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Airplane is the most convenient and fastest means of transportation, though it is also the most expensive. Air travel can cover a long journey in less time, saving precious time and energy for you to enjoy the attractions in your destination.

Since 1978, China airlines have witnessed a dramatic improvement every year. By the end of 2003, a total of 1,176 domestic and international airlines were operated in China. According to a landmark pact signed between China and the USA on June 18, 2004, the number of weekly flights between the two countries will increase nearly five times from the current limit of 54 weekly round trip flights to 249 within six years. The hub of China air travel is based in Beijing, with Beijing being the base for international travel.

Tips for China air travel

Boarding

The passengers of the domestic flight should arrive at the airport 90 minutes prior to the schedule. The passengers who take an international flight or want to go to the coastal cities must get to the airport 120 minutes before the flight taking off. They should transact boarding procedure with air tickets and personal documents (identity cards, passports, community visas etc.) 30 minutes before the schedule.

Every passenger riding in the domestic, international civil aviation airliner within Chinese territory must pay airport charges (passengers with diplomatic passports, passengers transiting the territory within 24 hours and children under the age of 12 are excluded).

Middle, foreign nationality passenger riding in the civil aviation airliner and their baggage article carrying, allow the person outside especially except classics, must accept safe technology examination before boarding the plain; The passenger must pass the safety-check door , the baggage article must after instrument examination; Examination carrying out person examination and also opening the box. Decline an examiner not allowing boarding the plain.

The passengers of civil aircraft, of Chinese or foreign nationality, and the luggage and goods carried with them, must be subjected to security checks before boarding except those with special permission. Passengers have to pass through the security screening door and their luggage should be subject to baggage inspection equipment. Physical examination and the physical examination can be carried out. Those who refuse inspection were not allowed to board.

Baggage regulation

Carry-on baggage: The maximum Carry-on baggage allowance for each economy class passenger is 5kg. First class passengers can have 2 pieces of carry on luggage. All other passengers can carry on only one piece. The size may not exceed 20x40x55cm. Carry on baggage in excess of the limit is subject to an excess baggage fee and must be carried as checked baggage.

Check-in Baggage: Adult and children are entitled to a free checked baggage allowance of 40kg, for first class, 30kg, for business class, and 20kg, for economy class while traveling on domestic airlines in China. No free baggage allowance is granted to infants.

Groups traveling together are able to combine their baggage allowance if they check in together

Prohibited Items: The following items are prohibited and cannot be carried in checked or carry on luggage:- Flammable, explosive, corrosive, poisonous, radioactive, polymerizable and magnetized materials. Passengers are forbidden to carry arms, sharp or lethal weapons during flight.