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Malaysia Airlines MH Australia Clue Card Effective 01 January 2021
Malaysia Airlines MH Australia Clue Card Effective 01 January 2021
2. RESERVATION PROCEDURES
a) Passenger Name Guideline page 6-7
b) Name Correction Policy and Procedures page 7-8
c) Adding Infant To Existing Adult Booking page 8
d) Group Booking Procedures page 8
e) Special Handling Procedures
i. Unaccompanied Minor (UMNR) / Young Passenger Travelling Alone (YPTA) page 9
ii. Elderly Passengers page 9
iii. Wheelchair Passenger page 9
iv. Extra Seat for Passenger Comfort (EXST) page 9
v. Extra Seat for Carriage of Articles (CBBG) page 10
vi. Expectant Mother page 10
vii. Passengers with Reduced Mobility page 10
viii. Medical Case Handling Procedures page 11-12
f) Baggage Policy page 13-18
3. ANCILLIARY SERVICES
a) Excess / Extra Baggage Charges page 19
b) Golden Lounge Access page 19
c) MH Upgrade Bidding page 20
d) Advance Seat Request Policy and Procedures page 21
e) Neighbour Free Seats (NFS) page 22
f) Economy Class Pre-Order Meals (EYPOML) page 22
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IMPORTANT CONTACTS
FOR URGENT MATTER PLEASE CALL 13 26 27
RESERVATIONS & TICKETING gccc.ticketing@malaysiaairlines.com
REFUNDS gccc.refund@malaysiaairlines.com
AUSTRALIA LOCAL AGENCY SALES SUPPORT mh.salessupport@malaysiaairlines.com
GROUP QUOTES anz.groups@malaysiaairlines.com
KLIA LOST AND FOUND lost&found@malaysiaairports.com.my
MISHANDLED BAGGAGE mhlbag@malaysiaairlines.com
REPORTED MISSING BAGGAGE TRACKER https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/au/en/plan-your-trip.html
MEDICAL CLEARANCE meda@malaysiaairlines.com
CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS/FEEDBACK/CONFIRMATION LETTER https://mhselfservice.malaysiaairlines.com/user/#/home
ENRICH MEMBERSHIP & QUERIES enrich@malaysiaairlines.com
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EXPIRED FARE:
MH is unable to give authority for backdating ticket once fare has expired. Kindly refer to GDS and re-
price based on current fare.
Australia BSP stock commission effective 01 January 2021;
Any ticket with travel originating outside of Australia (“SOTO”, Sold Outside Ticket Outside)
are non-commissionable (0%).
Any ticket issued for travel originating from and sold in Australia is 4% commission.
COMMISSION
YQ is commissionable.
Any ticket issued separately for domestic Malaysia or KUL to SIN/BWN are non-
commissionable.
This is applicable to all fare types and fare basis ticketed.
From higher yield to lower yield, class conversion is not permitted.
CLASS CONVERSION
From Lower yield to higher yield, please email mh.salessupport@malaysiaairlines.com
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STPC Malaysia Airlines no longer provide STPC.
HALF RETURN COMBINATION AND OPEN-JAW PERMITTED WITHIN THE SAME FARE TYPE / FARE
BRAND ^ ONLY (as below);
^ Wholesale fares can only be combined within the wholesale fares e.g. ***TO**AU
^ VFR fares can only be combined within VFR fares e.g. ***VF**AU
COMBINATIONS
^ Published fares can only be combined with published fares/ and tactical published fares.
NOTE:
Private fares including Wholesale and Corporate fares cannot be combined with published fares.
Most restrictive conditions will apply.
CHILD / INFANT DISCOUNTS Please refer to specific fare type / fare brand as per your CRS or fare sheets.
Effective 01st November 2018, Malaysia Airlines (MH) fuel surcharge tax (YQ) on all MH services based on Point of Origin (POO) and Origin
& Destination (O&D) except Point of Origin Japan and Philippines.
The fuel surcharge tax will be filed separately and shown in the ticket Taxes/Fees/Charges field with tax code `YQ’.
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South East Asia to UK/Europe USD 12 USD 8
Middle East & South Asia Sub-Continent to/from North Asia & Greater China USD 14 USD 10
Middle East & South Asia Sub-Continent to/from Australia & New Zealand
USD 18 USD 12
Middle East & South Asia Sub-Continent to UK/Europe
North Asia & Greater China to/from Australia & New Zealand
USD 20 USD 14
North Asia & Greater China to UK/Europe
Applications:
1. Based on Point of Origin (POO) and Origin & Destination (O&D) on all MH Services outside POO JP and PH.
2. On all fares types and tickets.
Please note:
1. The YQ tax amount above is by one way at Origin & Destination (O&D) level.
2. POO UK/ Europe no change as YQ remains filed in GBP.
3. POO from Japan and Philippines, the YQ surcharge is NOT applicable.
4. Infant tickets are exempted for this surcharge as per current policy.
5. YQ tax is commissionable.
For any enquiries or clarification related to the above, please email direct to ANZ Sales Support team at: mh.salessupport@malaysiaairlines.com
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Malaysia Airlines strongly recommend to ensure name in the booking match as shown
in the passport including middle names and title.
