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    Shanghai Airlines Baggage Allowance

    Personal item, carry-on & checked bag rules

    Official WebsiteBaggage Policy
    Last checked: April 19, 2026Primary source: Shanghai Airlines baggage policyRules vary by fare/route/traveler type—always confirm for your booking.

    Baggage Allowances

    Baggage Allowances

    Adult traveler
    Africa, Americas, Canada, Middle East, Singapore

    Personal

    Economy Basic
    1×Free
    Economy B
    1×Free
    Economy Standard
    1×Free
    Economy Y
    1×Free
    Economy Flexible
    1×Free
    Premium Economy
    1×Free
    Premium Business
    1×Free
    Business
    1×Free
    First
    1×Free

    Carry-on

    Economy Basic
    1×Free8 kg
    Economy B
    1×Free8 kg
    Economy Standard
    1×Free8 kg
    Economy Y
    1×Free8 kg
    Economy Flexible
    1×Free8 kg
    Premium Economy
    1×Free8 kg
    Premium Business
    2×Free8 kg
    Business
    2×Free8 kg
    First
    2×Free10 kg

    Checked

    Economy Basic
    1×Free23 kg
    Economy B
    2×Free23 kg
    Economy Standard
    2×Free23 kg
    Economy Y
    2×Free23 kg
    Economy Flexible
    2×Free23 kg
    Premium Economy
    2×Free23 kg
    Premium Business
    2×Free32 kg
    Business
    2×Free32 kg
    First
    2×Free32 kg
    Australia, New Zealand, Japan

    Personal

    Economy Basic
    1×Free
    Economy B
    1×Free
    Economy Standard
    1×Free
    Economy Y
    1×Free
    Economy Flexible
    1×Free
    Premium Economy
    1×Free
    Premium Business
    1×Free
    Business
    1×Free
    First
    1×Free

    Carry-on

    Economy Basic
    1×Free8 kg
    Economy B
    1×Free8 kg
    Economy Standard
    1×Free8 kg
    Economy Y
    1×Free8 kg
    Economy Flexible
    1×Free8 kg
    Premium Economy
    1×Free8 kg
    Premium Business
    2×Free8 kg
    Business
    2×Free8 kg
    First
    2×Free10 kg

    Checked

    Economy Basic
    1×Free23 kg
    Economy B
    2×Free23 kg
    Economy Standard
    2×Free23 kg
    Economy Y
    2×Free23 kg
    Economy Flexible
    2×Free23 kg
    Premium Economy
    2×Free23 kg
    Premium Business
    2×Free32 kg
    Business
    2×Free32 kg
    First
    3×Free32 kg
    Domestic China

    Personal

    Economy Basic
    1×Free
    Economy B
    1×Free
    Economy Standard
    1×Free
    Economy Y
    1×Free
    Economy Flexible
    1×Free
    Premium Economy
    1×Free
    Premium Business
    1×Free
    Business
    1×Free
    First
    1×Free

    Carry-on

    Economy Basic
    1×Free8 kg
    Economy B
    1×Free8 kg
    Economy Standard
    1×Free8 kg
    Economy Y
    1×Free8 kg
    Economy Flexible
    1×Free8 kg
    Premium Economy
    1×Free8 kg
    Premium Business
    2×Free8 kg
    Business
    2×Free8 kg
    First
    2×Free10 kg

    Checked

    Economy Basic
    1×Free20 kg
    Economy B
    1×Free20 kg
    Economy Standard
    1×Free20 kg
    Economy Y
    1×Free20 kg
    Economy Flexible
    1×Free20 kg
    Premium Economy
    1×Free20 kg
    Premium Business
    1×Free30 kg
    Business
    1×Free30 kg
    First
    1×Free40 kg
    Europe (incl. Russia, Turkey)

    Personal

    Economy Basic
    1×Free
    Economy B
    1×Free
    Economy Standard
    1×Free
    Economy Y
    1×Free
    Economy Flexible
    1×Free
    Premium Economy
    1×Free
    Premium Business
    1×Free
    Business
    1×Free
    First
    1×Free

