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<strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> <strong>Flight</strong> <strong>Schedule</strong><br />
Exclusively Prepared for <strong>China</strong> Spree Travelers<br />
The scheduled departures of <strong>China</strong> Spree Tour feature transpacific flights with <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> (code CA),<br />
which is <strong>China</strong>’s national airline and the only flag carrier. <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> operates non-stop flights from San<br />
Francisco (SFO), Los Angeles (LAX), Vancouver (YVR) and New York (JFK) to Beijing (PEK). <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> flights<br />
feature winter and summer schedules, which change when Daylights Saving Time (DST) starts and ends.<br />
This flight schedule is accurate as of November 20, 2012. Note, airline schedules and flights are subject to<br />
change at anytime without notice. Since flights can be changed, we strongly re<strong>com</strong>mend that you allow<br />
plenty of connection time--at least 3½ hours--between flights.<br />
Seasonal flight schedule change in March, late October and November: Each year the airlines routinely<br />
undergo flight schedule changes during the month of March (around second Sunday in March), late<br />
October, and/or early November (around the first Sunday of November), when Daylight Savings Time<br />
begins and ends. However, the flight schedule may not change exactly on the date as listed below. <strong>China</strong><br />
Spree may not be notified of these schedule changes until 60 days or less prior to your tour departure. Even<br />
after flights have been confirmed, changes might still occur. Changes in schedules are beyond our control<br />
and solely at the discretion of the airlines. Please take these factors into consideration and call <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> (if<br />
your departure dates are in March, or, from Oct. 20th to November 15th) to verify the flight schedule<br />
before you book flights separately from your home city to connect with the included <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> flights. We<br />
strongly re<strong>com</strong>mend that you allow at least 5 hours connection time between these flights, this can help<br />
prevent any problems arise from unexpected airline schedule changes and/or flight delays.<br />
<strong>China</strong> Spree <strong>com</strong>mends that you make no payments for connecting airfare, or any other services related to<br />
your trip, until your final payment is made and your <strong>China</strong> tour is confirmed.<br />
For questions and information about <strong>Air</strong> Travel to <strong>China</strong>, please visit our FAQ section at Info Center.<br />
Please call <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> directly to verify the flight schedule before you book connecting flight from your home<br />
city to the <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> gateway. <strong>China</strong> Spree cannot be responsible for the flight change.<br />
<strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> Call Center: 800-882-8122<br />
Monday- Friday, 6:00 am - 6:00 pm, PT Saturday & Sunday: 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, PT<br />
Note: <strong>Flight</strong> schedule is subject to change without notice. Please refer to your air ticket for flight<br />
information and contact the airline to confirm the final flight schedule.
<strong>Flight</strong> Number <strong>Air</strong>port Code<br />
CA986<br />
Outbound<br />
CA985<br />
Inbound<br />
CA985<br />
Inbound<br />
San Francisco (SFO) Departure<br />
San Francisco<br />
(SFO)<br />
Shanghai Pudong<br />
(PVG)<br />
Beijing<br />
(PEK)<br />
SFO Summer <strong>Schedule</strong><br />
March 10 – October 26, 2013<br />
Departure<br />
(Local Time)<br />
2:50 PM<br />
11:30 AM<br />
4:00 PM<br />
<strong>Air</strong>port Code<br />
Beijing<br />
(PEK)<br />
Beijing<br />
(PEK)<br />
San Francisco<br />
(SFO)<br />
Arrival<br />
(Local Time)<br />
5:55 PM<br />
(Next Day)<br />
1:45 PM<br />
12:40 PM<br />
(Same Day)<br />
NOTE: Non-stop outbound flight from SFO to Beijing. Return flight from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to SFO via Beijing with<br />
a brief layover and change of plane. Baggage can be checked through to U.S. from Shanghai or Hong Kong, depending<br />
on where your tour ends.<br />
SFO Winter <strong>Schedule</strong><br />
November 5, 2012 – March 9, 2013; October 27, 2013 – March 8, 2014<br />
<strong>Flight</strong> Number <strong>Air</strong>port Code<br />
CA986<br />
Outbound<br />
CA985<br />
Inbound<br />
CA985<br />
Inbound<br />
San Francisco<br />
(SFO)<br />
Shanghai Pudong<br />
(PVG)<br />
Beijing<br />
(PEK)<br />
Departure<br />
(Local Time)<br />
1:50 PM<br />
11:30 AM<br />
4:00 PM<br />
<strong>Air</strong>port Code<br />
Beijing<br />
(PEK)<br />
Beijing<br />
(PEK)<br />
San Francisco<br />
(SFO)<br />
Arrival<br />
(Local Time)<br />
5:55 PM<br />
(Next Day)<br />
1:45 PM<br />
11:20 AM<br />
(Same Day)<br />
NOTE: Non-stop outbound flight from SFO to Beijing (PEK). Return flight from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to SFO via<br />
Beijing with a brief layover and change of plane. Baggage can be checked through to U.S. from Shanghai or Hong Kong,<br />
depending on where your tour ends.
