Malaysia Airlines Temporarily Limits Baggage Allowance For KL-Europe

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines has imposed a temporary limitation on checked in baggage allowance for Kuala Lumpur-Europe flights to ensure passengers' safety in view of the unseasonably strong head winds. In a statement, Malaysia Airlines said in the interest of safety, it currently operates a long route to Europe, which combined with temporary unseasonably strong head winds, would limit the airline's ability to carry baggage in cargo. "This longer flight path consumes more jet fuel and for safety reasons, Malaysia Airlines has had to impose a temporary limitation on checked in baggage allowance," it said. From Tuesday night Jan 5 (until further notice), the airline will only be able to accommodate cabin baggage of up to 7kg -- one piece totalling 7kg per Economy Class passengers and two pieces totalling 14kg (up to 7kg per piece) for Business/First Class passengers. It said passengers who wish to check in their luggage may be able to do so, but their baggage will only arrive later. Malaysia Airlines will deliver stranded baggage as soon as the situation permits and guests are welcome to contact 1300-88-3000 for enquiries on the status of their checked in baggage. "We will continue to assess the changing situation over the region and will update passengers when operations are back to normal. Safety remains the centre of the airline’s operations," it added. In a separate statement, the national carrier said normal baggage allowance on Malaysia Airlines’ flights to London on Airbus A380 aircraft has been restored with immediate effect, although checked in baggage limitations would still apply for flights to Amsterdam and Paris on Jan 5-6. "Please refer to our travel advisory section for further updates. The next update is expected at 0100GMT/0900 Malaysian local time," it added. -- BERNAMA