Questions tagged [hand-luggage]
Questions about baggage brought into an airplane cabin with the passenger, also known as "carry-on luggage" or "cabin luggage."
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Flying with a poster tube; AirChina?
I am flying to Beijing from London Heathrow on an AirChina flight. They specify only one piece of hand luggage is allowed. I've read that most airlines really don't care if you have a poster tube as ...
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Tripod in Carry-on Luggage in Europe
I'm going to Europe next year but I'm unsure if I can carry a tripod in my carry-on luggage. I saw a couple of question here to cite some:
Tripod in Carry-on Luggage
Compact tripod on airplane (...
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First aid scissors confiscated by Dubai airport security
I am travelling with a first aid kit in carry on bag like this:
NZ to Australia: bag X-rayed, no issues at all
Australia to Dubai: security opened the kit, checked the scissors and allowed them
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Can I bring this power bank on board the aircraft?
Well I am 24 and this is my first time travelling overseas. Kind of embarrassed, but I finally have enough money for travelling.
I would like to ask can I take this Aukey 30000mAh USB-C Power Bank
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trolleys with exchangeable wheels [closed]
Hello dear travel community! I guess this is a common question around here, as I am almost certain traveling experts are generally looking specifically for what I am seeking after.
Both my parter's ...
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Is it safe to travel with Radio Frequency (RF) Board packed in a laptop carry-on bag
In addition to a laptop,
I use some Radio frequency (RF) Board for implementing a software-defined Radio function (E.g. virtual eNode-B or gNode-B) with a small pluggable omni-directional antenna.
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Traveling with a battery
I'm traveling from the US to Switzerland with a layover in Frankfurt / Main (Germany).
I intend to buy a laptop battery in the US for a friend's laptop. I intend to take this battery with me on the ...
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How is CTA 144-A-2014 applied to interline carry-on on same ticket?
I have a ticket booked with Air Canada YYZ - ZRH - NAP. First leg is Air Canada, second is Swiss Air.
Air Canada's carry-on weight policy is refreshingly "must be light enough that you can store it ...
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What airlines have a habit of checking the weight of carry on luggage at the gate rather than at check in? [closed]
I fly on Lufthansa occasionally, mainly between Philadelphia and Frankfurt. I only have a carry on and I know they have a weight limit. The thing is while they do sometimes check the weight of the ...
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Bringing Power Supplies on Plane?
I have a 36V 8.8 Amp qualtek power supply that I want to bring for a friend. I'm not planning on checking bags so it will have to be carry on. Is this ok to bring on a plane? I can't seem to find any ...
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Carry-on liquids in toiletry bag (not clear ziplock)?
Over a year ago I stopped putting my toiletries in a clear plastic bag instead opting to keep them in my small dopp kit - I found it annoying to have to constantly transfer them between bags.
I've ...
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Can I keep 5 x 8ml liquid in its original package to carry in my hand luggage?
While passing through the security checks at Heathrow Airport, passengers are requested to put their liquid into plastic bags provided. I want to carry the below package (5 x 8ml bottles of cologne) ...
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How to carry a Squash racket on Thai Airways?
I have asked one of my friends to bring along a Squash racket for me from China, and he will be coming via Thai Airways.
He has shown the concern that the racket will be damaged if carried along.
So ...
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Does a compact folding luggage cart used to move around a carry-on bag and personal item count as an extra carry-on bag or extra personal item?
Does a compact folding luggage cart used to move around a carry-on bag or personal item count as an extra carry-on bag or extra personal item? Or does it count as part of the carry-on bag or personal ...
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How can one avoid carry bags when queuing for the security checkpoint in an airport?
Typically one cannot use airport luggage trolleys when queuing for the security checkpoint in an airport. Is there any way to avoid carrying bags when queuing for the security checkpoint in an airport ...
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Is there a restriction on how much chocolate I can carry in hand luggage on a Turkish airlines flight?
I have flight from Frankfurt to Dhaka via Istanbul and i would like to take some chocolates. As I'm travelling light with only hand luggage, I was wondering if there is a restriction on how much ...