<strong>Flight</strong> Number <strong>Air</strong>port Code<br />
CA982<br />
Outbound<br />
CA1858<br />
Inbound<br />
CA981<br />
Inbound<br />
New York<br />
(JFK)<br />
Shanghai Hongqiao<br />
(SHA)<br />
Beijing<br />
(PEK)<br />
New York (JFK) Departure<br />
JFK Summer <strong>Schedule</strong><br />
March 10 – October 26, 2013<br />
Departure<br />
(Local Time)<br />
4:50 PM<br />
7:55 AM<br />
1:00 PM<br />
<strong>Air</strong>port Code<br />
Beijing<br />
(PEK)<br />
Beijing<br />
(PEK)<br />
New York<br />
(JFK)<br />
Arrival<br />
(Local Time)<br />
6:20 PM<br />
(Next Day)<br />
10:15 AM<br />
2:30 PM<br />
(Same Day)<br />
NOTE: Non-stop outbound flight from JFK to Beijing with routing over the north-pole. Return flight from Shanghai<br />
Hongqiao (SHA) to Beijing then connect to CA981 to JFK. Baggage can be checked through to U.S. from Shanghai or<br />
Hong Kong, depending on where your tour ends.<br />
JFK Winter <strong>Schedule</strong><br />
November 5, 2012 – March 9, 2013; October 27, 2013 – March 8, 2014<br />
<strong>Flight</strong> Number <strong>Air</strong>port Code<br />
CA982<br />
Outbound<br />
CA1858<br />
Inbound<br />
CA981<br />
Inbound<br />
New York<br />
(JFK)<br />
Shanghai Hongqiao<br />
(SHA)<br />
Beijing<br />
(PEK)<br />
Departure<br />
(Local Time)<br />
3:50 PM<br />
7:55 AM<br />
1:00 PM<br />
<strong>Air</strong>port Code<br />
Beijing<br />
(PEK)<br />
Beijing<br />
(PEK)<br />
New York<br />
(JFK)<br />
Arrival<br />
(Local Time)<br />
6:20 PM<br />
(Next Day)<br />
10:15 AM<br />
1:30 PM<br />
(Same Day)<br />
NOTE: Non-stop outbound flight from JFK to Beijing with routing over the North Pole. Return flight from Shanghai<br />
Hongqiao (SHA) to Beijing connects with CA981 to JFK. Baggage can be checked through to U.S. from Shanghai or<br />
Hong Kong, depending on where your tour ends.
