Checked baggage
Effective 28 May 2014, guests are allowed to check-in a maximum of 2 pieces of baggage on any class of travel and a newly revised baggage rate will apply per block concept on Malaysia Airlines’ operated flights. The amount of checked baggage that you can take with you free of charge will vary according to the route, class of travel, terms and conditions of ticket and Enrich tier status.
Excess baggage charges will be levied based on weight pricing for all regions. For our Enrich Silver, Gold and Platinum members, you will still be able to enjoy an extra additional checked-in baggage during your travel. (The maximum baggage rate shall apply in accordance to the tier of membership).
Weight System
Passengers are allowed to check-in a maximum of 2 pieces of baggage on any class of travel
- First Class - 2 pieces weighing 50kg in total
- Business Class -2 pieces weighing 40kg in total
- Economy Class - 2 pieces weighing 30kg in total
- Infants - one bag with maximum dimension of 11cm (45 inch), which may be carried as cabin baggage and one fully collapsible baby pushchair or stroller or carrying basket. The weight of the allowed items may not exceed 10 kg (22 lbs) in total.
A special allowance of 10kg per 10L bottle of ‘ZAM ZAM’ water is allowed to passengers performing ‘Umrah’ and ‘Hajj’ travelling from Jeddah Kuala Lumpur with onward connecting flights.
Additional checked baggage allowance
Enrich Platinum members are allowed an additional 100% extra checked baggage allowance for the respective class of travel.
Enrich Gold members are allowed an additional 50 % extra checked baggage allowance for the respective class of travel.
Enrich Silver members are allowed an additional 5 kg extra checked baggage allowance for the respective class of travel. GRADS are allowed 10 kg additional baggage allowance based on non-promotional fares paid.
Weight System excess baggage rates
Effective 28 May 2014, the charges for checked baggage weights in excess of the free baggage allowance will be calculated depending on zone of travel with a fixed rate applied for every 5 kg of excess baggage weight.
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Region
|
Fixed Rate for each block of
5 kg
|
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Within Peninsular
Malaysia, Sabah & Sarawak
|
MYR
45
|
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Between Peninsular
Malaysia, and Sabah or Sarawak
|
MYR
55
|
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South East Asia
|
MYR
70
|
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South Asia/ Greater
China
|
MYR
100
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North Asia/
Australia/ New Zealand/ Middle East
|
MYR
115
|
|
Europe
|
MYR
170
|
For flights departing from international airports, the charges will be based on the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR) value of the applicable zonal charge and to be converted into the local currency of payment during check-in.
The above guidelines apply only for travel on Malaysia Airlines and does not cover code-share flights as well as travel involving other airlines.
Piece System excess baggage rates
For Economy Class, baggage weighing over 23 kg (50 lbs) and up to 32 kg (70 lbs), passengers will be charged USD25/CAD25 per piece for the first 2 pieces.
The piece pricing is applicable when the number of checked-in piece exceeds the 2 pieces free baggage allowance.
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Region
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MYR (per 5kg) EachBlobk Rate
|
Checked-in
Bag/Weight
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How it
works?(MYR)
|
Total
(MYR)
|
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Within Peninsular
Malaysia, Sabah & Sarawak
|
45
|
2pc/30
|
N/A
|
No Charge
|
|
Between Peninsular
Malaysia, and Sabah or Sarawak
|
55
|
5pc/90
|
12-Blocks
of 5kgs = 55 x12=660
3-Extra
pieces = 55 x 3 =165
|
825
|
|
South East Asia
|
70
|
3pc/30
|
One time charge at
RM70/-applicable for extra piece with no additional charge for extra weight
|
70
|
|
South Asia/ Greater
China
|
100
|
3pc/47
|
4-Blocks
of 5kgs=100 x 4=400
1-Extra
piece = 100 x 1=100
|
500
|
|
North Asia/
Australia/ New Zealand/ Middle East
|
115
|
3pc/37
|
2-Blocks
of 5kgs = 115 x 2=230
1
Extra piece = 115
|
345
|
|
Europe
|
170
|
2pc/30
|
N/A
|
No Charge
|
Excess baggage charges for live animal or domestic pet
Please be advised that live animal or domestic pet shall not be included in the free baggage allowance but shall constitute excess baggage for which the passenger must pay the applicable charges.
a. If flight sector apply weight system, the charge is based on 1.5% of the highest normal direct adult one-way Economy Class fare (in local currency) for each kilogram.
b. Animal weight plus the cage.
c. In case the weight of live animal and its cage is less than 5 kg, a minimum of 5 kg will be charged.
c. In case the weight of live animal and its cage is less than 5 kg, a minimum of 5 kg will be charged.
Guide dogs accompanying sight or hearing impaired passengers, together with containers and food, will be carried free of charge in addition to the free baggage allowance.
More detail information directly link:
http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/my/en/book-and-plan/baggage/checked-baggage.html
