Airline baggage is a bag or suitcase that a passenger is allowed to take with him or her on board the aircraft. To avoid problems, travelers must scrupulously respect the baggage regulations governing airlines. What advice do you need to follow if you want to take your luggage with you on the plane? Read on!
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Air travel requires meticulous preparation to avoid any unpleasant surprises. Airlines set baggage regulations that passengers are expected to know about when they purchase their ticket.
Each aircraft, whether scheduled or non-scheduled, has its own charter which you should be aware of before departure. It's a good idea to find out how much baggage each person must have in the hold. In most cases, this is between 20 and 23 kg. Also, suitcase dimensions must not exceed 158 centimetres. Hand luggage weighs between 10 and 12 kg.
It's often a good idea to have a clear idea of an airline's weight and size regulations before packing your hold luggage. Some airlines also offer a bonus of an extra 10 kg and a baggage item of the same weight when flying in business or first class.
Understanding cabin baggage regulations
A traveler buying an economy class ticket on any airline is entitled to only one piece of cabin baggage. This rule applies at all airports. Also, on some planes, passengers are allowed to carry a laptop bag, a handbag and an umbrella.
No-fly zones
For safety reasons, airlines prohibit passengers from carrying certain items. These include ammunition, cartridges, syringes and toys resembling weapons. They also include firearms, even dummy ones, radioactive materials and petrol lighters. Nail files, razor blades, knives of any length, knitting needles, fireworks, Mercury thermometers and barometers are also prohibited.
Don't forget that chemicals, flammable liquids and household products are not allowed on board. In its regulation EC300/2008, the European Union has drawn up a list of items that are prohibited in cabin baggage.
Clarification of liquid regulations
The regulations governing liquids in cabin baggage allow passengers to bring liquids or gels in their hand baggage. This is possible provided that the quantity of each bottle does not exceed 100 milliliters, and that all bottles are placed in a bag. The bag must be made of plastic and measure 20 cm x 20 cm.
When carrying liquid medication on board the aircraft, the passenger must provide proof of treatment in the form of a prescription. If a passenger is travelling with her baby, she is allowed to carry in her cabin baggage the food she needs for her child during the flight, even if it is liquid.
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