These values are for customers with a reserved seat, flying on our most popular flight routes.
Please note that if your cabin class was upgraded with Upgrade Bid, your baggage allowance is still based on your original ticket purchase.
Baggage information
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Standard baggage allowance
Economy
Cabin baggage
7kg /15lbs
1 piece
| Max height ( H ) | 23cm | / | 9” |
| Max width ( W ) | 36cm | / | 14” |
| Max length ( L ) | 56cm | / | 22” |
You may also bring a small item aboard the aircraft. These items include small handbags, laptop bags, small backpacks, camera bags or briefcases.
Check in baggage
| 2 pieces - total weight 30kg /66lbs |
(for most flights) |
| 2 pieces - 23kg / 50lbs each |
(for flights to, from or via the Americas) |
| 1 piece - 23kg / 50lbs |
(for Hong Kong to / from Auckland/Christchurch - direct flights) |
Size and piece restrictions may apply.
Please see full details.
Premium Economy
Cabin baggage
7kg /15lbs
1 piece
| Max height ( H ) | 23cm | / | 9” |
| Max width ( W ) | 36cm | / | 14” |
| Max length ( L ) | 56cm | / | 22” |
You may also bring a small item aboard the aircraft. These items include small handbags, laptop bags, small backpacks, camera bags or briefcases.
Check in baggage
| 2 pieces – total weight 35kg /77lbs | (for most flights) |
| 2 pieces – 25kg / 55lbs each |
(for flights to, from or via the Americas) |
| 2 pieces – 23kg / 50lbs each |
(for Hong Kong to / from Auckland/Christchurch - direct flights) |
Size and piece restrictions may apply.
There are exceptions for flights concerning the Americas and Auckland.
Please see full details.
Business
Cabin baggage
10kg /22lbs
1 piece
| Max height ( H ) | 23cm | / | 9” |
| Max width ( W ) | 36cm | / | 14” |
| Max length ( L ) | 56cm | / | 22” |
You may also bring a small item aboard the aircraft. These items include small handbags, laptop bags, small backpacks, camera bags or briefcases.
Check in baggage
| 2 pieces – total weight 40kg /88lbs |
(for most flights) |
| 2 pieces – 32kg/ 70lbs each |
(for flights to, from or via the Americas) |
| 3 pieces – 23kg / 50lbs each |
(for Hong Kong to / from Auckland/Christchurch - direct flights) |
Size and piece restrictions may apply.
There are exceptions for flights concerning the Americas and Auckland.
Please see full details.
First
Cabin baggage
15kg /33lbs
1 piece
| Max height ( H ) | 23cm | / | 9” |
| Max width ( W ) | 36cm | / | 14” |
| Max length ( L ) | 56cm | / | 22” |
You may also bring a small item aboard the aircraft. These items include small handbags, laptop bags, small backpacks, camera bags or briefcases.
Check in baggage
| 3 pieces – total weight 50kg /110lbs | (for most flights) |
| 2 pieces – 32kg / 70lbs each |
(for flights to, from or via the Americas) |
Size and piece restrictions may apply.
There are exceptions for flights concerning the Americas and Auckland.
Please see full details.
Cabin baggage
7kg /15lbs
1 piece
| Max height ( H ) | 23cm | / | 9” |
| Max width ( W ) | 36cm | / | 14” |
| Max length ( L ) | 56cm | / | 22” |
You may also bring a small item aboard the aircraft. These items include small handbags, laptop bags, small backpacks, camera bags or briefcases.
Check in baggage
| 2 pieces - total weight 30kg /66lbs |
(for most flights) |
| 2 pieces - 23kg / 50lbs each |
(for flights to, from or via the Americas) |
| 1 piece - 23kg / 50lbs |
(for Hong Kong to / from Auckland/Christchurch - direct flights) |
Size and piece restrictions may apply.
Please see full details.
Cabin baggage
7kg /15lbs
1 piece
| Max height ( H ) | 23cm | / | 9” |
| Max width ( W ) | 36cm | / | 14” |
| Max length ( L ) | 56cm | / | 22” |
You may also bring a small item aboard the aircraft. These items include small handbags, laptop bags, small backpacks, camera bags or briefcases.
Check in baggage
| 2 pieces – total weight 35kg /77lbs | (for most flights) |
| 2 pieces – 25kg / 55lbs each |
(for flights to, from or via the Americas) |
| 2 pieces – 23kg / 50lbs each |
(for Hong Kong to / from Auckland/Christchurch - direct flights) |
Size and piece restrictions may apply.
There are exceptions for flights concerning the Americas and Auckland.
Please see full details.
Cabin baggage
10kg /22lbs
1 piece
| Max height ( H ) | 23cm | / | 9” |
| Max width ( W ) | 36cm | / | 14” |
| Max length ( L ) | 56cm | / | 22” |
You may also bring a small item aboard the aircraft. These items include small handbags, laptop bags, small backpacks, camera bags or briefcases.
Check in baggage
| 2 pieces – total weight 40kg /88lbs |
(for most flights) |
| 2 pieces – 32kg/ 70lbs each |
(for flights to, from or via the Americas) |
| 3 pieces – 23kg / 50lbs each |
(for Hong Kong to / from Auckland/Christchurch - direct flights) |
Size and piece restrictions may apply.
There are exceptions for flights concerning the Americas and Auckland.
Please see full details.
Cabin baggage
15kg /33lbs
1 piece
| Max height ( H ) | 23cm | / | 9” |
| Max width ( W ) | 36cm | / | 14” |
| Max length ( L ) | 56cm | / | 22” |
You may also bring a small item aboard the aircraft. These items include small handbags, laptop bags, small backpacks, camera bags or briefcases.
Check in baggage
| 3 pieces – total weight 50kg /110lbs | (for most flights) |
| 2 pieces – 32kg / 70lbs each |
(for flights to, from or via the Americas) |
Size and piece restrictions may apply.
There are exceptions for flights concerning the Americas and Auckland.
Please see full details.
Additional luggage allowance
Flying directly between Hong Kong and New Zealand? You will be able to bring more cabin baggage on board. And passengers flying to North America, Canada, Central America and New Zealand can take advantage of extra check in luggage
Members of The Marco Polo Club
Silver or above members of the Marco Polo Club will qualify for extra allowance on all flight routes. See what you can bring in your hand luggage and check in luggage.
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