ADULT NAME PUTRA MUHAMMAD ANIQ MOKHTAR SHAH BIN PUTRA MUHAMMAD YAQZAN
ON THE PASSPORT AKHBAR SHAH
LAST NAME PUTRA MUHAMMAD ANIQ MOKHTAR SHAH
FIRST NAME BIN PUTRA MUHAMMAD YAQZAN AKHBAR SHAH
INFANT NAME ON THE PUTRI MARYAM ULYAA ZINNIRAH BINTI PUTRA MUHAMMAD ANIQ MOKHTAR
PASSPORT SHAH
LAST NAME PUTRI MARYAM ULYAA ZINNIRAH
FIRST NAME BINTI PUTRA MUHAMMAD ANIQ MOKHTAR SHAH
a) Guideline;
i. Indicate Infant’s Last Name in full and apply use of initials on First Name.
ii. Should the total combined name still exceed the character limitation after applying option (i), apply Last
Name in full and initials of the First Name of the associate adult.
iii. Should the total combined name still exceed the character limitation after applying option (i) and (ii), omit the
spaces between passenger’s name.
iv. Should the total combined name still exceed the character limitation after applying option (i), (ii) and (iii),
omit the salutation.
v. Should the total combined name still exceed the character limitation after applying option (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv),
apply use of initial to the following last part of the Infant’s Last Name.
vi. Infant and Adult’s Full name (if above options are applied) must be indicated in the PNR under OSI element as
printed on the passport.
4. Single Name
a) If the passenger name consists of only a single name without specification of Last or First Name below format should
apply.
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Example no last name specified passenger: Example no first name specified passenger:
NAME ON THE PASSPORT SUSANTI NAME ON THE PASSPORT ANDRE
LAST NAME - LAST NAME ANDRE
FIRST NAME SUSANTI FIRST NAME -
NAME ON TICKET SUSANTI/MS NAME ON TICKET ANDRE/MR
Name change from one person to another person is strictly not permitted.
Procedures:
a) Travel agent then to contact MH Call Centre 13 26 27 or email gccc.ticketing@malaysiaairlines.com for name correction request.
b) Name correction is to be made in the secondary PNR by MH Call Centre.
c) After amendment made, Travel Agent & GDS helpdesk will then amend accordingly in their Primary PNR to ensure name is
synchronized.
d) Agent to reissue the tickets and collect applicable name change fee with a tax code “OC” to be inserted in the tax box.
NOTE:
i. Above name correction and name change policy and procedure applicable to MH operated flights and MH documents (232) only,
for tickets on other airlines including codeshare flights must contact MH Call Centre at 13 26 27 or email
gccc.ticketing@malaysiaairlines.com
ii. All SSR items i.e. Seat/Meal which are segment and name related must be re-protected by Travel Agent, as they are
segment/flight related
iii. If EMD-A for any other ancillary or seat exist, then the EMD-A needs to be reissued against the corrected name with NOADC (No
additional charge).
iv. Should ticket reissuance is required/necessary for name correction due not in accordance to sequence in the passport, it will be at
NO charge at any time.
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Examples;
Name correction in Last Name:
FONG to FUNG – one (1) character at a fee of MYR50 or equivalent to current BSR amount in other local currencies.
LI to LEE - more one (1) character at fee of MYR150 or equivalent to current BSR amount in other local currencies.
Two or more characters in First Name (exclude Title);
ALIYA to ALEEYA - Max two (2) characters at a fee of MYR50 or equivalent to current BSR amount in other local currencies.
AMINAH/KARIMMRS to AMINAH/ABKARIMDATIN – Max two (2) characters at a fee of MYR50 or equivalent to current BSR
amount in other local currencies.
Note: name title change at no fee
ALIYA to ALEEYAH – More than two (2) characters at a fee of MYR150 or equivalent to current BSR amount in other local
currencies.
Below reservation procedure to be adhered to when adding infants to an existing adult booking:
1. PROCEDURE - Agent to insert infant name in the name field followed by SSRINFT info
2. FARE FOR INFANT - If there is a current fare at time of adding the infant in the same RBD as existing adult booking then the fare
will be 10% of that current fare.
Note:
If the fare in the original ticketed booking class of the existing adult no longer exists the fare to be collected for the infant is 10%
of the applicable current fare, providing it is the same or higher booking class.
3. Then, agent to issue the INF ticket.
PLEASE NOTE THAT TRAVEL AGENTS ARE STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED TO CREATE FICTITIOUS BOOKINGS TO ENABLE INFANTS TICKETS TO BE
ISSUED.
If passengers checks-in with an infant’s ticket in an incorrect booking class new ticket will be issued by MH at 10% of the Y fare plus
reissue fee of AUD75.00 and passengers will be charged accordingly.
For further information, please do not hesitate to contact Malaysia Airlines’ Agency Desk on the following contact details:
Phone: 13 26 27
Ticketing enquiries please email: gccc.ticketing@malaysiaairlines.com
Please note that our team will respond to your request within 24 to 48 hours on business days excluding weekends and public holidays.
IMPORTANT:
a) ALL passengers to travel outbound together
b) Minimum group size - 10 adults for Economy Class and 5 adults for Business Class
c) Group bookings are applicable for Malaysia Airlines (MH) operated flights only. Code-share flights and Interline carriers are not
permitted.
d) Deposits details will be advised at time of booking
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Purchasing extra seat for Cabin Seat Baggage (CBBG)
i. Cabin Seat Baggage is baggage or fragile item not usually suitable for loading in the aircraft hold
ii. Carriage of musical instruments in the cabin must be placed strictly on the floor of the window seat,
for this purpose, each passenger can purchase only 01 additional seats.
iii. Maximum weight and dimension should be 75kgs/ 150 cm x 45 cm x 60 cm (H x W x L)
iv. Booking must be created by MH under same PNR for both seats and ticketing to be done via MH
EXTRA SEAT FOR CABIN Ticketing.
