What can be carried in hand luggage. Personal belongings and hand luggage - what's the difference

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Today, air travel is becoming more and more popular. And due to the fact that many airlines began to release to the market cheap tickets, which only hand luggage, it would not hurt to get acquainted with the concept of “hand luggage”, what it includes, what restrictions there are in terms of weight and dimensions.

hand luggage – this is the baggage that the passenger takes with him to the cabin of the aircraft, without handing it over to the luggage compartment.

Baggage- these are suitcases, bags, trunks and other things that, upon check-in for a flight, are checked into the luggage compartment on the plane and issued after landing.

How much hand luggage can you take with you?

In hand luggage, airlines set restrictions on the size of luggage and contents.

Standard size hand luggage must be 56cm×45cm×25cm . That is, it is impossible to combine three tickets (if a family is flying), in which luggage of the indicated dimensions is allowed, and carry a huge bag of half human height and weighing 50 kg into the cabin of the aircraft! The passenger is obliged to pack his luggage in a small suitcase that will fit into the above dimensions.

Airlines have the right to slightly change the size of hand luggage depending on the aircraft for which such tickets are sold. Because hand luggage is placed in compartments above the seats, and aircraft models are different and not every suitcase will fit there.

How can I check if my hand luggage is within the specified dimensions?

The dimensions of what you are going to take with you to the aircraft cabin can be measured in advance at home, but this is usually done at the airport before check-in for the flight. In order to check in advance whether your hand luggage complies with the declared dimensions and restrictions, air carriers install special cages at airports. If your bag or suitcase fits there and the top cover closes freely, then the luggage corresponds to the allowed dimensions. Please note that restrictions do not depend on the airport, but on the requirements of the airline, so choose the cage with which you are going to fly.

What can you take in hand luggage on a plane?

Before collecting luggage intended for hand luggage, keep in mind that at the airport, during customs inspection, the contents of the suitcase will be checked and if prohibited items are found, they will be confiscated.

In the cabin you can take:

• Documents, air tickets or boarding passes;
• Money;
• bank cards;
• Medications (in their original packaging, along with the leaflet and doctor's prescription);
• Small gadgets: phone, tablet, laptop, camera;
• Jewelry (within reason, you are going on vacation!);
• Baby food and baby care products (if a baby is flying with you on vacation);
• Products from “ duty free”;

Additionally, you can take bag for a small child . The bag can contain one set of clothes (in case the baby has to be urgently changed on the plane), baby food (they may be asked to open the package and even try at the inspection), hygiene items for the baby, an oversized toy. Maximum weight such a bag should not exceed 5 kg. Along with a baby bag, you can take a walker, a special cradle, a child seat or a folding stroller into the cabin.

Advice! Stick a sticker on your suitcase with your personal data: full name in Latin, country and address of residence, phone number.

Also, in addition to hand luggage, you can take items for people with handicapped : a cane, crutches or a wheelchair, medicines along with a doctor's prescription and other auxiliary items.

Some airlines allow you to take along with hand luggage :

• Men's or women's bag up to 40 × 30 × 10 cm;
• Folder with documents;
• Gadgets: phone, tablet, camera, small laptop, video camera. Some airlines allow you to take a camera tripod into the cabin with you if it folds up to 60 cm in length.
• Outerwear and a suit in a bag for clothes.
• Press or book to read during the flight;
• Umbrella;
• Packed bag from Duty Free.

The items listed above are included in the standard list of items allowed to be carried in hand luggage. However, airlines may change or supplement this list. An updated list of air carriers is posted on their website.

Hand luggage is checked BEFORE boarding the flight, in the presence ofowner,baggagesame(those suitcases thatare handed over to the luggage compartment of the aircraft) are inspectedwithout the presence of the owner of the baggage.

What can not be taken in hand luggage?

Once again, the list provided here is an average. Airlines have the right to change the list:

1. Knives, scissors, corkscrew and other metal cutting objects.
2. Aerosols.
3. Liquids exceeding the volume of 100 ml and more than 1 liter in total.
4. Animal products: butter, cheese, ham and more. However, in the form of sandwiches, such products can be taken.
5. Weapons and objects resembling weapons. Even children's pistols will not be allowed to be taken on board, not to mention shurikens.
6. Flammable chemicals and other toxic substances: alcohol, gasoline, lighter gas, . Although, for example, nail polish remover can be transported by plane, only in the trunk compartment.
7. Objects emitting a strong magnetic field.

Advice! If your ticket allows you to take hand luggage and luggage with you, then it is better to put valuable items, important documents and money in your hand luggage.

Why can't I take liquids in hand luggage?

You can not take liquids into the cabin for reasons of terrorist security - many explosives look like a colorless transparent liquid. The metal in them and the security detectors do not react to them.

According to generally accepted standards, it is allowed to take plastic containers with a volume of up to 100 ml with you into the cabin of the aircraft. At the same time, such containers must be carefully packed in a transparent plastic bag.

In some airlines, the limit is only 100 ml per person, while others allow you to take liquids up to 100 ml and in total they should not exceed 1 liter per person.