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Customs regarding external computer components in laptop bag as carry on [duplicate]
I've traveled in the past with a laptop in its bag as the sole carry on. There were usually other "small" electronic parts, like a mouse, charger, phone charger, etc.
The laptop and its accessories ...
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Does Lufthansa weigh your carry on luggage?
I will soon be travelling to Europe, flying Lufthansa, and was wondering about the weight of my carry-on luggage.
In my experiences of travelling in Asia, I've never had my carry-on bag weighed, even ...
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Can I carry a powerbank of 10000 mAh capacity in a Turkish Airlines flight to Germany?
I'm travelling to Germany from Bangladesh (transit at Istanbul) on a Turkish Airlines flight. I wonder if I can carry a powerbank of 10000mAH in cabin luggage.
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Confused by Condor baggage policy and weigh-ins
My girlfriend and I are flying Condor for the first time next week; it'll be my first international flight, and so I don't know entirely what to expect. We heard that Condor mostly managed to avoid ...
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Carry on Luggage size in United air line
I booked the ticket for Air Canada but they codeshare with United Airlines
I bought my carry on luggage size described by air Canada (55cm X40cmX 20), But United Airline is (22 cm x 35 cm x 56 cm)
I ...
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What is the legal status of travelling with (unprescribed) methadone in your carry-on?
My girlfriend and her sister will be going to Canada for two weeks at the start of July. They both use drugs recreationally and aren't open with their family and are quite isolated.
My girlfriends ...
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sturdy, metallic chess clock as carry-on baggage
I am an amateur chess player and I am considering flying from the US to Europe with the following chess clock:
https://www.amazon.com/Chronos-GX-Touch-Chess-Clock/dp/B0015V3ZZ0
I am a concerned that ...
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Can I bring gold sheet face masks in my carry on?
I have a few of these face masks individually sealed and wrapped. Can I bring these in my carry on as it contains a small amount of liquid to keep them wet? (similar to the way we can bring baby wipes?...
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Can I opt out of checking carry-on at the gate?
The other day I was one of the last passengers to board a (domestic US) flight, and my carry-on bag was checked at the gate without asking. I suppose this was due to lack of space in overhead bins (...
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Where are carry-on bags checked at gate stored?
I frequently hear gate agents announce that they are looking for volunteers to check their carry on bags. After the flight, there is sometimes a line in the jet bridge, supposedly waiting for their ...
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Is Qatar's carry-on allowance 20" maximum height (and no combined length)? Is it strictly enforced?
Qatar's carry-on baggage allowance is:
Maximum dimensions for each piece of hand baggage are 50x37x25cm
(20x15x10in);
Almost all other airlines (updated May 15, 2019) have at least 21.5" height ...
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Screwdrivers, scalpel and knife in checked baggage
I will be traveling from US to Europe in 2 weeks and wanted to buy toolkit from iFixIt which contains knife, scalpel and screwdrivers.
Am I allowed to put it in the checked baggage? I was thinking ...
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3D Pen in hand luggage
Flying from the UK, will I be allowed to take a 3D Pen with me in the cabin?
I've checked what the UK has to say about tools in hand luggage but, as I more or less expected, there's nothing specific ...
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Where should I pack my electronic Tesla Coil? [closed]
I'm a coiler; I make Tesla Coils. I have various sizes. I would like to carry it on if possible because they are a little fragile. It will fit size restrictions. I hope I can at least check it.
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Lufthansa economy light personal item?
I just bought a trip travelling to the US with Lufthansa's economy light fare. I have previously travelled with Lufthansa and I have been allowed to take a ''personal item'' AND a carry on, however, ...
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Easter egg in cabin baggage on Ryanair
I'm flying from the UK to Spain soon with Ryanair and wanted to carry an Easter egg in my hand luggage. Is this possible?
I know Christmas crackers are not allowed but didn't find info about Easter ...
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Traveling with a cat on Lufthansa from Mumbai to Toronto
I am very confused and any pointers or advise or notes will be of great help:
I am traveling with my 6 kilo cat on Lufthansa via Frankfurt, the concern is I have a soft sided bag which meets the ...
