| In airline terms, 'baggage allowance' means the | | | | firearms, liquids, tools, martial arts and self |
| total amount of luggage that a passenger can | | | | defense items, explosive and flammable materials |
| carry on an airline flight. The amount of luggage | | | | such as lighters, immobilizing chemicals such as |
| one can bring on a flight can vary among airlines. | | | | pepper spray, and other dangerous items. |
| Generally, there is a certain amount that one can | | | | Before packing your items for a flight, you should |
| check and carry on for free and a charge will be | | | | first understand important terms regarding what |
| added for any extra baggage. There can also be | | | | airlines define as baggage. What is a "personal |
| a set limit with no option to carry on any extra | | | | item"? Here is a list of what most airlines consider |
| baggage. Before traveling to the airport, you | | | | "personal items:" |
| should find out what type of baggage and how | | | | - Purse |
| much you can carry on a flight. | | | | - Briefcase |
| Airlines will normally check luggage according to | | | | - Laptop |
| weight and size. The airline official will weigh the | | | | - Small book-bag style backpack |
| luggage and if the weight exceeds the limit, the | | | | - Other similar items that do not exceed 91cm |
| passenger will be informed so as to make the | | | | (length + width + height) will be allowed such as a |
| appropriate adjustments. Passengers will often | | | | small tote bag or shoulder bag. |
| divide the luggage into two suitcases in order to | | | | Additional items that will be allowed above and |
| reduce the weight. Passengers can then avoid | | | | beyond what is listed above include: |
| weight restrictions by carrying one item on the | | | | - Outer garments such as coats/wraps/hats |
| plane with them. | | | | - Approved safety seat for lap or ticketed child |
| Some airlines will calculate weight according to the | | | | - Umbrella stroller for lap or ticketed child |
| total weight of all the luggage pieces, while others | | | | - Diaper bag for lap or ticketed child |
| will calculate weight for each piece separately. | | | | - Book or newspaper |
| Weight restrictions can also be calculated | | | | - Small bag of food that is consumable |
| according to the method one is flying such as | | | | - Assistive devices for passengers such as |
| Business, Economy, and First Class. The higher the | | | | wheelchairs, walkers and CPAP machines |
| flight status, the heavier the item one can check. | | | | - Therapeutic oxygen provided by the airline |
| Carry-on luggage tends to be measured according | | | | You can either contact your airline directly or |
| to size. The dimensions of the carry-on piece will | | | | check online airline sites to find all of the |
| be measured. It is important to note that for | | | | information that you need to answer your |
| security reasons, there are certain items such as | | | | questions about baggage allowances and baggage |
| lighters and liquids that will be prohibited from | | | | restrictions on flights. Online sites will include such |
| being carried on the plane. | | | | information as what you can carry, what you can |
| Because there are a number of items that are | | | | check, baggage fees, weight and size limitations, |
| prohibited from being checked on a flight or taken | | | | what is too big, and how much luggage is really |
| directly on an airplane, you should check the airline | | | | too much for a flight. Having the knowledge prior |
| for specific items prior to going to the airport. | | | | to your flight will save a lot of time and |
| However, they generally include: sharp objects | | | | frustration at the airport. |
| such as scissors, sporting goods, guns and | | | | |