There were many worst known tragedies happen that hit the aviation industry. These things changed the outlook of airline security in all over the world. Before the heading to the airport or onboard, people must have to know about the size, the weight, and most importantly what items are allowed in hand luggage and what items are not allowed in hand luggage. Here’s a guide to all the basics you need to know about the airline restricted items  while traveling by air.

Baggage Restrictions

In the past few years, people are facing many major inconveniences regarding limits and restrictions on carry-on and checked items. These conditions have imposed too many restrictions on several different personal hygiene items. But below showing list will help you to find out what is allowed in a carry-on bag and checked bag, what is not allowed in carry on and what items are not allowed in checked luggage.

Nevertheless, all these ordinances are exclusively for the purpose of passenger safety. You are allowed to carry liquids, container, and tubes in a plastic bag where possible. So if you know about airline prohibited items, then you should know what you can carry or not on the plane or the country you are going to because their ordinances might vary.

Here is the list of what are you allowed to bring on a plane and what items are not allowed on a plane.

Make-up & Toiletries ( > 3 oz. and not in a clear bag)

Food & Drinks

Electronic Devices

Personal Items

Sporting Goods

 

Sharp Objects

 

Note: Keep all sharp objects securely in check-in baggage that are wrapped in a way to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors.

Guns & Firearms

 

Check with your airline to see if firearms are permitted in checked baggage on the airline or not. Ask about limitations or fees. All of the firearms listed above, as well the frame or receiver of such firearms, carried as checked baggage, MUST be unloaded, packed in a locked hard-sided gun case, and declared to your airline at check-in.

Tools

Note: All sharp objects in check-in baggage should be securely wrapped to prevent injury to baggage handlers and inspectors.

Martial Arts & Self Defense Items

 

Explosive Materials

 

Flammable Items

 

Disabling Chemicals & Other Dangerous Items

 

Other Items

 Always remember that the above-mentioned rules and regulations for international flights may vary. This may depend on the destination and the carrier. The safest practice would be to declare your entire luggage at the check-in. The rules of carry-on luggage are stricter in case of flights to international destinations. The prohibited carry-on items for first-class travelers are different from the business class. These may seem very complicated, but it is better to be safe when it comes to air travel.

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