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Baggage Rules

1 Carry-on Baggage

1.1 Notes to Passengers

China Southern Airlines (hereinafterChina Southern) will inspect your baggage before check-in and boarding. Please do check in your items that exceed the limits to weight, number of pieces or size that are allowed to be carried on. China Southern reserves the right to determine at our discretion whether your baggage needs to be transported as carry-on baggage or checked baggage, taking the safety and comfort of you as well as other passengers into account.

For the safety of passengers and crew members, please put your carry-on baggage in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you. Passengers seated near emergency exits (including those seated near wing exits and in the first row) must put their baggage in the overhead bin to ensure that the baggage will not hinder evacuation in case of emergency.

1.2 Limits to Carry-on Baggage

The passengers are required to check all the relevant regulations and information regarding carry-on baggage allowance and items allowed to be carried.

1.2.1 Rules of carry-on baggage for each passenger (excluding infants) are shown as below.

Flight Type	Cabin Class	Maximum Number of Pieces	Maximum Weight per Piece	Maximum Dimensions per Piece
Domestic Flight	First Class	2pc	5kg
	Business Class	1pc
	Premium Economy Class
	Economy Class
International /Regional Flight	First Class	2pc
	Business Class	1pc
	Premium Economy Class
	Economy Class
Note: Carry-on items that exceed the above limits to weight, number of pieces or size should be transported as checked baggage, which should be handled at the check-in counter or self check-in kiosk in advance. China Southern may inspect your baggage at the check-in counter, security check counter, boarding gate and in the aircraft cabin. Your baggage exceeding the limitation will be charged as per applicable excess baggage rules.

1.2.2 In addition to your carry-on baggage allowance listed above, you may bring the following carry-on items free of charge:

Item	Available to
A coat, shawl, or rug	All passengers except infant not occupying a separate seat
An umbrella or cane
A pair of binoculars
A reasonable amount of reading materials
A handbag for holding normal travel cosmetics instead of those required to be checked
Food for infants onboard
A baby back basket and foldable lightweight pram or stroller
A foldable wheelchair and/or a pair of crutches and/or straps or other mobility aids	Disabled passengers who are dependent on wheelchairs, crutches, straps, or other mobility aids
* Service dogs such as guide/hearing dogs (special dogs which have been trained to assist vision/hearing-impaired passengers)	Vision/hearing-impaired passengers who are dependent on service dogs should submit a request in advance and present a certificate issued by medical institutions

Note：

I. The sum of the three sides of the carry-on baggage must not exceed 115 cm (approximately the size of a 20-inch suitcase). For details, please refer to the requirements of the Airport Security Check Department.
II. Airport Security Check Department may adjust the scope of carry-on items according to the security situation. Please cooperate with the related department.

2 Checked Baggage

2.1 Limitations to Baggage Weight and Size

Flight Type	Route	Maximum Weight per Piece	Maximum Dimensions per Piece
Domestic Flight		50kg/pc
International/Regional Flight	United States destinations involved	45kg/pc
International/Regional Flight	no United States destinations involved	32kg/pc
Note: 1. The maximum weight of each piece of baggage in the domestic segment of international transport shall not exceed the weight specified by the international segment; 2. The specifications (including size and weight) of the above baggage are the maximum that the airline can accept and are not free baggage allowance. Passengers need to pay for the excess baggage allowance. 3. If any baggage exceeds the above limitation can be taken apart and the sub package meets thelimitation, this baggage can be checked as normal baggage. If any baggage cannot be separated, it shall be transported as special baggage or cargo. 4. The specific baggage allowance is subject to the passenger ticket display.

2.2 Free Baggage Allowance

2.2.1 Domestic Route

First Class	Business Class	Economy Class	Infant
40kg	30kg	20kg	10kg
Note: 1. A child passenger has the same basic baggage allowance as an adult; 2. For each Infant you may bring a collapsible stroller free of charge; 3. For domestic segments of international transport, the free baggage allowance per passenger is calculated on the basis of the applicable free baggage allowance for international segment.

