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michelle tan
May 07, 2019
Hi, is this venture capital one credit card applicable to southern china airlines only or which other airlines? Also, is the 50,000 bonus miles on $3,000 the ticket purchases?
Thank you.
Erin Miller
May 09, 2019
Hi Michelle, you can find a significant amount of information on this capital one credit card in our piece: 31 Benefits of the Capital One® VentureOne® Rewards Credit Card.
There, we talk about the details of the sign-up bonus and other benefits of the card. Hope this helps!
Samusu SHABAN
June 05, 2019
Hello, I am a trainee in Wuhan Polytechnic. I would like to know how many kilograms do you allow students to carry when starting with economy domestic connecting to economy international to east Africa.
Erin Miller
June 07, 2019
Hi Samusu – first, please be advised we are not China Southern. We are Upgraded Points, a website dedicated to publishing articles based around points & miles/award travel, as well as additional helpful general travel pieces like this baggage fee article.
In regards to your question, as far as I know, airlines generally don’t afford any special waivers or exclusions for students – the baggage allowance you are allotted is based on the fare type of the ticket purchased.
In order to accurately help you in figuring out how much you are allowed, we would need to know where you’re starting from and where you’re connecting… if you can give us that information we can try to be of more assistance.
Additionally, if the tickets have already been purchased, your luggage allowance should be clear in your reservation confirmation so you can always check there.
Glennette C. Frofunga
September 24, 2019
Can a backpack be included as checked baggage?
Jarrod West
September 24, 2019
Hi Glennette,
Yes, you can check your backpack if you would like.
Thanks for reading!
Christine Branzuela
October 16, 2019
Hi. I will be travelling to Guangzhou, China this Sunday, Oct 20. I need to know how to purchase additional baggage allowance online or through the phone. Hoping for your kind assistance. Thank you.
Catherine Luther
October 17, 2019
Hi Christine,
Passengers need to log in to the pre-paid luggage section of the China Southern website to do this.
Nikki
October 30, 2019
Hi, i’ll be flying back to the Philippines and I would like to know if I can have 2 check in luggage not exceeding 23kgs each in the economy class?
If not, can i bring 1 duffle bag and 1 plastic/eco bag in the hand carry? Not exceeding 5kgs each. Thank you.
Catherine Luther
November 01, 2019
Hi Nikki,
Where are you flying from?
Valen
November 01, 2019
Hi, I am flying from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia to Guangzhou Baiyun Airport on economy class. Can I know what is my free checkin baggage allowance. TQ
Catherine Luther
November 04, 2019
Hi Valen,
The checked baggage allowance for that route in economy would be 1 x 23kg.
Meenakshi
November 12, 2019
Hi! Can you tell me how I can use Google and whatsapp in Guangzhou? I’m traveling from India to Guangzhou for 15 days! Thanks!
Jarrod West
November 12, 2019
Hi Meenakshi,
In order to access those networks in China, you will need to do so through a Virtual Private Network (VPN). Some popular options are Nord VPN and Private Internet Access.
Yuuji
November 18, 2019
Hi! I would like to ask how many bags and kilos I can carry from Dubai international airport to Guangzhou, then from Guangzhou to the Philippines? Thank you.
Jarrod West
November 25, 2019
Hi Yuuji,
You should be able to bring 1 personal item, 1 carry-on item, and 2 checked bags weighing no more than 23 kgs.
Thanks for reading!
Vangvang
December 03, 2019
How many bags and kilos can I carry from Moscow to Guangzhou, then from Guangzhou to the Philippines? Thank you
Jarrod West
December 04, 2019
Hi Vangvang,
You should be able to bring 1 personal item, 1 carry-on item up to 5 kgs, and 2 checked bags weighing no more than 23 kgs.
Melanie De Guzman
December 11, 2019
Hi! Can a bag acceptable for carry-on be different from a personal bag?
Jarrod West
December 11, 2019
Hi Melanie,
Can you be more specific? What type of bag did you have in mind?
CHYNN
December 14, 2019
Hi, can I bring laptop, a small personal bag (for passport and small stuff) and a carry on luggage and 2 pc of 23kg baggages. Route is from Dubai to Manila.
Jarrod West
December 14, 2019
Hi Chynn,
Yes, you should be able to bring each of those items.
Thanks for reading!
rupert
December 17, 2019
Hi
I’ll be travelling on a flight from Paris to Vientiane in a 3 leg journey with my bicycle. If it is well packed inside a dedicated bag will it be charged extra or can it be part of my baggage allowance. The dimensions will be 120cm X 60cm X 20cm. This seems to exceed the maximum dimensions. In which case what penalty will they apply?
