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Malaysia Airlines baggage allowance

All Malaysia Airlines classes of service have a flexible baggage system: you can add the required number of kilograms to your order (up to 50 kg) at a discounted price when you book your ticket.

Buying extra weight at the ticket selection stage is significantly cheaper than purchasing an oversized baggage item.
Baggage/hand luggage allowances
Economy Business Business Suite
Baggage 1х23 kg 2х32 kg 2х50 kg
Hand luggage 1х7 kg 2х14 kg

The following groups of goods are prohibited for carriage in the baggage compartment of a plane:

  • radioactive, chemically active and corrosive substances, acids and alkalis. Lithium-ion batteries removed from devices;
  • electric devices with batteries with a power of more than 180 W (electric scooters, gyroboards). Gasoline-powered vehicles, even when disassembled;
  • flammable substances (fuel, grease, oil) and explosive objects (such as firecrackers, ammunition of any kind, pressurized gas cylinders). The exception is inhalers for asthmatics;
  • unregistered weapons, automatic rifles and semi-automatic pistols. Any weapon must be declared and unloaded, if possible disassembled and packed in a tight container (knives and daggers – sheathed);
  • narcotic substances and their components, as well as objects of suspicious appearance (e.g. flour or salt) without factory markings;
  • strong-smelling fruits, pickles and foods without airtight containers;
  • strong magnets and radio equipment that may interfere with aircraft systems.

Musical instruments, construction and sports equipment must be packed and placed in checked baggage. If such cargo has wheels or electric motors, they must be removed, tires deflated, and the terminals of electrical appliances covered with cloth covers. Sporting weapons are subject to the same rules as firearms.

Hand luggage regulations

Bags or suitcases without alarms, the following types of merchandise are allowed:

  • books, magazines, periodicals;
  • flowers and goods from duty free store;
  • laptops, tablets and smartphones and their chargers;
  • baby food;
  • folding strollers, walking aids;
  • raincoats and outerwear;
  • umbrellas.

If a passenger suffers from a specific medical condition, he/she is allowed to bring necessary medical equipment (e.g. insulin syringes or blood sugar measuring devices).

It is prohibited to bring on board the plane:

  • Аoodstuffs or liquids whose total volume exceeds 1 liter. Each product is packed in a sealed container with a capacity of up to 100 ml. An exception is made for medicines (with a doctor’s prescription) or baby food (for passengers with children under 2 years of age).
  • Сarry stabbing or blunt objects that can be used as weapons (e.g. mallets or wrenches).
  • Сharging laptops from the USB charging port built into the seats. Powerbanks or other types of batteries may not be used on board.
  • Laptops and tablets may not be used during take-off and landing, they must be turned off and placed in a bag on the shelf above the passenger seats.

Animal transportation rules

Malaysia Airlines does not allow any pets in the cabin, even guide dogs. Exceptions can only be made on a case-by-case basis if the passenger provides convincing reasons for transporting the pet in the cabin when purchasing the ticket. It is allowed to transport animals weighing up to 50 kg in the luggage compartment, but only in a carrier. Healthy, vaccinated animals with a veterinary passport are allowed to fly. Pets under 3 months of age are not allowed on board.

The following requirements apply to the carrier:

  • a large container so that the animal can turn over freely inside the carrier;
  • the walls of the container must not obstruct free air circulation and heat exchange. Do not wrap the carrier in thick cloth or plastic wrap;
  • a bowl with food and water attached to the container wall;
  • a metal door with a lock and hinges that prevent the cage from being opened in flight;
  • hay, filler or cloth on the bottom that absorbs moisture well. The cage tray should have a recess of at least 5 mm to avoid scattering of filler in the cargo area.

Any species of reptiles, amphibians, animals listed in the Red Book of the United Nations and Malaysia are not allowed to fly.