South African Airways (SA)
⚠ These figures are awaiting manual verification against the airline's official page. Treat them as preliminary.
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Cabin & carry-on allowances
| Allowance | Pieces | Max dimensions | Total linear | Weight limit | Applies to | Measurement | Notes | Checked on |
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| carryOn | 1 | 56 × 36 × 23 cm | Not published | 8 kg per piece | — | — | One cabin bag up to 56 x 36 x 23 cm, 8 kg. Economy: 1 piece. Business: 2 pieces (each up to 8 kg). | 2026-10-11 |
| personalItem | 1 | 30 × 40 × 10 cm | Not published | Not published | — | — | No published weight limit Small handbag or slim laptop bag One small personal item (30 x 40 x 10 cm), such as a handbag or slim laptop bag; no published weight limit. | 2026-10-11 |
Official rules and notes
- “South African Airways allows 1 cabin bag (56 x 36 x 23 cm, 8 kg) in Economy; Business passengers may carry 2 cabin bags each not exceeding 8 kg. One small personal item (30 x 40 x 10 cm) is also permitted.” Checked on: 2026-10-11
Sources
Hand Baggage - South African Airways Official · unverified
Publisher: South African Airways · Collected: 2026-10-11 · Last checked: 2026-10-11 · Source details
Hand baggage: 1 cabin bag with maximum dimensions 56 x 36 x 23 cm and maximum weight 8 kg in Economy Class; Business Class passengers may carry 2 cabin bags each not exceeding 8 kg. One small personal item (30 x 40 x 10 cm, such as a handbag or slim laptop bag) is also permitted.