The liquids allowed for carriage in cabin baggage in the above volume include:

• Perfume.
• Shampoo, shower gel, liquid soap, toothpaste.
• Various creams.
• Yogurt, water, juices and other drinks.
• In the category of "liquid" employees of air carriers attributed jams, honey, liquid soufflé. If a dish contains a liquid component, then such a dish is classified as a liquid.

Advice! Try to shop at Duty Free stores not at the airport of departure, but at the airport of arrival. Also buy perfumes, spirits and others on the way back.

Where can I put hand luggage and extra items?

In the cabin, hand luggage can be placed either in a special compartment above the seats, or under the seat in front of you. In the latter case, the exception is the places located near emergency exits. It is forbidden to occupy the passage with your things.

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What is hand luggage in English?

Often you need to explain about luggage at the airport, whose staff does not speak Russian or understand English-language inscriptions. In this case, refer to carry on luggage or hand luggage.

• Alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content of more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol by volume in containers not exceeding 5 liters in retail containers and not more than 5 liters per passenger
• Drills, saws, screwdrivers, crowbars, hammers, pliers, pliers, winches, adjustable wrenches, blowtorches, etc.
• Axes and ice axes
• Medications, hypodermic needles for diabetics (if there is a medical justification)
• Small cylinders of gaseous oxygen or air required for medical purposes (when medically justified)
• Nitroglycerin tablets or spray for medical use (when medically justified)
• Cigar cutter
• Corkscrew
• Glasses repair kit (including screwdriver less than 50mm long)
• Eyelash curler
• Sewing needles and crochet hooks
• Cuticle nippers, nail clippers
• Nail files (less than 60 mm long)
• Straight razors, shaving blades
• Safety razors (including disposable razors)
• Scissors (with a blade length less than 60 mm)
• Transforming robot toys
• Hair removal forceps (less than 60 mm long)
• Umbrella (permitted to carry on board the aircraft after checking for the absence of prohibited items)
• Cane (permitted to carry on board the aircraft after checking for the absence of prohibited items)

What dangerous substances and goods can be carried in checked baggage?

• Ammunition (cartridges for weapons) used for sporting purposes, securely packed in boxes (category 1.4S), in quantities not exceeding 5 kg gross weight per person, intended for personal use, excluding ammunition with explosive and incendiary bullets. Cargo rates for several people may not be combined into one or more packages.
• Camping stoves and their fuel canisters containing flammable liquid fuels provided that the fuel tanks of camping stoves and/or fuel canisters are drained and completely cleaned of liquid fuel residues and measures have been taken to avoid any danger
• Carbon dioxide, solid (dry ice) in quantities not exceeding 2.5 kg per passenger when used as a refrigerant for perishable products, in carry-on baggage, provided that the packaging ensures the release of carbon dioxide. Operator approval is only required for carriage in checked baggage
• Wheelchairs or other mobility aids powered by non-spillable batteries provided the batteries are disconnected, the battery terminals are insulated to prevent accidental short circuits, and the batteries themselves are securely attached to the wheelchair or mobility aid.
  Note: Wheelchairs or mobility aids powered by helium batteries do not require the batteries to be disconnected, provided the battery terminals are insulated to prevent short circuits.
• Wheelchairs or other vehicles powered by spilled electric batteries
• Elements that generate heat, such as underwater lights (snorkeling lights) and blowtorches
• Set (backpack) of mountain rescue accessories 1 (one) per passenger, equipped with a pyrotechnic launcher containing less than 200 mg net explosives of category 1.4S and less than 200 mg of compressed gas of category 2.2. The kit must be packed in such a way that accidental activation of the trigger is excluded. Inflatable bags inside the kits must be equipped with safety valves.
• Isothermal packagings containing liquid refrigerated nitrogen (dry cargo) isothermal packagings containing liquid refrigerated nitrogen (dry cargo) completely absorbed in a porous material and intended for the carriage, at low temperature, of non-hazardous products are not subject to these Regulations, provided that the isothermal packagings are designed to prevent pressure build-up inside the receptacle and release of liquid chilled nitrogen, regardless of how the isothermal packaging is placed (stowed)
• Non-flammable gas cylinder built into life vest non-flammable gas cylinder incorporated in a lifejacket containing carbon dioxide or other gas of category 2.2, not more than two (2) small cylinders per passenger and not more than two spare charges for it
• Small cylinders of gaseous oxygen or air required for medical purposes
• Category 2.2 aerosols, without subsidiary risk, for sports and home use
• Hairspray, perfume, cologne and medicines containing alcohol the total net quantity of the above items must not exceed 2 kg or 2 l, and the net quantity of each individual item (substance) must not exceed 0.5 kg or 0.5 l (applicable only for items purchased in duty-free zones)
• Alcoholic drinks in retail containers containing more than 24% but less than 70% alcohol by volume, and the containers themselves do not exceed 5 liters, the total net quantity per person is 5 liters (applicable only for drinks purchased in duty-free zones)
• Carbon dioxide cylinders for propulsion of artificial limbs, as well as spare cylinders of similar size, if required to ensure the necessary supplies for the duration of the trip
• Catalytic curling iron containing hydrocarbon gas no more than one (1) tongs per passenger or crew member, provided the heating element has a secure safety cap. Hair curlers must not be used on board an aircraft under any circumstances. Carriage of gas filling elements for such tongs is prohibited both in hand luggage and in checked baggage.
• Medical or clinical thermometer containing mercury, one (1) thermometer per passenger for personal use provided that it is in a protective case.

