Malaysia Airlines New Baggage Allowance For Domestic Flights
From 1st August 2018, the new Malaysia Airlines baggage allowance for domestic flights will be reduced. This comes as a shock for many local travellers who have been used to the free 30kg baggage allowance all this while.
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Malaysia Airlines passengers still get complimentary perks |
Since I do fly Malaysia Airlines regularly, the news comes to a shock for me, as all this while, I have enjoyed the free 30kg baggage allowance for my travels.
Now, I have to watch my luggage weight for my future MAS flights, hence I thought I might as well share this new information with anyone who flies regularly with Malaysia Airlines on domestic routes.
Malaysia Airlines claims that the revised baggage allowance was in line with other full-service airlines. This applies to all economy fares booked from 1 August 2018, and existing bookings are still exempted.
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One of the Malaysia Airlines check-in counters at KLIA |
Current Baggage Allowance for Malaysia Airlines
For Malaysia Airlines cabin baggage allowances;
- Economy Class passengers: One cabin baggage with a maximum weight of 7kg
- Business Class passengers: Two pieces of cabin baggage weighing a total of 14kg.
- Cabin Luggage Measurements: Each cabin bag must not exceed L36cm x W23cm x H56cm.
For more information, visit the Malaysia Airlines website, as you can contact the customer service for your questions.
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Passengers at Kuala Lumpur International Airport |
Airlines That Fly Domestic Routes in Malaysia
- Domestic and International Check-In Baggage Allowance – 20kg
- Additional 5kg, 10kg, and 15kg can be purchased online, call centre or at sales offices
- Cabin Baggage – One piece of hand baggage per passenger
- Weighs 7kg or less
- More information on Firefly Airlines Baggage Fees
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Please note that the Firefly Airline B737 aircraft 15kg baggage is now 20kg and free |
2. Malindo Air (Batik Air Malaysia)
- Domestic & International Flights
- Business Class – 40kg (for Boeing aircraft)
- Economy Class – 25kg (for Boeing aircraft) excluding DAC & CGP, 35kg
- Economy Class – 15kg (for ATR aircraft)
- International Flights – RM48.00 per kilogram
- Domestic Flights – RM39.20 per kilogram
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Malindo Air’s baggage allowance |
- Each passenger (2) two pieces of cabin baggage AND 1 laptop bag OR 1 handbag on-board
- Cabin baggage shall not exceed 36 x 56 x 23 cm
- Weighs no more than 10kg.
Economy Class
- Each passenger (1) one piece of cabin baggage AND 1 laptop bag OR 1 handbag on-board
- Cabin baggage shall not exceed 36 x 56 x 23 cm
- Weighs no more than 7kg.
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AirAsia’s cabin baggage allowance |
You should know by now that there is no free check-in baggage for any AirAsia flight. Everything is charged and passengers have options to choose the weight they want to buy.
You usually purchase your baggage when you buy your flight tickets online. And if you suddenly have access luggage, you can easily buy extra baggage before your flight.
The last thing you want is to be charged at the check-in counter for excess luggage, as this can run into the hundreds.
AirAsia Domestic Check-In Baggage Allowance
- 15kg, 20kg, 25kg, 30kg, 40kg
AirAsia International Check-In Baggage Allowance
- 20kg, 25kg, 30kg, 40kg
AirAsia Cabin Baggage or Hand Luggage Allowance
Passengers on AirAsia are allowed to carry on board 2 pieces of cabin baggage comprising of either:
- One Cabin Baggage: Not exceeding 56cm (H) X 36cm (W) X 23cm (D)
- One Laptop Bag or One Handbag or One Small Bag: Not exceeding 40cm (H) X 30cm (W) X 10cm (D)
The total weight of both pieces must not exceed 7kg. For more information on baggage information like sports bags or golf bags, please visit the AirAsia website.
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Passengers on Malaysia Airlines at the domestic check-in lines |
For those planning to fly locally with Malaysia Airlines from 1 August 2018, please take note of the new revised domestic flight baggage allowances of 20kg for MAS.
You will be required to pay for any extra weight while checking in. This means you will have to pay the excess weight at another counter, then come back to your check-in counter to show that you have paid for the access luggage.
If you are rushing, this will not work in your favour and you will end up being frustrated. I hope this information will come in handy for the local frequent flyers on Malaysia Airlines. If you think someone should know about this news, please share this article and thank you.
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