japan, Republic of Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Republic of Palau, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Singapore, Malaysia
    Zone 2 Maldives
    Zone 3 Northern Mariana Islands
    Zone 4 Australia
    Zone 5 Canada, USA

  • (For tickets issued before 30 April 2025, OR for flight scheduled before 7 May 2025)

    Standard Free Checked Baggage Allowance

    Between Zone 1 / Zone 2 / Zone 3 / Southwest Pacific

      Business Class Economy Class
    Standard Economy Class# FlexiPlus Economy Class Main Economy Class Basic Economy Class
    Adult/Child/Infant occupying seat 40kg in total with maximum 2 pieces* per passenger 30kg in total with maximum 2 pieces* per passenger 30kg in total with maximum 2 pieces* per passenger 20kg in total with maximum 2 pieces* per passenger 0kg
    Infant without occupying seat 10kg in total with maximum 2 pieces* on all Hong Kong Airlines operating flights (for any applicable HX Infant fare only) 0kg

    *Baggage size: Up to 62 in / 158 cm (Width + Depth + Height) per piece
    #Exception on Checked Baggage Allowance for Hong Kong Airlines Economy Fares product

                 

    Between Zone 1 / Zone 2 / Zone 3 / Southwest Pacific and North Mariana Island

      Business Class Economy Class
    Standard Economy Class FlexiPlus Economy Class
    Adult/Child/Infant
    occupying seat    		 2 pieces with 32kg each 2 pieces with 23kg each 2 pieces with 23kg each
    Infant without occupying seat 1 piece with 10kg

                   

    Between Zone 1 / Zone 2 / Zone 3 / Southwest Pacific and North America

      Business Class Economy Class
    Standard Economy Class FlexiPlus Economy Class Main Economy Class Basic Economy Class
    Adult/Child/Infant
    occupying seat    		 2 pieces with 32kg each 2 pieces with 23kg each 2 pieces with 23kg each 2 pieces with 23kg each 1 piece with 23kg each
    Infant without occupying seat 1 piece with 10kg

                    

    Free Checked Baggage Allowance for Fortune Wing Club Member 

    Between Zone 1/Zone 2/Zone 3/Southwest Pacific

    FWC Membership Tier Business Class Economy Class
    Standard Economy Class# FlexiPlus Economy Class Main Economy Class Basic Economy Class
    Gold/Platinum Member 70kg in total with maximum 3 pieces* per passenger 60kg in total with maximum 3 pieces* per passenger 60kg in total with maximum 3 pieces* per passenger 50kg in total with maximum 3 pieces* per passenger 30kg in total with maximum 2 pieces* per passenger
    Silver Member 60kg in total with maximum 3 pieces* per passenger 50kg in total with maximum 3 pieces* per passenger 50kg in total with maximum 3 pieces* per passenger 40kg in total with maximum 3 pieces* per passenger 20kg in total with maximum 2 pieces* per passenger

    *Baggage size: Up to 62 in / 158 cm (Width + Depth + Height) per piece
    #Exception on Checked Baggage Allowance for Hong Kong Airlines Economy Fares product

                  

    Between Zone 1/Zone 2/Zone 3 and Northern Mariana Island / North America

    FWC Membership Tier Business Class Economy Class
    Standard Economy Class FlexiPlus Economy Class Main Economy Class Basic Economy Class
    Gold/Platinum Member * 3 pieces in total per passenger * 3 pieces in total per passenger * 3 pieces in total per passenger * 3 pieces in total per passenger * 2 pieces in total per passenger
    Silver Member ^3 pieces in total per passenger ^3 pieces in total per passenger ^3 pieces in total per passenger ^3 pieces in total per passenger ^2 pieces in total per passenger

    * The weight of extra 1 piece baggage up to 32kg
    ^ The weight of extra 1 piece baggage up to 23kg

                

                               