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Outbound <strong>Flight</strong>s <strong>Air</strong>port Code<br />
CA988<br />
Outbound<br />
CA984<br />
Outbound<br />
Los Angeles (LAX) Departure<br />
LAX Summer <strong>Schedule</strong> (Outbound: LAX-PEK)<br />
Los Angeles<br />
(LAX)<br />
Los Angeles<br />
(LAX)<br />
March 10 – October 26, 2013<br />
Departure<br />
(Local Time)<br />
12:50 PM<br />
1:40 AM<br />
<strong>Air</strong>port Code<br />
Beijing<br />
(PEK)<br />
Beijing<br />
(PEK)<br />
Arrival<br />
(Local Time)<br />
5:00 PM<br />
(Next Day)<br />
5:30 AM<br />
(Next Day)<br />
Please note, <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> sometimes operates two flights per day from LAX to Beijing. The early morning flight CA984,<br />
leaving LAX at 1:40 am (summer schedule) is a daily flight, however, when you arrive in Beijing at 5:20 am, you may<br />
not be able to check in at your hotel because the normal hotel check-in time is 2 pm. The second flight CA988<br />
leaving LAX at 1:20 pm is a seasonal flight and may not be operated on a daily basis. CA988 is our first option<br />
because of its arrival schedule to Beijing. Sometimes, depending on flight availability, we may use the early morning<br />
flight CA984. We will notify you if you are booked on this early morning flight. Customers do not have the option to<br />
choose which flight they will be able to take and <strong>China</strong> Spree cannot promise customers either flight. This decision<br />
is solely the airlines and will depend upon the flight status, booking class and fare, seasonality, and availability of<br />
seating.<br />
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2<br />
LAX Summer <strong>Schedule</strong> (Inbound: SHA-PEK-LAX)<br />
Inbound <strong>Flight</strong>s <strong>Air</strong>port Code<br />
CA1858<br />
CA987<br />
Inbound<br />
CA1884<br />
or earlier flight<br />
CA983<br />
Inbound<br />
March 10 – October 26, 2013<br />
Shanghai Hongqiao<br />
(SHA)<br />
Beijing<br />
(PEK)<br />
Shanghai Pudong<br />
(PVG)<br />
or Hongqiao (SHA)<br />
Beijing<br />
(PEK)<br />
Departure<br />
(Local Time)<br />
7:55 AM<br />
2:00 PM<br />
4:20 PM<br />
or earlier flight<br />
10:00 PM<br />
<strong>Air</strong>port<br />
Beijing<br />
(PEK)<br />
Los Angeles<br />
(LAX)<br />
Beijing<br />
(PEK)<br />
Los Angeles<br />
(LAX)<br />
Arrival<br />
(Local Time)<br />
10:15 AM<br />
11:00 AM<br />
(Same Day)<br />
6:40 PM<br />
or earlier flight<br />
7:00 PM<br />
(Same Day)<br />
Note: Return flight from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) or Pudong International <strong>Air</strong>port (PVG) to LAX via Beijing with a brief<br />
layover and change of airplane. Baggage can be checked through to U.S. from Shanghai or Hong Kong, depending on<br />
where your tour ends. CA987 is our first option because of its morning arrival time in Los Angeles. Sometimes,<br />
depending on flight availability, we may use CA983. Customers do not have the option to choose which flight they<br />
will be able to take and <strong>China</strong> Spree cannot promise customers either flight. This decision is solely the airlines and<br />
will depend upon the flight status, booking class and fare, seasonality, and availability of seating.
1<br />
2<br />
LAX Winter <strong>Schedule</strong> (Outbound: LAX-PEK)<br />
November 5, 2012 – March 9, 2013; October 27, 2013 – March 8, 2014<br />
Outbound <strong>Flight</strong>s <strong>Air</strong>port Code<br />
CA988<br />
Outbound<br />
CA984<br />
Outbound<br />
Los Angeles<br />
(LAX)<br />
Los Angeles<br />
(LAX)<br />
Departure<br />
(Local Time)<br />
11:50 AM<br />
12:40 AM<br />
<strong>Air</strong>port Code<br />
Beijing<br />
(PEK)<br />
Beijing<br />
(PEK)<br />
Arrival<br />
(Local Time)<br />
4:40 PM<br />
(Next Day)<br />
5:30 AM<br />
(Next Day)<br />
Please note, <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> sometimes operates two flights per day from LAX to Beijing. The early morning flight CA984,<br />
leaving LAX at 12:40 am (winter schedule) is a daily flight, however, when you arrive in Beijing at 5:30 am, you may<br />
