Economy Class (All Fares): One carry-on bag, max 7 kg (15 lbs), dimensions up to 56 x 36 x 23 cm (22 x 14 x 9 in, including handles and wheels). One personal item (e.g., handbag, laptop bag, small backpack) allowed, no specific weight limit but must fit under the seat.
Business Class: Two carry-on bags, max 15 kg (33 lbs) total, each not exceeding 56 x 36 x 23 cm, plus one personal item.
Infants (under 2 years): No separate carry-on allowance; items must fit within the adult’s allowance.
Liquids, Aerosols, and Gels (LAGs): Containers up to 100 ml in a 1-liter transparent, resealable plastic bag (total volume not exceeding 1 liter). Duty-free LAGs over 100 ml (e.g., alcohol, perfumes) must be in sealed, tamper-evident bags with receipts displayed.
Notes: Bulkhead seat passengers must stow all carry-on in overhead bins during takeoff and landing. Excess or oversized carry-on is checked into the hold for HKD 500 (~$64 USD), regardless of checked baggage allowance. Strict enforcement reported at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), with weight checks common, though dimension checks (e.g., 1 cm over) may be less strict on non-budget fares.
Checked Baggage
Max Limits: Each bag up to 32 kg (70 lbs) and 158 cm (62 in, length + width + height). Bags over 32 kg or 203 cm (80 in) must be shipped via cargo.
Economy Class:
Basic Fare (Hong Kong/Zone 1/Zone 2 to Zone 1/Zone 2): No free checked baggage.
Basic Fare (Hong Kong/Zone 1/Zone 2 to Zone 4/Zone 5, e.g., North America, Saipan): 1 piece, 23 kg (50 lbs).
Main Economy: 2 pieces, up to 20 kg (44 lbs) total, each not exceeding 158 cm.
Standard/FlexiPlus Economy: 2 pieces, up to 30 kg (66 lbs) total, each not exceeding 23 kg (50 lbs)
Business Class: 2 pieces, up to 32 kg (70 lbs) each, max 158 cm (total 64 kg).
Children (2 years and above): Same allowance as adults based on fare/class.
Infants (under 2 years): 1 piece, up to 10 kg (22 lbs), max 115 cm, plus one stroller or car seat free.
Fortune Wings Club Members: Platinum, Gold, and Silver members receive one extra piece (23 kg for Economy, 32 kg for Business).
Excess Baggage Fees
Extra Bag (up to 23 kg, 158 cm):
Zone 1 ↔ Zone 1: $40–$47 USD (online), $60 USD (airport).
Zone 1/2 ↔ North America/Saipan: $55–$105 USD (online), $120 USD (airport).
Europe ↔ North America via Hong Kong: $75–$132 USD (online), $150 USD (airport).
Overweight (23–32 kg): $250 USD for Zone 1 routes; $400 USD for North America/Saipan/Australia/New Zealand.
Oversized (158–203 cm): $100 USD per piece. Cumulative fees apply for bags exceeding multiple limits.
Special Baggage:
Sports Equipment (e.g., golf bags, skis, surfboards): Counts toward free allowance if within size/weight limits; otherwise, standard excess fees apply ($30–$150 USD). Free bicycle allowance (max 25 kg) on routes to/from Australia (Gold Coast, Cairns), New Zealand (Auckland), Taiwan (Taipei), Japan (Okinawa, Kagoshima, Miyazaki, Okayama, Tokyo-NRT, Osaka-KIX, Sapporo, Yonago), and Hainan (Haikou, Sanya), with 48-hour advance reservation.
Musical Instruments: Small instruments within carry-on limits replace carry-on allowance. Larger instruments checked (standard fees) or require an extra seat (max 75 kg, 110 x 42 x 50 cm). Hard cases recommended.
Pets: Dogs and cats (except brachycephalic breeds) allowed in cargo hold only (no cabin, except service dogs), in IATA-compliant crates, fees $100–$200. Requires 7-day advance booking, pet passport, health certificate, and permits. No free allowance for pets.
Mobility Aids/Medical Devices: Wheelchairs and portable medical devices (e.g., CPAP) carried free with 48-hour advance notice.
Prohibited Items:
Checked Baggage: Hazardous materials (e.g., explosives, flammable liquids/gases, corrosives), lithium battery-powered devices (e.g., hoverboards), loose lithium batteries (>160 Wh). Portable electronic devices must be wrapped in soft materials to prevent activation.
Hong Kong-Specific: Cannabis compounds (e.g., CBD) banned from February 1, 2023. Cigarette lighters/matches prohibited on flights from Mainland China.
Lost, Damaged, or Delayed Baggage:
Reporting: File a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) at the airport immediately or within 7 days (damage/loss) or 21 days (delay).
Liability: Max 1,288 Special Drawing Rights per Montreal Convention, unless higher value declared (no declaration service offered).
Transit: For Hong Kong Airlines-operated flights (e.g., Beijing to Bali via Hong Kong), baggage is through-checked to the final destination. For interline flights, rechecking may be required; confirm with all carriers.
