How much does it cost to ship aircraft: Hot topics and structured data analysis on the entire network within 10 days
Recently, discussions on aircraft check-in fees have become a hot topic on the Internet, especially with the arrival of the peak summer tourism season, passengers' attention to luggage check-in policies has increased significantly. This article combines popular topics across the Internet in the past 10 days to analyze the relevant data on aircraft consignment costs in detail and provide practical suggestions.
1. Hot topic background
On platforms such as Weibo, Douyin, and Xiaohongshu, the search volume of keywords such as "aircraft check-in fees", "what to do if your luggage is overweight" and "low-cost airline check-in trap" increased by 35% month-on-month. The focus of the controversy is: the charging standards of different airlines vary greatly, the cost of cheap airline check-in is higher than the air ticket price, and the baggage policy for international flights is complex.
2. Comparison of consignment fees for major domestic airlines (latest in 2023)
| airline | Economy Class Free Credit | Overweight cost (per kilogram) | Extra luggage (within 23kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air China | 23kg | Economy Class 1.5% Fare | Starting from 800 yuan |
| China Southern Airlines | 23kg | Domestic routes 20 yuan | Starting from 600 yuan |
| China Eastern Airlines | 20kg | 1.5% fare (minimum 50 yuan) | Starting from 700 yuan |
| Hainan Airlines | 20kg | Domestic economy class 30 yuan | Starting from 500 yuan |
| Spring Airlines | No free | First weight 60 yuan/5kg | 200 yuan/10kg |
3. Differences in international flight consignment policies
Free check-in quotas for European and American routes are generally high (1-2 pieces 23kg), but Asian low-cost airlines such as Scoot and AirAsia still need to purchase luggage separately. Among the popular routes, the overweight fee for China-Japan-Korea routes is about US$15-30/kg, while the Sino-US routes can reach US$50-75.
| Route Type | Typical free amount | Overweight fee range | Buy in advance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct flights between China and the United States | 2×23kg | $50-75/kg | 30% off on official website |
| Cheap flights in Southeast Asia | Need to buy | $15-25/kg | 40% cheaper than the counter |
| Schengen District, Europe | 1×23kg | 20-50 euros/kg | Luggage packages are more cost-effective |
4. Recent hot events
1.Controversy about "Consignment is more expensive than air tickets": A passenger takes a low-cost airline and charges 480 yuan for checking 20kg baggage, while the air ticket is only 299 yuan, and the number of readings on related topics exceeds 200 million.
2.New regulations: The Civil Aviation Administration plans to promote the "baggage transportation service standards" and requires clarification of the calculation method of public charges, which is expected to be implemented in 2024.
3.Netizen wisdom: The topic of #Express luggage is cheaper than check-in# has become popular, and some short-distance passengers choose to mail their luggage in advance.
V. Practical Suggestions
1. Arrive at the airport 2 hours in advance. When you are overweight, you can organize your luggage on site to avoid high fines.
2. Purchase luggage in advance through the airline APP, saving an average of 30%-50%.
3. Pay attention to differentiated policies for international round trip itineraries, and some airlines have different outbound and return quotas.
4. Registered airline members can enjoy additional free luggage quotas.
Summarize: The airline consignment fee is affected by multiple factors such as routes, airlines, and cabins. It is recommended to check the latest policies through official channels before traveling. Flexible use of pre-order offers and member rights can effectively control travel costs.
(Note: The above data statistics period is from X-X to X-X, 2023, and the specific fees are subject to the airline's real-time policy)
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