not be able to check in at your hotel because the normal hotel check-in time is 2 pm. The second flight CA988<br />
leaving LAX at 11:50 am is a seasonal flight and may not be operated on a daily basis. CA988 is our first option<br />
because of its arrival schedule to Beijing. Sometimes, depending on flight availability, we may use the early morning<br />
flight CA984. We will notify you if you are booked on this early morning flight. Customers do not have the option to<br />
choose which flight they will be able to take and <strong>China</strong> Spree cannot promise customers either flight. This decision<br />
is solely the airlines and will depend upon the flight status, booking class and fare, seasonality, and availability of<br />
seating.<br />
1<br />
2<br />
LAX Winter <strong>Schedule</strong> (Inbound: SHA-PEK-LAX)<br />
November 5, 2012 – March 9, 2013; October 27, 2013 – March 8, 2014<br />
Inbound <strong>Flight</strong>s <strong>Air</strong>port Code<br />
CA1858<br />
CA987<br />
Inbound<br />
CA1884<br />
or earlier flight<br />
CA983<br />
Inbound<br />
Shanghai Hongqiao<br />
(SHA)<br />
Beijing<br />
(PEK)<br />
Shanghai Pudong<br />
(PVG)<br />
or Hongqiao (SHA)<br />
Beijing<br />
(PEK)<br />
Departure<br />
(Local Time)<br />
7:55 AM<br />
1:30 PM<br />
4:20 PM<br />
or earlier flight<br />
9:00 PM<br />
<strong>Air</strong>port<br />
Beijing<br />
(PEK)<br />
Los Angeles<br />
(LAX)<br />
Beijing<br />
(PEK)<br />
Los Angeles<br />
(LAX)<br />
Arrival<br />
(Local Time)<br />
10:15 AM<br />
9:30 AM<br />
(Same Day)<br />
6:40PM<br />
or earlier flight<br />
5:00 PM<br />
(Same Day)<br />
Note: Return flight from Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) or Pudong International <strong>Air</strong>port (PVG) to LAX via Beijing with a brief<br />
layover and change of airplane. Baggage can be checked through to U.S. from Shanghai or Hong Kong, depending on<br />
where your tour ends. CA987 is our first option because of its morning arrival time in Los Angeles. Sometimes,<br />
depending on flight availability, we may use CA983. Customers do not have the option to choose which flight they<br />
will be able to take and <strong>China</strong> Spree cannot promise customers either flight. This decision is solely the airlines and<br />
will depend upon the flight status, booking class and fare, seasonality, and availability of seating.
<strong>Flight</strong> Number <strong>Air</strong>port Code<br />
CA992<br />
Outbound<br />
CA985<br />
Inbound<br />
CA991<br />
Inbound<br />
Vancouver<br />
(YVR)<br />
Shanghai Pudong<br />
(PVG)<br />
Beijing<br />
(PEK)<br />
Vancouver (YVR) Departure<br />
YVR Summer <strong>Schedule</strong><br />
March 10 – November 3, 2013<br />
Departure<br />
(Local Time)<br />
1:50 PM<br />
11:30 AM<br />
3:50 PM<br />
<strong>Air</strong>port Code<br />
Beijing<br />
(PEK)<br />
Beijing<br />
(PEK)<br />
Vancouver<br />
(YVR)<br />
Arrival<br />
(Local Time)<br />
4:25 PM<br />
(Next Day)<br />
1:45 PM<br />
11:30 AM<br />
(Same Day)<br />
NOTE: Non-stop outbound flight from YVR to Beijing. Return flight from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to YVR via Beijing with<br />
a brief layover and change of plane. Baggage can be checked through to YVR from Shanghai or Hong Kong, depending<br />
on where your tour ends.<br />
YVR Winter <strong>Schedule</strong><br />
November 5, 2012 – March 9, 2013; October 27, 2013 – March 8, 2014<br />
<strong>Flight</strong> Number <strong>Air</strong>port Code<br />
CA992<br />
Outbound<br />
CA985<br />
Inbound<br />
CA991<br />
Inbound<br />
Vancouver<br />
(YVR)<br />
Shanghai Pudong<br />
(PVG)<br />
Beijing<br />
(PEK)<br />
Departure<br />
(Local Time)<br />
1:50 PM<br />
11:30 AM<br />
3:50 PM<br />
<strong>Air</strong>port Code<br />
Beijing<br />
(PEK)<br />
Beijing<br />
(PEK)<br />
Vancouver<br />
(YVR)<br />
Arrival<br />
(Local Time)<br />
4:15 PM<br />
(Next Day)<br />
1:45 PM<br />
11:30 AM<br />
(Same Day)<br />
NOTE: Non-stop outbound flight from YVR to Beijing (PEK). Return flight from Shanghai Pudong (PVG) to YVR via<br />
Beijing with a brief layover and change of plane. Baggage can be checked through to U.S. from Shanghai or Hong Kong,<br />
depending on where your tour ends.
