What can not be transported in the cabin. What not to take in hand luggage on a plane

Hi all! I think every traveler wants to fly comfortably and safely. But this is simply impossible without knowing what is forbidden to be carried on an airplane.

At first glance, it may seem that there is no logic in these rules. But believe me, it's not.

The most important principle that unites all these rules is that you cannot take with you objects and substances that may interfere with the normal operation of the vessel or pose a threat to the aircraft, crew and passengers. All the rules follow from it. I recommend that you read them very carefully.

In this article:

1. Dummies

Now there are a lot of things that do not pose a threat, but outwardly look like dangerous objects. For example:

dynamite alarm clock
toy machines, pistols (which children love to buy as a gift)

No one says that these items are prohibited from being transported at all. BUT! They are definitely forbidden to be carried in hand luggage - this is the time. Secondly, there may be increased interest from the security side, be prepared.

2. Explosives and all items stuffed with it

This includes everything that can explode, catch fire or contribute to this. Of course, it is quite difficult to imagine that some passenger in a suitcase of acceptable weight and size checks in TNT or takes a briefcase with cartridges in hand luggage.

But you can get stuck in history with seemingly harmless sparklers. They also cannot be shipped. In general: neither in luggage, nor in hand luggage.

Cool fireworks on the occasion of the New Year or wedding - here.

3. Compressed / liquefied gas

The gas cylinder, still relevant, as a rule, in rural areas and the gas cartridge for self-defense differ markedly from each other. But both of them are not allowed to be carried on the plane.

The exception to this paragraph is:

The gas that is used to ensure the movement of prostheses;
Gas that fills life jackets;

One passenger can carry a small disposable lighter on board.

4. Flammable liquids and substances

Perhaps, taking a can of gasoline with you, you can save a lot. But the plane is not suitable for this.

Those who make repairs and want to bring paint, glue, varnish, thinner from the trip will also be disappointed. All this is also impossible.

5. Toxins, any poisons, strong acids

It is quite logical that all these things pose a threat to the life and health of people.

By the way, despite the fact that mercury is a poisonous substance, you can carry one mercury thermometer with you in your hand luggage. It is allowed. BUT! I'm just asking you as a human being. Do not carry a glass thermometer with you, buy an electronic one, the issue price is 150 rubles.

6. Weapons: firearms, pneumatic, electric shock, most types of cold

An exception is made for crossbows, sabers, checkers, hunting rifles, bayonets, swords, daggers, hunting knives. All this can be carried, but only in the luggage compartment.

I already spoke about toy weapons - everything is in luggage.

A food processor, a sausage slicer, a meat grinder, a drill, a screwdriver are also passengers in the luggage compartment.

7. Oxidizing agents and organic peroxides

Whitening powder belongs to this group. This also includes hydrogen peroxide.

8. Radioactive materials

Comments are unnecessary, I think.

9. All items of unacceptable weight and dimensions for transportation

Everything is extremely simple here: an unbearable load of enormous size simply will not fit into the plane.

In general, all the information of interest on this issue can always be clarified on the website of the air carrier, by calling the help desk, from the tour operator who organizes your trip.

If a prohibited item is found in your luggage…

Everything that is forbidden to be carried or poses a threat to the lives of others, the airport staff seizes. You can see what things some people are trying to bring with them.

If your things contained items and substances that can be freely bought on the territory of Russia, but cannot be imported into the country of destination or simply transported on an airplane, then they will simply be confiscated, and you will continue your journey.

If in the things of the traveler they find items the sale of which is prohibited in ordinary life (weapons, narcotic substances), then they are also confiscated. The only difference is that the passenger will continue his journey in a completely different direction. But I'm sure it won't happen to you, my dears.