2.2.2 International/Regional Route

(1) Free checked baggage allowance for branded fares between South Korea and China (excluding Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan)

First Class
		First Class
Free Checked Baggage Allowance		3 pcs, 32 kg (70lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm
Business Class
	Business Full Flex	Business Flex	Business Standard
Free Checked Baggage Allowance	2 pcs, 32 kg (70lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm	2 pcs, 32 kg (70lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm	2 pcs, 32 kg (70lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm
Premium Economy Class
	Premium Economy Full Flex	Premium Economy Flex	Premium Economy Standard
Free Checked Baggage Allowance	2 pcs, 32 kg (70lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm	2 pcs, 32 kg (70lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm	1 pcs, 32 kg (70lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm
Economy Class
	Economy Full Flex	Economy Flex	Economy Standard
Free Checked Baggage Allowance	2 pcs,23 kg (50lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm	2 pcs,23 kg (50lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm	1 pcs,23 kg (50lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm
The free checked baggage allowance for infants who do not occupy a seat is one piece, 10kg (22lb) each, with three sides of each piece not exceeding 115cm (45in).

(2) Free checked baggage allowance for other branded fares or non-branded fare products other than the above itineraries

Cabin Class	Free Checked Baggage Allowance	Applicable Itineraries
First Class	3 pcs, 32 kg (70lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm	All Itineraries
Business Class	2 pcs, 32 kg (70lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm	All Itineraries
Premium Economy Class	2 pcs, 23 kg (50lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm	① Between Europe [Note 1] and China (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan)/Japan/South Korea/Southeast Asia/Southwest Pacific region/Americas/Middle East [Note 2]/Africa; ② Between Americas and China (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan)/Japan/South Korea/Southeast Asia/South Asia/Central and Western Asia [Note 3]/Southwest Pacific region/Middle East/Africa; ③ Between Southwest Pacific region and China (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan)/Japan/ South Korea/Southeast Asia/Central and Western Asia/Middle East/Africa; ④ Between the Middle East and China (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan)/Japan/South Korea/Southeast Asia/South Asia/Central and Western Asia/Africa; ⑤ Between Africa and China (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan)/Japan/South Korea/Southeast Asia/South Asia/Central and Western Asia; ⑥ Between Japan and China (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan)/South Korea/Southeast Asia/South Asia/Central and Western Asia.
Premium Economy Class	1 pcs, 32 kg (70lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm	① Between South Korea and Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan of China/Southeast Asia/South Asia/Central and Western Asia; ② Between Southeast Asia and China (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan)/South Asia/Central and Western Asia; ③ Between South Asia and China (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan)/Central and Western Asia; ④ Between Central and Western Asia and China (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan); ⑤ Between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong and Macao, and Taiwan; ⑥ Between Hong Kong/Macao and Taiwan; ⑦ Other unspecified itineraries.
Economy Class	2 pcs,23 kg (50lb)/pcs, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm	① Between Europe and Japan/Southwest Pacific/Americas/Middle East/Africa; ② Between Americas and China (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan)/Japan/South Korea/Southeast Asia/South Asia/Central and Western Asia/Southwest Pacific/Middle East/Africa; ③ Between the Southwest Pacific and China (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan)/Japan/South Korea/Southeast Asia/South Asia/Central and Western Asia/Middle East/Africa; ④ Between the Middle East and China (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan)/Japan/South Korea/Southeast Asia/South Asia/Central and Western Asia/Africa; ⑤ Between Africa and China (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan)/Japan/South Korea/Southeast Asia /Central and Western Asia; ⑥ Between Japan and China (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan)/South Korea/Southeast Asia/South Asia/Central and Western Asia.
	1 pcs,32 kg (70lb)/pc, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm	① Between Central and Western Asia and China (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan);
	1 pcs,23 kg (50lb)/pcs, the sum of L+W+H per piece≤158cm	① Between Europe and China (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan)/South Korea/Southeast Asia/South Asia; ② Between South Korea and Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan of China/Southeast Asia/South Asia/Central and Western Asia; ③ Between Southeast Asia and China (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan)/South Asia/Central and Western Asia; ④ Between South Asia and China (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan)/Central and Western Asia; ⑤ Between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong/Macao/Taiwan; ⑥ Between Hong Kong/Macao and Taiwan; ⑦ Other unspecified itineraries.
The free checked baggage allowance for infants who do not occupy a seat is one piece, 10kg (22lb) each, with three sides of each piece not exceeding 115cm (45in). Note 1. Europe include Russia (Europe region) and Turkey Note 2 Middle East refers to: United Arab Emirates/ Saudi Arabia/ Qatar/ Kuwait/ Israel/ Jordan/ Bahrain/ Lebanon/ Iraq/ Egypt/ Syria/ Sudan/ Oman/ Yemen. Note 3. Central and Western Asia refers to: Uzbekistan/ Tajikistan/ Kazakhstan/ Kyrgyzstan/ Turkmenistan/ Iran/ Pakistan/ Azerbaijan/ Georgia/ Armenia, etc. and Russia (Asian region)