Melee weapons and sharp objects

• Crossbows, spearguns, checkers, sabers, cleavers, scimitars, broadswords, swords, swords, bayonets, daggers, scalpels, climbing crampons, skates, harpoons, spears, hunting knives, with ejectable blades, with locking locks - any sharp objects which can inflict stabbing and cutting wounds
• Cutting items: stationery knives, penknives, for cutting meat, for chopping ice, household knives (scissors) with a blade (blade) length of more than 60 mm, blades without packaging
• Syringes for medical use (medical justification required)

Firearms and small arms

• Firearms
• paintball gun
• Airguns
• signal weapon
• Rifle
• Starting pistols
• Construction guns
• Parts of small arms and firearms (excluding optical sights)
• Toy weapons of any type
• Imitation of any weapon
• Ammunition (boxes with cartridges) for sports. A small amount of ammunition for personal use must be securely packed in cloth, wood, metal or other packaging designed to transport a small amount of weapons. Maximum 5 kg (11 lb) of ammunition in total weight per person for personal use.

For travelers who fly infrequently, it is worth knowing what exactly cannot be taken in hand luggage. Carrier requirements may vary, but the general rules are the same. Their knowledge will help to avoid possible problems when boarding the plane.

The size of hand luggage sometimes varies depending on the air carrier. Usually a bag or suitcase should fit in such parameters.

The sum of the results of three measurements should not exceed 115 cm. By weight, hand luggage is limited to 5-10 kg. The exact figures need to be checked with the selected airline.

It will not work to deceive the airport workers, because the check for compliance with these dimensions is carried out using a special frame and scales.

• Scissors, manicure sets. It is permissible in the part of airlines to take a nail file with a rounded tip into the cabin.
• Knitting needles, crochet hooks, sewing needles.
• Corkscrew, knives, including penknives and stationery.
• Needles for syringes. You can take them with you only if you have a certificate from a doctor.

The ban also applies to straight razors. But they do not include models with interchangeable nozzles or disposable machines. Also in the cabin you can not carry deodorants, varnish or hair styling foam, which are made in the form of an aerosol.

Segways, gyro scooters, electric scooters, etc., are also not allowed with you. It is permissible to take a baby stroller on board if its dimensions comply with the carry-on baggage allowance.

The list of what can be carried on the plane should always be checked with the carrier. It is usually acceptable to bring food for the duration of the flight, personal care products, medicines and other items.

On board you can grab a snack in the form of nuts, apples, bananas, sandwiches with hard cheeses or sausage. Cookies and chips, sweets, fitness bars are not prohibited.

If you need to take dry ice to cool perishable products, then often the allowable amount is no more than two kilograms per person.

From medicines, you can take tablets, capsules, powders. And liquid syrups, drops, gels, creams, peroxides must also be poured into 100 ml bottles. The exception is essential drugs with a doctor's note.

1. The drugs must be in the manufacturer's packaging.
2. Prescription medications are shipped with a prescription or doctor's note.
3. Medicines containing psychotropic substances can be taken with you if you have a prescription from a doctor indicating the name of the drug in Latin. When flying abroad, the drug will need to be declared.

Before traveling abroad, check the list of medicines that can be brought into the country of destination, as there may be strict restrictions, such as in the UAE and the United States.

You can only take cosmetics in solid form in your hand luggage bag - powder, blush, loose highlighter, shadows, pencils for eyes, eyebrows, lips.

Liquid eyeliner and lipstick, lip glosses, foundation and concealer must be checked in as luggage. The same applies to creams, shampoos and deodorants.

You can take a laptop, tablet, photo and video camera with chargers to the salon. Mobile phones must be put into flight mode. The only smartphone model that will not be allowed to be carried on board or checked in is the Samsung Galaxy Note 7.

You can also take a hair dryer, iron and curling iron with you. Air carriers will even allow you to take a slow cooker if it fits in the dimensions.

Always keep your passport or birth certificate with you, especially when flying abroad. Sometimes luggage is sent on another flight or it can get lost. From jewelry, you can take jewelry, jewelry, a wallet with you.

It is allowed to take a toothbrush and paste into the salon, the comb must be without a handle. It is permissible to carry wet wipes, baby diapers, feminine hygiene items.

The container for any liquid substances should be 100 ml. If you take an incompletely filled bottle of a larger volume, then it will not be missed. The only exception is baby food.

It is permissible to carry juices, water, other drinks poured into small containers. One passenger can take with him no more than a liter of liquids.

All this does not apply to purchases from a duty-free shop.- drinks, perfumes and the like. The main thing is to have a purchase receipt and a whole package on hand. Do not open packages from Duty Free before entering the destination city, so that they are not subject to the restriction.

Pay particular attention to the carry-on baggage requirements of foreign carriers. They are often tougher than Russian airlines. The same rule applies to flights - flying abroad, the rules will be much stricter than within the country.