    The Cities (Airports) in Each Zone

    Flight Zone Countries Cities
    Zone 1 Mainland China Haikou, Sanya
    Taiwan, China Taipei, Taichung
    Vietnam Danang
    Laos Vientiane
    Zone 2 Mainland China Chengdu (Shuangliu), Chengdu (Tianfu), Chongqing, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Shanghai (Hongqiao), Shanghai (Pudong)
    Japan Okinawa
    Zone 3 Mainland China Beijing (Capital), Beijing (Daxing), Dunhuang, Xining
    Indonesia Bali
    Japan Kagoshima, Okayama, Osaka, Sapporo, Tokyo (Narita), Yonago, Fukuoka, Nagoya, Kumamoto, Hakodate, Sendai
    Korea Seoul (Incheon)
    Maldives Male
    Thailand Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai
    Palau Palau
    Northern Mariana Islands Saipan
    Southwest Pacific Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne
    North America Vancouver, Seattle, Los Angeles

  • (For tickets issued before 30 April 2025, or for flight scheduled before 7 May 2025)
                        
    1. Oversized Baggage Charges

    USD200/AUD313/CAD277/HKD1560 will be collected for each baggage between 158cm/62in and 203cm/80in (Length + Width + Height)

                 
    2. Overweight Baggage Charges

    Per piece Hong Kong Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5
    Hong Kong  -

    USD60/

    AUD94/

    CAD84/

    HKD470 

    USD100/

    AUD157/

    CAD139/

    HKD780

    USD100/

    AUD157/

    CAD139/

    HKD780

    USD130/

    AUD204/

    CAD180/

    HKD1010 

    USD150/

    AUD235/

    CAD208/

    HKD1170
    Zone 1

    USD60/

    AUD94/C

    AD84/

    HKD470 

    USD 80/

    AUD126/

    CAD111/

    HKD630

    USD100/

    AUD157/

    CAD139/

    HKD780

    USD100/

    AUD157/

    CAD139/

    HKD780

    USD130/

    AUD204/

    CAD180/

    HKD1010

    USD150/

    AUD235/

    CAD208/

    HKD1170
    Zone 2

    USD100/

    AUD157/

    CAD139/

    HKD780

    USD100/

    AUD157/

    CAD139/

    HKD780

    USD100/

    AUD157/

    CAD139/

    HKD780

    USD100/

    AUD157/

    CAD139/

    HKD780

    USD150/

    AUD235/

    CAD208/

    HKD1170

    USD150/

    AUD235/

    CAD208/

    HKD1170
    Zone 3

    USD100/

    AUD157/

    CAD139/

    HKD780

    USD100/

    AUD157/

    CAD139/

    HKD780

    USD100/

    AUD157/

    CAD139/

    HKD780

    USD100/

    AUD157/

    CAD139/

    HKD780

    USD150/

    AUD235/

    CAD208/

    HKD1170

    USD150/

    AUD235/

    CAD208/

    HKD1170
    Zone 4

    USD130/

    AUD204/

    CAD180/

    HKD1010

    USD130/

    AUD204/

    CAD180/

    HKD1010

    USD150/

    AUD235/

    CAD208/

    HKD1170

    USD150/

    AUD235/

    CAD208/

    HKD1170

    USD150/

    AUD235/

    CAD208/

    HKD1170

    USD150/

    AUD235

    CAD208/

    HKD1170
    Zone 5

    USD150/

    AUD235/

    CAD208/

    HKD1170

    USD150/

    AUD235/

    CAD208/

    HKD1170

    USD150/

    AUD235/

    CAD208/

    HKD1170

    USD150/

    AUD235/

    CAD208/

    HKD1170

    USD150/

    AUD235/

    CAD208/

    HKD1170

    USD150/

    AUD235/

    CAD208/

    HKD1170

    *Or equivalent amount in local currency calculated by IATA IROE (follow the corresponding rounding unit requirement)            

      

    3. Baggage with excessive weight and size
    Charges will be accumulated by summing up the charges in point 1 & 2

                      

    4. Extra Piece Charges

    Per piece Hong Kong Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 Zone 4 Zone 5
    Hong Kong  -

