AirAsia has announced an update on its cabin baggage allowance effective July 7, where guests are allowed two pieces of cabin baggage not exceeding a total of 7kg in weight.

Prior to this update, passengers were only allowed to carry on board one piece of cabin baggage which can be either one laptop bag, one handbag or one small bag.

Guests will be able to carry one cabin bag not exceeding the dimensions of 56cm (H) x 36cm (W) x 23cm (D) or maximum linear of 115cm and must fit in the overhead storage compartment in the aircraft cabin, AND one (1) laptop bag or one small bag not exceeding the dimensions of 40cm (H) x 30cm (W) x 10cm (D) or maximum linear of 80cm and must fit under the seat in front of you.

Guests who wish to travel with more than the permitted cabin baggage limit are recommended to pre-book your checked baggage allowance prior to the flight. Baggage purchase or upgrade can be done on airasia.com or the AirAsia mobile app up to 4 hours to departure time.

Besides complying with the advice and regulations from government and health authorities, AirAsia has also implemented end-to-end contactless procedures and a series of new safety measures, as well as taking care of those most at risk to ensure the safety of all travelling guests.