What can not be carried in baggage on an airplane 2019 in the usa

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According to customs laws in the USA can to import and export any amount of American or foreign currency, however, with a one-time moving amounts over 10 thousand US dollars or other foreign currency in an equivalent amount required report it officer customs and border service and fill out corresponding form.

Customs in the US are not very different from other countries. What Cannot be Carried as Baggage on an Airplane†19 in the US, train? But here it is generally forbidden to export any fruits, vegetables and any animals and mammals that are located on the territory of the United States. Also here it is impossible to export stabbing, cutting and firearms, drugs and other prohibited drugs.

There are significant restrictions regarding food (the flight is long, it may be tempting to take what—someday from products or treat relatives or friends with something delicious from home upon arrival). Better than this make.

First of all, vegetables—fruits must be declared. Secondly, many of them are simply prohibited from being imported into the United States. Meat, chicken and products from them may be either prohibited or restricted for import, depending on specific the sanitary situation in the country, as well as depending on the country of origin of the products.

confectionery, chocolate, sweets, fused cheese, vegetable butter, honey, preserves, jams usually do not cause objections from customs. how rule, you can freely carry milk, yoghurts, butter, although some restrictions related co outbreaks in certain countries, such as avian influenza. fish and fish products are only allowed to be imported for personal consumption.

Non-declaration of the fruit you have with you, vegetables or any others food is subject to a fine of 10 thousand dollars. It is unlikely that all these inconvenience are worth the pleasure of treating someone with an apple from your own plot or mother's pies with meat.

In 2010, there were about 1,700 incidents related to the ill-fated chocolate eggs in the United States. This was the reason for the ban not only on the wholesale, but also on the single import of kinder surprises. The measure was explained by the fact that the eggs contained "inedible components" that could be dangerous for a small child.

Possible import fine is $300.

If you are going on vacation to Hawaii, should know that in this US state, the importation of any fruits and vegetables is generally strictly prohibited (not only because borders, but also with the main territory USA), as well as their export from Hawaii.

Duty-free you can take with you 1 liter alcoholic drinks, 200 cigarettes or 100 cigars. Special attitude in the US to Cuban cigars. Embargo trade with Cuba has not yet been withdrawn, so the import of Cuban cigars into the United States is prohibited.

It is necessary to know that some goods are prohibited from entering the United States, and the entry of others is restricted or requires appropriate permissions or licenses. In particular, such items include absinthe, biological materials, substances, representing danger and their derivatives. Also, some items of wild flora and fauna (forbidden, For example, import of products made of ivory, tortoise shell). In addition, flammable and explosive materials, weapons, counterfeit and counterfeit goods

From scissors to alcohol

You can check in alcohol as luggage if it is not stronger than 70%. Whether alcohol is allowed in hand luggage depends on the laws of the country and the rules of the airline. It's allowed in the US. Russian laws expressed vaguely. In any case, you cannot drink your own alcohol on board the aircraft. Need a shot for courage - wait for the flight attendants to offer it or order from the menu if the flight is not non-alcoholic.

In cases where alcohol is allowed in hand luggage, it must be in branded bottles of a maximum of 100 ml. Pack them with other liquids in a 20x20 cm zip lock bag. Duty free alcohol can be taken in larger bottles, but they must be in a branded sealed bag with a receipt.

How much alcohol you can take on a plane depends on airport security and customs regulations. What they miss at the pre-flight inspection, customs officers can wrap: their requirements are often more stringent. general rules No, the customs in each country is different, so double check the rules before flying.

Baby food is not subject to restrictions on the carriage of liquids and gels in hand luggage. This means that you can take as much water, milk, formula and baby food for your baby (usually up to 2 years old) into the cabin as you need for the duration of the flight. Even if the containers are larger than 100 ml, you will not break anything.

Medicines are subject to restrictions on the transport of liquids. You can take medicines in solid forms in your hand luggage. Liquids, ointments, gels, syrups, creams and aerosols are also allowed, but in containers up to 100 ml, packed in one transparent bag measuring 20 × 20 cm. The exception is medicines that are vital in flight, for example, for diabetics. Take them in containers of the right size, just grab a doctor's note.

Almost all countries are members of ICAO - an international organization civil aviation. It governs everything about flying, from the design of aircraft engines to the rules for transporting batteries. ICAO issues lengthy documents with standards, which all participating countries must comply with, and recommendations, to follow which is a good tone, but not necessary. There are other international organizations as well.

Countries have their own laws. In Russia, this is the Air Code, the Federal Aviation Rules and a bunch of smaller legal acts. In the European Union - regulation No 300/2008. They comply with international standards, but not all airports fulfill them 100%, but recommendations- is generally voluntary. Therefore, control and safety standards are different everywhere. In Ben-Gurion, they are screened as before the stage, but in Edinburgh there is no screening at all.

Don't be scared! The countries agreed on many things. The lists of things that can and cannot be carried in hand luggage and luggage are more or less the same. Understand the principle and, just in case, check the list on the website of the airline or airport before flying. To extract the necessary information from the Order of the Russian Federation No. 123-456-AB∞, you need to spend half a day on the Internet, and on the Aeroflot website, 5 minutes is enough.

