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Baggage

All you need to know about baggage: allowances, fees, limitations, exemptions and more.

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Cabin baggage

Keep important personal items (and everything else you need for a good flight) close at hand. Here’s what you should know about cabin baggage.

Here's what you can bring with you into the cabin on your flight.

Note : The additional free baggage allowance for Enrich Platinum, Gold/ one world Emerald, and Sapphire members apply only to checked baggage.

In addition to the free cabin baggage allowance, the passenger may carry ONE of these personal items below free of charge (either option A, B or C) and all the combined items (as a total) must be within the maximum weight of the cabin baggage allowance stated in the table above with respective travel classes: A. Either one of the following: One (1) briefcase, One (1) handbag (male/female), One (1) notebook or a laptop computer bag, OR One (1) small camera bag. B. For a passenger travelling with an infant, in any case, are permitted to bring ONE of the followings at no charge in addition to the personal items as mentioned in item A: An infant amenities bag (containing infant food for consumption on board and nappies during flight) not more than 5 kg, Small infant carrycot, OR Cabin size fully collapsible lightweight baby stroller. C. Other items allowed at no charge are as follows: One (1) duty-free shopping bag for goods purchased at the airport on the day of your flight. A pair of crutches or walking stick, OR One (1) overcoat

Note : The additional free baggage allowance for Enrich Platinum, Gold/ one world Emerald, and Sapphire members apply only to checked baggage.

Controlled and Banned Items

Liquids, aerosols, and gels (LAGs) Please ensure that all liquids, aerosols, and gels (LAGs) are kept to a maximum of 100ml (34oz) per item, as stated below.

Please pack all liquid, aerosol, and gel (LAG) containers in one re-sealable transparent plastic bag and present the bag separately during screening. You are allowed one such plastic bag per person and the contents of your plastic bag must not exceed one litre in total volume.

Exempted items If you have special needs items such as medicine, baby milk or food, or items to cater for special dietary requirements during your flight, you can bring them on board with you. Do ensure you have the required documents that show you have special medical or dietary needs and present them when passing through airport security. Families travelling with children below the age of seven may bring baby milk or food into the cabin. Liquids, aerosols, and gels (LAGs) purchased on the day of your travels from the Airport Duty Free Shops or on-board the aircraft are allowed in the cabin. Do ensure that your purchases are packed in sealed plastic bags and the proofs of purchase for them are in clear view so it’s easier and quicker for airport officers to check, verify and clear you to bring them on board.

Only AVMED-approved dry liquid nitrogen shippers carrying human embryo samples are permitted as checked or cabin baggage.

If you need to use solid carbon dioxide (dry ice) to pack perishables (which are not subject to Dangerous Goods Regulations) in your cabin baggage, please note that the dry ice amount should not exceed 2.5kg (5lb) per passenger. You will also need to declare the dry ice as cabin baggage when booking or checking in. Seafood (fresh or frozen) cannot be checked in and may only be carried on board as cabin baggage. This is subject to the quarantine regulations of your destination country and provided the seafood is properly packed (the use of crushed ice for this purpose is not permitted) and meets cabin baggage size and weight requirements.

Checked baggage

Baggage dimensions Each piece of baggage you check in must have linear dimensions (length + height + width) of less than 158cm or 62in. A bag is considered oversized if its linear dimensions are between 158cm-204cm or 62in-80in. It may be subject to a surcharge. For even larger pieces of baggage that exceed 204cm or 80in, MASKargo is able to assist you.

Each piece of checked bag cannot weigh more than 32kg or 70lb for Business Suite/ Business Class and 23kg or 50lb for Economy Class. The number of bags you can check in is determined by your cabin class. Do check the weight limits before booking your ticket to ensure you have enough baggage allowance for your journey. If your luggage is longer or wider than the dimensions specified above, you may need to ship it as freight instead of baggage.

Should you require it, we’d be happy to transport any personal medical equipment such as wheelchairs and walking aids; or infant care equipment such as strollers, baby seats, car seats and playpens – at no additional cost. This service is available to all ticket holders. Please see below for additional details.

