Can I carry 8 kg in hand luggage?


Can I carry 8 kg in hand luggage? One piece of cabin baggage per passenger not to exceed 23x40x55 in size and 8 kg in weight and one personal item as bag per passenger not to exceed 40x30x15 in size can be taken on board in the Economy Class. The personal item should not exceed 4 kg.


Are hand carry bags weighed?

Are cabin bags weighed? They can be, but more often they are size-checked. We recommend that you ensure your bag is within the weight and size limits the airline specifies if you want it on board with you. If the staff deem your bag too big or too heavy, it will be checked.


Is a cabin size suitcase 10kg?

Cabin bags – or carry on bags – are usually limited to around 10kg for economy flying passengers. It's always worth checking the airline's specific requirements before you fly though, as this limit can be less on some airlines, and substantially more on others.


What if my hand luggage is 1 kg overweight?

Cough up and pay the excess Depending on how many kilos over your suitcase is, you might have a few extra kilos spare where you can pay a fee to let your suitcase go through. Sometimes just being ready to hand over your credit card without protest will make ground crew waive the fee.


What if my hand carry is more than 7kg?

If +7 kg has sold out, your items are too heavy (over 14 kg ) or your items are too big, you'll need to purchase a checked baggage allowance and your baggage will be checked in.


How do I pack less than 7kg?

Other packing tips to keep your backpack weighing less than 7 kg
  1. Choose a lightweight carry-on suitcase or backpack – the ultimate 7 kg cabin baggage size. ...
  2. Wear your heaviest clothing on the plane. ...
  3. Bring the lightest version of everything. ...
  4. Bring items that have multiple purposes.


What happens if cabin bag exceeds 7kg?

If +7 kg has sold out, your items are too heavy (over 14 kg ) or your items are too big, you'll need to purchase a checked baggage allowance and your baggage will be checked in.


Is laptop bag included in 7kg hand luggage?

Yes, they do. You can carry a bag of 7kg under the mentioned dimensions + your laptop bag. Hope this helps!


Can I carry more than 7 kg in cabin baggage?

The majority of airlines allow between 7kg to 10kg luggage allowance. And you are allowed to have one cabin baggage and a personal bag (purse or laptop bag). However, some low-cost carriers, like AirAsia and Jetstar, limit their passengers to a total of 7kg of carry on bag. And you may be wondering, how much is 7 kg?


Can I carry 10kg hand luggage?

If you're flying in our Economy (Light, Classic & Delight) or Premium cabins, you can take one piece of hand baggage weighing up to 10kg (or 22lb). Please note: If your hand baggage is over this weight, you'll need to remove some items and add to your hold baggage.


How many kg allowed in international flight?

Each bag should weigh less than 23KG/50LBS. This is an international regulation set for the health and safety of airport workers who have to lift hundreds of bags daily. If your bag weighs more than this, you may be asked to repack, or have it labeled as heavy luggage.


How strict is carry-on weight?

Carry-on bags must weigh less than 35 pounds and must not exceed 10 inches deep, 16 inches wide and 24 inches high. Bags must fit in the overhead bins.


Can I take 2 bags as hand luggage?

Typically in economy, you can bring one carry-on and one personal item. If you bring two bags, one must fit underneath your seat and the other can go into the overhead bin. If you're flying in an upgraded class like business or first, you may be allowed an additional carry-on bag.


Is backpack considered as hand carry?

Domestic carry-on policies. A good rule of thumb is that if your carry-on bag fits under the seat in front of you, it's considered a personal item. This includes small backpacks, purses, briefcases, laptop bags, etc. Larger bags, including suitcases, must fit in the overhead bin compartment.