MAS Updates! - Hand Baggage Policy

Effective 1 October 2010, please be mindful that the hand baggage policy will be implemented.

Your Hand Baggage:

• - Must fit under the seat in front of you or in the overhead compartments.
• - Each piece must not exceed the following dimensions:

Quantity:

• - Economy class: 1 piece.
• - First and business class: 2 pieces*.
• During check-in, you will receive a baggage tag for the second piece of hand baggage. Kindly use the tag as any other pieces beyond the first must be tagged.

In addition to your carry-on baggage, the following personal items are also allowed as hand baggage:

• - A handbag, pocket book or purse.
• - A briefcase.
• - An overcoat, wrap or blanket.
• - Electronic equipment such as laptop, ipad & camera.
• - A small camera or a pair of binoculars.
• - A reasonable amount of reading material for the flight.
• - An infant carry cot.
• - Infant & children food for consumption in-flight.
• - Fully collapsible baby stroller (on wide body aircraft only).
• - Walking stick/canes or crutches and/or braces/prosthetic devices, which the passenger is dependent on.

* All hand baggage beyond the first piece must be tagged. Please enquire with the check-in/ baggage drop-off counter staff.


KL International Airport (KLIA):

The airport authority, MAHB, will be enforcing the "one passenger, one hand baggage" policy for all airlines at KLIA, and its security personnel will be conducting checks at the entrance points for flights.

Please note that checks will also be conducted at check-in and at the boarding gate. You might be required to check in hand baggage which exceeds the allowed limit.


Hand baggage checks are meant for your safety & comfort:

The hand baggage policy for all passengers including self check-in will provide enough storage space for those on the flight and minimize injuries caused by oversized baggage falling from overhead compartments. This will also facilitate passenger and cabin crew movement.

The hand baggage must comply with applicable laws and security measures including those imposed by airports.