Ethiopian Airlines vs South African Airways
Cabin and carry-on baggage limits for Ethiopian Airlines and South African Airways, side by side.
⚠ These figures are awaiting manual verification against the airline's official page. Treat them as preliminary.
South African Airways allows the larger carry-on — its longest side is 56 cm, versus 55 cm for Ethiopian Airlines.
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| Airline | Verdict | Fits as | Margin | Checked on | Source |
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- Max dimensions
- 55 × 40 × 23 cm
- Total linear
- Not published
- 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 | Ethiopian Airlines | South African Airways |
|---|---|---|
| carryOn | 55 × 40 × 23 cm · Not published · 7 kg per piece · 1 pc One cabin bag up to 55 x 40 x 23 cm, 7 kg. Economy: 1 piece. Business (Cloud Nine): 2 pieces (7 kg each). | 56 × 36 × 23 cm · Not published · 8 kg per piece · 1 pc One cabin bag up to 56 x 36 x 23 cm, 8 kg. Economy: 1 piece. Business: 2 pieces (each up to 8 kg). |
| personalItem | Not published · Not published · 5 kg combined · 1 pc Dimensions not published separately Total weight of personal accessories not exceeding 5 kg Personal accessories (handbag, laptop, camera) with total weight not exceeding 5 kg; dimensions not published separately. | 30 × 40 × 10 cm · Not published · Not published · 1 pc 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. |
Sources
Ethiopian Airlines
Carry-on Baggage - Ethiopian Airlines Official · unverified Last checked: 2026-10-11
South African Airways
Hand Baggage - South African Airways Official · unverified Last checked: 2026-10-11