    Carry-on

    Economy Basic
    1×Free8 kg
    Economy B
    1×Free8 kg
    Economy Standard
    1×Free8 kg
    Economy Y
    1×Free8 kg
    Economy Flexible
    1×Free8 kg
    Premium Economy
    1×Free8 kg
    Premium Business
    2×Free8 kg
    Business
    2×Free8 kg
    First
    2×Free10 kg

    Checked

    Economy Basic
    —
    Economy B
    1×Free23 kg
    Economy Standard
    1×Free23 kg
    Economy Y
    1×Free23 kg
    Economy Flexible
    1×Free23 kg
    Premium Economy
    2×Free23 kg
    Premium Business
    2×Free32 kg
    Business
    2×Free32 kg
    First
    3×Free32 kg
    SE Asia (excl. Thailand, Singapore), South Asia, North Asia, Central Asia, West Asia, Hong Kong/Macao (China), Colombo–Male, Auckland–Buenos Aires

    Personal

    Economy Basic
    1×Free
    Economy B
    1×Free
    Economy Standard
    1×Free
    Economy Y
    1×Free
    Economy Flexible
    1×Free
    Premium Economy
    1×Free
    Premium Business
    1×Free
    Business
    1×Free
    First
    1×Free

    Carry-on

    Economy Basic
    1×Free8 kg
    Economy B
    1×Free8 kg
    Economy Standard
    1×Free8 kg
    Economy Y
    1×Free8 kg
    Economy Flexible
    1×Free8 kg
    Premium Economy
    1×Free8 kg
    Premium Business
    2×Free8 kg
    Business
    2×Free8 kg
    First
    2×Free10 kg

    Checked

    Economy Basic
    —
    Economy B
    1×Free23 kg
    Economy Standard
    1×Free23 kg
    Economy Y
    1×Free23 kg
    Economy Flexible
    1×Free23 kg
    Premium Economy
    2×Free23 kg
    Premium Business
    2×Free32 kg
    Business
    2×Free32 kg
    First
    2×Free32 kg
    Taiwan (China) and South Korea

    Personal

    Economy Basic
    1×Free
    Economy B
    1×Free
    Economy Standard
    1×Free
    Economy Y
    1×Free
    Economy Flexible
    1×Free
    Premium Economy
    1×Free
    Premium Business
    1×Free
    Business
    1×Free
    First
    1×Free

    Carry-on

    Economy Basic
    1×Free8 kg
    Economy B
    1×Free8 kg
    Economy Standard
    1×Free8 kg
    Economy Y
    1×Free8 kg
    Economy Flexible
    1×Free8 kg
    Premium Economy
    1×Free8 kg
    Premium Business
    2×Free8 kg
    Business
    2×Free8 kg
    First
    2×Free10 kg

    Checked

    Economy Basic
    —
    Economy B
    2×Free23 kg
    Economy Standard
    1×Free23 kg
    Economy Y
    2×Free23 kg
    Economy Flexible
    2×Free23 kg
    Premium Economy
    2×Free23 kg
    Premium Business
    2×Free32 kg
    Business
    2×Free32 kg
    First
    2×Free32 kg
    Thailand

    Personal

    Economy Basic
    1×Free
    Economy B
    1×Free
    Economy Standard
    1×Free
    Economy Y
    1×Free
    Economy Flexible
    1×Free
    Premium Economy
    1×Free
    Premium Business
    1×Free
    Business
    1×Free
    First
    1×Free

    Carry-on

    Economy Basic
    1×Free8 kg
    Economy B
    1×Free8 kg
    Economy Standard
    1×Free8 kg
    Economy Y
    1×Free8 kg
    Economy Flexible
    1×Free8 kg
    Premium Economy
    1×Free8 kg
    Premium Business
    2×Free8 kg
    Business
    2×Free8 kg
    First
    2×Free10 kg

