Budget airline moves to slash baggage limit

China's only budget carrier Spring Airlines wants to charge passengers for check-in or carry-on baggage exceeding 5 kg.

The airline has applied to the air transport authority to start charging the fee, but did not disclose the amount.

It said earlier this week it hopes the proposed charge will encourage passengers to travel light and help the airline to save fuel, which accounts for about 50 percent of its operating costs.