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Scoot vs AirAsia Baggage Allowance
Cabin bag size, checked allowance and excess fees for Scoot and AirAsia side by side — both from the airlines' official policies, checked 30 October 2026.
Scoot
- Cabin bag: 1 carry-on bag, max 54 x 38 x 23cm (max 115cm total), plus the personal item: 2 pieces total. Economy: max 10kg combined. ScootPlus: max 15kg combined
- Personal item: 1 personal item, max 40 x 30 x 10cm, stowed under the seat in front
- Cabin weight: 10.0 kg
- Checked (Economy (base fare)): No checked baggage included; purchasable add-on 20-40kg (fees apply)
- Overweight: If the purchased allowance is exceeded, usual additional baggage charges apply; specific amounts are in Scoot's Fees Chart, which was not read for this record.
AirAsia
- Cabin bag: One cabin bag up to 56 x 36 x 23 cm, must fit in the overhead compartment
- Personal item: One small bag (laptop bag or handbag) up to 40 x 30 x 10 cm, must fit under the seat in front of you
- Cabin weight: 7.0 kg
- Checked (Low Fare): Not included. Pre-book by weight: tiers start at 15 kg on selected (mainly domestic) flights and go up to 60 kg; each single bag may weigh at most 32 kg
- Prepaid vs airport: Pre-booking online is the cheapest option and is possible up to 2 hours before departure. At the airport, the pre-book rate applies only if you buy at least 4 hours before departure; after that the higher airport baggage fee applies
The short verdict
Cabin space: Scoot allows the larger cabin bag by volume (54 × 38 × 23 cm) against AirAsia (56 × 36 × 23 cm).
Cabin weight: Scoot allows more cabin weight (10.0 kg vs 7.0 kg).
Both airlines count baggage differently across fares, so compare the checked tables before you book the cheaper ticket: a fare with no bag included can end up costing more.
Scoot checked baggage by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Economy (base fare) | No checked baggage included; purchasable add-on 20-40kg (fees apply) |
| Economy Value Bundle | 20kg checked baggage included |
| Economy Flex Bundle | 20kg checked baggage included, plus unlimited flight changes |
| ScootPlus | 30kg included; purchasable up to 40kg |
Weight concept. Up to 15 pieces may be checked, each piece max 32kg and max 158cm total dimensions; total purchasable allowance is up to 40kg online. Fare bundles are available only during booking and save up to 30% versus buying the same extras separately later (official Economy fare page).
AirAsia checked baggage by fare
| Fare / class | Checked baggage allowance |
|---|---|
| Low Fare | Not included. Pre-book by weight: tiers start at 15 kg on selected (mainly domestic) flights and go up to 60 kg; each single bag may weigh at most 32 kg |
| Value Pack | Checked baggage is included with the fare bundle (exact weight shown at booking) |
| Premium Flex | Checked baggage is included with the fare bundle (exact weight shown at booking) |
| Premium Flatbed | Checked baggage is included with the fare bundle (exact weight shown at booking) |
Weight concept: you may check as many bags as you wish within your purchased allowance. If you purchased more than 30 kg, each bag must be within 119 x 81 x 119 cm and 32 kg. Guests on the same booking who check in together may pool their allowance.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.
Policy checked: 30 October 2026. Airlines change allowances and fees — confirm on the official page before you travel.