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 handed over to 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;
beverages;
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 requires a volume exceeding 1 liter during the flight, the rules allow taking 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 the 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 larger than that cannot be taken as hand luggage on the plane. If the luggage exceeds the measurements, airport employees will forcibly demand that the bag or suitcase be checked in as luggage. 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 subjected 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 of the aircraft:

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:

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 transportation in the cabin. 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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Today, air travel is becoming more and more popular. And due to the fact that many airlines have begun to release cheap tickets on the market, which only allow for 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 cabin of the aircraft can be measured in advance at home, but this is usually done at the airport before checking 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);
Goods 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 changed on the plane urgently), baby food (they may be asked to open the package and even try at the inspection), hygiene items for the baby, an oversized toy. The maximum weight of 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 disabilities : 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:

Knives, scissors, corkscrew and other metal cutting objects.
Aerosols.
Liquids exceeding the volume of 100 ml and more than 1 liter in total.
Animal products: butter, cheese, ham and more. However, in the form of sandwiches, such products can be taken.
Weapons and objects resembling weapons. Even children's pistols will not be allowed to be taken on board, not to mention shurikens.
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.
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 of the aircraft, 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 at the 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.

In hand luggage, we usually take everything that can be useful to us on the road, from documents to entertainment for the duration of the flight. Moreover, sometimes this is the only bag or suitcase that a traveler can take with him.

You need to pack carefully, and not only because the dimensions of hand luggage are limited. It is very important not to accidentally grab something that is not allowed in hand luggage on the plane - and this is a very long list.

The meaning of some prohibitions is obvious, others seem ridiculous: why you can’t take water on a plane, why you can read in flight, but not knit?

But in fact, all bans are dictated by security considerations and are often introduced after emergencies on board. There are known cases when terrorists already in flight created explosives, carrying individual components on board, and used improvised means to threaten the crew and passengers.

Our review contains all the information that a traveler will surely need:

how much liquid can be carried on the plane;
how to smuggle medicines;
is it possible to take food on the plane;
Is it allowed to bring baby food.

Knowing the answers to these questions, you can easily get ready for the road.

List of prohibited items on the plane

The list of items that are prohibited from being carried in baggage and in hand luggage is noticeably different. Baggage requirements are less severe: obviously dangerous things (explosives, ammunition, drugs, flammable, caustic and toxic substances) cannot be transported. There are much more requirements for hand luggage, although here the safety of passengers comes first.

Here is a general list of what not to take on board an airplane in hand luggage:

explosive, poisonous, flammable, caustic substances - these include both a conventional mercury thermometer and nail polish remover;
weapons, including souvenirs and fake weapons (at the same time, you can carry weapons in your luggage, so put a children's machine gun or a lighter in the form of a pistol in your suitcase);
piercing and cutting items - these include scissors, nail files, razors, needles for syringes, knitting needles and hooks for knitting, metal table knives and forks, corkscrews, construction tools;
liquids with a volume of more than 100 ml (read about the nuances and exceptions in the section "Carrying liquids in hand luggage").

Detailed lists, often with infographics, can be found on the websites of airports and air carriers.

Airports have the right to soften or tighten the rules for carrying hand luggage. Increased security measures are resorted to on the eve of significant events (festivals, sports competitions) or in connection with the threat of terrorist attacks.

Regulations of different countries allow airport administrations to introduce additional security requirements.

For example, Appendix No. 1 to the Rules for conducting pre-flight and post-flight inspections (RF) * says that Russian airports may prohibit taking knitting needles and nail scissors with a blade length of up to 6 cm into the aircraft cabin.

At the same time, some travelers confirm that they successfully passed the inspection with such things in their hand luggage.

Many states, airports, and airlines have additional lists of items not to be taken on planes. We recommend that you find out before the flight if there are any special restrictions on transportation, so as not to run into trouble during check-in for the flight and passing through security.

Transportation of liquids in hand luggage

Reasons to carry liquid in your hand luggage are not so few. This includes water for drinking (not on every flight passengers are fed and watered), and an antiseptic, and hand cream, and toothpaste, and a vial of medicine. All this will be allowed to take with you, if you follow the rules for carrying liquids in hand luggage.

Firstly, liquids, from the point of view of the rules of air transportation, are:

body and hair care products, toothpaste, deodorants, shaving foam, etc.;
decorative cosmetics;
perfumes and toilet water;
medicines in the form of syrups, solutions, drops, etc.;
some food products (drinking water, soup, mashed potatoes, pate, yogurt, cottage cheese, soft cheeses, fish caviar, jams, jams, jellies, honey, canned food);
alcohol.

Second, there is a size limit. The volume of liquid carried in hand luggage must not exceed 100 ml.

This means that water, antiseptic, shampoo, juice must be in individual packaging up to 100 ml. If you take a large bottle of shampoo that is partially filled, this shampoo will have to be thrown away at the airport.

