ACSA is implementing new hand luggage restrictions, that will come into effect at all airports across South Africa and impacts all airlines and travelers from Monday 2 February.
“The new regulations restrict economy class carry-ons to a single piece with a maximum weight of 7kg and within specified dimensions (36cm x 23cm x 56cm) along with either a handbag or a slim-line laptop bag,” Mango spokesperson Hein Kaiser said in a statement on Thursday. All hand luggage exceeding this would have to be checked in and multiple hand luggage bags are no longer allowed. SAA said in a statement that it has an “exemption from SACAA and SAA customers may take cabin baggage weighing up to 8kg”. “However, the number of pieces and sizes must be adhered to. No bag should exceed 56cm x 36cm x 23cm (total dimensions of 115cm) or weigh more than 8kg per bag,” the airline said. Travelers are being advised to arrive in good time for their flights as the first couple of weeks may see the check-in and security processes extended due to every piece of baggage (checked and carry-on) requiring weighing and checking prior to boarding a flight. Click here to read more
