What you can take with you on the plane as carry-on baggage, and what are the restrictions

The concept of "carry-on baggage" in an airplane means carrying on board the airliner of goods permitted for carriage in limited quantities. If, when boarding an aircraft, in addition to hand luggage, there is basic luggage in the form of bags or suitcases, then only fragile and valuable things are taken into the cabin. In order to avoid problems during check-in at the airport, you need to know what you can take with you on the plane, and on what items this airline imposes restrictions and prohibitions.

Dimensions and weight of carry-on baggage

Typically, this question is asked by those passengers who rarely travel by plane. However, even if you are familiar with the basic rules for carrying hand luggage into the cabin, be sure to check the restrictions on the carrier's website before departure. There are times when the dimensions of the cargo and its weight differ significantly. For example:

• Aeroflot allows you to carry on board hand luggage weighing no more than 10 kg;
• Air carrier "KLM" allows weight up to 12kg;
• The Lufthansa company makes restrictions for its passengers - up to 8 kg.

The average size of carry-on baggage carried into the cabin should not exceed 115cm around the perimeter. That is, it is allowed to carry a briefcase, bag or package with dimensions of 30x40x45 or 25x45x45. It is important that the sum of the sides does not exceed 115 cm.

When familiarizing yourself with the restrictions on the websites of carriers, be sure to pay attention to the fact that the size and weight of hand luggage for passengers of economy class, "first" and "business" also differ.

Be prepared for the fact that if the dimensions and weight of the rune baggage are exceeded, then at check-in you will have to pay extra grams or centimeters. The so-called low-cost airlines - low-cost airlines - pay special attention to compliance with the norms.

What can I carry in my carry-on baggage?

The main items that passengers carry on board the aircraft are electronics, food, personal hygiene items (if the flight is long or requires a connection) and liquids. All other things are usually checked in as luggage.

The requirements for the carriage of liquids are as follows:

• The volume of drinks, medicines or personal hygiene products in liquid form, in total, should not exceed 100 ml (for luggage - 1000 ml);
• All liquid foods must be in plastic wrap. Carrying glass into the aircraft cabin is strictly prohibited;
• You are required to show all packages of liquid products when checking in at the check-in counter.

All liquids in liquid containers must be well sealed. Moreover, if a liquid with a volume of 100 ml is transported in a plastic bottle with 200 ml written on it, the customs officer will immediately lay it out and prohibit it for transportation.

When transporting liquid baby food in hand luggage, be sure to inform about it at check-in! If the baby flies with you on the same flight, the airport staff are obliged to skip the milk formula!

The transportation of medicines containing narcotic substances requires the mandatory presence of a medical document confirming that the drug has been prescribed for you. As for personal hygiene items in carry-on luggage, try to take only the necessary ones; at the check-in and baggage inspection desk you may be asked to open literally every tube of cream or toothpaste.

Electronics belongs to the category of "passenger personal belongings". Therefore, if your video equipment is 3-4 kg, they are not included in the prescribed 10 kg.

What is prohibited for carriage in carry-on baggage

The following items are strictly prohibited for carriage by all airlines:

• Food products of animal origin;
• Liquids with a volume of more than 100mo;
• Weapon;
• Explosives;
• Razors, cutting and stabbing objects;
• Chemical, toxic and highly flammable substances.

To avoid unpleasant misunderstandings when boarding an aircraft, be sure to consult the entire list of prohibited items and foodstuffs.