 | | | Q: | What is the free allowance for my checked baggage ? | |  |  |  | | | A: | The way to determin your free checked baggage allowance depends on your destination.
Piece System: Applies to all travel/connections to/from the US/Canada/Territories and certain countries in South and Central America. Super Business Class/Business Class/ Premium Laurel Class: Two pieces, neither to exceed 62 in/158 cm in size or 70 lb/32 kg in weight. Evergreen Deluxe Class/ Elite Class: Two pieces, neither to exceed 62 in/158 cm in size and 61 lb/28 kg in weight. The total dimension for the two pieces cannot exceed 107 in/273 cm. Economy Class: Two pieces, neither to exceed 62 in/158 cm in size and 50 lb/23 kg in weight. The total dimension for the two pieces cannot exceed 107 in/273 cm. Weight System: Applies everywhere except those regions/countries using the piece method. Super Business Class/Business Class/ Premium Laurel Class: -------30 kg/66 lb Evergreen Deluxe Class: ---------------------20kg(25 kg/55 lb on an EVA operated flight. Elite Class/ Economy Class: -----------------------------20 kg/44 lb. Different regulations apply to special baggage, as attached. Please contact EVA Air for more details.
| Special Baggage |
Charged by |
Included in Free Allowance?(Y/N) |
Privilege |
Note |
| Golf Club |
Piece System |
Y |
Please contact EVA AIR for details |
For 1(one) set of golf club and golf shoes only |
| Weight System |
Y |
| Bicycle |
Piece System |
Y |
No |
1. Please pre-advise EVA Air. 2. For non-motorized touring and racing single-seat bicycle only 3. Rotate handle to 90 degrees and tighten, remove or turn the pedals inside. |
| Weight System |
Y |
No |
Ski & Water Ski Equipment |
Piece System |
Y |
Please contact EVA Air for details |
For 1(one) set of ski or water ski equipment only |
| Weight System |
Y |
Scuba Diving Equipment |
Piece System |
Y |
No |
Including 1(one) empty scuba tank, 1(one) scuba regulator, 1(one) tank harness, 1(one) tank pressure gauge, 1(one) mask, 2(two) fins, 1(one) snorkel and 1(one) safety vest. |
| Weight System |
Y |
No |
Bowling Equipment |
Piece System |
Y |
No |
1. Including 1(one) bowling ball, 1(one) bowling bag and 1(one) pair of bowling shoes 2. Accepted as checked baggage only |
| Weight System |
Y |
No |
Windsurfing & Surfboard Equipment |
Piece System |
N |
1. Dimention < 277cm: charge 0.5 piece for excess baggage 2.Dimention> 277cm: charge 1(one) piece for excess baggage |
For 1 (one) piece only |
| Weight System |
N |
1. Dimention<277cm: charge 5 kg for excess baggage 2. Dimention>277cm: charge 8kg for excess baggage |
| Wheelchair |
Piece System |
Y |
Free for disabled passenger |
Battery-driven wheelchair can be accepted as check-in baggage provided that 1. the battery is disconnected 2. terminals are insulated 3. battery is securely attached to the upright wheelchair |
| Weight System |
Y |
Free for disabled passenger |
| Hang Gliders |
Piece System |
Y |
No |
Please pre-advise EVA Air. |
| Weight System |
Y |
No |
Engine driven vehicles & equipment |
Can Not Be Accepted |
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 | | | Q: | How should the passengers cooperate with EVA AIR in case the check-in baggage encounter troulbe at airport? | |  |  |  | | | A: | EVA AIR wil ask for passenger's cell phone number upon check-in at THSR station. If necessary, airport staff will inform passengers back to airport check-in counter of dealing with the baggage security issue. | |  |   |  |
 | | | Q: | Is any priority check-in counter available for C class passengers or CD/CG card holders at EVA AIR THSR staiton? | |  |  |  | | | A: | Except ED/EY class check-in counter, there is one priority check-in counter for C class and CD/CG members at EVA AIR THSR staiton. | |  |   |  |
 | | | Q: | Do passengers need to transact anthing else at airport after complete the check-in at THSR station? | |  |  |  | | | A: | Normally, passengers who complete the check-in process at THSR station can pass through airport immigration/security directly. | |  |   |  |
 | | | Q: | What kind of services are provided at EVA AIR THSR station check-in counter? | |  |  |  | | | A: | Passengers can complete check-in procedures, including bagggage check-in and boarding pass print-out at the EVA AIR THSR station. Meanshile, it is acceptable to pay excess baggage charge and ticket fare differennce here. | |  |   |  |
 | | | Q: | What are the opening hours of EVA AIR THSR station check-in counter? | |  |  |  | | | A: | Opening hours: 07:00 ~ 22:00 | |  |   |  |
 | | | Q: | Does EVA AIR provide the service for both of Taiwan inbound and outbound flights? | |  |  |  | | | A: | EVA AIR only provide the service for flights departing from Taoyuan International airpot, Taiwan. | |  |   |  |
 | | | Q: | When is latest time for check-in at EVA AIR THSR station check-in counter? | |  |  |  | | | A: | EVA AIR THSR station check-in counter service deadline: 90 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. | |  |   |  |
 | | | Q: | How can the passengers reach the airport? Should they need to carry the baggage with them? | |  |  |  | | | A: | After the passengers get the boarding passes and baggage receipts, please take U-bus or taxi to airport at their own expense. EVA AIR will transport the baggage to airport and load into the plane after pass the security check.
