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✅ South African Airways allows Economy passengers 1 carry-on up to 22 × 14 × 9 inches (56 × 36 × 23 cm), maximum weight 17 lbs (8 kg).
Business Class: 2 carry-ons of the same size, combined max weight 36 lbs (16 kg).
All passengers may also bring 1 personal item such as a handbag or laptop bag.

Cabin Class	Carry-On Size (inches)	Pieces Allowed	Weight Limit	Personal Item
Economy	22 × 14 × 9	1	17 lbs (8 kg)	Yes
Business	22 × 14 × 9	2	36 lbs (16 kg total)	Yes

How to Measure Your Bag

1. Measure including wheels and handles.
2. Economy: confirm 22 × 14 × 9 and under 8 kg.
3. Business: both carry-ons together must weigh under 16 kg.
4. Ensure personal item fits under the seat.

Gotchas / Common Issues

• Weight limits are enforced at check-in.
• Business passengers get 2 bags, but combined weight is checked.
• Regional African routes may have smaller aircraft with stricter bins.

Sources

South African Airways baggage policy

✅ Air New Zealand allows Economy passengers 1 carry-on up to 22 × 14 × 9 inches (56 × 36 × 23 cm), maximum weight 15 lbs (7 kg).
Premium Economy, Business, and Elite Status passengers: 2 carry-ons of the same size, combined max weight 30 lbs (14 kg).
All passengers may also bring 1 personal item.

Cabin Class	Carry-On Size (inches)	Pieces Allowed	Weight Limit	Personal Item
Economy	22 × 14 × 9	1	15 lbs (7 kg)	Yes
Premium/Business	22 × 14 × 9	2	30 lbs (14 kg total)	Yes

How to Measure Your Bag

1. Measure wheels and handles too.
2. Economy: confirm 22 × 14 × 9 and under 7 kg.
3. Premium/Business: both bags combined under 14 kg.
4. Ensure personal item fits under the seat.

Gotchas / Common Issues

• Economy passengers often caught by strict 7 kg limit.
• Premium passengers can take 2 bags but must stay under 14 kg total.
• Regional flights may have smaller overhead bins.

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Air New Zealand cabin baggage policy

✅ Garuda Indonesia allows Economy passengers 1 carry-on up to 22 × 14 × 9 inches (56 × 36 × 23 cm), maximum weight 15 lbs (7 kg).
Business and First Class: 1 carry-on of the same size, max weight 33 lbs (15 kg).
All passengers may also bring 1 personal item such as a handbag, laptop bag, or small backpack.

Cabin Class	Carry-On Size (inches)	Pieces Allowed	Weight Limit	Personal Item
Economy	22 × 14 × 9	1	15 lbs (7 kg)	Yes
Business	22 × 14 × 9	1	33 lbs (15 kg)	Yes
First	22 × 14 × 9	1	33 lbs (15 kg)	Yes

How to Measure Your Bag

1. Measure including wheels and handles.
2. Economy: confirm 22 × 14 × 9 and under 7 kg.
3. Business/First: same size, but up to 15 kg.
4. Ensure personal item fits fully under the seat.

Gotchas / Common Issues

• Garuda enforces weight limits more than dimensions.
• Premium cabins allow heavier bags but not larger sizes.
• Oversized or overweight bags may be checked at boarding.

Sources

Garuda Indonesia cabin baggage policy

✅ Vietnam Airlines allows Economy passengers 1 carry-on up to 22 × 14 × 9 inches (56 × 36 × 23 cm), maximum weight 15 lbs (7 kg).
Business Class: 2 carry-ons of the same size, combined max weight 33 lbs (15 kg).
All passengers may also bring 1 personal item such as a handbag, laptop bag, or briefcase.

Cabin Class	Carry-On Size (inches)	Pieces Allowed	Weight Limit	Personal Item
Economy	22 × 14 × 9	1	15 lbs (7 kg)	Yes
Business	22 × 14 × 9	2	33 lbs (15 kg total)	Yes

How to Measure Your Bag

1. Measure including wheels and handles.
2. Economy: confirm under 22 × 14 × 9 and under 7 kg.
3. Business: 2 bags combined under 15 kg.
4. Ensure personal item fits fully under the seat.

Gotchas / Common Issues

• Vietnam Airlines checks carry-on weights at the counter.
• Business passengers can take 2 bags, but combined weight matters.
• Oversized or overweight bags are sent to checked baggage.

Sources

Vietnam Airlines cabin baggage policy

✅ Malaysia Airlines allows Economy passengers 1 carry-on up to 22 × 14 × 9 inches (56 × 36 × 23 cm), maximum weight 15 lbs (7 kg).
Business and First Class: 2 carry-ons of the same size, each up to 15 lbs (7 kg).
All passengers may also bring 1 personal item such as a handbag or laptop bag.

Cabin Class	Carry-On Size (inches)	Pieces Allowed	Weight Limit	Personal Item
Economy	22 × 14 × 9	1	15 lbs (7 kg)	Yes
Business/First	22 × 14 × 9	2	15 lbs (7 kg)	Yes

How to Measure Your Bag

1. Measure wheels and handles too.
2. Economy: confirm under 22 × 14 × 9 and under 7 kg.
3. Business/First: 2 bags, each under 7 kg.
4. Ensure personal item fits under the seat.

