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Malaysia Airlines

Updated April 2023

Headquarters Country: Malaysia

Website: https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/hq/en/plan-your-trip/baggage/cabin-baggage.html

Number of items allowed:

  • Economy: 1 carry on bag + 1 personal item
  • Business class, Business suite, First class: 2 carry on bags + 1 personal item

Please note that the cabin baggage weight limit includes your personal item. So for economy passengers, your carry on item plus your personal item must weight 15 lbs / 7 kg or less combined.

Maximum allowed in imperial: (official)

  • H x W x D = 22 x 14 x 9 in
  • Weight (economy) = 15 lbs total
  • Weight (business/first) = 31 lbs total

Maximum allowed in metric: (official)

  • H x W x D = 56 x 36 x 23 cm
  • Weight (economy) = 7 kg total
  • Weight (business/first) = 14 kg total

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Ali is an expert at packing and loves to travel. On Travel Made Simple, she shares her best tips for packing less, dealing with layovers, planning travel itineraries, and more tips that will help you have the best vacation. Originally from the US, she now lives in Berlin, Germany with her husband and their adorable Yorkie.