(3)In case of voluntary change of tickets, the free checked baggage allowance shall be adopted as follows.

In case of any change to the first fare component of a totally unused ticket, the free baggage allowance standard corresponding to the fare applicable on the date of ticket replacement shall be applied. In case of no change to the first fare component of a totally unused ticket, the free baggage allowance standard corresponding to the fare applicable on the original date of issue will be applied. If the ticket is partially used, the free baggage allowance will apply to the fare applicable on the original date of issue.

2.2.3 Preferential Policies

International student passengers, labor passengers and other passengers entitled extra free baggage allowance should submit their request and provide valid documents when purchasing tickets. China Southern Airline’s sale offices or authorized agents will confirm the baggage allowance.

2.2.3.1 International Student Passengers

An international student passenger who purchases a Premium Economy Class or Economy Class, by meeting the following conditions, is entitled to add one piece of baggage as per the above standard for adults. Specific information is subject to the system display.

2.2.3.1.1 International students refer to students under 30 years of age (excluding) who attend regular schools/colleges/universities in countries/regions other than their place of nationality. Copies of passport, visa and study certificate (student ID card, admission notice or invitation for visit and exchange, etc.) should be provided when purchasing tickets.

2.2.3.1.2 The preferential baggage allowance is only applicable to the fares for itineraries between the country/region of study and the country/region of nationality.

2.2.3.1.3 An international student passenger who has already been entitled to the free checked baggage allowance for Sky Pearl Platinum, Gold and Silver Card members of China Southern, will not be entitled to the extra free checked baggage allowance for international student passengers.

2.2.3.1.4 For the economy class, the specific itineraries or fares are as follows:

(1) Between the Chinese mainland (excluding Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) and Australia, New Zealand, North America, Europe, Central and Western Asia, India, Singapore

(2) Between Europe and Australia, New Zealand

(3) Between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan

(4) Between the Chinese mainland (excluding Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) and South Korea, with Economy Standard fares (branded fare).

2.3.1.4 For the premium economy class, the specific itineraries or fares are as follows:

(1) Between the Chinese mainland (excluding Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) and Australia, New Zealand, North America, Central and Western Asia, India, Singapore.

(2) Between Europe and Australia, New Zealand.

(3) Between the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan.

(4) Between the Chinese mainland (excluding Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) and South Korea, with Premium Economy Standard fares(branded fare).

2.2.3.2 Labor Passengers

A labor passenger who purchases a Premium Economy Class or Economy Class, by meeting the following conditions, is entitled to add one piece of baggage as per the above standard for adults. Specific information is subject to the system.

2.2.3.2.1 Labor passengers refer to passengers who work in countries other than the place of nationality. Copies of the passport and labor visa (except work visa) should be provided when purchasing tickets.

2.2.3.2.2 The preferential baggage allowance is only applicable to the fares for the itineraries between the country of employment and the country of nationality.

2.2.3.2.3 For a labor passenger who has already been entitled to the free checked baggage allowance for Sky Pearl Platinum, Gold and Silver Card members of China Southern, will not be entitled to the extra free checked baggage allowance for labor passengers.

2.2.3.2.4 The specific itineraries or fares are as follows:

(1) Between the Chinese mainland (excluding Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) and Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central and Western Asia (except Tajikistan);

(2) Between Korea and South Asia, Central and Western Asia;

(3) Between the Chinese mainland (excluding Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) and South Korea, with Premium Economy Standard fares (branded fare) and Economy Standard fares (branded fare).