SEAT BAGGAGE (CBBG) Applicable fares –
i. Passenger will be charged as per the applicable class/sector booked
ii. The extra seat (CBBG) will be charged as per the applicable class/sector booked. However, only the
year-round market fares are to be applied, promo fares are excluded.
iii. Taxes and surcharges will not be collected for the extra seat. However ST 6% is to be collected where
applicable for Malaysia domestic sector(s) which is calculated against the total Base fare amount on
the ticket.
Expectant mothers are not regarded as Incapacitated Passengers and are normally accepted for travel without
medical clearance unless there is any uncertainty of progress of pregnancy, time of confinement or expected
complications in delivery.
General Conditions:
The travelling expectant mothers must consult their doctor or gynecologist ahead of travelling time. This is to
ensure that they are safe to travel by air, with due consideration i.e. the possibility of turbulence, cabin
pressurization which will significantly increase the risk of their safety.
The expectant mother in a normal pregnancy from 29th week up to 36th week or in multiple or complicated
pregnancy from 29th week up to 32nd week, must produce a Medical certificate signed by her doctor. This
certificate must state number of weeks of pregnancy, expectant date of confinement/delivery – EDC/EDD – on
the date of travel, also her fitness for air travel.
An Expectant mother can be accepted for travel on MH Domestic & International journeys, provided the
following conditions must be observed: -
i. Release and Indemnity Form (R&I) is required for all expectant mothers during check-in.
EXPECTANT MOTHER
ii. In normal pregnancy up to 28th weeks a medical clearance is not required.
iii. In normal single pregnancy from 29th week up to end of 36th week and a doctor’s letter from their
respective doctor or gynecologist is required.
iv. In multiple or complicated pregnancy from 29th week up to end of 32nd week and a doctor’s letter of
their respective doctor or gynecologist is required.
v. For normal single pregnancy for Domestic/International travel, MH does not accept any pregnancy
cases after 36th weeks to travel on their flight.
vi. For complicated or multiple pregnancies for Domestic/International travel, MH does not accept any
pregnancy cases after 32nd weeks to travel on their flight.
Passenger must observe the following:
i. The Immigration laws of the countries they are visiting if allow for visits during pregnancy.
ii. If travel involving other airlines, a different policy may apply, passenger must liaise with the airlines of
their requirement.
iii. MH recommended post-delivery mother and baby to avoid air travel up to 07 days after delivery.
iv. All expectant mothers and mothers with new-born babies are not to be seated on the exit rows in the
aircraft.
Malaysia Airlines remains committed in providing quality facilities and services to our valued passengers
including passengers with reduced mobility who require wheelchair services and other types of assistance.
To ensure safe, convenient, orderly and timely embarkation of our passengers with reduced mobility, we have
PASSENGERS WITH enhanced our current operational procedures and policies on wheelchair requests as follows;
REDUCED MOBILITY Effective 31 March 2018, wheelchair requests must be made through our Global Customer Contact Centre
and/or appointed travel agents, at least 48 hours prior to departure.
Some passengers with mobility impairments may require medical clearance before flying.
For more information, please contact 13 26 27 or email gccc.ticketing@malaysiaairlines.com
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MEDICAL CASE HANDLING PROCEDURES
MEDICAL CLEARANCE:
Medical clearance is required to assess an individual's fitness to fly. Passengers requiring medical clearance are those who may;
be suffering from acute or chronic diseases that need supplemental oxygen or medical equipment on board aircraft (acute
asthmatics)
be flying after an illness or operation and may aggravate their condition due to the flight environment
be travelling with their own medical equipment such as oxygen supply, infusion pumps and suction apparatus
be considered a potential hazard to the safety of the aircraft, other passengers or crew members
Expectant mothers approaching 36 weeks (international or domestic flights) for normal pregnancy or 32 weeks for multiple or
complicated pregnancy (international or domestic flights)
Elderly passengers (not accompanied by any family member)
Infants in incubators
Newborn babies within the first 7 days of birth or premature birth
Passengers on stretchers
Passengers suffering from infectious or post-infectious disease such as leprosy or pulmonary tuberculosis
Passengers with allergies such as food or peanut allergies.
Malaysia Airlines reserves the right to refuse to carry passengers with conditions where adverse effects or hazard may result during the
flight. When a cabin crew suspects that a passenger may be ill, the Commander of the aircraft will be informed and a decision will be taken
on whether the passenger is fit to travel.
If medical clearance is required, the MEDIF application form should be completed by your attending doctor and submitted to Malaysia
Airlines via meda@malaysiaairlines.com or email mh.salessupport@malaysiaairlines.com for a copy of the MEDIF Form.
A MEDIF is ONLY valid for 20 days once Medical Clearance is obtained and approved from airline Medical examiner before the commence of
first travel. A further MEDIF must be submitted for approval if initial MEDIF validity exceeds the 20 days. Passengers must be warned that
they will be refused carriage if, on arrival at the airport, they are found to be unfit for travel.
Medical clearance for stretcher booking must be submitted at least ten working days before departure while non-stretcher medical
clearance must be submitted at least seven working days before.
PEANUT ALLERGIES:
Malaysia Airlines appreciates the challenges faced by passengers who suffer from allergic reactions to peanuts or certain type of food.
Malaysia Airlines is unable to guarantee a food allergy or peanut-free environment in its aircrafts or airport lounges.
However, Malaysia Airlines will put in place arrangements to minimize the risk of passengers who are allergic to peanuts or certain type of
food suffering an allergic reaction while onboard Malaysia Airlines flights provided advanced written notification has been received by
Malaysia Airlines. Specifically, all passengers who are allergic to peanuts or certain type of food are required to submit a 'Release Form' at
least three (3) working days before their flight departure. ‘Release Form’ can be obtained by emailing gccc.ticketing@malaysiaairlines.com
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STRETCHER SERVICES
Malaysia Airlines offers stretcher services within Malaysia and on international routes to passengers who must travel in a reclined position,
because of a medical condition or injury. These passengers can be accommodated with stretcher services only in the economy class cabin.
