You plan and prepare your vacation; you pack your bags; and the airline charges a hefty amount for it, or worse, doesn’t allow you to take half of it on board the flight. It is important to pack well when preparing for your flight. It is also equally important that you know what restrictions apply.
Let’s take a look at the baggage rules that an airline may require travelers to follow.
You can usually take one bag and one personal item on your flight. Whether it’s medications in a purse or your laptop in a laptop bag, you can take such a personal item with you on the trip. Along with this, you can also carry another small bag or suit pack on the flight.
However, please note that weight and dimension restrictions may apply. Most airlines allow Economy Class passengers to carry bags weighing between 5 and 7 kg. First Class and Business Class passengers may get a little more advantage. Be sure to check the airline’s carry-on restrictions ahead of time.
Checked baggage may have an additional charge. An airline may include this fee in the flight ticket or may charge it separately. You should clarify the details related to costs before you book your flight to make sure it fits your budget. You can check in your luggage when you check-in at the airport.
The airline you fly with may have restrictions on the number of pieces or weight of baggage you can check. Again, First Class and Business Class passengers may get a small advantage regarding the parts they can check in. Carry your cash, passport and visa, valuables, medicines and others in your hand luggage.
Baby equipment can be taken on the flight. Clothes, diapers, food and water – you need to pack a lot when traveling with a baby. You may also need to bring a car seat on board to ensure that your little one can have a safe and comfortable flight. You can take a compact and foldable stroller with you.
Make a list of baby essentials to bring. Contact the airline you fly with and ask about restrictions on what you can bring on board. Airlines often have restrictions on items like liquids. However, baby food, water, milk or juice are exceptionally accepted.
Bulky items can also add to your travel expenses. You cannot leave behind your ski equipment when you go on an adventure trip in Finland or your bikes when you go on a bicycle trip to Seville. Some airlines accept this within the checked baggage allowance. However, many others do not.
Ask the airline if there is a separate charge for bulky items. If there is, please clarify how much you would have to pay. Also, make sure the items are properly packaged. You can do it on your own or get help from professionals. Include the price of the packing material to calculate the total cost.
Make sure your luggage does not have anything restricted. Anything dangerous to the plane or the passengers and crew is considered restricted. Therefore, you cannot carry things like explosives, flammable liquids, lithium batteries, and others on your flight. However, unless you’re planning a terrorist attack, you won’t need them!
Restrictions may also apply to the contents of personal baggage that you carry on the aircraft. It is best to contact the airline in advance and find out what things you cannot carry. However, exceptions may apply. For example, there may be restrictions on liquids, but they won’t apply to your baby’s milk or juice.