    Checked

    Economy Basic
    1×Free23 kg
    Economy B
    2×Free23 kg
    Economy Standard
    1×Free23 kg
    Economy Y
    2×Free23 kg
    Economy Flexible
    2×Free23 kg
    Premium Economy
    2×Free23 kg
    Premium Business
    2×Free32 kg
    Business
    2×Free32 kg
    First
    2×Free32 kg
    Africa, Americas, Canada, Middle East, Singapore
    Shanghai Airlines baggage allowance for Africa, Americas, Canada, Middle East, Singapore routes by fare class and bag type
    Bag TypeEconomy BasicEconomy BEconomy Standard
    Personal
    1×Free
    1×Free
    1×Free
    Carry-on
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    Checked
    1×Free
    23 kg
    158 cm linear
    2×Free
    23 kg
    158 cm linear
    2×Free
    23 kg
    158 cm linear
    Shanghai Airlines baggage allowance for Africa, Americas, Canada, Middle East, Singapore routes by fare class and bag type
    Bag TypeEconomy YEconomy FlexiblePremium Economy
    Personal
    1×Free
    1×Free
    1×Free
    Carry-on
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    Checked
    2×Free
    23 kg
    158 cm linear
    2×Free
    23 kg
    158 cm linear
    2×Free
    23 kg
    158 cm linear
    Shanghai Airlines baggage allowance for Africa, Americas, Canada, Middle East, Singapore routes by fare class and bag type
    Bag TypePremium BusinessBusinessFirst
    Personal
    1×Free
    1×Free
    1×Free
    Carry-on
    2×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    2×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    2×Free
    10 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    Checked
    2×Free
    32 kg
    158 cm linear
    2×Free
    32 kg
    158 cm linear
    2×Free
    32 kg
    158 cm linear
    Australia, New Zealand, Japan
    Shanghai Airlines baggage allowance for Australia, New Zealand, Japan routes by fare class and bag type
    Bag TypeEconomy BasicEconomy BEconomy Standard
    Personal
    1×Free
    1×Free
    1×Free
    Carry-on
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    Checked
    1×Free
    23 kg
    158 cm linear
    2×Free
    23 kg
    158 cm linear
    2×Free
    23 kg
    158 cm linear
    Shanghai Airlines baggage allowance for Australia, New Zealand, Japan routes by fare class and bag type
    Bag TypeEconomy YEconomy FlexiblePremium Economy
    Personal
    1×Free
    1×Free
    1×Free
    Carry-on
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    Checked
    2×Free
    23 kg
    158 cm linear
    2×Free
    23 kg
    158 cm linear
    2×Free
    23 kg
    158 cm linear
    Shanghai Airlines baggage allowance for Australia, New Zealand, Japan routes by fare class and bag type
    Bag TypePremium BusinessBusinessFirst
    Personal
    1×Free
    1×Free
    1×Free
    Carry-on
    2×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    2×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    2×Free
    10 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    Checked
    2×Free
    32 kg
    158 cm linear
    2×Free
    32 kg
    158 cm linear
    3×Free
    32 kg
    158 cm linear
    Domestic China
    Shanghai Airlines baggage allowance for Domestic China routes by fare class and bag type
    Bag TypeEconomy BasicEconomy BEconomy Standard
    Personal
    1×Free
    1×Free
    1×Free
    Carry-on
    1×Free
    8 kg
    55 × 40 × 20 cm
    1×Free
    8 kg
    55 × 40 × 20 cm
    1×Free
    8 kg
    55 × 40 × 20 cm
    Checked
    1×Free
    20 kg
    100 × 60 × 40 cm
    1×Free
    20 kg
    100 × 60 × 40 cm
    1×Free
    20 kg
    100 × 60 × 40 cm
    Shanghai Airlines baggage allowance for Domestic China routes by fare class and bag type
    Bag TypeEconomy YEconomy FlexiblePremium Economy
    Personal
    1×Free
    1×Free
    1×Free
    Carry-on
    1×Free
    8 kg
    55 × 40 × 20 cm
    1×Free
    8 kg
    55 × 40 × 20 cm
    1×Free
    8 kg
    55 × 40 × 20 cm
    Checked
    1×Free
    20 kg
    100 × 60 × 40 cm
    1×Free
    20 kg
    100 × 60 × 40 cm
    1×Free
    20 kg
    100 × 60 × 40 cm
    Shanghai Airlines baggage allowance for Domestic China routes by fare class and bag type
    Bag TypePremium BusinessBusinessFirst
    Personal
    1×Free
    1×Free
    1×Free
    Carry-on
    2×Free
    8 kg
    55 × 40 × 20 cm
    2×Free
    8 kg
    55 × 40 × 20 cm
    2×Free
    10 kg
    55 × 40 × 20 cm
    Checked
    1×Free
    30 kg
    100 × 60 × 40 cm
    1×Free
    30 kg
    100 × 60 × 40 cm
    1×Free
    40 kg
    100 × 60 × 40 cm
    Europe (incl. Russia, Turkey)
    Shanghai Airlines baggage allowance for Europe (incl. Russia, Turkey) routes by fare class and bag type
    Bag TypeEconomy BasicEconomy BEconomy Standard
    Personal
    1×Free
    1×Free
    1×Free
    Carry-on
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    Checked
    —
    1×Free
    23 kg
    158 cm linear
    1×Free
    23 kg
    158 cm linear
    Shanghai Airlines baggage allowance for Europe (incl. Russia, Turkey) routes by fare class and bag type
    Bag TypeEconomy YEconomy FlexiblePremium Economy
    Personal
    1×Free
    1×Free
    1×Free
    Carry-on