At any airport in the world, there are a lot of passengers who have banned items in their luggage and hand luggage. Corkscrews, knives, lighters, scissors - nothing special, but they won’t let you on the plane with this, and you won’t be able to check in some things in your luggage. Most of the time these things get thrown away. But what if the knife is grandfather's inheritance, and the perfume is a wedding gift? With the right approach, nothing will be lost.

In baggage before check-in,
in your baggage after check-in - that is, when you have already checked it in,
in hand luggage when you can still return for check-in (on domestic flight or internationally passport control),
in hand luggage when you can no longer return for check-in (on an international flight after passport control).
Now let's talk about each.

• You will be prompted to pick up the item, return for registration (if possible) and choose any option from point 1;

• The thing is confiscated;

• The item will be confiscated, but you will receive it on your way back. If your Segway or Zippo lighter is dear to you, explain it to the airline staff or security. There is a chance that it will be kept at the airport until you return.

• The thing is confiscated;

• Explain to the security service that this thing is valuable. There is a chance that the airline will hand it over, they will take it on the plane and give it to you after the flight;

• Occasionally, airlines can hand over your property as baggage themselves, and you will receive it at the baggage carousel at the airport of arrival;

• Often seized items are stored at the airport until the owners return. Just make sure that the thing was not just confiscated, but an act was drawn up according to which you can receive it.

Olga Minaeva, St. Petersburg:“Once I flew to friends in London and grabbed three bottles of wine. I didn't know that they had to be checked in as baggage. The wine was found during the inspection of hand luggage and sent me to the airline counter to sort it out. I run to British Airways, and they say: "Leave, pick up on the way back." I flew back late in the evening, the office is closed and everyone shrug their shoulders. I was already upset, but then someone called - and they take out my package, tightly sealed with tape. It was terribly nice, more than a hundred bucks after all!

Entry to the USA - its features and nuances

Are you planning to visit America? Then you should take into account a lot of nuances and rules, travel related. Whether you choose to travel by sea or by air, you will need to complete a US Customs and Border Protection Declaration upon arrival in America. In addition to the declaration, the customs service may ask you to fill out two more forms - green and white. In these documents, you must specify information about yourself and the address of residence in America.

If you are traveling to America for the first time, then you should be prepared for the fact that during the passage of customs control, an officer of this service will definitely ask about the purpose of your visit to the United States. You must also be prepared for the fact that your fingerprints and digital photo will forever remain in a specialized database of foreigners arriving in the United States. No one suspects you of anything, it's just the rules of customs control. In addition, this procedure will only take a few seconds.

The import and export of American or foreign currency from the United States is not limited, however, if you took with you on a trip an amount of more than 10 thousand US dollars or another currency equivalent to this amount, then you must inform the customs and border service officer about this. In accordance with current legislation, you will have to fill out the appropriate form, where you need to indicate the amount of imported funds.

There are certain rules for importing food into the United States. Perhaps you are going to America to visit your relatives or friends and want to bring them something tasty as a gift? However, it is better to immediately abandon such an undertaking. The fact is that all imported vegetables and fruits are subject to declaration. In addition, many foodstuffs are prohibited from being imported into the United States. Depending on the sanitary situation, meat, chicken, and meat products may be prohibited from being imported into the country. When entering the mainland of the United States, you must present each fruit or vegetable you have to a customs officer for inspection.

If you are determined to please your loved ones, then you can take confectionery, sweets, chocolate, melted cheese, honey, jam with you. As a rule, such products are allowed to be imported and do not raise objections from customs officers. In each US state, the norms of products allowed for import may be different. Usually, import rules change due to outbreaks of any diseases in individual cities and states.

Ignore the rules of the customs service is not worth it. For example, if you do not declare one or another imported product, you will be fined $10,000 as a punishment. Agree, there is hardly a product that could be valued at 10 thousand, even if these are homemade pies for close relatives.

As mentioned above, each state has its own rules for importing products. When going to Hawaii, you should know that the import of any fruits and vegetables here is strictly prohibited. And this applies not only to products from other countries, but also from other US states. All fruits and vegetables that will be with you, you will have to leave in special containers that are on the control line. Of course, such rules are quite strict and not everyone understands, but in this way the authorities of this delightful natural corner of the earth are trying to protect and preserve its unique flora and fauna from various diseases.

When passing customs control, special attention is paid to checking the medicines that the traveler has. It is best to bring only those medications that you may need to stay healthy during your stay in the US. Please note that some medicines are not approved by the US Federal Drug Agency. You will be prohibited from importing such drugs into the United States. If any of these medicines are vital for you, then you must have a medical certificate confirming this fact.

The rules for importing goods into the United States are regulated by law. Before you start packing your bags, it is best to know in advance the list of allowed and prohibited goods. Thus, you will insure yourself against possible troubles during the customs control.

What Not to Take as Baggage on an Airplane 2019 in the USA

US authorities have temporarily banned air passengers from eight countries in the Middle East and North Africa from carrying laptops, tablets, cameras and other electronics in hand luggage on flights bound for the United States of America without transfers. The ban will affect all airlines in the world, except for American ones.