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 | | | Q: | How many THSR staitons can find EVA AIR check-in counter? | |  |  |  | | | A: | EVA AIR only exist at THSR Taoyuan staiton. | |  |   |  |
 | | | Q: | Where are the EVA Air check-in kiosks located? | |  |  |  | | | A: | They are currently located at Terminal 2 of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, after aisle 6A and beside the information counter.
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 | | | Q: | How soon before departure can I check in using an EVA Air kiosk?
| |  |  |  | | | A: | You can check in one hour before your flight departs.
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 | | | Q: | Where do I get assistance if problems arise while using an EVA Air check-in kiosk?
| |  |  |  | | | A: | You may ask any EVA Air service agent for help.
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 | | | Q: | What are the operating hours of the EVA Air check-in kiosks?
| |  |  |  | | | A: | You may use them daily from 05:30 to 22:30. | |  |   |  |
 | | | Q: | Can I use an EVA Air kiosk if I have baggage to check in?
| |  |  |  | | | A: | Yes, simply check in your baggage at our EVA Air kiosk check-in baggage counter. It is located at counter 5B9.
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 | | | Q: | My baggage is very valuable. How will EVA handle it ? | |  |  |  | | | A: | If the value of your baggage exceeds normal liability limits, you can declare the value and pay applicable charges. You will be charged US $0.5 for each US $100 declared. EVA will not accept a higher declaration than US $2,500 from any one passenger. Baggage including fragile or perishable items, money, jewelry, precious metal, silverware, negotiable papers, securities or other valuables, business documents or prototypes will not be accepted for an excess value declaration. If any interline carriage is involved, EVA will refuse your declaration. Please contact EVA Air for more details.
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 | | | Q: | Can I travel with my pet ? | |  |  |  | | | A: | We welcome accompanied pets, including cats, dogs, rabbits and seeing eye/hearing aid dogs on EVA operated flights. Please contact EVA Air to confirm the conditions of transportation. Subject to regulations in the country where your flight originates, animals can be carried as checked baggage in a temperature-controlled compartment. Please contact EVA Air to get transportation details for other animals. Please note: effective from 2006.09.01, EVA Air does not accept any pets, exclude seeing eye/hearing aid dogs, to be carried in the cabin as unchecked baggage. Note:
Pets and guide dogs must be healthy, harmless, clean and odorless. They must be safely contained in a leak, escape and claw-proof container or cage. You must provide sufficient food and water for consumption during the journey.
Pets carried in the cabin cannot be fed inflight. The weight of an animal carried on cannot exceed 5 kg/11 lb, and dimensions of the carrying cage must comply with unchecked baggage requirements. The number of pets allowed as unchecked baggage is limited on each flight. Please contact EVA Air for more details. Please note: effective on 2006.09.01, EVA Air does not accept any pets, exclude seeing eye/hearing aid dogs, to be carried in the cabin as unchecked baggage.
Accompanied seeing eye/hearing aid dogs will be carried free of charge. There is a service charge for carriage of other pets. Please contact EVA Air for more details.
There are no special regulations on size or weight for seeing eye/hearing aid dogs carried in the cabin. Dogs must be properly harnessed and muzzled, remain at the feet of the master, and, if possible, lay on the floor next to the cabin wall.
Select a container or cage suitable for air travel and large enough for the animal to stand upright and lay down comfortably.
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 | | | Q: | United States of American Transportation of Department Federal Register Rules and Regulations | |  |  |  | | | A: | 1. For calls made from within the United States, by telephone via the Toll-Free-Hotline for Air Travelers withDisabilities at 1-800-778-4838 (voice) or 1-800-455-9880 (TTY), 2. By telephone to the Aviation Consumer Protection Division at 202-366-2220 (voice) or 202-366-0511 (TTY), 3. By mail to the Air Consumer Protection Division, C-75, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1200 New Jersey Ave.,SE.,West Building, Room W-96-432, Washington, DC20590, 4. On the Aviation Consumer Protection Division's Web site (http://airconsumer.ost.dot.gov). | |  |   |  |
 | | | Q: | Can I check in for my return flight? | |  |  |  | | | A: | Yes. EVA Air now offers a check-in service for some return flights. If you depart from Taipei, Kaohsiung, Hong Kong or Macau and have a return flight departing within 48 hours, you will receive the boarding passes for both sectors when you check in for your first flight. If you have baggage to check in, please do so at least one hour before your scheduled departure. | |  |   |  |
 | | | Q: | What liability does EVA assume for my irregular baggage ? | |  |  |  | | | A: | Liability for Checked Baggage
LOSS According to Warsaw Convention, liability for loss of checked baggage is limited to US$20.00 per kilogram (2.2 lb.) unless a higher value has been declared in advance and excess value charges have been paid.