Effective 1 September 2018, Before making a stretcher service booking, please do the following:
Fill up Medical Information Form (MEDIF) – email mh.salessupport@malaysiaairlines.com for a copy
Send the completed MEDIF to Malaysia Airlines via gccc.ticketing@malaysiaairlines.com, at least 10 working days before the
intended flight.
The MEDA Desk team will contact you to quote the applicable stretcher fare, confirm whether you can be accepted for travel and book your
tickets.
Acceptance of passengers on stretchers is subject to flight and stretcher availability, as well as approval from Malaysia Airlines’ medical
services. A passenger who travels with a stretcher must be accompanied by a medical escort unless exemption has been obtained from
Malaysia Airlines’ medical services.
Passengers on stretchers will have to make their own arrangements for ambulance transfers, at both the departing and arrival airport and
for any medical equipment required for use on board. Authorization from Malaysia Airlines’ technical services is required for use of any
medical equipment onboard.
DIABETICS
If you are diabetic, you are advised to have additional supplies of insulin or tablet medication, spare needles or syringes readily available in
your hand baggage in case of breakages or delays en-route. For that, you will need to have a doctor’s authorization to confirm you are
insulin dependent.
As diets for diabetics vary considerably, please inform us at least a day in advance of your meal requirements.
Some incapacitated passengers may have permanent but stable disabilities, e.g. arthritis, deafness, blindness, or paralysis of all or part of
the body. Others may have temporary disabilities such as recent surgery, broken limbs, or recent illness which requires them to be on a
stretcher or wheelchair.
Not all incapacitated passengers require medical clearance before being accepted for travel. However, passengers with the following
incapacities and/or disabilities must be subject to medical clearance by our Medical Services Department before being accepted for travel:
Those suffering from any disease believed to be actively contagious and communicable.
Those who, because of certain diseases or incapacitations, may have or may develop unusual behaviour or physical conditions
which could have an adverse effect on the welfare and comfort of other passengers and/or crew members.
Those who can be considered to be a potential hazard to the safety or punctuality of the flight including possible diversion and
unscheduled landing.
Those who would require medical attention and/or special equipment to maintain their health during the flight.
Those who may have their medical condition aggravated during or because of the flight.
If medical clearance is required, the MEDIF application form should be completed by your attending doctor and submitted to Malaysia
Airlines through our ticketing offices or travel agents at least five working days before the intended date of travel.
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MH BAGGAGE POLICY
CARRY-ON BAGGAGE:
To ensure that the cabin overhead compartments are not excessively full and for the safety, comfort and convenience of everyone on
board, please ensure that you comply with our cabin baggage set of rules and allowances.
Note:
The cabin baggage allowance for Enrich Platinum and Gold / oneworld Emerald and Sapphire members remains as per their
ticketed class of travel.
Each piece MUST not exceed the following dimension - 56cm height / 36cm length / 23cm width
In addition to the cabin baggage, passengers may carry additional items onboard free of charge. See next page for lists.
CHECKED BAGGAGE:
The additional free baggage allowance applies to checked baggage only.
For further details, please refer to our website on https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/au/en/plan-your-trip.html
HORIZONTAL FARE FILING EX AUSTRALIA INTERNATIONAL ROUTES (EXCEPT FOR JEDDAH AND MADINAH SECTORS)
LITE FARE BASIC FARE FLEX FARE
*LG1YAU *BX1YAU *FL1YAU
BOOKING CLASS: Q / N / S / V / L / M / K / H / B / Y
0 KG 20 KG 35 KG
Please note:
All Economy Class tickets issued prior to 8th April 2019, will remain with the 30KG free checked baggage allowance entitlement as
stipulated in the ticket.
The new free checked baggage allowance as shown above chart will be applied to any Economy Class ticket exchange/reissuance
done from 8th April 2019.
Combination of Domestic and International Travel (one way or return) on Economy Class in the same tickets – the new
international FBA as above will apply
Domestic and International Travel (one way or return) on Economy Class with connecting time more than 24 hours on separate
tickets – Domestic FBA will follow Horizontal Fare Family (HFF) below and International FBA as above matrix.
If both sectors are on different airline (e.g. LHR-KUL on BA and KUL-LGK on MH), the Most Significant Carrier (MSC) baggage policy
applies.
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DOMESTIC MALAYSIA FREE BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE (FBA) AS PER HORIZONTAL FARE FAMILY (HFF)
Malaysia Airlines introduced new Horizontal Fare Family (HFF) on Domestic Sectors effective 08 April 2019. This in line with the current
market demand where passengers will have the flexibility and options based on their preferences and travel needs.
The new HFF consists of Economy Lite, Economy Basic and Economy Flexi, which will replace the current Fare Family brand of MH Economy
Domestic, known as MH Promo, MH Basic, MH Smart and MH Flex. There are no changes made to the current Domestic Business Class Fare
Family except on the fare basis code.
The attributes/complimentary ancillary will vary depending on the selected fare brand – refer to summary table below for your reference.
