Hong Kong’s low-cost carrier is known for Focusing on low fares and on-time reliability, and it offers convenient and reliable air travel to destinations around Asia including many top cities.
But what about their luggage allowance? and how strict is HK Express with carry on?
In this post we will cover everything you need to know about HK Express luggage allowance and policies to avoid any inconvenience and last minute fees at the airport.
Let’s dive right in.
How Strict Is HK Express Carry-On Baggage
All HK express Guests are allowed as Cabin baggage on carry on bag with the following:
- number of carry on: 1 piece
- weight: 7kg (15.4 lbs.)
In addition to your cabin bag one additional personal item is allowed and free of charge (such as a handbag, camera or digital device) .
Please note BOTH items combined should not exceed the dimensions of 56 x 36 x 23cm (22″ x 14″ x 9″).
Duty-free goods purchased after check-in will need to be within the size and weight limitations of the carry-on requirements stated above.
Any items exceeding weight or size restrictions will have to be checked in, and fees will apply.
How Strict Is HK Express Check-in Baggage?
HK checked baggage allowance depends on your ticket and destination baggage may or may not be included in the price of your ticket. Each checked baggage must not exceed 158cm/62″ (L+W+H). Bags that are outside of these limits may incur an additional charge or may be required to be shipped by freight.
Here are the baggage fees charged on a per-guest, per-flight basis. Additional baggage allowance can be added on or upgraded to existing bookings through the “Manage my booking portal” in HK Express official website or mobile app.
please note that you are unable to remove or downgrade their baggage allowance after their initial purchase.
Booking via HK Express website or on mobile app
Initial booking:
| Weight | HKD | USD | GBP |
| 20kg 25kg 30kg 40kg 3 | 230 290 350 470 | 29.50 37.20 44.90 60.30 | 23 29 35 47 |
Manage My Booking (After Initial Booking)
| Weight | HKD | USD | GBP |
| 20kg 25kg 30kg 40kg 3 | 275 430 435 540 | 35.25 37.20 44.90 60.30 | 27.50 455.1 55.7 69.2 |
Booking by call center
| Weight | HKD | USD | GBP |
| 20kg 25kg 30kg 40kg 3 | 320 510 515 620 | 410 65 66 41 | 32 51 51.5 62 |
Booking at the airport
| Weight | HKD | USD | GBP |
| 20kg 25kg 30kg 40kg 3 | 390 590 600 795 | 50 75.6 76.9 101.9 | 39 59 60 79.5 |
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How Strict Is HK Express Oversized Baggage?
If you believe your baggage may exceed HK check in allowance, please allow for additional cost at check-in via HK Express website . Call Center or you can purchase excess baggage at the airport .
Booking via HK Express website
| Per Piece (up to 20kg) | HKD | USD | GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Booking | 310 | 39.7 | 31 |
| Via Manage My Booking portal | 460 | 59 | 46 |
Via call center
| Per Piece (up to 20kg) | HKD | USD | GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call center | 490 | 62.8 | 49 |
At the airport
| Per Piece (up to 20kg) | HKD | USD | GBP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | 680 | 87.20 | 68 |
How strict is HK Express Smart Baggage?
According to the International Air Transport Administration, a smart baggage is defined as an Innovative baggage with integrated lithium batteries.
All lithium ion battery power banks in smart baggage will only be allowed for carriage if the battery can be removed and meet the requirements of our Lithium Ion Batteries Policy.
Examples of Smart baggage include features such as;
- Lithium ion battery and motor allowing it to be used as a personal transportation device, either as a stand-up scooter, or sit on vehicle. These devices do not meet the criteria of a mobility device.
- Lithium ion battery power bank that allows charging of other electronic devices such as mobile phones, tablets and laptops.
- GPS tracking devices with or without GSM capability.
- Bluetooth, RFID and Wi-Fi capability.
- Electronic baggage tags.
- Electronic lock/s.
- Lithium ion battery, motor and tracking device (GPS) allowing the bag to self-propel and ‘follow’ the owner.
Summary
Even though you may encounter nice airline staff at the airport, but when it comes to the luggage rules there is more chance that the airline will be strict about their policies.
So it is better to stay within the luggage limits to avoid any inconvenience.
Ensure that you have a standard bag that will be compliant with most airlines.
That way you won’t need to worry about exceeding the limits whenever you travel with a different airline or you have a connecting flight.
We hope this helps
Happy travels
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Disclosure:All information is pulled from The airline websites as a resource. Airline websites are the authority and can change at any time. For the latest information please visit the Airline website : www.hkexpress.com