Explore the latest Spring Airlines (9C) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Last updated: October 2026
IATA: 9CFounded 2004HQ: Changning, Shanghai, China
About Spring Airlines
Explore the latest Spring Airlines (9C) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Spring Airlines was founded in 2004. The company positions itself as a low-cost airline. Spring Airlines is headquartered in Shanghai, China. The company's main hubs are Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. The size of the company's fleet is 115 aircraft. Specifically: Airbus A320-200 (80 aircrafts), Airbus A320neo (26 aircrafts), Airbus A321neo (9 aircrafts). Spring Airlines operates flights to 100 destinations. The company has a frequent-flyer program - Spring Pass.
Fees and allowances vary by route, fare and status.
Baggage
Each Spring Airlines passenger is allowed one piece of carry-on baggage. All pieces must not exceed 40 x 30 x 20 cm (approximately 15.7 x 11.8 x 7.9 in) in size and 15.4lb (7kg) in weight, or 5kg in weight for international flights. Each passenger is allowed up to 20-25kg of baggage for international flights and 15-20kg for domestic flights. These weights include carry-on baggage weight.
Infants must be 9 days old to 2 years old to board the Spring Airlines aircraft and sit on the guardian's lap during the flight with a special infant fare for the flight. Toddlers aged 2 to 6 years must have their own seat purchased ont he flight at adult prices.
Spring Airlines Check-in can be done online (via the website or mobile app) or at the airport. Online check-in begins 24 hours before departure and ends 60 minutes before departure. Check-in desks open three hours before departure and close 60 minutes before departure.
Children over the age of five can travel Spring Airlines alone. For children 5-11 years old, a minors' escort service is compulsory. For children over the age of 12 years old the minors' escort service is not compulsory and can be booked on request of parents.
Find quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Spring Airlines.
Does a Spring Airlines standard fare permit an ordinary 20-inch cabin suitcase?
Standard non-premium and non-upgraded fares include one bag up to 7 kg and 20 × 30 × 40 cm, excluding wheels, telescopic handles and carrying handles. A “20-inch” label does not establish compliance.
Can I always pay at a Spring Airlines gate for oversized cabin baggage?
No. Some routes permit paid handling, but Jeju and Seoul routes may refuse oversized bags at the gate. Arrange a suitable baggage product in advance.
Is Spring Airlines Premium Economy’s checked allowance still 10 kg?
The official notice increases it to 20 kg from 29 March 2026. Check the product shown on your booking.
Can I refund an unused standalone baggage product bought online from Spring Airlines?
Yes. Apply through after-sales more than 24 hours before departure, or contact online support within 24 hours or after departure. Baggage bundled with the ticket is excluded.
Can a ten-day-old infant fly on Spring Airlines?
No. Normally born infants must be at least 14 days old and under two. Premature infants under 90 days are not accepted.
Can I request a bassinet on a long Spring Airlines flight?
No. The airline does not provide bassinets. Arrange a seated infant under its separate infant-seat rules.
When must I arrange solo travel for an eight-year-old on a Spring Airlines domestic flight?
Buy the ticket and request the service through the official website or app at least 24 hours ahead. It applies from age five until the child’s twelfth birthday on the travel date.
Does Spring Airlines’ domestic unaccompanied-minor service cover international or regional flights?
No. The official FAQ says the service is currently unavailable on international and regional flights.
Can I refund a Spring Airlines ticket online after obtaining a paper itinerary receipt?
Take the paper receipt and relevant identification to a Spring sales office or counter, as required by the FAQ. Fare conditions still govern fees.
At 34 weeks pregnant, can I obtain Spring Airlines medical clearance a month before travel?
No. It must be issued within 72 hours before travel, signed by a doctor and stamped by a medical institution at county level or above. Passengers at 35 weeks or beyond are not accepted. Other exclusions and destination requirements also apply.