Domestic Sectors
(Peninsular, Within Sabah and Sarawak and Crossings (Sabah & Sarawak to Peninsular v.v)
Economy Cabin Business Cabin
Fare Brand
Lite (LG) Basic (BX) Flexi (FL) Business (BL)
Booking Class Y, B, H, K, M, L, V, S, N, Q, O J, C, D, Z
xLG1YMY xBX1YMY xFL1YMY xBL1YMY
Fare Basis Code
xLGOWMY xBXOWMY xFLOWMY xBLOWMY
Free Baggage Allowance - 20 KG 25 KG 40 KG
Complimentary
Cabin baggage up to Cabin baggage up to Cabin baggage up to
7kg 7kg 7kg
Snacks & Beverages Snacks & Beverages Snacks & Beverages
No checked baggage Checked baggage Checked baggage 25kg
No Enrich Miles 20kg Enrich Miles Upgrade
Upgrade Enrich Miles Free Seat Selection
No Free Seat Upgrade
Selection No Free Seat
Horizontal Fare Family Selection
Attributes Fare Conditions No Changes
No Child Discount 10% Child Discount 15% Child Discount
Rebooking not Rebooking: MYR100 Rebooking possible with
allowed fee + fare difference no fee plus fare
Refund not allowed Refund not allowed difference
No Go Show on No Go Show on Refund at MYR150
Earlier Flight Earlier Flight Go Show on Earlier
Flight on the same day
of travel for free (where
space available)
Note:
No changes to the current Business Class fare cabin Except on the Fare Basis Code (FBC)
Current additional FBA entitlement for Enrich Platinum, Gold and Silver members remains.
Current Business Class FBA travelling on Domestic sectors remains.
Current allowable number of pieces and baggage dimensions remains
Current International fare family brand remains.
Infant - charge 10% of the applicable travelling adult fare.
a) One bag with maximum dimension of 115 cm (45 inches), not exceeding 7 kg (lbs) for cabin baggage;
b) One bag not exceeding 10 kg (22 lbs) for check-in baggage; or
c) One car seat not exceeding 10 kg (22 lbs) for check-in baggage; or
Note: Car seat may be taken in as either cabin or check-in baggage
d) One fully collapsible baby pushchair or stroller or carrying basket (In addition to items (a) OR (b) OR
Passenger travelling with
(c) )
infants
Note: These items may be carried into the cabin provided there is available space otherwise it will
(on any class of travel)
be sent to the cargo hold)
NOTE:
Malaysia Airlines allows for an additional 10 kg of purely baby essentials (including a bassinet or carrycot) over
and above the free baggage allowance as allotted to an infant’s accompanying adult passenger. The combined
weight of the bassinet or carrycot and baby essentials must not exceed 10 kg.
If passenger baggage exceeds the free baggage allowance, they need to pay for excess baggage or purchase prepaid baggage in advance.
For any enquiries or clarification related to the above, please email direct to ANZ Sales Support team at:
mh.salessupport@malaysiaairlines.com
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The weight of cabin baggage plus any additional item listed below MUST be of within maximum weight of the cabin baggage allowance.
1. In addition to the cabin baggage, passenger may carry ONE of the following items free of charges, provided it must be within the
maximum weight of the cabin baggage allowance;
A small camera bag
A notebook or a laptop computer (including case and accessories, in a dedicated computer bag) OR
A handbag (male/female) OR
A briefcase OR
2. Passenger travelling with infants in any class are permitted to bring ONE of the following items at no charge in addition to the
personal items as mentioned in point # 1.
An infant amenities bag (containing infant food for consumption on board and nappies during flight), not more than 5kg
Small infant carry cot OR
Cabin size fully collapsible lightweight baby stroller
3. In addition to the above, the following items are allowed at no charge;
One (1) duty-free shopping bag for goods purchases at the airport on the day of the flight
Walking stick/crutches
An overcoat
NOTE:
a) Items of checked baggage must be presented to the airport individually. Items that are strapped, taped or shrink wrapped
together will not be accepted as 1 piece.
b) All sports equipment, including golfing equipment, will be carried as part of the free checked baggage allowance, and will be
subject to excess baggage charges if overweight.
Detailed information on bringing fishing/archery/bowling/skiing equipment, golfing clubs, canoes/kayaks, bicycles, boogie boards,
parachutes/hang gliders, scuba diving equipment, cricket equipment and surfboards, please refer to
https://www.malaysiaairlines.com/au/en/plan-your-trip.html
c) Musical instruments (both electrical and non-electrical) for carriage as checked baggage.
i. Musical instruments must be securely packed.
ii. The musical instrument and container are subject to the applicable oversized baggage charge.
iii. Small musical instruments may be allowed as carry-on baggage, even if the item may not fit into the baggage-sizing unit
due to its irregular shape.
Effective 1 July 2016, Malaysia Airlines will not accept all fresh and/or frozen seafood as checked baggage.
However, such items may be accepted as cabin baggage subject to the destination’s quarantine regulations, provided that;
They are properly packed and meet the cabin baggage weight and size requirements
If dry ice is used, a maximum of 2.5kg of dry ice per passenger is permissible.
The usage of crush ice to refrigerate fresh and/or frozen seafood is strictly prohibited.
Malaysia Airlines reserves the right to refuse carriage at its sole and absolute discretion if the items are not properly packed.
Passengers may bring your bike(s) / bicycle (s) (touring or racing - non-motorized) that follows a combination of the following:
With handlebars fixed sideways and pedals removed
One (1) bike / bicycle is accepted in place of one (1) 62 inches (158 cm) bag
Suitably packed in a bike / bicycle box (to protect both the bike / bicycle and the baggage of other passengers
Please note that your bike(s) / bicycle(s) will be carried as part of the free checked baggage allowance and will be subject to excess baggage
charges, if in excess. They will be accepted for check-in only upon completion of the LRT*
Note: A complete LRT, must have the passenger's signature at the designated column.