Note: There are no weight restrictions on pieces of luggage at check-in. The current additional checked luggage allowance for oneworld travellers will be the same. Any extra luggage must be purchased. Free Baggage Allowance (FBA) for travellers travelling on ONLY Economy and Malaysia Airlines Domestic lines has been reduced to 20kg as of 1 August 2018. The following policies on baggage remain unchanged: The permitted number of articles and luggage dimensions remain unchanged. Existing Enrich Platinum/Gold/Silver Free Baggage Allowance entitlements are not affected. The existing Business Class FBA entitlement of 40kg remains in effect. Passengers who were ticketed using a Government (GOM) warrant are also unaffected. They continue to be eligible for 30kg Free Baggage Allowance on Malaysia Airlines Domestic routes.

Special baggage

Bulky and oversized baggage Any bag that has linear dimensions (length + height + width) larger than 158cm or 62in, or weighs over 32kg or 70lb is considered oversized and may be subject to a surcharge. You may consult MASKargo or a similar logistics service provider for assistance with even larger pieces of baggage that have linear dimensions greater than 204cm or 80in.

There is a maximum single-item weight for checked baggage based on local health and safety laws & regulations and other relevant baggage restrictions. For some types of special baggage, reservations are required. While we do our best to avoid it, Malaysia Airlines may also deny acceptance of certain pieces of baggage if necessary.

Items that are unsuitable for loading in the aeroplane hold are referred to as Cabin Seat Baggage. Such items include musical instruments, artwork, electronic devices, and diplomatic or other valuable items. Musical instruments For our musically gifted passengers, here are our recommendations for ensuring your instruments travel with you safely: Small instruments such as flutes, saxophones or violins can be brought onboard as cabin baggage. Large, delicate instruments like cellos, pianos, guitars or accordions may be carried in the cabin - taking up an additional purchased seat. For large but more durable instruments such as a trombone or double bass, we recommend carrying them as checked baggage.

For athletically-inclined travellers, we want to ensure that all your gear will arrive safely with you – ready for action. Thus we advise that the following sports equipment be appropriately packed in protective materials: Golfing equipment Windsurfing boards and surfboards Masts and sailboards Canoes Non-motorised bikes Fishing gear Archery supplies Bowling equipment Archery supplies Hunting gear Parachutes Sporting weapons and ammunition Scuba gear Snow- and water-skiing gear

Extra baggage

Extra baggage If you need to bring more than the regular baggage allotment, it’s best to buy extra baggage in advance. You can enjoy 20% off your extra baggage fee when you buy it online through Manage My Booking or via our call centre 1 300 88 3000 . You can pre-purchase extra baggage up to 24 hours before take-off. For more details, please see our T&Cs below.

The product, Extra Baggage, is only available for flights operated by Malaysia Airlines. It is not applicable for MASwings flights. Extra baggage is not valid for interline and codeshare flights. Extra baggage purchased is non-refundable. For voluntary changes, extra baggage will be carried over subject to several criteria being met: a. Changes are made on the same booking reference (Passenger Name Reference). b. Same origin and destination. c. Flights operated by Malaysia Airlines. d. No changes in passenger details. e. Aircraft space availability. (E.g., Extra baggage purchased for Mr. ABC for MH4 on 15th December 2018, 0900 is valid for Mr. ABC for MH2 on 20th December 2018, 2330. The two flights have the same origin and destination but with different dates and times). f. No mixing of Domestic and International flights. (E.g., For PEN to SIN with transit via KUL, the MHupgrade will be available for PEN to KUL only). g. Voluntary changes for extra baggage can only be made through MH ticket offices and call centre. Extra baggage is not exchangeable and transferable between passengers (E.g., Extra baggage purchased for Mr. ABC for MH4 on 14th September 2017, 0950 is not valid for MR. XYZ for the same flight date and time or a different flight date and time). If the passenger’s baggage weight exceeds the total free baggage allowance and the extra baggage purchased, the additional excess baggage weight will be charged the normal excess baggage rate at the check-in counter. Additional weight unused from any purchased extra baggage is not refundable, transferable, or exchangeable in any form. (E.g., Extra baggage purchased = 5kg, Free baggage allowance = 20kg - If the passenger’s total baggage comes up to 23kg, the remaining 2kg will be forfeited). Go here to find out more about the latest information on our free baggage allowance. Malaysia Airlines reserves the right to change the rates, terms and conditions of the extra baggage product at any time with or without notice. Baggage items that are part of the extra baggage purchased may be offloaded due to safety or security reasons. If this were to happen, we will fully refund the extra baggage fee for the affected items. Malaysia Airlines' General Conditions of Carriage for Passengers and Baggage is an integral part of these conditions. Please refer to the Baggage Policy below: https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/content/dam/mas/pdf/MAB_general_conditions_of_carriage.pdf