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    Checked
    1×Free
    23 kg
    158 cm linear
    1×Free
    23 kg
    158 cm linear
    2×Free
    23 kg
    158 cm linear
    Shanghai Airlines baggage allowance for Europe (incl. Russia, Turkey) routes by fare class and bag type
    Bag TypePremium BusinessBusinessFirst
    Personal
    1×Free
    1×Free
    1×Free
    Carry-on
    2×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    2×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    2×Free
    10 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    Checked
    2×Free
    32 kg
    158 cm linear
    2×Free
    32 kg
    158 cm linear
    3×Free
    32 kg
    158 cm linear
    SE Asia (excl. Thailand, Singapore), South Asia, North Asia, Central Asia, West Asia, Hong Kong/Macao (China), Colombo–Male, Auckland–Buenos Aires
    Shanghai Airlines baggage allowance for SE Asia (excl. Thailand, Singapore), South Asia, North Asia, Central Asia, West Asia, Hong Kong/Macao (China), Colombo–Male, Auckland–Buenos Aires routes by fare class and bag type
    Bag TypeEconomy BasicEconomy BEconomy Standard
    Personal
    1×Free
    1×Free
    1×Free
    Carry-on
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    Checked
    —
    1×Free
    23 kg
    158 cm linear
    1×Free
    23 kg
    158 cm linear
    Shanghai Airlines baggage allowance for SE Asia (excl. Thailand, Singapore), South Asia, North Asia, Central Asia, West Asia, Hong Kong/Macao (China), Colombo–Male, Auckland–Buenos Aires routes by fare class and bag type
    Bag TypeEconomy YEconomy FlexiblePremium Economy
    Personal
    1×Free
    1×Free
    1×Free
    Carry-on
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    Checked
    1×Free
    23 kg
    158 cm linear
    1×Free
    23 kg
    158 cm linear
    2×Free
    23 kg
    158 cm linear
    Shanghai Airlines baggage allowance for SE Asia (excl. Thailand, Singapore), South Asia, North Asia, Central Asia, West Asia, Hong Kong/Macao (China), Colombo–Male, Auckland–Buenos Aires routes by fare class and bag type
    Bag TypePremium BusinessBusinessFirst
    Personal
    1×Free
    1×Free
    1×Free
    Carry-on
    2×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    2×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    2×Free
    10 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    Checked
    2×Free
    32 kg
    158 cm linear
    2×Free
    32 kg
    158 cm linear
    2×Free
    32 kg
    158 cm linear
    Taiwan (China) and South Korea
    Shanghai Airlines baggage allowance for Taiwan (China) and South Korea routes by fare class and bag type
    Bag TypeEconomy BasicEconomy BEconomy Standard
    Personal
    1×Free
    1×Free
    1×Free
    Carry-on
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    Checked
    —
    2×Free
    23 kg
    158 cm linear
    1×Free
    23 kg
    158 cm linear
    Shanghai Airlines baggage allowance for Taiwan (China) and South Korea routes by fare class and bag type
    Bag TypeEconomy YEconomy FlexiblePremium Economy
    Personal
    1×Free
    1×Free
    1×Free
    Carry-on
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    Checked
    2×Free
    23 kg
    158 cm linear
    2×Free
    23 kg
    158 cm linear
    2×Free
    23 kg
    158 cm linear
    Shanghai Airlines baggage allowance for Taiwan (China) and South Korea routes by fare class and bag type
    Bag TypePremium BusinessBusinessFirst
    Personal
    1×Free
    1×Free
    1×Free
    Carry-on
    2×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    2×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    2×Free
    10 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    Checked
    2×Free
    32 kg
    158 cm linear
    2×Free
    32 kg
    158 cm linear
    2×Free
    32 kg
    158 cm linear
    Thailand
    Shanghai Airlines baggage allowance for Thailand routes by fare class and bag type
    Bag TypeEconomy BasicEconomy BEconomy Standard
    Personal
    1×Free
    1×Free
    1×Free
    Carry-on
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    Checked
    1×Free
    23 kg
    158 cm linear
    2×Free
    23 kg
    158 cm linear
    1×Free
    23 kg
    158 cm linear
    Shanghai Airlines baggage allowance for Thailand routes by fare class and bag type
    Bag TypeEconomy YEconomy FlexiblePremium Economy
    Personal
    1×Free
    1×Free
    1×Free
    Carry-on
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    1×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    Checked
    2×Free
    23 kg
    158 cm linear
    2×Free
    23 kg
    158 cm linear
    2×Free
    23 kg
    158 cm linear
    Shanghai Airlines baggage allowance for Thailand routes by fare class and bag type
    Bag TypePremium BusinessBusinessFirst
    Personal
    1×Free
    1×Free
    1×Free
    Carry-on
    2×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    2×Free
    8 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    2×Free
    10 kg
    56 × 45 × 25 cm
    Checked
    2×Free
    32 kg
    158 cm linear
    2×Free
    32 kg
    158 cm linear
    2×Free
    32 kg
    158 cm linear