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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Malaysia Airlines is pleased to accept musical instruments (both electrical and non-electrical) for carriage as per below options:
1. Checked baggage:
i. Musical instruments must be securely packed
ii. The musical instrument and container are subject to the applicable oversized baggage charge
iii. Please note that Limited Release Baggage Tag (LRT) is required for check-in of your musical instruments
2. Carry-on Baggage
i. Passenger may carry their delicate small musical instruments as carry-on baggage. Provided that it follows the cabin
baggage dimension and weight allowed
While every care will be taken with your possessions, it is recommended that you purchase additional baggage insurance to cover loss or
damage to these items.
TELEVISION REQUIREMENT
The maximum size allowed for television (TV) must be less than 62in (158 cm) and weigh less than 32 kg (70 lbs.)
It must also be properly packaged in adequate protective packaging or wrap.
Please note that television (TV) will be carried as part of the free checked baggage allowance and will be subject to excess baggage and
oversize baggage charges, if in excess. They will be accepted for check-in, only upon completion of the Limited Release Tag (LRT)*
Malaysia Airlines DO NOT accept any liability for electronics items accepted as checked luggage in accordance with the airline's General
Conditions of Carriage (GCC). While every care will be taken with your possessions, it is recommended that you purchase additional
baggage insurance to cover loss or damage to these items.
Note: A complete LRT, must have the passenger's signature at the designated column.
SMART BAGGAGE
Effective 15 January 2018, you're allowed to bring your Smart Baggage (with Integrated Lithium Batteries and/or Electronics) with following
conditions:
If carried as:
Checked Baggage
i. Smart baggage with non-removable lithium battery is strictly PROHIBITED for check-in
ii. Smart baggage lithium battery MUST be removed and carried in the cabin provided it is within the limitation as per table given
under Lithium Battery guide.
iii. The removed lithium battery terminals SHALL be insulated to protect against short circuit.
iv. Ensure the WIFI/Bluetooth/GPS is switched off.
WHEELCHAIR
a. Carried by user, no charge.
b. Wheelchair carried by non-user can be accepted as baggage provided well packed, Charge according to dimensions and weight.
Power Driven Wheelchair
c. One normal wheelchair is carried free of charge as checked baggage. Any additional items or equipment are subject to excess
baggage charge e.g. battery-operated wheelchair or any other equipment to assist passenger during shower, onto the bed and for
floor used.
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LITHIUM BATTERY
Lithium batteries are not allowed to be checked-in and must be carried in your carry-on baggage only, please refer below to the amount of
battery permitted.
2. Contained in Portable Electronic Devices (PED) shall only be accepted as carry-on baggage or cabin baggage as per below table
Scenario 1 Scenario 2
Type of Battery
Lithium Metal Lithium-Ion Lithium Battery Lithium-Ion Battery
Exceeding 00 watt0hours
Exceeding 2 grams but
Content Up to 2 grams Up to 100 watt-hours but not exceeding 160
not exceeding 8 grams
watt hours
Limitations Limit to maximum of 15 PED per passenger Limit to maximum of 2 PED per passenger
Malaysia Airlines prohibits the carriage of small vehicles that are powered by lithium-ion batteries in passenger checked and/or carry-on
baggage for air travel, as they have been classified as “Dangerous Goods”. This restriction has been recommended to all operators by the
International Air Transport Association (IATA) to ensure the safety of air travelers.
These small vehicles, or Personal Movement Devices (PMD) which include air wheel, solo-wheel, hover board, mini-Segway, balance wheel
and other self-balancing vehicles are considered fire hazards.
Therefore, Malaysia Airlines would like to remind passengers that it prohibits the carriage of all such devices (with or without batteries) as
checked–in or carry–on baggage.
The above measures apply for Malaysia Airlines flights out of all airports including charter operations and connecting passengers
from other airlines.
The PMD restrictions apply at all Malaysia Airlines check-in points throughout the world.
Malaysia Airlines still allows passengers to check-through their baggage to the final destinations even if the sectors are ticketed separately
on separate bookings; as long as the travel begins with Malaysia Airlines and are connecting less than 24 hours in to/from KUL.
Please advise your client to confirm the status of their ticket at the check-in counter.
For travel that involves more than one carrier, the “Most Significant Carrier” concept helps determine whose baggage rules apply
for the itinerary.
This is based on IATA Resolution 302, effective since 1 April 2011.
These rules are based on a "checked portion" concept, which refers to the point where baggage check-in occurs, until the next
stopover where the passenger collects their baggage.
The Most Significant Carrier between these two points of travel, chosen according to IATA definitions, will define the baggage
policy for the whole itinerary.
Please note:
i. For oneworld member airlines, Malaysia Airlines still allows passengers to check-through to a final destination with baggage even
if the sectors are ticketed separately on separate bookings; as long as the travel begins with Malaysia Airlines.
ii. However, this may not be possible on your return journey if travel begins with another oneworld member airline that chooses to
adhere to the new oneworld obligation.
Certain oneworld and code-share flights allow our passengers to check-through and some do not.
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EXCESS / EXTRA BAGGAGE CHARGES
From 01 March 2019, the following Excess Baggage (at the airport) and Extra Baggage (Prepaid) charges policy will apply for all flights on
Malaysia Airlines which can be purchased up to 24 hours prior to departure from the following channels;
Online (Prepaid Extra Baggage) during the booking process or via Manage My Booking option
Call Centre – 13 26 27
MHmobile
Excess Baggage (At the Airport)
MH Ticketing – gccc.ticketing@malaysiaairlines.com
Please refer to the excess baggage rates table below for easy reference.
Charges will be calculated based on distance flown from point of departure to the final destination in one single itinerary.
Rates will be charged on per kg basis (over and above the permitted free baggage allowance of the cabin class).
