Civil Aviation Law of the PRC (2021 Amendment) · Yalla China
قانون الطيران المدني (تعديل 2021) / Civil Aviation Law of the PRC (2021 Amendment)
Enacted: 2021-04-29 ✅ Effective: 2021-04-29
📝 Overview
Regulates civil aviation in China, passenger rights, airline obligations, and compensation procedures for delays and cancellations.
This is general information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, consult a licensed lawyer.
📜 The law text / key provisions
The Civil Aviation Law (2021 Amendment) provides: (1) Delay compensation: law does not set a fixed mandatory compensation, but administrative guidelines set RMB 400 ceiling for extended delays in some cases; (2) Baggage liability: compensation for lost or damaged baggage per international convention limits; (3) Denied boarding: in case of denied boarding due to overbooking, passenger entitled to compensation and care; (4) Foreign procedures: foreigners subject to same domestic passenger rights; (5) Foreign airlines: required to obtain operating permits from Civil Aviation Administration.
💬 Practical reading
💬 This is a general reading/opinion for orientation — not the official legal text nor legal advice.
If your flight is delayed or cancelled in China, request a written explanation from the airline and appropriate compensation. Keep all receipts if you are forced to spend extra money.
📎 Official source
National People's Congress of China
🕒 Updated: 16 March 2026