Greetings! Are you looking for special baggage information when flying with the Malaysia Airlines’ flights?
At the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), the check-in / luggage drop counters for Malaysia Airlines are located at the Departure Hall.
If you have any questions or if you need any assistance, please approach the customer service counter located at KLIA’s Departure Hall.
Carriage of Domestic Pets
The carriage of domestic pets in the aircraft cabin is not permitted. Domestic pets may however be uplifted in the cargo holds on the same flight as special excess baggage, subject to certain conditions.
Pets in the Baggage Compartment
Live animals classified as pets such as cats, dogs and fishes may be accepted as accompanied baggage at check-in provided:
- Individual countries health and governmental regulations are complied.
- Customs import/export permits for carriage may be required.
- Veterinarian Health Certificate for the animals may be required.
- The accepted animals are stowed in aircraft holds.
- The weight of the animal and its container/cage will be charged as excess baggage. It is not accepted as part of free baggage allowance.
- The instruction for feeding and watering must be given in writing at the time of acceptance.
Reservations are required to be made with a Malaysia Airlines Reservations Agency.
Storage Requirements
- Constructed and be able to withstand other freight damaging it or causing the structure to buckle or bend.
- Adequately ventilated on at least three sides, with the majority of the ventilation being provided on the upper part of the container.
- The ventilation openings must be small enough or covered with mesh in order to prevent escape or any part of the animal protruding with the resultant danger of injury.
- It must allow the animal to stand, turn and lie down in a natural manner.
- Separate food and water troughs must be provided, either fixed inside the container or attached to it so that they are accessible for replenishment purposes.
- It must be clean and leak-proof.
- Have layers of absorbent materials on its floor to prevent soilage and damage to aircraft floor.
- It must be easy for staff to handle and provide the handlers protection from being clawed or bitten by the animal.
For restrictions and more information on carriage of pets, please review List of banned/restricted breeds of dogs, Conditions for the import of restricted breed.
Musical instruments
Malaysia Airlines is pleased to accept musical instruments (both electrical and non-electrical) for carriage as checked baggage.
- Musical instruments must be securely packed.
- The musical instrument and container are subject to the applicable oversized baggage charge.
- Small musical instruments may be allowed as carry-on baggage, even if the item may not fit into the baggage-sizing unit due to its irregular shape.
While every care will be taken with your possessions, it is recommended that you purchase additional baggage insurance to cover loss or damage to these items.
Sporting equipment
All sporting equipment must be properly packaged in protective bags or wrap.
Archery Equipment
Archery equipment is accepted as part of free baggage allowance. If excess of the Free Baggage Allowance, it is subject to excess baggage charge. Archery equipment is defined as one or a combination of the following:
- one bow;
- one quiver containing arrows;
- a maintenance kit
The items must be encased in a container of sufficient strength to protect the items from damage.
Boogey boards
One boogeyboard, with overall dimensions not exceeding 62 inches, is accepted as part of free baggage allowance. If excess of the Free Baggage Allowance, it is subject to excess baggage charge.
Bowling Equipment
Bowling equipment is accepted as part of free baggage allowance. Bowling equipment is defined as one or a combination of the following:
- one or two bowling balls
- one bowling bag
- one pair of bowling shoes
Items in excess of Malaysia Airlines’ free baggage allowance will be assessed an excess baggage charge.
Bicycles
Non-motorised touring or racing bicycles with single seats for carriage are accepted as checked baggage with certain limitations.
Any bicycle presented for carriage must be packaged in one of the following ways:
- Handlebars are fixed sideways and pedals removed and enclosed in a cardboard container;
- Pedals and handlebars encased in plastic, styrofoam, or other similar material.
Any bicycle presented in a box with overall dimensions not exceeding 62 inches and checked in lieu of one bag is accepted. In addition, 2 baggage systems with 2 conditions each, will apply accordingly:
| Weight System (All destinations except to / from Americas) |
Piece System (To / from Americas) |
|---|---|
| For passengers travelling between Europe & Asia | For passengers travelling across Atlantic or Pacific |
| Bicycle will be accepted as checked baggage provided that handlebars are fixed sideways and the pedals are removed. |
Bicycle will be accepted as part of 2 pieced free checked baggage at 23kg each. |
| It will be treated as any other piece of baggage, subject to excess baggage charge if weight exceeds free baggage allowance. |
It will be treated as any other piece of baggage of up to 23kg each and subject to excess baggage charge. |
Note: Some connection carriers and aircraft may not accept bicycles as checked baggage, and may have different limitations.
Some Malaysia Airlines stations have fixed rates for bicycles especially from European airports. The carriage of bicycle will not be included in the checked baggage allowance and shall be accessed as a single item:
- One bicycle up to a maximum weight of 15 kg at a fee of EUR 70 return and EUR 35 one way ex Europe.
- One bicycle up to a maximum weight of 32 kg at a fee of EUR 150 return and EUR 75 one way ex Europe.
- One bicycle up to a maximum weight of 15 kg at a fee of GBP 70 return and GBP 35 one way ex London.
- One bicycle up to a maximum weight of 32 kg at a fee of GBP 150 return and GBP 75 one way ex London.