Passenger travelling on MH domestic services with a Government warrant/order, the excess baggage rate on all domestic services
will be USD3 per KG.
You can now enjoy the comfort of our Golden Lounge at KL International Airport by purchasing a single-entry lounge pass through Malaysia
Airlines website and MHmobile.
Rate per passenger Golden Lounge Satellite Golden Lounge Regional Golden Lounge Domestic
Adult MYR 279 MYR 279 MYR 130
Child MYR 140 MYR 140 MYR 65
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MH UPGRADE BIDDING
IN CASE OF REFUNDS:
If you have paid for a MHupgrade and you were unable to be seated in the upgraded cabin of the flight which you have paid for, due to
reasons fully attributed to Malaysia Airlines.
Send your request to mhupgrade.enquiry@malaysiaairlines.com and attach a scanned copy of the following documents:
Boarding Pass for the flight in question.
Offer Accepted Email notifying you that you have been upgraded.
Any other relevant documents.
The refunded amount will be credited to your nominated credit card account in the currency charged. Bank-related charges will not be
refunded.
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ADVANCE SEAT REQUEST (ASR) POLICY AND PROCEDURES
Malaysia Airlines is offering Seat Selection as a chargeable ancillary across all channels and available only on MH ticket plate 232 and travel
on MH operated flights only.
NON-CHARGEABLE SEATS:
Bulkhead / Bassinet Seats.
Standard seats blocked off for technical crew/cabin crew rest seats/ stretcher facility/priority seat.
Priority seats are seats blocked off for our priority guests (wheelchair etc.).
Wheelchair facility (WHCR/WCHS/WCHC).
Standard seats for passengers ticketed on Economy H, B, Y Class, Business Class and First Class. All other seat types will remain
chargeable.
Standard seats for member of Enrich Platinum and oneworld Emerald. All other seat types will remain chargeable.
Children travelling alone (unaccompanied minor) are entitled for complimentary “Standard Seat” selection. All other seat types
remains chargeable EXCEPT Emergency Exit Seat.
Passengers travelling with infant and their travelling party are entitled to complimentary “Standard Seat “ONLY within the same
PNR.
NOTE:
Seat Selection fee is applicable to all MH channels and GDSs when passenger secures their preferred seat at the time of booking
or until ONE (01) hour prior to flight departure (Exit Row and Extra Leg Room) or until 4 hours prior to flight departure (Standard
Seats).
Seat selection request/made within 1 hour (Exit Row and Extra Leg Room) or 4 hours (Standard Seats) prior to flight departure will
incur no fee. However, this can only be done upon check-in online, KIOSK or at the check-in counters at the airport.
Seat fees will dynamically price as per system quote at the time of purchase and will be equivalent to local currency for all foreign
currencies.
As per Seat Selection policy, adult seat with BSCT facility is non-chargeable provided within the same PNR as the INF.
Seat selection is not available for MASwings connecting flights and code share flights or non-MH operated flights.
Chargeable seats are fully non-refundable, non-transferrable and non-exchangeable unless it is due to involuntary cancellations.
Seat Selection can be purchased via Call Centre 13 26 27, email via gccc.ticketing@malaysiaairlines.com or via your CRS.
Purchasing via CRS can issue EMD-A to collect the fee as follows;
Sabre and Galileo: Issue EMD-A (RFISC code A/0B5)
Amadeus: Issue EMD-A A/0B5
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Malaysia Airlines introduced a new product called Neighbour Free Seat (NFS) effective 22nd October 2019.
A Neighbour Free Seat (NFS) is an option to purchase neighbouring seat(s) or the entire row, at a fixed price, which stays passenger-free,
providing an extra room to travel in comfort.
NFS can be purchased thru online via MH website www.malaysiaairlies.com or Neighbour Free Seat Manage (NFS) radio button under My
Trip Panel, at a fixed price and offered on selected routes only.
Passengers will be able to purchase NFS between 72 hours to 24 hours prior to segment departure, subject to seats availability.
The objective of this product is to offer passengers to purchase empty seats in Economy Cabin next to them subsequently elevates the
comfort of their upcoming flight.
Note that Neighbour Free Seat (NFS) are not applicable to the following;
a) Open ticket
b) Enrich redemption tickets
c) E, X, G, U, I, W or T Class
d) Bookings with Infant
e) Unaccompanied Minor
f) Bookings with Wheelchair
g) No Enrich Miles accruals for purchased NFS
Important Note:
i. No additional checked baggage
ii. No additional hand carry baggage
iii. No additional meals on board
iv. Neighbour Free Seat (NFS) is fully non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
Economy Class Pre-Order Meal (EYPOML) service allows Economy Class passengers with confirmed booking to ‘pre-order’ their meals on
board at least 72 hours prior to flight departure and at no additional cost.
Passengers can pre-order their EYPOML through Manage My Booking (MMB) at Malaysia Airlines website.
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Please note that this version supersedes the previous GDS Booking Policy version 1.0 dated 11 th October 2019.
This Policy and its associated practices and procedures are subject to change from time to time by Malaysia Airlines and will be notified to
Travel Trade.
It is the airlines prerogative to audit and raise ADM for abusive or unwanted transactions. These ADM will be handled as per IATA
Resolution 850m.
Furthermore, the reason of ADM issuance is related to MH best practices in accordance with IATA Resolution 830a under the heading
“Consequence of Violation of Ticketing and Reservation Procedures” are address in this document.
This policy applies to all GDS subscribers with effective 01st March 2020 and kindly make every effort to comply with these stated below
Policy guidelines strictly.
