China Eastern Airlines said it plans to implement new baggage rules on its international flights to Europe, Australia and Japan from Jan. 10, 2012.

The free baggage allowances for passengers travelling in economy, business and first class on the international flights are respectively 20 kg, 30 kg and 40 kg before the revision.

Under the new, standardized baggage rules, the free checked baggage allowances per passenger have been adjusted as follows:

* Economy class: 2 items of baggage weighing up to 23 kg each;
* Business class & premium economy class: 2 items of baggage weighing up to 32 kg each;
* First class: 3 items of baggage weighing up to 32 kg each.

The linear dimensions may not exceed 158cm. Extra baggage fees will be charged according to the new baggage rules. For tickets booked before Jan. 10, passengers should check their baggage allowance printed on the ticket.

Separately, golden Card members of "Eastern Miles" are allowed to take an additional item weighing up to 32 kg, while the limitation for Silver Card members is 23 kg.

Skyteam Elite Plus members are allowed to take one more item weighing up to 23 kg. This policy is also available to the Skyteam Elite-level members.