Rule 123: Excess Baggage Charges
 

Baggage in excess of the maximum allowance specified in Rule 115 (BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE) will be accepted for transportation only upon payment of excess baggage charges specified in this rule. Items accepted as checked baggage will be subject to checked bag fees and any additional applicable excess piece, weight, or oversized baggage charges as stated in this rule.

Excess baggage charges will apply from the point at which baggage is accepted for transportation to the point at which baggage is checked or transported in the passenger compartment. Baggage connecting to other airlines will also be subject to the connecting airline's excess charges, in addition to the carrier's excess charges.

International baggage charges will apply for entire trip subject to DOT regulations that govern whose rules apply on a single ticket, including US domestic segments regardless of stopover, provided that the itinerary includes at least one ticketed international point.

  1. APPLICABLE CHARGES
    Where the provisions of Rule 115 indicate a maximum acceptable number of pieces of baggage that will be carried free, the piece(s) in excess of that maximum will be subject to the charges prescribed in paragraph (B) below.
  2. EXCESS PIECE CHARGES
    Baggage in excess of the free baggage allowance specified in Rule 115 will be charged as shown below:
    1. For travel originating from Korea to any point outside of Korea:
      Checked Bag Per Piece Charge (Each way)
      First and Second Free of Charge (up to 50 lbs./23 kgs. per piece)
      Third or any additional KRW 150,000
    2. For travel originating from Japan to any point outside of Japan:
      Checked Bag Per Piece Charge (Each way)
      First and Second Free of Charge (up to 50 lbs./23 kgs. per piece)
      Third or any additional JPY 15,000
    3. For travel originating from Australia to any point outside of Australia:
      Checked Bag Per Piece Charge (Each way)
      First and Second Free of Charge (up to 70 lbs./32 kgs. per piece)
      Third or any additional AUD 150.00
    4. For travel originating from New Zealand to any point outside of New Zealand:
      Checked Bag Per Piece Charge (Each way)
      First and Second Free of Charge (up to 70 lbs./32 kgs. per piece)
      Third or any additional NZD 200.00
    5. For travel originating from China to any point outside of China:
      Checked Bag Per Piece Charge (Each way)
      First and Second Free of Charge (up to 50 lbs./23 kgs. per piece)
      Third or any additional CNY 900
    6. For any other international travel between points not described above:
      Checked Bag Per Piece Charge (Each way)
      First and Second Free of Charge (up to 50 lbs./23 kgs. per piece)
      Third or any additional USD 150.00
  3. OVERSIZE PIECES
    When the maximum outside linear dimensions are more than 157 linear centimeters or 62 inches but less than 206 linear centimeters or 80 inches, the additional charges indicated in this paragraph will apply.

    NOTE 1: An oversize piece (more than 157 linear centimeters or 62 inches but less than 206 linear centimeters or 80 inches) may be substituted in lieu of two pieces of free baggage allowance.

    NOTE 2: Baggage will not be accepted for carriage when the maximum outside or linear dimensions are more than 206 centimeters or 80 inches, or when the weight exceeds 45 kg or 100 lbs.

    CHARGES (rates apply per oversized piece):
    1. Travel originating from Japan to any point outside of Japan: JPY 15,000
    2. Travel originating from Korea to any point outside of Korea: KRW 150,000
    3. Travel originating from Australia to any point outside of Australia: AUD 150.00
    4. Travel originating from New Zealand to any point outside of New Zealand: NZD 200.00
    5. Travel originating from China to any point outside of China: CNY 900
    6. Any other international travel between points not described above: USD 150.00
  4. OVERWEIGHT PIECES
    1. Items that are in excess of the baggage weight allowances where the allowance is 23 kg or 50 lbs. (as stated in Rule 115) and up to 32 kg or 70 lb. will be charged the following additional per piece overweight charges:
      1. Travel originating from Japan to any point outside of Japan: JPY 5,000
      2. Travel originating from Korea to any point outside of Korea: KRW 50,000
      3. Travel originating from China to any point outside of China: CNY 900
      4. Travel originating from US to any point in China: USD 150.00
      5. Any other international travel between points not described above: USD 50.00
    2. Items that are in excess of 32 kg or 70 lbs. and up to 45 kg or 100 lbs, will always be subject to the following additional per piece charges, except for travel between the United States and Australia/New Zealand/French Polynesia (Papeete) for which items in excess of 32 kg/70 lbs. will not be accepted:
      1. Travel originating from Japan to any point outside of Japan: JPY 40,000
      2. Travel originating from Korea to any point outside of Korea: KRW 400,000
      3. Travel originating from China to any point outside of China: CNY 2500
      4. Any other international travel between points not described above: USD 400.00