Packing for Great Airline Travel

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If you are going on vacation and you will be flying there, it’s important to know the regulations and requirements of the airport and airline that you will be traveling on. Security measures can be very strict, and you want to be prepared or else you may have items taken away from you.

There are two types of luggage that you can bring with you to the airport. One is carry on luggage, and the other is checked luggage. Carry on luggage is what you actually bring onto the plane with you, and checked luggage is when you put your luggage into the cargo area of the plane and get it back once you land. Most items can be stored in checked luggage, though you should look up the information on your airline. It usually has to be 50 pounds or less, though you can still bring it if it weighs more, you just have to pay an extra fee. Some airlines let you check on bag for free and then charge for additional bags, some let you bring several bags for free, and others charge for every bag checked. It varies by airline, so make sure you know what is true for the one that you will be traveling on.

Carry on luggage has many more restrictions. It can only be a certain size, depending on the airline, and you can usually only bring one bag and one personal item with you, such as a purse or a laptop. There are also many items that you can’t bring onto the plane with you. Anything that might be dangerous or considered a weapon, such as a gun, knife, or anything particularly sharp, is usually not allowed. There are also restrictions in the amount of liquids that you can carry on to the plane with you. All liquids must be in clearly marked bottles that contain 3 oz of liquid or less. In addition, all the liquids should be put into a clear plastic bag and removed from your carry on when going through security.

As long as you follow these rules and guidelines and only pack what you are allowed to pack in each type of luggage that you have, you should have a safe and easy time at the airport.