Thirdly, the general the volume of liquids in hand luggage - no more than 1 liter. In this case, all vials and sachets with liquid must be folded into one transparent plastic bag. At the airport, this package is checked separately from other things.

The allowance for carrying liquids in hand luggage does not apply to baby food, medicines and goods purchased in Duty Free. Although here you need to know the features:

medicines can be carried in the amount that you need for the duration of the flight (if you are flying with a transfer, feel free to count the total duration of the trip);
in Duty Free stores, all goods are packed in a transparent plastic bag, a check is also placed there, and all this must remain packed throughout the flight;
the amount of baby food should also be calculated for the flight time - the rest of the baby food, which you do not dare to pack in luggage, will need to be handed over at the check-in desk: it will be taken in the cabin.

Read more about the nuances of carrying liquids in hand luggage on an airplane in the following sections.

As for drinking water, many travelers take an empty bottle with them and fill it with water from drinking fountains after passing through security. If you are still not allowed to carry an empty bottle, the losses will be minimal.

Can I take food on board the plane?

It is advisable to take food on the plane, and in some cases it is necessary. Even if the flight itself does not last long, you will have to spend two hours at the airport before departure, and after landing you will not immediately have the opportunity to fully eat.

In addition, low-cost airlines do not include meals on board in the ticket price. So, it is worth taking a light snack or a full meal with you on the road.

The question of whether it is possible to carry food on the plane is now decided unequivocally - it is possible. In order not to starve on the road, grab sandwiches, dried fruits, nuts, cookies, sweets. It is allowed to take fresh vegetables and fruits into the cabin, but it is advisable to take a little of them to eat during the flight.

Perishable foods should be put in a thermal bag and eaten first. It is not recommended to take food with a strong smell with you.

What can I take on a plane from food for babies:

baby food in jars;
baby water;
breast milk or a bottled substitute;
boiled vegetables and meat without broth;
cookie.

If you plan to bring food with you, other than to eat it on the road, be sure to check what import and export restrictions are in place in the countries of origin and destination.

So, you will not be allowed into the EU countries with meat products, in the same way the law is strict for dairy products (the ban does not apply to baby food). Special bans on the export of products exist in the countries of Southeast Asia - where you can not take durians, watermelons, coconuts on a plane. In Vietnam, nuoc mam sauce is banned.

As a rule, alcohol can only be taken on board an aircraft if it is purchased from a Duty Free shop. Annex No. 1 to the Rules for Conducting Pre-Flight and Post-Flight Security (RF)* stipulates that alcohol can be carried in baggage, while nothing is said about hand baggage. The Rules for the Air Transportation of Passengers and Baggage (Ukraine)** contain the same provision.

Meanwhile, with the carriage of goods from Duty Free in hand luggage, difficulties may arise. For example, alcohol purchased outside the Schengen area may not be allowed to be transported in EU countries. Be prepared for the fact that when you transfer at the airport of any of the EU countries, you will meet with a requirement to transfer alcohol to your luggage.

It should also be taken into account that in most states there is a certain limit on the import and export of alcohol, they must also be taken into account. So, in Egypt and Thailand you can not import more than 1 liter of alcohol, while taking into account its amount in luggage and in hand luggage. The import of alcohol into Saudi Arabia is prohibited.

Cosmetics and personal hygiene items

A neat cosmetic bag in hand luggage can also become the subject of attention of customs officers. You will be surprised, but there are also liquids: mascara, lip gloss, foundation.

And liquids on board the aircraft, as we have already found out, can only be carried in a separate transparent bag, in containers up to 100 ml, in a total volume of not more than 1 liter.

Perfume and eau de toilette can be carried in hand luggage on an airplane if they meet the liquid allowance. Feel free to take a 50-ml bottle of perfume in your hand luggage, and it is better to put a large package of toilet water in your luggage.

The decision to carry knitting needles, embroidery needles, nail scissors in hand luggage is made by airport authorities. They have the right to prohibit the transport of such items, so it is better to pack them in your luggage.

Let's give some tips on how to collect cosmetics so that you can easily take them on board the aircraft.