It is reported that the United States may have questions about the procedure for screening passengers at specific airports. This applies to direct flights to the States. The authorities believe that the threat is reduced if, during a connection in another country, passengers and their belongings are checked again, using different equipment.

Jordan's national airline, Royal Jordanian Airlines, posted a tweet, later deleted, informing its passengers of a vehicle ban that takes effect March 21. It was reported that the restrictions would only affect flights to New York, Chicago, Detroit and Montreal.

One of the American officials, who wished to remain anonymous, said that the ban may be related to the activities of "al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, a terrorist organization whose activities are banned in a number of countries, including Russia. This is confirmed by the information of intelligence conducting a special operation in Yemen.

“Unfortunately, this is very illogical. It's like banning all Britons from wearing shoes and all Nigerians from underwear on a flight, just because their nationality was once able to smuggle a bomb in those items of clothing,” Singer said.

The US Federal Aviation Administration banned the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphone due to several cases of self-ignition; the same fate befell electronic cigarettes, drone batteries and hoverboards. But in none of these cases were the restrictions limited to certain countries, while the rest of the world was allowed to flout the ban.

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For those who are not aware of the tragedy of a universal scale, or simply do not fly on airplanes, brief digression into history:

On February 15, 2018, Aeroflot Airlines suddenly tightened free shipping rules hand luggage, reducing its allowable dimensions.

Some readers will not even understand why there is such a panic: well, just think, they removed some few centimeters. But in fact, thousands of travelers around the world found themselves in an unpleasant situation.

What are the new rules that everyone is discussing?

According to the new rules of Aeroflot, the height of hand luggage has decreased from 25 to 20 cm, and also reduced the number of items that could be carried in the hands if they did not fit in hand luggage.

What can be carried on the Aeroflot plane in the hands, in addition to hand luggage:

• briefcase
• handbag
• bouquet of flowers
• outerwear
• suit in a suitcase
• baby food for the baby during the flight
• crutches, canes, walkers, rollators, folding wheelchair
• medicines in the amount required for the duration of the flight
• additional backpack weighing up to 5 kg and dimensions not exceeding 80 cm
• folding baby stroller weighing no more than 7 kg and dimensions no more than 42x50x20cm
• goods purchased in Duty Free ( one sealed plastic bag, with dimensions not exceeding 115 cm)

What has become impossible to carry:

• Photo equipment, camera, lenses
• laptops

According to international standards, the size of one free space luggage (backpack, bag, briefcase or suitcase) that you can take with you to the cabin is 55x40x25 cm with a total weight of up to 10 kg for economy class.

Such dimensions allow you to carefully fill the luggage rack above the three seats, at the rate of one passenger in the seat - one piece of luggage for hand luggage.

So almost all manufacturing companies produce bags and suitcases of exactly this size for flights in the cabin. And at Aeroflot, all of a sudden, in an instant, these dimensions became invalid. And in the cabin with a suitcase standard size it became impossible to pass.

20 cm height limit ( and even less) is found at low-cost airlines - airlines that save on everything for the sake of a favorable price for their tickets.

But Aeroflot is far from a low-cost airline, and no one expected such a trick from the oldest national air carrier.

What to do if hand luggage does not meet the requirements

Airports have special "calibrators" - metal baskets in which you can put your luggage if you are not sure if it is the right size for flying in the cabin, and not in the luggage compartment.

So, Aeroflot employees meticulously force many passengers to check their backpacks and bags, right in front of the check-in counters for flights. If the suitcase does not fit into the calibrator, or sticks out of it, there are two ways out:

1. Check in baggage. Yes, yes, all the delicate equipment that you want to carefully carry on a cozy shelf above the chair is offered to be given into the rough hands of airport workers. It's like playing roulette: you might get lucky with neat movers, or maybe not ( more often no).

2. Pay extra for oversized hand luggage. This option is preferable, although it can plunge you into a slight confusion: prices range from 5,000 rubles for flights within our country, to 150 dollars (or euros) for flights abroad, if the sum of hand luggage dimensions exceeds 203 cm.

Any chance of slipping through with my bag?

You can try to squeeze your bag into the "calibrator" if the bag or backpack is soft. That's how I got through with my secure backpack, which was ugly bloated with a sweater stored there in case of cold weather in Barcelona.

An Aeroflot employee found my backpack to be oversized, so I was politely asked to check it for size. The check was successful, the backpack fit in the iron container, and I was allowed to board the plane.

If your backpack doesn’t fit into the “calibrator” in any way, you can pull out some of the things and put them in a bag or a soft backpack. I always carry with me such a fabric backpack inside the main one - it takes up little space, but it can come in handy at any moment far from home.

According to the rules, the passenger is entitled to an additional backpack ( or package), which does not exceed 80 cm in total dimensions and weighs up to 5 kg.

Thus, it is possible to outwit the system, and not check in hand luggage as luggage. Approaches to "calibrators" are not limited - you can combine things, check and combine again.

Is the difference of 5 centimeters insignificant? No matter how!

Most suitcase manufacturing companies have in their lineup a special line of " cabin luggage”: these are suitcases, bags or backpacks that comply with generally accepted dimensions for unhindered travel in the cabin of an aircraft.

