What is the Eva air baggage policy?

EVA air is not only one of the most important airlines of Taiwan but also the network is extremely extensive. According to the reviews and sources the services provided by them are way too convenient and flexible for the passengers. The quality and safety is highly promising but before planning a trip through this airline it would be better to understand EVA Air baggage policy for your convenience.

• Usually this airline's baggage policy is based on the piece concept for most of the international flights.
• But the rules can be different according to your ticket type and route.
• Your fare type will majorly affect your Eva baggage allowance for both carry-on and checked baggage.
• For domestic flights, the allowance and rules are slightly different in comparison with the international flights.
• Be mindful about the weight and size limit otherwise it will cost an extra amount like for the excessive baggage according to the Eva airline baggage policy.

What is the EVA Air Carry-on Limit for Various Fares?

• For the Royal Laurel, premium laurel and business class, passengers can carry according to the Eva airlines baggage allowance:
• Two pieces of carry-on bags.
  • The weight limit of each piece cannot exceed 7 kgs.
• The premium economy and economy class are permitted to carry one piece only.
  • The weight limit is only 7 kgs.
  • The dimensions for all the classes are the same which should not be larger than 115 cm in total.
• You can carry one personal item along with that whose dimensions shouldn't exceed 16×12×4 inches.

What about the EVA Air Checked Baggage?

• For the long-haul flights, like to or from the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand Eva air baggage allowance international policy will be applied which has some different criteria.
  • The royal laurel, premium laurel and business class are allowed to carry two pieces of 64 kgs combined.
  • The premium economy can also carry two pieces of 46 kgs in total.
• For the economy class up and standard fairs can carry two pieces of each up to 23 kgs.
• The basic and discounted fares are allowed to have only one piece of 23 kgs.
• The maximum dimensions for all types of checked baggage must not exceed 62 inches in total which will include your wheels and handles also.
• For the short-haul flights, which means within Asia,
  • The royal laurel, premium laurel and business class passengers are allowed to carry two pieces of each up to 32 kgs.
  • The premium economy can fly with two pieces of total 46 kgs.
  • The economy class will fly with only one piece of up to 23 kg.
  • Under economy class there are up and standard fairs that may offer two pieces.
• It must be noted that this airline does not operate domestic flights with many countries so you just need to understand the Eva air international flight baggage allowance.

What about the EVA Air Fees for Extra Baggage?

• The exact fee is not given and you will get to know when you are applying for it. But, it will depend upon some important factors-
  • If it is exceeding the number of pieces, weight or size limit then you have to pay an extra amount as an excess baggage fee.
  • The fees will also be depending on your origin and destination zones.
  • The overweight fees will apply if your luggage is over 23 kgs or 32 kgs which is the limit.
  • The oversized feed will apply if the bag's maximum dimension is over 158 cm.

How About the EVA Air Loyalty Program Members?

• Its loyalty program is known as Infinity MileageLands which provides extra Eva air baggage allowance international according to the tiers which means higher the membership levels higher the number of perks.
• The Silver card-
  • One additional checked bag benefit is provided for which the weight limit is determined by your original booking class.
  • This benefit is only for the international flights operated by this airline and UNI Air.
• The Gold card and Diamond card-
  • One additional checked bag with the same rules as given above about the weight.
  • These members receive priority baggage handling which means bags are first to be offloaded and delivered based on the Eva air baggage policy.

What to do with EVA Air Defaulted Baggage?

EVA Air Late Baggage:

• If your baggage is late then it is not a matter of concern as you just need to track it after reporting immediately at the airport about it.
• After filing they will give you a number which you can use to track the status of your baggage online through their system.
• If it is extremely late then the compensation for essential requirements will be provided for your toiletries and clothing etc. make sure you keep all the receipts of your purchases to submit for your claim.
• If it is not located and returned within 21 days of the report then consider it as a lost baggage.

EVA Air Damaged Baggage:

• Make sure in both the situations you do not leave the airport until your report has been filed.
• There will be a baggage claim area where you need to report or go directly to the baggage service office.
• If you got to know about your damage after leaving the airport then you must file a claim in written form within 7 days of receiving your baggage.
• The airline will try to repair the damaged bag and if repairing is not possible then they may offer compensation based on the bag's depreciation rate.
• Hope that the damages are not minor like scratches, dents, broken locks and handles because it will be a waste of time for both you and the airline.