Passengers report being stopped at boarding gates and required to pay to bring
20‑inch carry‑on suitcases aboard, with enforcement standards varying by
airline. Complaints are concentrated at Spring Airlines, Lucky Air and Capital
Airlines. Industry sources note Chinese carriers are broadly split between
full‑service airlines — which include larger free baggage allowances,
complimentary in‑flight meals and delay accommodations in the fare — and
low‑cost carriers, which offer lower base fares but charge separately for
baggage, meals and other services.