Gotchas / Common Issues

• Malaysia Airlines checks carry-on weight at check-in counters.
• Business/First bags are limited individually (7 kg each).
• Oversized/overweight bags must be checked.

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Malaysia Airlines cabin baggage policy

✅ Asiana Airlines allows Economy passengers 1 carry-on up to 22 × 15 × 8 inches (55 × 40 × 20 cm), maximum weight 22 lbs (10 kg).
Business and First Class: 2 carry-ons of the same size, combined max weight 33 lbs (15 kg).
All passengers may also bring 1 personal item such as a handbag or laptop bag.

Cabin Class	Carry-On Size (inches)	Pieces Allowed	Weight Limit	Personal Item
Economy	22 × 15 × 8	1	22 lbs (10 kg)	Yes
Business/First	22 × 15 × 8	2	33 lbs (15 kg total)	Yes

How to Measure Your Bag

1. Measure including wheels and handles.
2. Economy: check 22 × 15 × 8 inches and under 10 kg.
3. Business/First: 2 bags together must be under 15 kg.
4. Confirm personal item fits under the seat.

Gotchas / Common Issues

• Asiana enforces weight limits strictly at check-in.
• Business/First allow 2 bags, but combined weight matters.
• Oversized or overweight bags will be gate-checked.

Sources

Asiana Airlines baggage policy

✅ China Airlines allows Economy passengers 1 carry-on up to 22 × 14 × 9 inches (56 × 36 × 23 cm), maximum weight 15 lbs (7 kg).
Business and First Class: 2 carry-ons of the same size, combined max weight 33 lbs (15 kg).
All passengers may also bring 1 personal item.

Cabin Class	Carry-On Size (inches)	Pieces Allowed	Weight Limit	Personal Item
Economy	22 × 14 × 9	1	15 lbs (7 kg)	Yes
Business/First	22 × 14 × 9	2	33 lbs (15 kg total)	Yes

How to Measure Your Bag

1. Measure including wheels and handles.
2. Economy: check 22 × 14 × 9 inches and under 7 kg.
3. Business/First: 2 bags together must weigh under 15 kg.
4. Ensure personal item fits under the seat.

Gotchas / Common Issues

• China Airlines checks bag weights more often on long-haul flights.
• Premium cabins allow 2 bags, but combined weight is enforced.
• Oversized/overweight bags are checked.

Sources

China Airlines cabin baggage policy

✅ EVA Air allows Economy passengers 1 carry-on up to 22 × 14 × 9 inches (56 × 36 × 23 cm), maximum weight 15 lbs (7 kg).
Business and Premium Laurel/First Class: 2 carry-ons of the same size, each up to 15 lbs (7 kg).
All passengers may also bring 1 personal item.

Cabin Class	Carry-On Size (inches)	Pieces Allowed	Weight Limit	Personal Item
Economy	22 × 14 × 9	1	15 lbs (7 kg)	Yes
Business/First	22 × 14 × 9	2	15 lbs (7 kg)	Yes

How to Measure Your Bag

1. Measure wheels and handles too.
2. Economy: ensure 22 × 14 × 9 inches and under 7 kg.
3. Business/First: 2 bags, each under 7 kg.
4. Confirm personal item fits under the seat.

Gotchas / Common Issues

• EVA checks weight at check-in for international flights.
• Premium cabins allow 2 bags, but each must be under 7 kg individually.
• Oversized or overweight bags will be tagged for the hold.

Sources

EVA Air cabin baggage policy

✅ Philippine Airlines allows all passengers 1 carry-on up to 22 × 14 × 9 inches (56 × 36 × 23 cm), maximum weight 15 lbs (7 kg).
All passengers may also bring 1 personal item such as a handbag, laptop bag, or small backpack.

Cabin Class	Carry-On Size (inches)	Pieces Allowed	Weight Limit	Personal Item
All Classes	22 × 14 × 9	1	15 lbs (7 kg)	Yes

How to Measure Your Bag

1. Measure including wheels and handles.
2. Ensure under 22 × 14 × 9 inches and under 7 kg.
3. Check that personal item fits under the seat.

Gotchas / Common Issues

• PAL enforces the 7 kg weight limit at check-in.
• Overweight or oversized bags will be tagged for the hold.
• Domestic flights may have tighter storage than international routes.

Sources

Philippine Airlines cabin baggage policy

✅ Copa Airlines allows Economy passengers 1 carry-on up to 22 × 14 × 10 inches (56 × 36 × 26 cm), maximum weight 22 lbs (10 kg).
Business Class: 2 carry-ons of the same size, combined weight 35 lbs (16 kg).
All passengers may also bring 1 personal item (handbag, backpack, or laptop bag).

Cabin Class	Carry-On Size (inches)	Pieces Allowed	Weight Limit	Personal Item
Economy	22 × 14 × 10	1	22 lbs (10 kg)	Yes
Business	22 × 14 × 10	2	35 lbs (16 kg total)	Yes

How to Measure Your Bag

1. Measure wheels and handles too.
2. Economy: confirm under 22 × 14 × 10 and under 10 kg.
3. Business: both carry-ons together under 16 kg.
4. Ensure personal item fits under the seat.

Gotchas / Common Issues

• Copa checks carry-on weight at check-in more often than U.S. carriers.
• Business class passengers can take 2 bags, but combined weight is enforced.
• Regional routes sometimes have smaller overhead bins.

Sources

Copa Airlines baggage policy