    USD100/

    AUD157/

    CAD139/

    HKD780

    USD130/

    AUD204/

    CAD180/

    HKD1010

    USD 130/

    AUD204/

    CAD180/

    HKD1010

    USD150/

    AUD235/C

    AD208/

    HKD1170

    USD200/

    AUD313/

    CAD277/

    HKD1560
    Zone 1

    USD100/

    AUD157/

    CAD139/

    HKD780

    USD120/

    AUD188/

    CAD167/

    HKD940

    USD150/

    AUD235/

    CAD208/

    HKD1170

    USD150/

    AUD235/

    CAD208/

    HKD1170

    USD170/

    AUD266/

    CAD236/

    HKD1320

    USD210/

    AUD329/

    CAD291/

    HKD1630
    Zone 2

    USD130/

    AUD204/

    CAD180/

    HKD1010

    USD150/

    AUD235/

    CAD208/

    HKD1170

    USD170/

    AUD266/

    CAD236/

    HKD1320

    USD170/

    AUD266/

    CAD236/

    HKD1320

    USD200/

    AUD313/

    CAD277/

    HKD1560

    USD230/

    AUD360/

    CAD319/

    HKD1790
    Zone 3

    USD130/

    AUD204/

    CAD180/

    HKD1010

    USD150/

    AUD235/

    CAD208/

    HKD1170

    USD170/

    AUD266/

    CAD236/

    HKD1320

    USD170/

    AUD266/

    CAD236/

    HKD1320

    USD200/

    AUD313/

    CAD277/

    HKD1560

    USD230/

    AUD360/

    CAD319/

    HKD1790
    Zone 4

    USD150/

    AUD235/

    CAD208/

    HKD1170

    USD170/

    AUD266/

    CAD236/

    HKD1320

    USD200/

    AUD313/

    CAD277/

    HKD1560

    USD200/

    AUD313/

    CAD277/

    HKD1560

    USD220/

    AUD345/

    CAD305/

    HKD1710

    USD250/

    AUD392/

    CAD347/

    HKD1950
    Zone 5

    USD200/

    AUD313/

    CAD277/

    HKD1560

    USD210/

    AUD329/

    CAD291/

    HKD1630

    USD230/

    AUD360/

    CAD319/

    HKD1790

    USD230/

    AUD360/

    CAD319/

    HKD1790

    USD250/

    AUD392/

    CAD347/

    HKD1950

    USD260/

    AUD407/

    CAD360/

    HKD2020

    *Or equivalent amount in local currency calculated by IATA IROE (follow the corresponding rounding unit requirement)

                

    Zone Definition

    Flight Zone Origin/Destination
    Hong Kong  Hong Kong SAR
    Zone 1 Mainland China, Taiwan China, Japan, Republic of Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Republic of Palau, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Singapore, Malaysia
    Zone 2 Maldives
    Zone 3 Northern Mariana Islands
    Zone 4 Australia
    Zone 5 Canada, USA

      Note:

    • The maximum weight and dimensions of any single piece of checked baggage should not be over 32kg (70lb) and 203cm / 80in (Length + Width + Height) respectively. Baggage over the limits must be repacked or split into lighter units; otherwise will not be accepted for carriage.
    • Oversized and overweight items will be accepted subject to the availability of the aircraft on the specific flight/day of departure.
    • Mobility Aids like wheelchair that are carried by the passenger can be accepted without charge as in addition to the baggage allowance.
    • Any baggage that exceeds the free checked baggage allowance will be levied at the airport.  
    • This policy is for HX operating flights only (exclude codeshare flight operated by OZ/HU/CN)
    • For through journeys where the passenger travels partly on business class and partly on economy class, the free baggage allowance for each portion of travel shall be granted according to each purchased ticket class.
    • Where a passenger who has paid the business class fare travels on Economy class, the free baggage allowance shall be given based on that for the Business class service respectively.

  • Sport Equipment

    Special handling fee will be charged for following types of sport equipment.

