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.

1 Transportation Requirement

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.

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.

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.

2 Charging Rules

2.1 Sports equipment

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
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
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
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
Domestic airports other than those mentioned above Charge according to the excess baggage rules.

Charging Rules①

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)

2.1.2 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.

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.

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.