China Airlines raises baggage and pet fees on United States routes

China Airlines has raised its rates for extra checked luggage, prepaid bags, and pet transport on tickets issued from Friday, October 16, 2026, deeparrival.com reported. Transpacific routes between the United States and Taiwan are among those most affected by the price increases. [1]

An extra checked bag for flights between Taiwan and major United States destinations now costs $240 at the airport, according to deeparrival.com. United States cities impacted by the adjustment include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, New York, Ontario, Phoenix, and Hawaii. Passengers who pay for additional luggage in advance will be charged $228. [1]

China Airlines originally announced the price adjustments in a notice posted on its Taiwanese website on October 6, deeparrival.com reported. Airlines commonly impose additional charges, such as extra baggage fees, as a way to generate ancillary revenue alongside standard passenger tickets. [1][8]

Travelers who fly between the United States and Taiwan or connect through Taipei to other destinations across Asia should factor the higher rates into their plans, deeparrival.com reported. The increased charges apply directly to all itineraries involving an extra suitcase or pet transport. [1]