Don't throw away the shampoo and gel packs provided by the hotel. Small bottles will come in handy on your next trips.
You can buy a special travel kit for the plane: it is a transparent bag with small bottles and jars up to 100 ml. Shampoo, body gel, micellar water, tonic, cream can be poured into them. These are reusable packages and you can reuse them.
In a transparent bag that you will show at the inspection, put mascara, lip gloss, foundation, skin care products, toothpaste, shampoo, shower gel, perfume or toilet water.
Put the manicure set, nail polishes and nail polish remover in your luggage, and if necessary, put a nail clipper (nail clippers) and a soft-based nail file in your hand luggage.

Can I bring medicine on the plane?

Experienced travelers always take a first aid kit with medicines for emergencies and chronic diseases. But keep in mind that not all medicines, in principle, are allowed to be imported into other countries, and not all medical devices can be taken with you to the salon. Let's figure out what you can and cannot take on a plane.

The general rule is that you can carry medicines in your hand luggage if you need to take them on the road. Stock up on a prescription or medical certificate confirming such a need. Recall that the restriction on the transport of liquids also applies to medicines.

The customs regulations of different countries provide for the possibility of carrying liquid medicines in containers larger than 100 ml in hand luggage if you need to take them on the road.

Make sure that the medicines are in their original packaging (do not transfer them to another vial to save space) and that they have not expired.

Another restriction concerns the transport of psychotropic (narcotic) drugs. This category includes tranquilizers, and in addition to them - strong painkillers, antitussives containing codeine, antibiotics, vasoconstrictors based on pseudoephedrine, antihistamines containing chlorphenamine maleate, some non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Questions may arise even when transporting alcohol tinctures.

If you really need to carry any of these medicines, confirm this need with a prescription from a doctor, even if the drug is over-the-counter, with a pharmacy receipt and instructions (preferably in English).

In addition, before flying, check what restrictions on the import of drugs are in the country where you are going or where you will make a transfer.

It is desirable for a tourist with diabetes to have a medical certificate in order to freely carry insulin preparations, syringes, insulin pens, a glucometer, an alcohol solution, special meals, etc. in hand luggage.

Try to take as few drugs as possible in your hand luggage. During the flight, if necessary, you can ask the flight attendants for medicines: there is a first aid kit in every plane.

Another common question from parents who travel with children: is it possible to take a mercury thermometer on a plane? Air travel regulations in different countries say that a mercury thermometer can only be carried in luggage.

It is allowed to put an electronic or infrared thermometer in hand luggage. If you do not have one, you can count on a thermometer in the on-board first aid kit.

If you are traveling with children

Families traveling with toddlers have to take a lot more things with them than adult tourists. The airlines understand this and meet the needs of young travelers. If you are flying with a child under two years of age, you will be able to take a few items into the cabin of the aircraft, in addition to hand luggage:

cradle for sleeping;
folding stroller;
baby food in jars for the entire stay, and not just for the duration of the flight.

To carry baby food in the cabin, you need to agree in advance with the air carrier. In this case, baby food will be checked out as fragile baggage, and it will be taken not in the luggage compartment, but in the cabin of the aircraft.

The plane is the most convenient, fast and comfortable means of transport. In a matter of hours, you can cover huge distances by air. But, due to its specificity, at all airports in the world and in all airlines, very serious requirements are imposed on the safety of passengers.

So, in order to receive a boarding pass, passengers must comply with strict flight rules, including the rules for carrying luggage on an aircraft.

This is for the sake of general safety on board and in flight.

The rules are the same for everyone, and do not depend on whether you are going on a business trip or on vacation to warm countries, flying in business class or having a seat in economy class.

Summing up, I’ll say that for absolutely all passengers, a flight involves a set of certain organizational issues that can be considered a kind of unspoken payment for the comfort and speed of the flight.

And one of the most important organizational issues is the transportation of luggage. It should be approached responsibly and carefully in order to avoid unnecessary problems in the future.

The main nuances of carrying luggage on an airplane

First of all, it should be noted that the baggage rules are not a single world standard. They may well vary depending on several factors.

Firstly, it makes a huge difference which country you fly to, as different countries have their own standards and regulations.

Secondly, the baggage rules are affected by the choice of the airline whose services you decide to use. In addition, the class of ticket you are purchasing (for example, business class or economy class) and the type of aircraft provided to you in the matter of the allowed weight of your baggage.