2.2.4 IATA Areas

Area 1: All of the North and South American Continents and the islands adjacent thereto, Greenland, Bermuda, the West Indies and the islands the Caribbean Sea, the Hawaiian Islands (including Midway and Palmyra).

Area 2: Europe, Africa and the islands adjacent thereto, Ascension Island and that part of Asia west of Ural Mountains, including Iran and the Middle East.

Area 3: Asia and the islands adjacent thereto except the portion included in Area 2; the East Indies, Australia, New Zealand and the islands of the Pacific Ocean except those included in Area1.

Note: For international flights with segment(s) operated by China Southern, the free baggage allowance for each passenger is calculated as per applicable international flights specified in the IATA (International Air Transport Association) Resolution 302 Baggage Provisions Selection Criteria.

Please check your baggage at the check-in counter or self-service baggage check-in kiosk in advance. China Southern may inspect your baggage at the check-in counter, security check counter, boarding gate and in the cabin. Your baggage exceeding the free baggage allowance will be charged as per excess baggage rate. By purchasing ‘Pre-paid Baggage’ in advance via our official website, you will be entitled to have discounts.

3 Excess Baggage

3.1 Excess Checked Baggage

3.1.1 Domestic Route

Regardless of the fare class actually paid by the passengers and the actual position of their seats, baggage carried on China Southern flights which exceeds the free baggage allowance will be charged according to the following excess baggage rates: Excess baggage is charged by each kilogram at a rate of 1.5% of the published normal fares of an adult Economy Class ticket price (one-way) applicable on the day the excess baggage ticket is filled; If no direct normal fares are published, the rate is calculated by adding different flights.

3.1.2 International/Regional Route

3.1.2.1 Any checked baggage that exceeds the limit on pieces, dimensions, or weight will be charged according to the following standard, which is applicable to passengers of all class. If a baggage exceeds the standards of two or more limits among pieces, dimensions, and weight, it will be charged accumulatively.

3.1.2.2 Charge criteria and currency selection for excess baggage are as follows:

(1) If the commencement of itinerary is within the Chinese mainland (excluding Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan), the excess baggage is charged on CNY basis.

(2) If the commencement of itinerary is within the European region, the excess baggage is charged on Euro basis.

(3) Except for the above two situations, the excess baggage is charged on U.S. dollars basis.

3.1.2.3 Excess baggage charge standard

Area 1: (1) Routes between China (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) and the Americas, Africa. (2) Routes between the Americas and Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central and Western Asia, Southwest Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa. (3) Routes between Africa and Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central and Western Asia, Southwest Pacific, Europe.

Type	Baggage Specification		Fee
Type	Weight	Dimension (L+W+H)	CNY (Yuan)	EUR	USD
The first piece in addition to the standard allowance	≤23kg	≤158cm	1380/pc	200/pc	225/pc
The second piece or more in addition to the standard allowance	≤23kg	≤158cm	2000/pc	290/pc	330/pc
Oversize piece	-	159cm-203cm（inclusive)	1000	145	165
Overweight piece	23-28kg（inclusive）	-	500	75	85
	28-32kg（inclusive）	-	1010	145	170
	32-45kg（inclusive）	-	3000	435	495

Area 2: (1) Routes between China (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) and Europe, Middle East, Southwest Pacific, Japan. (2) Routes between Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central and Western Asia, Southwest Pacific. (3) Routes between Middle East and Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central and Western Asia, Southwest Pacific. (4) Routes between Southwest Pacific and Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central and Western Asia. (5) Routes between Japan and South Korea, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central and Western Asia.

Type	Baggage Specification		Fee
Type	Weight	Dimension (L+W+H)	CNY (Yuan)	EUR	USD
The first piece beyond the free allowance	≤23kg	≤158cm	1100/pc	160/pc	185/pc
The second piece or more beyond the free allowance	≤23kg	≤158cm	2000/pc	290/pc	330/pc
Oversize piece	-	159cm-203cm（Inclusive）	1000	145	170
Overweight piece	23-28kg（inclusive）	-	500	75	85
Overweight piece	28-32kg（inclusive）	-	1010	145	170

Area 3: (1) Routes between China (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) and South Korea, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Central and Western Asia. (2) Other routes unspecified above.