    Plus one under‑seat item allowed; liquids restricted on domestic segments

    What You Need to Know

    • Shanghai Airlines allows one free personal item on all fares.
    • Carry-on bags can be up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm and 10 kg.
    • One checked bag (up to 40 kg) is included.
    • Allowances vary by route type (Domestic China, Taiwan (China) and South Korea, Africa, Americas, Canada, Middle East, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Thailand, SE Asia (excl. Thailand, Singapore), South Asia, North Asia, Central Asia, West Asia, Hong Kong/Macao (China), Colombo–Male, Auckland–Buenos Aires, Europe (incl. Russia, Turkey))—check the table below for specifics.
    • Different rules may apply for children and infants—check the table for details.
    • This airline is known for strictly enforcing size and weight limits at the gate—pack carefully.
    • Extra or overweight bags incur fees: Domestic: 1.

    Shanghai Airlines Policy Details

    How Strictly Are Rules Enforced?

    This tells you how strictly this airline checks bag size and weight at the gate. Some airlines rarely check, others are very strict.

    Passenger reports: carry-ons often not weighed and oversize tolerated; security strict on liquids and power banks at Chinese airports

    Extra Bag Fees

    Domestic: 1.5% of Y fare/kg; Intl: extra piece RMB1,300 (Americas) or RMB1,000; 23–32kg/159–203cm...

    Upgrade Options

    Prepaid extra piece from RMB1,000–1,300; domestic 5–30kg add-ons available (tiered rates)

    Prepay to save up to 20% via official channels; buy up to 5 extra pieces; elites may get extra pieces on select routes

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    Shanghai Airlines allows carry-on bags up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm with a maximum weight of 10 kg. One checked bag (up to 40 kg) is included in standard fares.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Shanghai Airlines Baggage

    Shanghai Airlines allows carry-on bags with maximum dimensions of 55 × 40 × 20 cm (approximately 21.7 × 15.7 × 7.9 inches). The maximum weight for a Shanghai Airlines carry-on is 10 kg (22 lb). These dimensions include wheels, handles, and any external pockets. Always verify with Shanghai Airlines before your trip, as policies can change.