Frequently asked questions

Fragile items

Fragile Items Fragile or perishable objects, cash, jewellery, precious metals, electronics, silver, negotiable documents, business paperwork, passports, and other identifying documents or samples are not permitted in checked baggage.

We do accept fragile objects if they are packed and padded in factory-sealed shipping boxes designed to hold the item under inspection, cardboard tubes for sending letters, carrying cases or shipping containers made specifically for this purpose. A release form must be signed in order for fragile objects to be accepted without the proper packing. We also reserve the right to deny acceptance of any fragile items at our discretion. Delay in delivery of certain types of checked luggage may occur due to the unsuitability of such items as checked baggage and/or the inadequacy of their packing which may put them at risk of damage.

Items prohibited in checked and cabin baggage

Compressed gases, corrosives, poisons, flammable liquids, mercury, deadly weapons, acids, oxidiszing or explosive materials, radioactive materials, magnet materials, and undeclared ammunition are not permitted as checked or carry-on baggage on board an aircraft. Firearms and ammunition must be accepted under security handling as per airport authority regulations. Perishables are accepted subject to the state of release. Some examples of perishables are: Fresh or frozen foodstuffs such as fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, bakery products, and dairy products. Floral and nursery stock such as flowers, fruits, and vegetables. Cut flowers and foliage such as floral displays. Seafood, despite being in the perishables category, is not permitted to be checked in because spillage or leakage from the seafood pack can cause corrosion damage to the structure of the aircraft, resulting in additional maintenance work and cost to Malaysia Airlines. Seafood can only be transported as cabin baggage. Weapons such as novelty or antique firearms, swords, knives, and similar items may be accepted as checked baggage as per Malaysia Airlines regulations but will not be permitted in the cabin.

Carriage of self-heating meals or ready-to-eat meals on board Malaysia Airlines flights Due to safety concerns, any form of self-heating meals or ready-to-eat meals carried in checked or cabin baggage by passengers or crew are now prohibited on all Malaysia Airlines flights. Self-heating meals or ready-to-eat meals include heat packs or self-heating packs such as quick and easy hot pot, rice, and drinks. These packs contain dangerous substances such as magnesium powder, iron powder, self-burning solid carbon, or corrosive calcium oxide that emit flammable gas on contact with water.

Battery-powered wheelchair and mobility aid

There are three types of batteries used with wheelchairs or mobility aid devices:

Dry battery (including integrated battery) Gel-type battery Wet (sealed, non-spillable) battery

Wet battery

Lithium-ion battery (also abbreviated to Li-ion or LiPo battery)

Battery-powered portable electronic smoking devices

Battery-powered portable electronic smoking devices Battery-powered portable electronic smoking devices are not allowed to be checked in. They are also not permitted as carry-on items unless: - They’re for personal use only - Spare batteries are individually protected by being placed in their original retail packaging or by insulating the terminals. - Each battery: Does not exceed a lithium content of 2 grams for lithium metal batteries. Does not exceed a Watt-hour rating of 100 Wh for lithium-ion batteries. Meets the requirements of each test in the UN Manual of Test and Criteria, Part III sub-section 38.3.

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