Advice

To avoid unnecessary difficulties when checking in baggage, you should clarify all of the above points even when buying a ticket. Also, find out the rules for carrying non-standard baggage, if any.

First of all, you should find out which of the things you want to take on the road can be transported by plane and what is prohibited.

But even regardless of the differences, all airlines have general baggage rules that are used all over the world.

General rules for carrying baggage on an airplane

First- you need to make sure that the suitcase or bag that you check in in separate places during check-in must be solid (without any cuts or slots) and in good order so that your belongings, as well as the belongings of your neighboring luggage, are not damaged during transportation.

To be sure, you can wrap your luggage with cling film yourself or carry out this procedure right at the airport for a nominal amount. We recommend doing this! This will not only increase the chances that you will deliver your luggage in one piece, but it will definitely not stain or tear your new suitcase or bag.

Second- each airline has rules governing the weight and size of unchecked (hand luggage) and checked baggage. If you exceed one or the other parameter, you will have to pay extra.

Third- it should be remembered that there is a certain list of things that are strictly prohibited for transportation on an airplane. Not in luggage, not in hand luggage!

What you can not take on a plane in luggage:

Corrosive and caustic substances. These include: alkalis, acids, mercury, as well as devices containing it, batteries with liquid cells.
Any type of gases. These include: flammable, non-flammable, liquefied, compressed and poisonous.
Solids and liquids that may ignite. These include: lighters and matches, paint, solvent, as well as other paint and varnish products. Lighter refill fluid, spontaneously combustible substances, substances that, in contact with water, emit flammable gases and other flammable substances and objects.
Oxidizing substances such as peroxides or bleaching powder
Any explosive items. These include: pistols and other firearms, flares, fireworks, ammunition, including empty shells and detonators;
radioactive substances;
Toxic, infectious and poisonous substances. These include: herbicides, insect repellents, laboratory materials with live viruses, etiology items;
magnetized substances;
Briefcases and suitcases with built-in alarm devices;
Small personal mobility aids powered by lithium batteries;

And other dangerous substances, objects and cargoes that can be used as a weapon to attack passengers, the crew of an aircraft, as well as posing a threat to the flight of an aircraft.

In addition, according to transportation rules It is not recommended to put in common (checked) baggage:

jewelry
precious metals
securities
keys
money
fragile items
perishable products

Leave these things at home or take them with you in your hand luggage!

Hand luggage and total baggage weight

There is also such a thing as hand luggage on the plane.

These are, as a rule, small bags that are allowed to be carried in the cabin.

Of course, the rules for carrying things in hand luggage are even stricter. These restrictions and measures are intended to ensure the safety of the aircraft.

Yes, most airlines not allowed to carry hand luggage:

Long scissors and knives (even nail scissors can be taken from you)
Knitting needles
Corkscrews
Hypodermic needles (except for certain prescribed cases)
Razors and other piercing and cutting objects

In addition, there are certain restrictions on the carriage of liquids in hand luggage, which include:

Shampoos
Sprays
Mascaras
cream
Water and other drinks

According to the rules, these liquids can only be taken on a plane in small quantities (up to 100 ml) and only in sealed packages (the exact requirements are imposed directly by the airline). The exception is liquid medicines and baby food, which are necessary in flight.

Also, liquids and items purchased in duty-free shops do not fall under these rules. (Duty Free - Duty Free)

If we talk about the weight of hand luggage and luggage, there are also restrictions here. For hand luggage, as a rule, limits are set from 7 to 15 kg per 1 piece. Whereas the weight of luggage on the plane is calculated on average from 20 to 30 kg.

Without charging an additional fee and in excess of the free baggage allowance (20 kg), a passenger can take into the cabin of the aircraft:

Briefcase or handbag
Folder for papers
Cane
Crutches and a wheelchair when transporting a passenger with reduced mobility
Bouquet of flowers
Outerwear and a suit in a suitcase
In-Flight Reading Prints
Mobile phone
Camcorder and camera
Laptop, tablet and other electronic devices
Baby cradle when transporting a child

These things are not subject to registration, are not presented for weighing and are not marked with tags.

If you need to transport a non-standard, large and fragile item, such as a musical cello, please contact the representatives of the air carrier with questions. The same applies to sports equipment, medical equipment and other things that are not included in our lists.