    Yes, Shanghai Airlines includes a free carry-on bag on most fare types. Your carry-on must fit within 55 × 40 × 20 cm. The weight limit is 10 kg (22 lb).

    If your carry-on exceeds Shanghai Airlines's size limits of 55 × 40 × 20 cm, it may be gate-checked or placed in the cargo hold. Shanghai Airlines may charge a fee: Domestic: 1. Passenger reports: carry-ons often not weighed and oversize tolerated; security strict on liquids and power banks at Chinese airports

    On Shanghai Airlines flights, a personal item is a small bag that fits under the seat in front of you, such as a purse, laptop bag, small backpack, or briefcase. This is separate from your carry-on bag (up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm), which goes in the overhead bin.

    Shanghai Airlines allows one personal item that must fit under the seat in front of you. Common examples include a purse, laptop bag, or small backpack. Contact Shanghai Airlines directly for exact dimensions.

    Shanghai Airlines includes 1 free checked bag on standard fares. Each checked bag on Shanghai Airlines can weigh up to 40 kg (88 lb). Maximum dimensions: 100 × 60 × 40 cm. Note that Economy Basic and Infant (ticket without seat) fares may not include this allowance. Additional bag fees on Shanghai Airlines: Domestic: 1.

    Shanghai Airlines allows checked bags up to 100 × 60 × 40 cm. That is approximately 200 cm (79 inches) in total linear dimensions (length + width + height). The maximum weight is 40 kg (88 lb). Note that Economy Basic and Infant (ticket without seat) fares may not include this allowance.

    The carry-on weight limit on Shanghai Airlines is 10 kg (22 lb). Your carry-on must also fit within 55 × 40 × 20 cm. Shanghai Airlines may weigh your carry-on at the gate, so pack accordingly. Passenger reports: carry-ons often not weighed and oversize tolerated; security strict on liquids and power banks at Chinese airports

    Shanghai Airlines includes one checked bag on most standard fares at no extra charge. Shanghai Airlines baggage fees: Domestic: 1.5% of Y fare/kg; Intl: extra piece RMB1,300 (Americas) or RMB1,000; 23–32kg/159–203cm... Note that Economy Basic and Infant (ticket without seat) fares may not include this allowance.

    To avoid extra baggage fees on Shanghai Airlines: pack light and use only the free carry-on allowance (55 × 40 × 20 cm); maximize your personal item space; book a fare that includes checked baggage if you need it; weigh and measure your bags at home before traveling; consider upgrading your Shanghai Airlines fare (Prepaid extra piece from RMB1,000–1,300; domestic 5–30kg add-ons available (tiered rates)). Planning ahead with Shanghai Airlines can save you significant fees at the airport.

    Shanghai Airlines vs. Industry Average

    Carry-on SizeAverage
    Shanghai Airlines55 × 40 × 20 cm
    Industry Average56 × 36 × 23 cm
    Carry-on WeightAbove avg
    Shanghai Airlines10 kg
    Industry Average10 kg
    Personal ItemAbove avg
    Shanghai AirlinesIncluded
    Industry AverageUsually included
    Checked BagAbove avg
    Shanghai AirlinesIncluded
    Industry AverageVaries by airline
    Checked Bag WeightAbove avg
    Shanghai Airlines40 kg
    Industry Average23 kg
    MetricShanghai AirlinesIndustry AverageRating
    Carry-on Size55 × 40 × 20 cm56 × 36 × 23 cmAverage
    Carry-on Weight10 kg10 kgAbove avg
    Personal ItemIncludedUsually includedAbove avg
    Checked BagIncludedVaries by airlineAbove avg
    Checked Bag Weight40 kg23 kgAbove avg

    Packing Tips for Shanghai Airlines

    Measure your bag before flying Shanghai Airlines — maximum dimensions are 55 x 40 x 20 cm including wheels and handles.
    Shanghai Airlines offers a generous 10 kg carry-on weight limit — more than many airlines.
    Use a luggage scale at home to weigh your bags before heading to the airport.
    Wear your heaviest clothing and shoes on the plane to save luggage weight.
    Pre-purchase extra baggage online with Shanghai Airlines — it's always cheaper than paying at the airport.

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