Any subscribers failed to follow GDS Booking Policy may be subjected to Agent Debit Memo (ADM).
b. Waitlist segment
The agent shall not repeatedly create waitlist segment which incurred in higher booking volume and increase GDS cost for
Malaysia Airlines. The agent shall ensure all waitlisted bookings are removed from the active PNR at least 24 hours prior to flight
departure.
c. No-Show booking
Malaysia Airlines defines “No-Show” as a ticketed booking segment kept in the system until after 24 hours to flight departure and
for which a passenger has failed to show up at the time of flight departure.
Travel agencies are responsible to clean their booked PNRs and cancel all segments if the passenger is not going to travel.
Note:
In the event, passenger want to continue their journey on subsequent active segments, Travel Agent should create a new PNR
and reissue the ticket accordingly. (MH will apply no-show and admin fee during ticket issuance).
2. INACTIVE SEGMENTS
Agent shall ensure that all inactive segments such as (HX, UC, UN, NO) * are removed immediately from the active booking;
Within the same month of transaction for the inactive segment;
At least 24 hours prior to departure
We encourage Travel Agency to monitor the servicing queue on daily basis and action accordingly.
(*) Inactive segments are notified to the agents in their GDS queues with a status;
HX – holding cancelled
UC – unable/flight closed
UN – unable/flight cancelled
NO – no action taken
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Fictitious bookings are those with name field items that for example read as;
TEST/TRAVELLER/FLIGHT/MICKEY/MOUSE/TOURIST/NTBA/PASSENGER/BGFBGBG
Or
A surname with fictitious initials, i.e. A/B/C/D/E since eliminating fictitious booking will free up seats while reducing unnecessary
GDS cost for Malaysia Airlines.
Inserting fictitious ticket numbers to hold a booking leads to a reduction of availability of the Malaysia Airlines flight. Booking
which contains fictitious names or ticket numbers will be screened by Malaysia Airlines. The Travel Agent are refrained from
making test booking, reservations with fictitious names, or entering false ticket number on MH flights.
4. DUPLICATE BOOKINGS
Creation of passenger’s booking on multiple flights or in multiple classes increased GDS booking fees for the airline and leads to
abuse MH inventory. Creating duplicate segments is not permitted under any circumstances, and Malaysia Airlines defines
duplicates booking as per below;
a) PNR created by same Travel Agent (IATA SOC)
b) Same passenger name
c) Same Origin & Destination
d) Same or different flight numbers
e) Same flight date
f) Same or different booking class
g) Same or different bookings / PNR
h) Same or different GDS
6. PASSIVE SEGMENTS
Malaysia Airlines defines passive segments as a segment entered in a GDS that does not result in a ticket being issued that is
typically used by agents to generate itineraries or make notes. Industry standards require that passive segments be used “for the
purpose of ticketing” only after a booking has been made in an airline’s inventory system and shall match with booking existing on
the airlines reservations system.
If a passive segment created by Travel Agent for the purpose to issue EMD for Group Deposit, it is Travel Agent’s responsibility to
cancel the passive segment after EMD issuance.
7. FORCED RESERVATIONS
Travel Agent use various malpractices to manipulate the system with the intention to circumvent MH inventory rules to obtain
seats in lower booking class.
Agent should not make forced bookings with action code such as IN, IS.
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The agent that issues the ticket will be held liable in case of any MH booking policy violations. This can occur in scenarios where
an IATA agent issues a ticket for a booking that has been created by a Non-IATA agent.
An ADM will be raised for the fare difference between actual Origin/Destination (O&D) pair used for booking and the O & D pair
ticketed plus and ADM fee.
POLICY VIOLATIONS:
1. Malaysia Airlines reserves the right to block any Travel Agent’s access to view, book or issue ticket in case of non-compliance to
this policy.
2. Malaysia Airlines further reserve the rights to cancel any un-ticketed PNRs of Travel Agent who have been identified as non-
compliant to this policy.
3. Travel agent that issue the ticket will be held in liable in case of any Malaysia Airlines booking policy violations.
CIP VIOLATIONS:
Agency that violate the 45% requirement when using MH stock (regardless of booking class). 45% is calculated based on mileage.
1. For cases detected before 1st Sep2020, we shall charge 20% of the fare instead of YIF fares
2. Effective 1st Sep 20 we will charge USD 500 regardless of the fare amount
TICKETING ERRORS:
For any ticketing error, MAB will charge USD15 per segment. (Additional ADM fees charges to be added).
Examples of ticketing errors:
Refund in incorrect FOP
Fail to void/cancel ticket on time
Refund on over collection (refund/reissue)
Wrong passenger type (original adult, reissue to child)
AMENDMENT
1. Malaysia Airlines reserve the right to amend and/or modify and/or adapt and/or partially delete the ADM policy at any time
without prior notice as we expect Travel Agencies to refer to it regularly.
2. Malaysia Airlines reserve the right to change the ADM charges at any time.
1. Do not cancel the segment/PNR. 1. Travel agent need to rebook flights as per current
2. Travel agent need to rebook flights as per current availability with the new travel dates to the furthest
availability with the new travel dates before the original possible date (as per ticket validity – latest one year
flight departure to avoid no-show fee. from the original ticket issuance date).
3. Once rebook, re-price based on equal or higher fare and 2. Once rebook, re-price based on equal or higher fare and
must be of same origin and currency. must be of same origin and currency.
4. E-ticket will need to be reissued and collect fare and tax
3. E-ticket will need to be reissued and collect fare and tax
difference (if any) and applicable reissue fee.
difference (if any) and applicable reissue fee.
Note: In case of no show, charge no show fee as above
Note: In case of no show, charge no show fee as above
plus applicable change fee
plus applicable change fee
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