All About <strong>Flight</strong>s<br />
Exclusively Prepared for <strong>China</strong> Spree Travelers<br />
Travel Alerts & Advisories<br />
Visit TSA website for Travel Alerts and Advisories, and updated information of Prohibited Items and New<br />
Policies regarding your air travel.<br />
<strong>Flight</strong> Verification<br />
Contact the airline concerned to verify your flight schedule prior to the scheduled departure.<br />
Contact <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong><br />
Unless otherwise stated, the scheduled departures of <strong>China</strong> Spree Tours feature transpacific flights with <strong>Air</strong><br />
<strong>China</strong>.<br />
<strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong>’s Call Center: 800-882-8122.<br />
Monday to Friday: 6:00 am to 6:00 pm Pacific Time<br />
Saturday and Sunday: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Pacific Time<br />
<strong>Flight</strong> Routing<br />
<strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> operates non-stop flight from SFO/JFK to Beijing (PEK). The flight time from SFO to PEK is about 11<br />
hours 40 minutes. The flight from JFK to PEK is over the North-Pole and the flying time is about 13 ½ hours.<br />
You lose a day when flying to <strong>China</strong>; but you’ll recover this day on your return trip.<br />
<strong>Air</strong> Travel Basics<br />
We suggest you call your airline 72 hours prior to your scheduled departure to reconfirm your flights.<br />
Note it is your sole responsibility to contact the airline prior to departure to verify your flight number, flight<br />
schedule, check-in time, departure terminal & gateway, checked baggage and carry-on restrictions, etc. You<br />
should also visit TSA website (www.tsa.gov) for the updated travel warning and security measures. <strong>China</strong><br />
Spree is not responsible for notifying guests of flight changes.<br />
<strong>Flight</strong> Special Requests<br />
<strong>Air</strong>line arrangements such as seat assignments, special meal requests, frequent flyer credit, etc., are<br />
arranged or determined by the airline. It is re<strong>com</strong>mended that you contact your airline timely to make<br />
these special requests. We will notify you, by email, of your e-ticket number when the group tickets are<br />
issued about two weeks prior to departure. Our <strong>Air</strong> Department often secures auto-generated seats; should<br />
you want to make a change, please contact the airline directly.<br />
Upon receipt of your <strong>China</strong> flight e-ticket information, you should call <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> (800-882-8122)<br />
immediately to<br />
1) Request seat assignment. Bulkhead and exit row seats are only assigned at airport check-in. If you have a<br />
medical condition and have a special seating request, you must contact <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> directly.<br />
2) Make special dietary request (if applicable) for both the transpacific flight and <strong>China</strong> internal flights. Note<br />
that special dietary requests for <strong>China</strong> internal flights are on a request basis and are not guaranteed.<br />
3) Request mileage credit for your flights
<strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> Check-in<br />
<strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> Check-in counter opens about 3 ½ - 4 hours prior to departure time. Lines start to form about 1<br />
hour before the official check-in time. We strongly re<strong>com</strong>mend you check in as early as possible. <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong><br />
San Francisco check-in counter is located in G3 (Area G, Isle 3) and <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> JFK check-in counter is in<br />
Terminal 1.<br />
You may check-in online (airchina.us for U.S. departures; airchina.ca for Canadian departures) between 3-<br />
24 hours prior to departure by clicking “Web Check-in”. For assistance, please call <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> at 800-882-<br />
8122. As a general rule, the airline may not open all seats for online check-in. If you cannot get the seats<br />
you request online, you can try it at the airport check-in.<br />
<strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> mileage<br />
Passengers booked on discounted group airfare with booking class of E and T will earn 50% mileage<br />
provided you are a member of <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> member club PhoenixMiles. Most <strong>China</strong> Spree group airfares fall<br />
under this category. Please note that only <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> PhoenixMiles members can earn the mileage for E and<br />
T booking class. Though <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> is a member of Star Alliance, United <strong>Air</strong>lines and other Star Alliance<br />
members do not earn <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> mileage points for bookings in E and T class. This practice is dictated by the<br />
current contract governing the mileage policy between Star Alliance members and may change at any time.<br />
It may be possible that mileage points you earn with <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> PhoenixMiles can be transferred to your Star<br />
Alliance membership in the future, but this cannot be guaranteed.<br />
We re<strong>com</strong>mend that you apply for <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> PhoenixMiles membership online in advance. Alternatively,<br />
you may join the membership when you check in at <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> counter in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New<br />
York JFK, or Vancouver, Canada.<br />
To apply online, click the following link:<br />
http://ffp.airchina.<strong>com</strong>.cn/EN/index.jsp, then click Phoenixmiles card application.<br />
To earn your <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> mileage points, you should contact <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> directly by the following two ways:<br />
1) Call <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> at 800-882-8122 upon receipt of your E-Ticket number. At the same time, you may request<br />
the seating, and place dietary request.<br />
2) Present your PhoenixMiles card number to <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> check-in counter at San Francisco, Los Angeles, New<br />