TYPE	BAGGAGE SPECIFICATION		FEES
TYPE	WEIGHT	DIMENSION (L+W+H)	CNY (Yuan)	USD
The first piece in addition to the standard allowance	≤23kg	≤158cm	880/PIECE	145/PIECE
The second piece or more in addition to the standard allowance	≤23kg	≤158cm	1430/PIECE	240/PIECE
Oversize piece	-	159cm-203cm（inclusive）	1000	170
Overweight piece	23-28kg（inclusive）	-	390	65
Overweight piece	28-32kg（inclusive）	-	910	155

3.2 Baggage charged at the boarding gate

3.2.1 Any carry-on items exceeding the carry-on baggage limitation will be charged as per applicable excess baggage rules.

3.2.2 For flights operated from Korea to China, fees will be charged when you check your baggage at the boarding gate. The standards are as follows:

Cabin Class	Type	Actual Specification		Fee
Cabin Class	Type	Weight	Dimension (L+W+H)	CNY or Equivalent Local Currency
First Class	The first piece beyond the free allowance	≤32kg	≤158cm	1000/pc
	The second piece or more beyond the free allowance	≤32kg	≤158cm	1300/pc
	Oversize piece	-	159cm-300cm	1000
	Overweight piece	32-45kg (inclusive)	-	3000
Business Class, Premium Economy Class and Economy Class	The first piece beyond the free allowance	≤23kg	≤158cm	1000/pc
	The second piece or more beyond the free allowance	≤23kg	≤158cm	1300/pc
	Oversize piece	-	159cm-300cm	1000
	Overweight piece	23-32kg (inclusive)	-	1000
	Overweight piece	32-45kg (inclusive)	-	3000

3.2.3 Fees charged at the boarding gate exclude free baggage allowance (FBA) and prepaid baggage which can only be used at the check-in counter.

4 Special Baggage

Carriage of special baggage with fragile characteristics or restrictive transportation requirements should follow special rules and must meet the requirements for packaging, quantity, transportation conditions and charging rules before receiving and transporting.

4.1 Transportation Requirement

4.1.1 Sports Equipment

(1) Golf Equipment

Golf equipment may be transported as checked baggage, provided it is packed in a durable protective container and is able to withstand certain pressure. For any golf equipment that is not properly packed, a limited release baggage tag will be attached. Liability for transporting special items will be subject to the applicable regulations for normal baggage. A set of golf equipment may only consist of one bag (with a set of golf clubs, golf balls and tees) and one pair of golf shoes.

(2) Ski equipment

Ski equipment may be transported as checked baggage, provided it is packed in a durable protective container and is able to withstand certain pressure. For any ski equipment that is not properly packed, a limited release baggage tag will be attached. Liability for transporting special items will be subject to the applicable regulations for normal baggage. A set of ski equipment may only consist of one pair of skis, one pair of ski poles and one pair of ski boots.

(3) Fishing Gear

Fishing gear may be transported as checked baggage, provided it is packed in a durable protective container and is able to withstand certain pressure. For any fishing equipment that is not properly packed, a limited release baggage tag will be attached. Liability for transporting special items will be subject to the applicable regulations for normal baggage. A set of fishing gear may only consist one fishing tackle box, one reel, one pair of fishing boots, two rods, and one landing net.

(4) Bicycle

Only non-electric bicycles are allowed to be transported and the tyres must be deflated. For non-foldable bicycles, the handlebars should be rotated 90 degrees and fixed, the pedals removed, the wheels removed and firmly tied to the body of the bike.

(5) Diving Equipment

A set of diving equipment may only consist of goggles, snorkel, dive boots, wetsuit, compass, airbag inflator, flippers and other diving related accessories. If you carry diving gas cartridges, the gas cartridges must be carbon dioxide or other gases of no secondary risk, with no more than 2 small gas cartridges per set of diving equipment, and no more than 2 spare gas cartridges. It shall not contain dangerous goods that are prohibited or restricted for transport, such as diving lamps that generate heat. Transporting oxygen equipment or other dangerous goods shall comply with the relevant regulations for the transport of lithium batteries and dangerous goods stipulated by China Southern. Diving equipment shall be packed in a durable protective container and is able to withstand a certain pressure. For any diving equipment that is not properly packed, a limited release baggage tag will be attached.