     

    Equipment Type

    Reservation

    Handling Charge

    Content & Requirements

    Remarks

    Bicycles

    Pre-advise at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled departure time

    USD 80 / CAD 112 / AUD 130 
    per piece (up to 23kg)

    Regard less of the actual dimension, the equipment may be considered as a piece of baggage at 158cm/62in

       •  Non-motorized touring or racing, single-seat bicycle;

       • Deflated tires;

       • Handlebars have to be removed or fixed sideways, and wrapped in plastic foam or similar material;

       • Pedals must be removed or turned in, before being wrapped in plastic foam or similar material;

       • Packed in a strong and protective hard case or recognized bicycle box at the time of check-in.

    · Passengers should provide the weight and dimensions of baggage in order to check if cargo compartment space is available at the time of booking.

    · Excessive weight will be charged as normal overweight baggage.

    · Unrelated items should not put in the equipment packing.

    · If no advance reservation was made, Bicycle / Surfboard Equipment / Windsurfing Equipment will be treated as standby baggage.

    · No compensation will be given to passengers whose Bicycle / Surfboard Equipment / Windsurfing Equipment is offloaded due to cargo capacity issue.

    · In case of any disputes, Hong Kong Airlines' decision shall be final.

    Surfboards / Windsurfing equipment

    USD 100 / CAD 140 / AUD 160 
    per piece (up to 23kg)

    Regardless of the actual dimension, the equipment may be considered as a piece of baggage at 203 cm/80 in

       • Surfboards are allowed up to two boards per bag.

       • Windsurfing Equipment including one board and one mast, wooden boom and sail.

       • Windsurfing equipment must be padded and enclosed in a suitable package sufficient to protect

     

    Regardless of the actual dimension, following types of sport equipment will be considered as a piece of baggage at 158 cm/62 in.

    Equipment Type

    Reservation

    Content & Requirements

    Remarks

    Angling / Fishing Equipment

    Pre-advise at the time of booking

       • Including one fishing tackle box, landing net, fishing boots, one reel and two rods

       • All items must be properly encased in a suitable container at the time of check-in.

     

    -

    Archery Equipment

       • Including one bow case containing bows, one quiver with arrows, and maintenance kit of sufficient strength to protect items from accidental damage.

       • All items must be properly encased in a suitable container at the time of check-in.

    One item of archery equipment per customer as checked baggage.

    Bowling Equipment

       • Including one bowling bag, one bowling ball and bowling shoes.

       • All items must be properly encased in a suitable container at the time of check-in.

    -

    Hockey / Lacrosse Equipment

       • Hockey (e.g. field hockey/ice hockey), ringette, lacrosse and football equipment: helmet, a puck/ring/football/stick, a set of pads, and a pair of cleats, shoes or skates are included as part of one accepted set, per guest.

       • One equipment bag and a maximum of two sticks taped together will be counted as one piece of checked baggage.

       • Hockey sticks must be packed separately from hockey equipment in a hard-sided container or sporting bag.

    -

    Golf Equipment

    Pre-advise at the time of booking.

    If travelling in a group of 10 or more people carrying golf set, pre-advise at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled departure time.

       • Including 14 clubs, 12 golf balls, and a pair of golf shoes.

       • The golf bag must be covered or enclosed in a heavy, rigid carrying case.

       • All items must be properly encased in a suitable container at the time of check-in.

    -

    Scuba Diving Equipment

    Pre-advise at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled departure time

    •   Including one empty scuba tank, one scuba regulator, one tank harness, one tank pressure gauge, mask, fins, snorkel and safety vest.

    •   All items must be properly encased in a suitable container at the time of check-in.

    •   Gas vessels must be fully depressurized for carrying.

     

    Ski & Water Ski Equipment

       • Including ski boot, ski poles, one snow board; one pair of standard water skis or slalom water ski.

       • Equipment must be securely encased in a suitable container at the time of check-in.

    · Passengers should provide the weight and dimensions of baggage in order to check if cargo compartment space is available at the time of booking

    · If no advance reservation was made, Ski & Water Ski Equipment will be treated as standby baggage.

