Being an Indonesian migrant worker does not automatically add baggage on Cathay Pacific, EVA Air or China Airlines. Start with the fare family and allowance printed on the ticket. Use a special migrant-worker offer only after the airline confirms its conditions and application to your booking.
Economy fares for journeys within Asia
| Airline | One checked bag up to 23 kg | Two checked bags, each up to 23 kg |
|---|---|---|
| Cathay Pacific | Light | Essential and Flex |
| EVA Air, within Asia | Discount and Basic | Standard and Up |
| China Airlines, within Asia | Discount and Basic | Standard and Flex |
Sources: Cathay Economy fares, EVA checked baggage and China Airlines checked baggage. These are not promises for every route, group fare, award or partner-operated flight. Match the fare name and final allowance shown before payment.
Two pieces do not mean one heavier bag
A piece system limits each item. On a hypothetical two-piece allowance of 23 kg each, bags weighing 28 kg and 18 kg do not both comply even though they total 46 kg. Moving 5 kg to make 23 + 23 can resolve the weight problem, provided dimensions and contents also comply.
Measure length, width and height after packing. Check packaging and contents restrictions as well. Buying another piece does not automatically permit an item above the maximum handling limit.
Compare the full homecoming cost
- Search the same dates, passengers and destination airports.
- Save the fare-family name and included allowance.
- Obtain an extra-baggage quote for that route and date; do not use somebody else’s IDR-per-kilogram story.
- Compare a higher fare including your needs with a lower fare plus the required baggage.
- Price a separately purchased Indonesian domestic connection independently.
- Save receipts and check the booking’s allowance after ticketing.
If a seller advertises “PMI baggage”, ask for eligible routes, travel dates, required documents, quantity, individual piece limits and proof that the benefit is recorded. Do not plan to travel 5–10 kg over the limit in the hope of a discretionary counter waiver.
Onward flights and gifts
List the operating airline for each sector and ask whether bags will be tagged to the final airport. One agency order reference does not establish that the entire journey is a through ticket. Confirm where bags must be collected, including for customs or a separate onward booking.
Airline allowance governs carriage, not exemption from import duties. Check official declaration requirements for your belongings and return circumstances. Keep an inventory and purchase records; a single exemption figure does not answer every migrant worker’s customs situation.
Infant equipment needs a separate check. Families can use the infant baggage and stroller guide before combining packing lists.
Common questions
Does every Economy fare include 30 kg?
No. Where a piece system applies, the number of bags and each bag’s limit matter more than a single total-weight figure. Read the fare family and entitlement on your ticket.
Can I pool allowance with a friend?
Do not assume so. Ask about pooling for those passengers and bookings, while still respecting each item’s maximum weight and dimensions.
What if I am moving home with many belongings?
Get two written quotes: accepted passenger baggage and separate cargo including destination charges. Separate items that must arrive with you from those that can be delivered later.
For a return to Indonesia, prepare the arrival declaration and saved QR alongside the itinerary. Before handing over any bag, use the power-bank packing checklist to check the devices that must remain with you in the cabin.