Malaysia Airlines vs Virgin Australia
Cabin and carry-on baggage limits for Malaysia Airlines and Virgin Australia, side by side.
⚠ These figures are awaiting manual verification against the airline's official page. Treat them as preliminary.
Both Malaysia Airlines and Virgin Australia allow the same longest carry-on side (56 cm).
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| Airline | Verdict | Fits as | Margin | Checked on | Source |
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- Max dimensions
- 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Total linear
- 115 cm total
- Weight limit
- 7 kg per piece
- Pieces
- 1
- Max dimensions
- 56 × 36 × 23 cm
- Total linear
- Not published
- Weight limit
- 8 kg per piece
- Pieces
- 1
Cabin & carry-on allowances
| Allowance | Malaysia Airlines | Virgin Australia |
|---|---|---|
| Carry-on | 56 × 36 × 23 cm · 115 cm total · 7 kg per piece · 1 pc One cabin bag up to 56 x 36 x 23 cm (115 cm linear). Economy: 1 piece up to 7 kg. Business: 2 pieces up to 14 kg total. | 56 × 36 × 23 cm · Not published · 8 kg per piece · 1 pc Economy: 1 cabin bag up to 56 x 36 x 23 cm, 8 kg. Business / Economy X / Velocity Gold and above: 2 cabin bags with combined weight 14 kg (each bag not exceeding 8 kg). Updated Carry-On Flyer allowances effective 2 February 2026. |
| Personal item | Not published · Not published · Not published · 1 pc No separate published dimensions; counted within the cabin baggage allowance May include a handbag, laptop bag or equivalent small item An under-seat item of 25 x 36 x 25 cm may also be carried A personal item (handbag, laptop bag) is permitted and counted within the cabin baggage allowance; no standalone dimensions are published. | 45 × 33 × 20 cm · Not published · Not published · 1 pc No separate published weight limit One personal item up to 45 x 33 x 20 cm; no separate weight limit published. |
Sources
Malaysia Airlines
Cabin Baggage - Malaysia Airlines (opens in a new window)Virgin Australia
Carry-on Baggage - Virgin Australia (opens in a new window)The rules behind these figures
Both sides of this comparison come from these rule pages; open one to see its source excerpt.
Malaysia Airlines