Spring Airlines Flights, Routes & Travel Guide
Explore the latest Spring Airlines (9C) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Last updated: October 2026
IATA: 9CFounded 2004HQ: Changning, Shanghai, China
About Spring Airlines
Explore the latest Spring Airlines (9C) fleet and aircraft seat maps. Compare amenities, baggage, check-in, children and pet travel rules.
Spring Airlines was founded in 2004. The company positions itself as a low-cost airline. Spring Airlines is headquartered in Shanghai, China. The company's main hubs are Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. The size of the company's fleet is 115 aircraft. Specifically: Airbus A320-200 (80 aircrafts), Airbus A320neo (26 aircrafts), Airbus A321neo (9 aircrafts). Spring Airlines operates flights to 100 destinations. The company has a frequent-flyer program - Spring Pass.
Fees and allowances vary by route, fare and status.
Baggage
Each Spring Airlines passenger is allowed one piece of carry-on baggage. All pieces must not exceed 40 x 30 x 20 cm (approximately 15.7 x 11.8 x 7.9 in) in size and 15.4lb (7kg) in weight, or 5kg in weight for international flights. Each passenger is allowed up to 20-25kg of baggage for international flights and 15-20kg for domestic flights. These weights include carry-on baggage weight.
Infants must be 9 days old to 2 years old to board the Spring Airlines aircraft and sit on the guardian's lap during the flight with a special infant fare for the flight. Toddlers aged 2 to 6 years must have their own seat purchased ont he flight at adult prices.
Spring Airlines Check-in can be done online (via the website or mobile app) or at the airport. Online check-in begins 24 hours before departure and ends 60 minutes before departure. Check-in desks open three hours before departure and close 60 minutes before departure.
Children over the age of five can travel Spring Airlines alone. For children 5-11 years old, a minors' escort service is compulsory. For children over the age of 12 years old the minors' escort service is not compulsory and can be booked on request of parents.
Find quick answers to the most common questions about flying with Spring Airlines.
Does a Spring Airlines standard fare permit an ordinary 20-inch cabin suitcase?
Standard non-premium and non-upgraded fares include one bag up to 7 kg and 20 × 30 × 40 cm, excluding wheels, telescopic handles and carrying handles. A “20-inch” label does not establish compliance.
Can I always pay at a Spring Airlines gate for oversized cabin baggage?
No. Some routes permit paid handling, but Jeju and Seoul routes may refuse oversized bags at the gate. Arrange a suitable baggage product in advance.
Is Spring Airlines Premium Economy’s checked allowance still 10 kg?
The official notice increases it to 20 kg from 29 March 2026. Check the product shown on your booking.
Can I refund an unused standalone baggage product bought online from Spring Airlines?
Yes. Apply through after-sales more than 24 hours before departure, or contact online support within 24 hours or after departure. Baggage bundled with the ticket is excluded.
Can a ten-day-old infant fly on Spring Airlines?
No. Normally born infants must be at least 14 days old and under two. Premature infants under 90 days are not accepted.
Can I request a bassinet on a long Spring Airlines flight?
No. The airline does not provide bassinets. Arrange a seated infant under its separate infant-seat rules.
When must I arrange solo travel for an eight-year-old on a Spring Airlines domestic flight?
Buy the ticket and request the service through the official website or app at least 24 hours ahead. It applies from age five until the child’s twelfth birthday on the travel date.
Does Spring Airlines’ domestic unaccompanied-minor service cover international or regional flights?
No. The official FAQ says the service is currently unavailable on international and regional flights.
Can I refund a Spring Airlines ticket online after obtaining a paper itinerary receipt?
Take the paper receipt and relevant identification to a Spring sales office or counter, as required by the FAQ. Fare conditions still govern fees.
At 34 weeks pregnant, can I obtain Spring Airlines medical clearance a month before travel?
No. It must be issued within 72 hours before travel, signed by a doctor and stamped by a medical institution at county level or above. Passengers at 35 weeks or beyond are not accepted. Other exclusions and destination requirements also apply.