(6) Surfboards equipment

Sports equipment for surfing. The fins should be removed, or if this is not possible, they should be securely wrapped in polystyrene foam. Both the nose and tail should be bubble-wrapped or protected with neoprene foam. Handrails (both sides of the board) should have cardboard attached to absorb impact. The board should also be packed in a suitable padded surf bag and is able to withstand certain pressure. For any surfboard that is not properly packed, a limited release baggage tag will be attached.

(7) Windsurfing Boards

Modified surfboard with movable mast. Sails can be removed and folded. Make sure that they packed properly and placed in a hard-shell case; otherwise, a disclaimer needs to be provided. The equipment should be packed in a durable protective container and is able to withstand a certain pressure. For any windsurfing board that is not properly packed, a limited release baggage tag will be attached.

(8) Archery equipment

Bows and arrows must be packed in a durable protective container. For any archery equipment that is not properly packed, a limited release baggage tag will be attached.

(9) Bowling equipment

Bowling balls equipment may be transported as checked baggage, provided it is packed in a durable protective container and is able to withstand a certain pressure. For any bowling balls equipment that is not properly packed, a limited release baggage tag will be attached. A set of bowling equipment including a maximum of 3 bowling balls, a bowling bag, a pair of bowling shoes. Bowling machine cleaners containing a large amount of acetone or alcohol with a capacity of more than 70% are considered dangerous goods and cannot be transport as baggage.

(10) Field hockey equipment

Hockey sticks or lacrosse sticks must be packed in a durable protective container. For any field hockey equipment that is not properly packed, a limited release baggage tag will be attached.

(11) Hockey equipment

Hockey equipment must be packed in a durable protective container. For any hockey equipment that is not properly packed, a limited release baggage tag will be attached.

(12) Inflatable balls

The internal pressure of water polo, basketball, volleyball, rugby, soccer, or other inflatable ball should not exceed the rated pressure in air transportation. The air filled in the ball should be released if necessary.

(13) Shooting apparatus

Shooting apparatus refers to the gun of sporting goods, not the firearms used by the public security organs when escorting criminal suspects. The firearm must be unloaded, if the conditions permit, the firearm needs to be disassembled and packed in a suitcase or standard gun case. Ammunition must be safely stored in a strong sealed box, and then put into the baggage, and the sealed box must be surrounded by other padding stuffed solid.

4.1.2 Diplomatic envelope

The diplomatic bag should be carried by the diplomatic envoy and taken care of by passenger himself or herself. At the request of the diplomatic courier, China Southern may also transport the baggage as checked baggage, but China Southern will only assume responsibility for the normal checked baggage. Confidential documents carried by designated personnel shall be handled in accordance with this regulation.

4.1.3 Light foam baggage

Light foam baggage should be placed in the cargo compartment for transportation. According to the loading of other cargo baggage compartment of the flight, China Southern has the right to refuse to accept the consignment or arrange other flights to carry the baggage with the exemption of liability.

4.2 Charging Rules

4.2.1 Sports equipment

4.2.1.1 Domestic Routes

If the packed size of the sports equipment listed in the above transportation requirement is within the limit of 40*60*100cm of ordinary baggage, it can be counted as free luggage allowance, and the part exceeding the free baggage allowance is charged according to the excess baggage rules. If the packed size is larger than 40*60*100cm, it will be charged according to the following rules:

