Have you booked your flight, reserved your hotel or bed and breakfast, and now only have one thing left to do? Pack your suitcase. Wherever your destination may be, the strict rules of airlines apply to everyone, and your carry-on luggage must be prepared with great care to avoid issues at security checks.
When traveling with low-cost airlines, there are numerous things to check before choosing your checked baggage, from the size to the weight of the bags themselves. Once you are sure about the suitcase you can bring according to your ticket and are ready to pack, you need to be aware of what is prohibited to include inside it. Additionally, traveling light has become a trend, making it almost a must to bring a slim suitcase.
Traveling only with carry-on luggage, if done correctly, also shortens travel time because, upon arrival at the airport, if you have already checked in online, you can go straight to the security checks, avoiding the queue to check in hold luggage. Of course, everything also depends on the length of your stay and your destination.
When you arrive at security, your carry-on luggage is electronically checked and goes through a metal detector screening, and it must be in order. The same applies once you reach your destination: having carry-on luggage shortens the time again because you can avoid the baggage carousel and head straight out of the airport.
What Cannot Be Carried in Carry-On Luggage
Certain items cannot be carried in carry-on luggage, such as:
- Firearms, guns, weapon components, or any other tools that fire projectiles. Imitations of weapons and objects that may resemble weapons, flammable and dangerous items, and pyrotechnic articles are also prohibited, as well as alcoholic beverages with an alcohol content exceeding 70%.
It is absolutely forbidden to carry any item that could be considered dangerous to the safety of passengers and crew. You cannot carry sharp objects, knives, box cutters, razor blades, or items that could cause injury. Your carry-on luggage cannot contain chemicals or toxic substances, including acids, poisons, and immobilizing sprays.
For safety reasons, there are also very strict rules on liquids allowed in your carry-on luggage: liquids that can be brought into the cabin, including beverages, toothpaste, creams, or gels, must be placed in a transparent plastic bag with a maximum capacity of 1 liter, and each container must not exceed 100 ml. When passing through security control, before heading to the gate, every passenger will be asked to present the bag of liquids separately.
Containers with a capacity greater than 100 ml must be placed in checked luggage, which goes in the hold. It is always advisable to check the specific rules of the airline you are traveling with, as they may have different policies regarding the transport of liquids in checked luggage and may impose a maximum limit of 10 liters.
Some items are subject to limitations, such as drinks, creams, perfumes, gels, and similar products, while others are not subject to significant restrictions, such as solid lipsticks, powdered talc, specific medical foods, prescription medications, and sealed human ashes.
According to general rules, passengers can bring their own food on board, provided they are not liquids or semi-liquid substances (such as soups) exceeding the 100 ml maximum limit.
Fresh fruits and vegetables may be included among foods subject to restrictions, but this depends on the airline’s policy. It is important to note that some products may also be subject to restrictions when flying or entering a new country and/or destination.