Thanks
Catherine Luther
December 18, 2019
Hi Rupert,
China Southern states that non-motorized bicycles can be checked in the free allowance but they must not exceed 158 linear cm. So you will be charged an oversized fee which based on the zones, looks to be CNY1000 (approx $143).
China Southern also states:
“1) The handlebars of non-folding bicycles must be rotated 90 degrees and firmly secured. The pedals and wheels must also be removed and secured firmly to the body of the bicycle.”
MJ
December 20, 2019
Hi… May I know how much checked baggage allowance for flight Manila to Dubai that has a layover in Guangzhou?
Catherine Luther
December 20, 2019
Hi MJ,
It looks like your route would be included in the ‘Zone 1’ baggage allowance (2 x 23 kg checked bags for Economy) but be sure to check the details on your ticket or contact the airline directly to confirm.
Emilija
December 28, 2019
Hi! Awesome info! Just would like to ask, if i’m flying Jakarta-NYC economy class, they say I have 2 x 23kg, what happens if I have 1 x 30kg? Will I be charged over weight? Thank you!
Catherine Luther
December 28, 2019
Hi Emilija,
With piece concept destinations each piece must not exceed 23 kg, otherwise you would be charged an overweight fee. The overweight fee is $145 so you would be best to pack your weight across 2 pieces.
Emilija
December 28, 2019
Thank you so much!
Graham Lamb
January 11, 2020
Hi, we are a group of golfers arranging a golf trip to Sanya (Hainan Island, China) flying from London, Heathrow and all taking golf clubs. Each bag exceeds the 62 inch overall dimension allowance but will weigh well under 23kg. Please confirm the oversize fee for a return flight .
Can you also please confirm that the 23kg limit includes two pieces of luggage for this route. – thanks.
Jarrod West
January 16, 2020
Hi Graham,
The oversized bag fee for this route should be $145. You’re correct that you should be able to bring 2 checked bags weighing up to 23 kgs each for this route.
Thanks for reading!
Valerie
January 14, 2020
Hello! Very useful info, I would like to ask how many bags and kilos I can carry from Amsterdam to Indonesia, and back? Thank you. I would like to book a flight from skyscanners, however, they don’t specify how many kg per luggage and only mentioned that one luggage is included
Jarrod West
January 15, 2020
Hi Valerie,
You should be permitted to bring 1 personal item, 1 carry-on bag, and 2 checked bags weighing up to 23 kgs (50lbs) each.
Adam Olarenshaw
January 20, 2020
We are looking at flying Singapore to Sanya. From what I understand do we only get 1 free check in bag weighing 23kg? As we will have a 2nd bag, but overall between the 2 bags we check in they will be 30kg total. We will get charged for another bag, or will they charge just for the 7kg over?
Catherine Luther
January 21, 2020
Hi Adam,
Your allowance would be 1 x 23 kg bag and if you brought another bag, you would be charged for another piece. If you packed the excess into the same bag then you would be charged a heavy weight fee rather than for another piece.
Paul
June 02, 2020
The Philippines is included in Zone 1 right? I just want to make sure I can check in 2 bags. I have a 23kg bag and a Guitar that weighs 6kg. My flight route would be from Sanya to Guangzhou then Guangzhou to Manila, connecting flights via China Southern Airlines. Thank you very much.
Jarrod West
June 02, 2020
Hi Paul,
Yes, the Philippines is included in zone 1 so you should be permitted to bring those items.
Thanks for reading!
Paul
June 02, 2020
Thank you very much Jarrod. 😊👍
Malick
December 20, 2020
Hello,
May I know how much luggage should I carry on from Madrid to Paris by Air France, then Paris to Guangzhou by China Southern?
Thank you for your kind assistance.
Catherine Luther
December 21, 2020
Hi Malick,
Provided you booked your route on 1 ticket, the checked baggage allowance would be 1 x 23 kg bag traveling in economy. The carry-on allowance is 1 x personal item and 1 x standard carry-on bag up to 5 kg.
Kimberlyn
August 18, 2021
I have a flight from Kunming to Guangzhou in which I can carry only 5kg of hand baggage. But I have an international flight from Guangzhou to Dhaka and, Dhaka to Kolkata in which I can carry 7kg hand baggage. Can the airlines consider my situation if I carry 7kg hand baggage? Also, can I take an extra laptop bag along with the baggage?
Jarrod West
August 18, 2021
Hi Kimberlyn,
It is likely that the first airline will charge your bag for being overweight if it weighs 7 kg, unfortunately. You should be permitted to bring a laptop bag as your personal item without incurring any additional charges. Safe travels!
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