Only now Aeroflot has dimensions decreased by 5 centimeters in height. As a result, angry posts on social networks, scandals, tantrums, wasted nerves and money, and as a result, a negative attitude towards the airline, up to threats of boycott.

It's good that Aeroflot changed their minds. Just the other day, the conditions for carrying hand luggage have changed again on the official website: the company has returned the generally accepted dimensions of 55x40x23-25 ​​cm. True, without official statements.

But what to do in order not to get on the money right before the flight? You need to buy the right suitcase that will pass any “calibration” test without any problems and fit in the luggage rack.

And there are suitcases. They cost adequate money, contain enough things and save the passenger's nerves.

Choose what you want. All right.

With any suitcase from this collection, you can confidently go straight to the plane, no one will say a word. Until some Aeroflot quietly changes the established standards again, of course.

1. Embossed suitcase with an unusual lid

2. Aluminum and lightweight Xiaomi 90FUN

3. Durable and cheap WOVELOT suitcase

4. Stylish and spectacular Y-ROAD TRAVEL Business

5. Compact bag on wheels from Y-ROAD TRAVEL

6. Real Bat-suitcase from travel tale

During the holiday season, the question is especially acute about what you can’t take in hand luggage on an airplane? To avoid problems when going through the baggage screening procedure while boarding the aircraft, the passenger must read in advance the new rules of 2016, which contain a list of prohibited items.

Items that should not be taken on board an aircraft as hand luggage

Hand luggage is a list of items that a passenger is allowed to take with them to the cabin of the aircraft for the duration of the flight. They are considered safe for passengers. At the same time, there is a list of items, the carriage of which is strictly prohibited. The list is constantly changing. It may vary depending on the selected airline.

Airport employees strictly monitor compliance with the rules for carrying hand luggage on board the aircraft. If there is a prohibited item in the passenger’s suitcases or bags, the item will be forced to leave at the airport. If the traveler refuses to do so, they will be prohibited from boarding the aircraft.

To prevent this from happening, things included in the list of prohibited items for transportation, but which must be taken with you, should be checked in the luggage compartment in advance.

What is prohibited in hand luggage on an airplane? When collecting luggage for an upcoming flight, the traveler should know that they will not let him in at the control if he plans to take with him:

• Weapons, including traumatic;
• Children's toys and souvenirs imitating weapons that are easy to confuse with real ones;
• Liquids that can easily ignite;
• Explosives;
• Flammable solids;
• radioactive substances;
• oxidizing substances;
• Magnetized items;
• Toxic substances.

The carriage of the above items on the aircraft is prohibited in any form. Their presence in the luggage may cause additional questions from the airport security and arouse suspicion. It is best to leave these items at home to avoid problems when passing through security. Transportation of weapons can be carried out only in cases provided for by law.

• corkscrew for wine;
• nail file;
• wire cutters;
• knitting needles;
• tweezers;
• medical needles for injections without appropriate documents;
• razor;
• jackknife;
• scissors.

These items belong to the category of piercing and cutting. If during the inspection they are found in a bag that the passenger is going to take on the plane, he will not be allowed into the cabin. Items should be transferred to a suitcase, which will be transferred to checked baggage, or purchased after landing. At the same time, a nail file with rounded edges and a razor with interchangeable nozzles do not fall into the category of piercing - cutting objects. Their passenger can safely take with him on a flight.

If it is announced that the planned flight belongs to high-risk flights, then the list of items that will be prohibited for transportation will expand significantly. Some personal items may be included in the list.

The final list should be updated on the company's website a few days before departure. The baggage of passengers traveling on a high-risk flight is checked especially carefully. If prohibited items are found, the passenger may be prohibited from flying.

Liquid transportation

If the traveler needs to take liquid with him, he must remember that its volume should not exceed 1 liter. The following are allowed for transportation:

• water;
• the drinks;
• shampoo;
• creams;
• aerosols.

Cosmetics also fall into the “liquid” category. The traveler is entitled to carry:

• ink;
• lip gloss;
• cream.

The volume of the package should not exceed 100 ml. If a traveler takes a 200 ml container and fills it halfway, the liquid will have to be left on the ground when going through the screening procedure. Otherwise, the passenger will not be allowed to fly.

Baby food belongs to the "liquid" category. You can take it with you, it is necessary for feeding a small child during the flight. Baby food is the exception to the rule.

If a child needs more than 1 liter during the flight, the rules allow you to take the required amount of baby food.

If 2 passengers are sent on a flight together with one hand luggage, then the volume is not summed up.

Liquids that the passenger plans to take with him must be placed in transparent bags in advance. It is best to use a ziplock bag.

Where can I buy a container for liquid, not exceeding a volume of 100 ml?

Getting packages that meet the requirements is not so difficult. There is no need to throw away the shampoo and detergent packages that are provided during your stay at the hotel. The containers exactly meet the requirements for passing through airport control.

Bags required for carrying liquids can be purchased from the stationery. To pass the control, it is enough if the liquids are packed in a tight file with a zipper. It is best if the traveler purchases a ready-made travel kit. It is sold in specialized stores. The set is compiled by professionals, taking into account the requirements for control.