Canoes / Kayaks
Canoes and Kayaks are not accepted as checked baggage. To be accepted strictly as cargo. Please contact MASkargo for your shipping needs.
Fishing Equipment
One item of fishing equipment is accepted as part of free baggage allowance. One item of fishing equipment is defined as one or a combination of the following:
- two rods
- one reel
- one landing net
- one pair of fishing boots (all properly encased)
- one fishing tackle box
Items in excess of Malaysia Airlines’ free baggage allowance will be assessed an excess baggage charge.
The Malaysia Airlines’ passengers can check-in their luggage at the level 5 of the KLIA’s Departure Hall.
Golfing Equipment
One item of golfing equipment is defined as one or up to all of a combination of the following:
- 14 golf clubs
- 12 golf balls
- one pair of golf shoes
| Weight System (All destinations except to / from Americas) |
Piece System (To/from Americas) |
|---|---|
| Applicable for travel between points in Area 2 and Area 3, points within Area 2 and points within Area 3. | Applicable for travel between points in Area 1 and Area 2/3 and points within Area 1. |
| One item of golfing equipment with a maximum weight of 15kg will be carried free. Any subsequent sets will be carried for free if the total weight of checked in baggage (excluding the 1st golf set) is within free baggage allowance | One set of golfing equipment will be assessed 50% of the applicable charge for a single piece. Additional sets will assess the full applicable excess charge for a single piece. |
- Hard shell golf travel containers – no limited liability release required
- All other golf travel bags (i.e., soft-sided bags) – limited liability release required
The limited liability release absolves Malaysia Airlines of responsibility for preexisting damage to the clubs or damage from the normal course of handling.
Info: IATA Areas
The International Air Transport Association, for administrative purposes, divides the world into three IATA Traffic Conference Areas. These are referred to as Areas No. 1, 2, and 3.
- IATA area 1 comprises of the North and South American Continent and adjacent islands.
- IATA area 2 comprises of all Europe, Iceland and Africa.
- IATA area 3 comprises of all Asia and Australia and New Zealand.
Parachutes
Hang gliders will only be accepted if they are within the maximum dimensions of 3m x 1.00m x 0.80m (118in x 39in x 31in).
If item in excess of the FBA, the normal excess baggage rate applies.
Sport parachutes are accepted under the rules and procedures for carry-on baggage provided no items classified as dangerous goods (example: pressurized oxygen cylinders) are included.
Scuba Diving Equipment
Scuba diving equipment will be accepted as checked baggage and will always be subject to an excess baggage charge.
- one scuba tank (empty)
- one scuba regulator
- one tank harness
- one tank pressure gauge
- one mask
- two fins
- one snorkel
- one knife
- one spear gun
- one safety vest
| Weight System (All destinations except to / from Americas) |
Piece System (To / from Americas) |
|---|---|
|
Scuba diving equipment shall be included in the Free Baggage Allowance (FBA). Please note that tank has to be empty.
10kg weight allowance will be given in addition to normal FBA. Any overweight after takes into account the extra 10kg, normal excess baggage rate will be charged. |
Items of scuba diving equipment will be subject to excess baggage charge for a single piece whether or not presented as a single piece. Regardless of actual dimensions will be considered to be one piece of baggage whose outside linear dimensions are 62 inches.
100% or single charge of the applicable excess baggage charge Exception: (Applicable for travel between Canada/USA and Malaysia only. One item of scuba diving equipment will be included in determining the FBA, when is excess, such equipment will be accessed 50% of the applicable charge for a single piece. Additional sets will be assessed the full applicable excess baggage charge for a single piece. |
Skiing Equipment
Skiing equipment will be accepted as checked baggage and will always be subject to an excess baggage charge.
- one pair of skis, one pair of ski poles, one pair of boots, or
- one snowboard, one pair of boots, or
- one pair of standard water skis or one slalom water ski
If excess of the Free Baggage Allowance, skiing equipment is subject to a special charge as follows:
Weight System
For most destinations, your skiing equipment can be included in the free baggage allowance.
If the total weight for check-in baggage and skiing equipment exceed the free baggage allowance, excess baggage will be charged.
Malaysia Airlines has developed a special charge that limits the charges to a maximum of 3 kg for one item of skiing equipment only. Any additional item, the normal excess baggage rate shall apply.
Piece System
If you’re flying to and from North and South America and Nigeria, the charges for one item of skiing equipment if exceed the free baggage allowance shall be 33% of the applicable excess baggage rate.
Any additional item, the normal excess baggage rate shall apply.
Surfboards
One surfboard/windsurfing to a maximum length of 3 meters (118 inches) will be accepted as checked baggage provided the item is in a protective case and will always be subject to an excess baggage charge.
Items over 3 meters in length shall not be accepted as checked baggage.
- If not presented in a protective case, the item will only be accepted upon completion of a Limited Release tag.
- Fees may vary per carrier or destination.
What is an LRT baggage tag?
A Limited Release Tag or LRT is a special type of baggage tag that is attached to non-standard pieces of luggage such as strollers and sporting equipment.
This includes baggage, which is oversized, fragile, perishable, or unsuitably packed, bags presented damaged at check-in, security removed items and bags checked in late, which might not be loaded on the flight.
LRTs releases the airline from liability should this item become damaged.
Source: www.malaysiaairlines.com
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