York JFK, or Vancouver, Canada.<br />
Passengers booked on all other <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> booking class will earn 50% - 100% mileage points, and you are<br />
allowed to accumulate those points to your UA or other Star Alliance mileage programs directly at airport<br />
check-in.<br />
Note the booking class mentioned above has nothing to do with where you sit on the airplane and the class<br />
of your seat. Mileage points are calculated using the airline booking code and pricing system. Frequent<br />
traveler programs are administered by the airlines, and are beyond the control of <strong>China</strong> Spree. If you have<br />
questions or concerns regarding your frequent traveler mileage points, earn, or redeem the points, you<br />
must contact the airline directly when you receive your E-Ticket from <strong>China</strong> Spree. The <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> Call Center<br />
can be reached at: 800-882-8122. In order to claim your frequent traveler mileage, you may be required to<br />
provide the original ticket receipt and boarding pass, so be sure to save these papers.<br />
<strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> & Star Alliance<br />
<strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong>, <strong>Air</strong> Canada and United are code-sharing partners of Star Alliance. However, <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> does not<br />
allow upgrade to business class using other Star Alliance mileage points (i.e. United or <strong>Air</strong> Canada mileage).<br />
Neither can you get a free <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> ticket by redeeming your Star Alliance mileage through <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> or<br />
<strong>China</strong> Spree. United and <strong>Air</strong> Canada mileage points can be used to purchase <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> flights, and can only<br />
be done directly with United <strong>Air</strong>lines or <strong>Air</strong> Canada.
Baggage Allowance for <strong>China</strong> flights<br />
Baggage allowance differs for the Trans-Pacific and the <strong>China</strong> domestic sections of your <strong>China</strong> trip. Baggage<br />
allowance for the Trans-Pacific flight is two pieces of checked baggage per person. Total dimensions (Length<br />
+ Width + Height) of the two pieces must not exceed 107 inches (273cm); maximum dimensions of single<br />
piece shall not exceed 62 inches (158cm). Maximum weight per piece is 50 lbs. Each passenger may carry<br />
one piece of carry-on luggage, the <strong>com</strong>bined dimensions of which shall not exceed 45 inches (115cm), plus<br />
one personal item.<br />
<strong>China</strong> domestic flights are more restrictive than Trans-Pacific flights. You are allowed only one piece of<br />
checked baggage, and that must not exceed 44 lbs per person. In addition, you are allowed one carry-on<br />
bag not to exceed 11 lbs, plus one personal item such as a purse or camera bag. The carry-on must fit in the<br />
overhead bin or under the seat. The airport authorities seldom weigh your carry-on baggage, but the size of<br />
it does matter, particularly when the flight is full. This is the rule. Sometimes it is enforced strictly and<br />
sometimes it is not—all depending on the local airport and how full the flight is. The checked-baggage rule,<br />
allowing only one piece and its weight allowance are usually enforced, particularly in the inland cities.<br />
Overweight luggage in excess of allowances will incur excess baggage charges payable on site by the<br />
passenger. For domestic <strong>China</strong> flights, you may be asked by the airline to pay fees of approximately $2 to $4<br />
per pound in excess of the weight limit.<br />
Since airline policy changes are be<strong>com</strong>ing more frequent, be sure to contact the related airline directly for<br />
the updated information.<br />
Additional airline fees for U.S. & Canadian domestic flights<br />
Additional airline fees for U.S. and Canadian domestic flights to <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> gateways (SFO, LAX, JFK, YVR) may<br />
apply at check-in. Fees may be charged by airlines for services such as preferred seat selection and baggage<br />
handling. Please note that fees are determined by the airline you check in with and may change at any<br />
time. Additional fees for overweight baggage and second baggage are charged and vary by airline. Please<br />
check with your airline for weight restrictions. The airline fees are not part of <strong>China</strong> Spree tour fare. It is our<br />
customer’s responsibility to check with the related airline for up-to-date information. Check <strong>Air</strong>line Fee<br />
Chart.<br />
Baggage Lock & Liquids<br />
Per Transportation Security Administration (TSA), you should leave your baggage unlocked for flights to and<br />
from a U.S. airport. Or, if you wish to lock your baggage, you MUST use a TSA recognized lock, which allows<br />
TSA screeners to open and re-lock your bags for security screening. Ordinary locks will be cut if physical<br />
inspection is required.<br />
However, <strong>China</strong> aviation and transportation authorities have a different rule on this issue and your checked<br />
baggage must be locked during transportation in <strong>China</strong>. You only need to lock the main <strong>com</strong>partment of<br />
your baggage. This is a Chinese regulation. If your bag is found unlocked during transit, the airline or the<br />
train station will lock it for you and you will be billed for the locks. So prepare locks for the main<br />
<strong>com</strong>partment of each bag and any lock will do.<br />
Liquids & gels over 100 ml must be packed in checked luggage at all airports in both U.S. and <strong>China</strong>.<br />
Baggage Precautions<br />
Make sure that you have luggage tags for each checked suitcase. A copy of your itinerary and contact<br />
information should also go in an outside pocket of your luggage to aid the airline personnel to locate you in<br />
case you and your luggage be<strong>com</strong>e separated. Never check luggage containing prohibited items (i.e.<br />
lighters), valuables (i.e. cash, jewelry, and cameras), fragile items (i.e. undeveloped film, bottles, eyeglasses)<br />
or critical items (i.e. medicines, travel vouchers). You should read more information about TSA Permitted<br />
and Prohibited Items.
