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China Eastern Airlines Carry-On Rules

Official baggage policy

Under the seat

Personal Item

Included

Allowed (size not specified)

One additional free small item under the seat. The carry-on page gives 35 × 32 × 18 cm as reference dimensions of the underseat space, not a guaranteed bag-size allowance. No numeric separate personal weight established.

Overhead cabin bag

cabin bag

1 cabin bag

55×40×20 cm

21.7×15.7×7.9 in

Weight limit: 8 kg (17.6 lb)

Domestic and international/regional flights: Economy/Premium Economy 1 × 8 kg, Business/Premium Business 2 × 8 kg, First 2 × 10 kg; each 55 × 40 × 20 cm. Specific wheel/handle definition not established; measure the packed exterior conservatively. Excess size, weight or pieces require checked carriage; do not defer repacking to the gate.

The source does not say whether wheels and handles are included, so measure the full external size to be safe.

Fares & cabin classes

Basic Economy

1 cabin bag

55×40×20 cmUp to 8 kg

1 main piece(s), maximum 8 kg each; additional small underseat personal item. Not a combined-weight allowance.

Economy

1 cabin bag

55×40×20 cmUp to 8 kg

1 main piece(s), maximum 8 kg each; additional small underseat personal item. Not a combined-weight allowance.

Premium Economy

1 cabin bag

55×40×20 cmUp to 8 kg

1 main piece(s), maximum 8 kg each; additional small underseat personal item. Not a combined-weight allowance.

Business

2 cabin bags

55×40×20 cmUp to 8 kg

2 main piece(s), maximum 8 kg each; additional small underseat personal item. Not a combined-weight allowance.

First Class

2 cabin bags

55×40×20 cmUp to 10 kg

2 main piece(s), maximum 10 kg each; additional small underseat personal item. Not a combined-weight allowance.

Baggage fees

No reliable fixed price is listed here. Check your booking for the cost of adding a bag; an unlisted price does not mean it is free.

Official baggage policy
How to use this policy

Check cabin bag dimensions, weight and personal-item limits separately. A bag has to pass every published limit at once; being under the length and width limit does not help if the depth, weight, or fare-specific allowance is tighter.

Editorial signal only. Leave margin instead of relying on discretionary gate behavior.

China Eastern Airlines liquids policy

International/regional:containers up to 100 ml in one transparent resealable 1 L bag. Domestic flights have different restrictions:ordinary liquids are prohibited, with specified personal-use cosmetics/toothpaste/shaving-cream and infant/medical exceptions subject to screening. Do not apply the international rule universally; confirm current airport requirements.

Family & Infants

Infant (under 2)

The ordinary carry-on table excludes infants; journey food, diapers and specified baby equipment are additional. Confirm booking eligibility, fare and any own-seat arrangement; no universal 10% international fare established by this review.

Stroller

One portable folding stroller up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm can be carried free with an infant when suitable for cabin stowage. Larger strollers must be checked; no universal aircraft-door handover/return guarantee established.

Car seat

An infant cradle or approved child/infant restraint is listed with infant equipment; restraint use requires the child to occupy a seat and meet operator/approval conditions. Do not infer a universal free-hold car-seat service from this cabin provision.

Children's allowance

Ordinary non-infant passengers use the published class allowance. Confirm child booking and accompaniment conditions with the airline.

Frequently asked questions

What is the China Eastern Airlines cabin bag size?

China Eastern Airlines allows a cabin bag up to 55×40×20 cm (21.7×15.7×7.9 in). The source does not state whether wheels and handles are included; measure full external size to be safe.

Does China Eastern Airlines have a weight limit for carry-on?

Yes — the maximum carry-on weight on China Eastern Airlines is 8 kg (17.6 lb).

Does China Eastern Airlines allow a personal item?

Yes. China Eastern Airlines allows a personal item. It must fit under the seat in front of you.

How strict is China Eastern Airlines about bag size?

China Eastern Airlines has higher caution enforcement. Editorial signal only. Leave margin instead of relying on discretionary gate behavior.

Additional notes

Sources and scope

Source-based research; no hands-on test or specialist review claimed.

Power banks and spare batteries stay out of checked baggage and overhead bins; protect terminals, keep switched off, and do not charge or use them in flight. Maximum two power banks; capacity and airline-approval rules apply. Domestic flights prohibit power banks without clear 3C marking or from recalled models/batches. Confirm actual operating-carrier rules.

Keep exploring

Rules can change. Always verify with China Eastern Airlines before flying.