Seems the same thing applied to the A380 flight to LHR, but after some "discussions", checked-in baggage is now allowed onto this flight. Tough shit if you are flying into Paris or Amsterdam though!!......................................
Malaysia Airlines
12 hrs ·
[uPDATE] In the interest of safety, Malaysia Airlines currently operates a long route to Europe via Egypt airspace, which combined with temporary unseasonably strong head winds, is limiting the airlines' ability to carry baggage in cargo.
This longer flight path consumes more jet fuel and for safety reasons, Malaysia Airlines has had to impose temporary limitation on checked in baggage allowance. From tonight, 5 January 2016 (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. Passengers who wish to check in their luggage will be able to do so, however their baggage will only arrive later.
Malaysia Airlines regrets the inconvenience caused to passengers and will deliver stranded baggage as soon as the situation permits. Guests are welcome to contact 1300-88-3000 or +603 7843 3000 (outside of Malaysia) for enquiries on the status of their checked in baggage.
Connecting passengers travelling on oneworld member carriers with through check in may also have their baggage offloaded due to this operational constraints.
Malaysia Airlines 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.
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