Baggage Damage/Lost<br />
<strong>China</strong> Spree will not be responsible for loss or damage to your luggage and/or personal belongings. You<br />
must report any loss or damage immediately at the time of the incident and obtain a written report from<br />
the local authority for submission to your insurance provider. If your luggage is lost or damaged by the<br />
airlines, a baggage claim form must be filed with the carrier before leaving the airport.<br />
Connecting <strong>Flight</strong>s<br />
If you arrange your flight to San Francisco (SFO) or New York (JFK) to connect to <strong>Air</strong> <strong>China</strong> flight to <strong>China</strong>,<br />
you should leave plenty of connecting time between flights. Be sure to arrive at your international gateway<br />
at least 3 ½ hours prior to departure time. Allow a similar amount of time for the return trip. Please take<br />
the following fact into consideration. <strong>China</strong> Spree is not responsible for any missed connections and/or<br />
penalties/loss as a result.<br />
• For transpacific flights, you must allow a minimum of 3 ½ hours check-in time<br />
• For U.S. domestic flights, you must allow a minimum of 2 hours check-in time<br />
• The minimum transfer time between U.S. domestic and international connecting flight is 3 ½ hours<br />
• It takes at least 1 hour to clear the Customs and claim your checked baggage.<br />
Jet Lag Consideration<br />
Jet lag happens when your body's inner clock falls out of sync with daily cycles of light, rest, meals, and as<br />
you cross time zones to reach your destination. Symptoms are fatigue, irritability and vague disorientation.<br />
You cannot totally avoid jet lag, but you can minimize its effects. Here are some suggestions:<br />
1. Get several good nights of sleep before your <strong>China</strong> Tour departure<br />
2. Set your watch to your destination time when you board the plane, and adjust sleep and meals<br />
accordingly<br />
3. Try to sleep on the plane<br />
4. Walk around the plane occasionally, do isometric exercises at your seat<br />
5. Drink plenty of water and fruit juice while flying<br />
6. Avoid alcoholic and caffeinated drinks during and after the flight<br />
7. On arrival, throw yourself into your new schedule, avoid naps, and try to stay awake until your<br />
normal sleeping time at home<br />
U.S. Duty-free Exemption<br />
When shopping in <strong>China</strong>, keep receipts of all purchases. Upon reentering the U.S, be ready to show customs<br />
officials what you've bought. The standard personal duty-free exemption is $800 if you are a returning U.S.<br />
resident and the items you acquired abroad ac<strong>com</strong>pany you.<br />
Duty on items you mail home to yourself will be waived if the value is $200 or less. Antiques that are at<br />
least 100 years old, and fine art may enter duty-free, but folk art and handicrafts are generally dutiable.<br />
Only 1 liter of alcohol and 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars may be included in this exemption. Items purchased in<br />
"Duty Free" shops are subject to duty if the value of your total purchases exceeds $800.<br />
Family members who live in the same household and are returning together to the United States may<br />
<strong>com</strong>bine their standard personal exemptions. Children and infants are allowed the same exemption as<br />
adults, except for alcoholic beverages and tobacco products.<br />
Please check the updated information on Duty-free exemptions available on the U. S. Customs Service Web<br />
site.