     

    Travelling with Pets 

    Flights departing from Hong Kong

    Hong Kong Airlines accepts domestic cats and dogs check as cargo hold of the aircraft, or travel as cabin baggage who passenger travel to Tokyo Narita, Osaka Kansai, Nagoya. Passengers travelling with pets (domestic cats and dogs only) are responsible for providing all documents required by local government authorities (i.e. health certificate and travel permits for the pets).

    Flights arriving into Hong Kong

    Pets or animals (domestic dogs and cats only*) intended for importation into Hong Kong are not permitted to be transported as checked or cabin baggage and must be carried as manifested cargo. For more details, please contact one of our Cargo Sales Offices.

    For Hong Kong regulatory information regarding live animal trans[portation, please refer to Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department.

    We recommend you check with the local government office for all documentation requirements (i.e. health certificates and travel permits). For import/export/transit regulations of a particular country, please refer to IATA Travel Centre (Choose your destination from the dropdown list under Customs, Currency & Airport information Section) and IATA Traveller's Pets Corner . 

      

    *Due to legal regulations and possible health risks, brachycephalic (snub-nosed, short snout or flat face) cats and dogs are not accepted by Hong Kong Airlines. Please contact our customer service center to confirm the acceptance of your pet.

      

    Preparations for Travelling with Pets 

      

    Please contact our customer service center at least 7 days before departure to confirm the acceptance of your pet.

    You will be asked to provide the following information by email or fax when making your reservation:

    1. Type and number of pet(s)
    2. Dimensions of the pet container
    3. Material and make of the pet container (i.e. solid fiberglass, rigid plastic or metal with strong weld metal mesh which has sufficient ventilation pores)
    4. Total weight of the pet and its container
    5. Valid health and vaccination certificates, microchip, entry permits and other documents required by the country of entry or transit (please check IATA Travel Centre under Customs, Currency & Airport information Section for reference)  
    6. Hong Kong Airlines Animal Vivant In Hold Consent Letter (Completed and signed）
    • You should prepare your own pet container which must be of suitable size for your pet. 

    (Please refer to IATA Traveller's Pets Corner for guidance)

    • Please note the following limitations on the number of pets / pet containers that can be carried on different aircraft types. Pets will be carried on a first come first served basis:

      

    Aircraft type

    Limitation of pet container

    A32S, A32H, A32Y, A32K & A32U

    Not applicable

    A321

    2

    A32T, A33S, A333 & A33G

    3

      

    • You must provide sufficient food and water before check-in, as your pet cannot be fed during the flight.
    • You must prepare all of the travel documents in original version and arrive at the airport and check-in at least 2 hours before departure.
    • Free checked baggage allowance is not applicable to pets and animals and they are subject to excess baggage charges.

      

    Hong Kong Airlines are not responsible for any loss, sickness, injury or death of animals during transportation unless the claims are arising out of our proven negligence or wilful misconduct.

  • Different countries have their local customs requirements for importing food items into the countries. You are advised to check with the relevant authorities of the country you are travelling to if you plan to carry food items in your cabin or checked baggage.

     

    Japan

    According to the Important Notification from Animal Quarantine Service, beginning 22ndApril 2019

    Penalty for violation against the Act on Domestic Animal Infectious Diseases Control will be applied more stringently for introduction of meat products. Regardless of whether it is abandoned

    voluntarily, AQS will cope rigorously with the illegal introduction of meat product

    lIt is subject to a penalty in case of confirmation of livestock products such as meat products without import declaration in passenger baggage.

    lInspection may require certain time for officers to record the information of passport and boarding pass.

    On 1stJuly 2020, the amendment of the Act on Domestic Animal Infectious Disease Control comes into force, then the punishments change to, In case of introducing livestock products without passing import inspection, persons shall be punished with imprisonment for a term of up to 3 years or a fine of up to 3 million yen (up to 50 million yen for businesses). Please refer to Animal Quarantine Service

    Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries website for detail. 

     

    Meals Ready to Eat (M.R.E) and self-heating meals

    The heating pack of Meals Ready to Eat (M.R.E) and self-heating meals must be removed before onboard our aircraft, in either carry-on or checked baggage.

