Airline Cabin Baggage Regulation

CHECK YOUR CABIN BAGGAGE AT THE CHECK-IN

Cabin baggage gauges have been conveniently positioned at the airport. We strongly advise that you use the gauge to ensure your cabin baggage meets with the requirement. As this regulation is critical to the well-being of passengers and crew, it will be strictly enforced.

Should your cabin baggage exceed the allowed limits, it will be retrieve for stowage in the aircraft cargo compartment. This will result in unnecessary personal inconvenience. We urge you, therefore, to comply with this regulation. Please note also that bulky items purchased from the shops in the transit area will not be allowed in the cabin.

Please do not hesitate to check with the ground handling staff who will assist with any of your enquires.

BEFORE YOUR FLIGHT

Please ensure that the quantity, weight and dimension of your cabin baggage meet with the regulation as excess baggage will not be allowed in the aircraft cabin.

Passengers with excess cabin baggage will not be allowed to board the aircraft.

Your co-operation is important in ensuring the safety and comfort of all passengers.

THE REGULATION:

The safety of the passengers is the key concern of  airline operators around the world. Evidence shows that excessive cabin baggage can increase the chances of accidents occurring on board the plane.

The International Air Transport Association [IATA] and its member airlines support the establishment of cabin baggage programmes.

To ensure that passengers' safety and comfort are not compromised, cabin baggage regulations are enforced on all flights.

Similar cabin baggage regulations are also implemented at many airports around the word.

CABIN BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE:

Under this regulation each passengers will be allowed the following:

Quantity: 1 Piece*

Dimension: Length + Breadth + Height [including protrusions] must not exceed 115cm [46 inches] in total subject stowability

Weight: Up to 7kgs

55 by 40 by 20 cms

[22 by 16 by 8 inches]

or

Garment bag

Dimension not exceeding 115cms [46 inches]

Thickness not exceeding 20 cms [8 inches] when folded

or

Briefcase

50 by 40 by 25 cms

[20 by 16 by 10 inches]

*First & Business Class passengers may be allowed two items, subject to specific aircraft cabin and stowage vailability.

SAFETY & COMFORT

Keeping within the allowance specified in the Cabin Baggage Regulation ensures that:

1. Exits are less likely to be blocked, thus allowing swift and safe evacuation in an emergency;

2. All cabin bags can be safely stowed in the overhead lockers.

3. Sufficient baggage space in the overhead locker or under the seat regardless of the passengers' boarding sequence;

4. A clutter-free cabin for easier movement by passengers and more efficient service by the crew;

5. faster boarding for on-time departure and smoother disembarking on arrival.

OTHER ITEMS ALLOWED

In addition to the allowable baggage defined in the Cabin Baggage regulation, other items allowed, subject to space availability, are:

1. Laptop computer

2. Lady's handbag

3. Overcoat

4. Crutches / walking stick

5. Reasonable amount of reading material

6. Infant's food/carrying basket

7. Fully collapsible baby stroller [with travelling baby]

8. Umbrella

9. Small camera