Types	Departure Airport	Fee
Golf Equipment	Guangzhou, Beijing Daxin, Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai Pudong, Urumqi, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Changchun, Shenyang, Harbin, Chongqing, Zhengzhou, Zhuhai, Sanya, Changsha, Haikou, Dalian, Nanning, Guiyang, Shantou, Nanyang	Charging Rules①
Golf Equipment	Domestic airports other than those mentioned above	The charge is equal to 6kg of the excess baggage fee. Only when the golf equipment is not included in the free baggage amount of the paid fare class, it can be charged according to this standard. If the golf equipment is not included in the free baggage amount, and the weight exceeds 15 kg, the excess weight shall be charged according to the excess baggage, that is, the first 15 kg shall be charged according to the special standard of 6 kg excess baggage fee, and each kilogram over 15 kg shall be charged according to the excess luggage rules.
Ski Equipment	Guangzhou, Beijing Daxin, Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai Pudong, Urumqi, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Changchun, Shenyang, Harbin, Chongqing, Zhengzhou, Zhuhai, Sanya, Changsha, Haikou, Dalian, Nanning, Guiyang, Shantou, Nanyang	Charging Rules①
Ski Equipment	Domestic airports other than those mentioned above	The charge for each set of ski equipment is equal to 3kg of the excess baggage fee. If the ski equipment is not included in the free baggage allowance, only the above standard will be charged. Each adult passenger can only bring one set of ski equipment with this charge, and each kilogram of ski equipment over this number is charged with excess baggage fee according to the excess baggage rules.
Fishing Gear	Guangzhou, Beijing Daxin, Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai Pudong, Urumqi, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Changchun, Shenyang, Harbin, Chongqing, Zhengzhou, Zhuhai, Sanya, Changsha, Haikou, Dalian, Nanning, Guiyang, Shantou, Nanyang	Charging Rules①
Fishing Gear	Domestic airports other than those mentioned above	The charge is equal to 4kg of the excess baggage fee. Only when the above items are not included in the free baggage amount of the paid fare class, the charge can be charged according to this standard. Fishing equipment over 15kg shall be charged according to the excess baggage rules.
Other Sports Equipment	Guangzhou, Beijing Daxin, Shanghai Hongqiao, Shanghai Pudong, Urumqi, Shenzhen, Wuhan, Changchun, Shenyang, Harbin, Chongqing, Zhengzhou, Zhuhai, Sanya, Changsha, Haikou, Dalian, Nanning, Guiyang, Shantou, Nanyang	Charging Rules①
Other Sports Equipment	Domestic airports other than those mentioned above	Charge according to the excess baggage rules.

Charging Rules ①

Types	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4	Level 5	Level 6
Fee per piece (CNY)	68	168	298	498	698	998
Weight range per piece	Within 3kg (inclusive)	3kg-8kg (inclusive)	8kg-15kg (inclusive)	15kg-23kg (inclusive)	23kg-32kg (inclusive)	32kg-50kg (inclusive)

（2）International/Regional Routes

Types	Fee
Golf Equipment	Each adult can check in one set of golf equipment for free. The total weight of the equipment shall not exceed 23 kg and the sum of the three sides shall not exceed 158 cm (62 inches). The part exceeding the free baggage allowance shall be charged according to the excess baggage rules.
Ski Equipment	Each adult can check in one set of ski equipment for free. The total weight of equipment shall not exceed 23 kg and the sum of three sides shall not exceed 203 cm (80 inches). The part exceeding the free baggage allowance shall be charged according to the excess baggage rules.
Fishing Gear	Each piece of fishing tackle may be counted as one 158 cm (62 inches) piece of baggage in the free baggage allowance. The part exceeding the free baggage allowance shall be charged according to the excess baggage rules.
Other Sports Equipment	If the total weight does not exceed 23 kg and the sum of the three sides does not exceed 158 cm (62 inches), the free baggage allowance may be counted. The part exceeding the free baggage allowance shall be charged according to the excess baggage rules.

4.2.2 Diplomatic envelope

The diplomatic bag and the baggage carried by diplomatic envoys can be combined in weight or in pieces, and the part exceeding the free baggage allowance will be handled in accordance with the regulations of excess baggage. If the diplomatic bag needs to occupy a seat, the passenger must propose it at the time of seat reservation, and it will be transported only after the consent of China Southern.

4.2.3 Light foam baggage

The volume of each kilogram of checked baggage exceeds 6000 cubic centimeters and is accepted as light foam baggage. The volume of light foam baggage is converted to 1kg for every 6000 cubic centimeters. The volume of the weight exceeds the free baggage allowance shall be charged according to the excess baggage rules. The light foam baggage shall be accepted as oversized baggage.

5 Effectiveness

This version of baggage rules is effective as of May 24, 2022.

*The Previous Edition：China Southern Airlines Baggage Rules