DAMAGE EVA and its agents had exercised due diligent care to handle all baggage. Nevertheless, damage might happen under some certain circumstances. EVA works with luggage repairment at major airports. These services provide door-to-door delivery of repaired or replacement luggage. EVA is responsible for appropriate repair or replacement costs.
If your luggage is beyond repaired, the age of possessions may be taken into account. EVA will compensate based on market value and depreciation of the damaged luggage.
Please be reminded that the primary function of luggage is to protect its contents. Some damage may be in connection with the nature of the baggage or its contents. EVA must refuse certain kinds of damage, in accordance with international rules, as described below; if you have any personal insurance to cover the damage, EVA would be glad to provide necessary documentations :
- Minor damage of protruding parts such as wheels, feet, straps, locks, extneding handles, hanger hooks, loose flaps, pockets or any kind of attached item.
- Minor dent or scratch or torn on baggage
- Internal damage and damage caused by contents.
- Damage to oversized/over-packed bags.
- Cardboard boxes and other packing containers not suitable for carriage.
- Baggage with Limited Release tags.
- Baggage with inadequate packing.
Liability for Unchecked Baggage Carry-on (unchecked) baggage includes items that you carry with you into the aircraft cabin and keep under your custody throughout the flight. EVA is not liable for any loss of or damage to carry-on (unchecked) baggage unless such loss or damage is caused by EVA's negligence. Under such a circumstance, EVA's liability is limited to US$400 per passenger.
Please remember that EVA Air is not liable for loss, damage, or delay in delivery of perishable property and baggage with inadequate packing, nor for damage to or damage caused by fragile articles, liquids, or perishables, nor for the loss of, damage to, or delay in delivery of medicines, orthotics (medical support devices), money, jewelry, silverware, negotiable papers, securities, business/personal documents, spirits, books/manuscripts, optics, keys, publications, blueprints, paintings/works of arts, sound reproduction equipment, business samples, artistic items, irreplaceable items, photographs, business equipment, natural fur products, antiques, heirlooms, collectibles, artifacts, precious metals/stones, photographic/audio/video equipment and related items, computer hardware/software or electronic components/equipment. Liability for loss, delay or damage of checked baggage is limited to US $20 per kilogram unless a higher value has been declared in advance and excess value charges paid.
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 | | | Q: | When should I check in for an EVA flight ? | |  |  |  | | | A: | We recommend that you check in at least one and one point five hour scheduled departure time. Counter opening times for check-in varies at each airport. Please contact the EVA Airport Office if you need more information. | |  |   |  |
 | | | Q: | What am I not allowed to carry as baggage ? | |  |  |  | | | A: | Goods you cannot pack in your baggage include:
Dangerous goods that can endanger the aircraft, persons or property on board the aircraft. Items prohibited by the laws, regulations or orders of all countries in your travel itinerary. Items identified by EVA as unsuitable for carriage because of weight, size or character. Live animals, with exceptions of dogs, cats, household birds and seeing eye/hearing aid dogs being safely transported in accordance with EVA requirements. Firearms and ammunition for other than hunting or sporting purposes are prohibited as baggage. Fragile or perishable items, money, jewelry, precious metal, silverware, negotiable papers, securities or other valuables, business documents, prototypes, etc., should not be packed in checked baggage.
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 | | | Q: | What should I do if my baggage is delayed, lost or damaged ? | |  |  |  | | | A: | First, EVA will sincerely regret causing you any inconvenience. As soon as you discover your baggage has been delayed, stolen, lost or damaged, please contact EVA airport personnel and submit a written claim report. Please remember that all claims for delayed, stolen or lost baggage should be lodged with the carrier immediately and in writing. Claims must be submitted within 21 days. For damaged baggage, claims must be submitted within 7 days.
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 | | | Q: | Is there any personal equipment or device I am prohibited from operating onboard ? | |  |  |  | | | A: | EVA Air approves use of hearing aids, heart pace-makers and other medical devices. Other electronic equipment, including mobile telephones, portable radios, radio-controlled toys/devices etc., cannot be operated aboard the aircraft. If you have any questions about your personal equipment, please consult the EVA Cabin Crew before operating it. | |  |   |  |
 | | | Q: | Can I order a special meal when I check in at the airport ? | |  |  |  | | | A: | EVA provides special meals for dietary, medical and religious reasons. If a special meal is requested at the airport, there may not be enough preparation time. Please make any special meal request when you make reservations. | |  |   |  |
 | | | Q: | Can I buy a seat in the cabin for my baggage ? | |  |  |  | | | A: | You can carry fragile, bulky items and/or musical instruments etc. into the cabin with you if the required number of additional seats are reserved and paid for in advance. Such baggage is restricted to a maximum of 50 kg/110 lb per item and 75 kg/165 lb per seat. There are also restrictions on dimension. Please contact EVA Reservations for more details. | |  |   |  |
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