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Under seat hand luggage storage width on Boeing 737-800 [closed]
I'm planning a flight on a Boeing 737-800 and need to consider the width of the under seat space for hand luggage (and this is for a specific reason so no answers/comments about over head bins please)....
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How seriously should I take size and weight limits of hand luggage?
I'll soon do my first intercontinental flight. Due to price, I decided to travel with hand luggage only. There are specified weight and size limits, of course – in my case it's 7kg and 53x38x20cm on a ...
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Cost of cabin bags on Ryanair [duplicate]
I'm flying with Ryanair and I will take a small bag and one medium bag.
The medium bag doesn't have to be necessary in the cabin.
Do I have to buy a 10kg check-in bag or is the medium bag free of ...
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External Carry-On Attachments
I have a question about typical carry-on policies. I'm mostly interested in the policies of US airlines, but I've heard that the carry-on policies in some european airlines are more restrictive.
I'm ...
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Are these common pencil case items allowed on a flight inside the EU?
I am going to fly from Italy (Venice) to the UK (London Heathrow) and back. Just today I started to think about the fact that the restrictions on liquids and "dangerous" materials might impact items ...
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Lufthansa personal item restriction
The Lufthansa Site states this restriction on personal item size 30X40X10 CM. I have looked to see if the restriction is based on total linear size? Meaning, if I have a bag that is 26X38X16 CM will ...
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May I Carry a Power Bank from Vancouver CA to Frankfurt DE? [duplicate]
Can I carry power bank in carry-on on Lufthansa airplane? I have RavPower Model: RP-PB19, Capacity: 55.5Wh.
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Air Canada personal item sizer size?
The Air Canada rules only permit a 16cm wide bag which is not a lot. of storage allowance.
RyanAir gives 20cm, United gives 22cm... how big is the sizer for Air Canada?
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Carry-on policy for travel humidifiers - United Airlines
I am traveling to a state with dry air, and I was thinking of taking a travel humidifier with me. Can I carry something like this or this or this in my carry-on on a United Airlines flight?
I ...
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How to move framed paintings by plane
I will soon move with two paintings by air. I'm afraid to check them to avoid damage.
Last time I was able to bring them as carry-on and give it to the FA for the coat hanger. She did so grudgingly, ...
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What qualifies as a “light personal hand baggage carried inside passenger compartment” exempt from the 6 HKD charge when taking a taxi in Hong Kong?
https://www.td.gov.hk/en/transport_in_hong_kong/public_transport/taxi/taxi_fare_of_hong_kong/index.html (mirror) indicates that "Every piece of baggage (Except light personal hand baggage carried ...
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What's the minimum allowed free luggage for an Argentinian internal flight with LATAM Airlines?
I'm taking a flight with LATAM (Buenos Aires - El Calafate, El Calafate - Ushuaia, Ushuaia - Buenos Aires) next month.
When I look on their website for information about the luggage I see this:
It ...
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Ryanair - Gate bag after November 1, 2018
Ryanair introduced its carry-on bag policy from November 2018. I assumed that I can take only 1 small bag. On their website they write:
If non-priority customers want to bring a 2nd bigger (wheelie)...
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Are there any restrictions for bath salts (magnesium flakes) in hand luggage flying within Europe?
In some sources it is written that you can carry bath salts:
Carrying powder-type stuff in carry on - problems?
Banned on board: Christmas gifts you can’t take on a flight:
Bath bombs are also ...
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Can I bring a wooden dough rolling stick onto the plane(carry-on)?
Here is a picture of what I am trying to bring onto the plane. I thought since it is wooden, it might pose a threat. I'd really appreciate any help.
Flying from LGA, NYC, and I do not have any ...
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Can I have a laptop case separate from my carry on on Delta? [closed]
I have a laptop case that is pretty big, as it can fit my PlayStation 4, it’s games and my laptop. However it fills the majority of my carry on. I was wondering if I could have my laptop case separate ...
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Carry on bag with wheels that I can attach to my waist?
What is a waist strap to put a carry on bag? I have crushed bones.