Familiarization with the requirements of a particular air carrier

After thinking about what cannot be carried in hand luggage on an airplane, the traveler should familiarize himself with the requirements of a particular airline. The list of items prohibited for transportation can vary significantly. For example, during the Olympics in Sochi, a complete ban on the transportation of liquids was introduced.

If the list of items in hand luggage is prohibited, the security will not let the passenger through. You will need to leave prohibited items at the airport. Arguing with employees is useless. The passenger runs the risk of delaying the flight or not being allowed to fly. You can familiarize yourself with the requirements for the list of items for transportation in hand luggage in the cabin of the aircraft on the company's website.

Number of seats provided to a passenger in the aircraft cabin for hand luggage

The number of baggage pieces provided to a passenger in the aircraft cabin for storage may vary depending on the class and the chosen airline. Usually, 1 place is allocated for the carriage of hand luggage per 1 economy class traveler.

At the same time, for passengers flying in 1st class, 2 seats can be allocated at once. There are items that do not count as baggage that takes up storage space. These include:

• briefcases or women's handbags;
• cameras;
• laptops;
• tablets.

If a person is carrying a folding stroller, outerwear or crutches, then these items will also not be counted as hand luggage occupying 1 piece. Items can be carried freely. There is no additional charge for them.

Only one piece of hand luggage is allowed in economy class.

Permissible weight and size

Requirements for the size and weight of transported items may vary. They depend on the distance of the upcoming flight and the class in which the passenger flies. Usually the weight of a suitcase or bag carried in the cabin should not exceed 5-10 kg. Items exceeding the allowable volume must be handed over to the luggage compartment in advance.

Weight is checked before boarding. In order for the passenger not to have problems, you should check the weight of the items that he plans to take on board the aircraft while still at home. For the implementation of the procedure, ordinary scales are suitable.

Carriage of equipment for sports and musical instruments is carried out according to existing requirements. If items exceed the allowed weight, they must be checked in as checked baggage. An exception may be rare musical instruments of high value. Their transportation is allowed in the cabin if the weight of the item does not exceed 32 kg.

According to the requirements, the passenger must be able to put a suitcase or bag on the luggage rack without assistance.

The volume of a suitcase or bag in total must not exceed 115 cm. A suitcase with a maximum dimensions of 55 x 40 x 20 may be admitted into the cabin. An item of larger size cannot be taken in hand luggage on an airplane. If the baggage exceeds the measurements, airport employees will forcibly demand that the bag or suitcase be checked in as baggage. If the passenger refuses, he will not be allowed to board the aircraft.

The airline checks the amount of baggage in a special frame. Bags and suitcases must pass freely through it, along with handles and wheels. You will have to pay extra for overweight and excess volume. For this reason, the passenger should carefully consider the list of items that he plans to take with him on his trip. You should give preference only to things that are sure to come in handy during the trip. Everything else should be left at home.

Frame for checking the dimensions of hand luggage

What can you take with you on the plane?

In the cabin of the aircraft, regardless of the airline, class or country, you are allowed to take with you:

• documentation;
• children's toys, if they do not have sharp corners;
• souvenirs;
• medicines, if the passenger needs them;
• printed matter;
• keys;
• money;
• jewelry.

Medications should be taken on a trip only if they may be required during the flight. If there is no urgent need, it is better to refuse their transportation in hand luggage. The passenger will have to prove the need for medicines and their purpose. The procedure will complicate the registration process.

If the item is of high value, in order to avoid loss or damage, it is allowed to take it with you into the cabin of the aircraft. The statement also applies to expensive musical instruments. Their weight should not exceed 32 kg. Items exceeding the allowable mark must be handed over to the luggage compartment of the aircraft without fail.

The camera, outerwear, food for children, telephone and laptop are not subject to the weighing procedure and are not labeled. There is no charge for their carriage.

It is strictly forbidden to take with you into the cabin:

• Food;
• items that may break during the flight;
• objects with sharp corners;
• objects capable of inflicting cutting wounds on passengers.

If a child's toy has sharp corners, airport employees may consider it a sharp object and prohibit it from being transported in the cabin. The passenger can take outerwear with him, which he can later put in the luggage rack. At the same time, he has the right to put it in the luggage rack. Clothing does not count as carry-on baggage and does not require additional space.

Carriage of umbrellas in the cabin is allowed by most companies. However, some firms have come to the conclusion that it can be used as a weapon to harm the health of passengers, and require the item to be checked in as baggage. To avoid misunderstandings, the umbrella should be handed over to the luggage compartment in advance.

The passenger is entitled to take any printed materials with him into the cabin of the aircraft. In most airlines, if the weight of items does not exceed 5 - 10 kg, then you can carry luggage for free. However, there are exceptions to the rule.

Strong painkillers in large quantities can cause questions

Passing control

During the screening procedure, the passenger must present to the airport staff:

• a laptop;
• telephone;
• hand luggage;
• outerwear.

Inspection of objects is carried out using a scanner. It is important to remember that different airlines have different requirements for the contents of carry-on baggage, which is allowed for carriage in the cabin. In order to avoid misunderstandings, the passenger must familiarize himself with the requirements in advance. For more information, please visit the airline's website.

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