     

    Fruit

    Fruit can be carried into the cabin as long as the hand-carry is within our cabin baggage limitation or carried as checked baggage. 

    Durian and jackfruit are universally banned in aircraft cabin and not allowed in checked baggage.

      

    Seafood, meat and frozen products

    Seafood, meat and frozen products can only be carried as checked baggage. It¡¯s your responsibility to make sure you comply with any quarantine restrictions and take relevant liability if you¡¯re transporting seafood, meat or frozen products as checked baggage.

    You must pack any seafood, meat and frozen products according to the following requirements:

    1. Seafood, meat and frozen products must be completely frozen and keep in a container that will keep the products frozen;
    2. All seafood, meat and frozen products must be sealed and double wrapped in plastic to prevent any possible leaking during the flight.

  • Hair Curlers / Curling Irons

     

    According to the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau, there is a new restriction on the carriage of hair curlers or curling irons.

     

    If the lithium ion batteries are removed from the body, the carriage is permitted as carry-on or checked baggage. The removed batteries from the body and the spare batteries can be carried in a carry-on baggage only given that the lithium ion battery shall never exceed 160Wh. Otherwise, they are not allowed to be carried by air transportation.

     

    However, for socket type curlers, battery-powered (excluding powered by lithium battery) are not categorized into dangerous goods and there is no restriction on the carriage of these devices. For gas type curlers, carriage is allowed given that the safety cover must securely fitted over the heating part as they contain a hydrocarbon gas.

  • Home Baggage Check-in Service

    Check in your baggage at home in downtown Hong Kong and have it directly delivered to your flight*.

    *The above services are provided at a cost

    Book or learn more about the service here. For enquires, please contact our service provider S.F Express (Hong Kong) Limited.

     

    Terms and Conditions

    1. The service is subject to these Terms and Conditions. By purchasing Hong Kong Airlines (HX) air ticket and doing online check-in, and using the service provided by S.F. Express (Hong Kong) Limited, you shall be deemed to have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms and Conditions.
    2. The service is applicable to passengers who travel with Hong Kong Airlines after online check–in.
    3. The service is not applicable to the following types of passengers:

    •Unaccompanied minor (6-11 years old)

    •Passengers require special assistance

    1. Passengers travel with entry visa will be required to airport for travel document verification.
    2. Regarding baggage standard:-

    •Each baggage maximum weight must not exceed 32kg (70lb)

    •Each baggage dimension (Length + Width + Height) must not exceed 203cm (80in)

    •Does not accept oversized and overweight baggage

    •Does not accept special baggage (e.g. animals, food and perishable items)

    •Does not accept prohibited items such as firearms, weapons, explosives, flammable or corrosive items.

    •Hong Kong Airlines’ decision shall be final

    1. The service is provided by S.F. Express (Hong Kong) Limited. Hong Kong Airlines will not be liable for any matter or loss in relation to any error or omission during the delivery process. For enquiries, please contact S.F. Express (Hong Kong) Limited. By using the service provided by S.F. Express (Hong Kong) Limited, you are required to consent that S.F. Express (Hong Kong) Limited may have access to passengers’ personal data.
    2. Nothing in these Terms and Conditions shall confer any third party rights or benefits.
    3. Hong Kong Airlines reserve the right to amend these Terms and Conditions at any time without prior notice.
    4. If there is any inconsistency or ambiguity between the English and Chinese versions of the Terms and Conditions, the English version shall prevail.
    5. In the event of any dispute regarding any of the Terms and Conditions, the decision of Hong Kong Airlines shall be final.
    6. These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by the laws of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

For Baggage Allowance and Extra Baggage Charges for multi-sector journey involving various airlines

For interline connection involving two or more airlines, the Most Significant Carrier (MSC) i.e. the carrier providing the long haul journey or longest mileage will dominate the free checked baggage allowance for the entire journey.

When stopover(s) is /are made, the free checked baggage allowance of individual carriers will apply for their respective sectors. 

Please check here to view more information about flights operated by our partners.                                                                                                                 

All interpretation of this notice is based on the English version.