According to opinion polls, about half of Russians have never flown airplanes. This is not surprising, because you can travel around the country (with some exceptions) with comfort, using the services of the railway. Moreover, the price of a train ticket is usually several times cheaper. But sooner or later there is a need to go somewhere by plane. If this is your first flight, then you should prepare for this event with all responsibility. Currently, a number of rules are enshrined in law that regulate the carriage of baggage by passengers. To avoid any problems at the airport, study in advance information on what you can take with you on the plane. And this article will help you with this.
Items not allowed in the cabin
There is nothing complicated in collecting baggage. It is only necessary to make sure that forbidden objects didn’t get there somehow, namely:
- weapons (firearms, pneumatic, etc.);
- explosive and flammable substances (including harmless hair spray);
- cutting, piercing objects (knives, scissors, skates), as well as some blunt ones (fishing rods, hockey sticks, baseball bats).
It is also prohibited to transport products of animal origin, namely milk, cottage cheese, cheese, meat. In addition, the transport of liquids in the cabin has recently been limited (with some exceptions). The rules for the carriage of hand luggage establish that the volume of containers with liquid contents should not exceed 100 milliliters. There can be 10 such bottles in total, that is, the total volume is a liter. They must be packed in a transparent, resealable bag and presented at the security counter. Each passenger is entitled to one such package.
But that is not all. If you are flying with a baby, then study the information on what you can take with you on the plane to feed him. As a rule, baby food can not be packed in containers, but be prepared to present it to the control service, and if necessary, open it. The same rule applies to medicines (which should have a doctor's prescription). If you want to make sure that you have nothing forbidden to carry on the plane, read the full list of such items in the "Rules for the Carriage of Liquids and Hand Luggage."
What is allowed in the cabin?
Now let's talk about what you can take with you on the plane.
The first is hand luggage (with the exception of prohibited items). Its permissible weight depends on the airline you are flying to (find out the details on the official website or call the hotline), and the dimensions should not exceed 115 centimeters in the sum of three values (length, width, height).
The second - things that are allowed to be carried in the cabin in addition to hand luggage. So, what can I take on a plane over a fixed volume? According to the rules of most airlines, a laptop and a camera are personal items whose weight is not included in cabin baggage. In addition, without weighing, you can carry a handbag, umbrella, shawl or plaid, several magazines or books. If you fly with a child, then his stroller can also be transported in the cabin, if its weight does not exceed 10 kilograms. As you can see, there are many ways to reduce the weight of hand luggage due to such "additional" items.
Food on the plane. What products to take with you?
Let's say a few words about food in an airplane. If your flight is long, then you probably want to take something to eat. After all, food is not always included in the price of an air ticket, in addition, some simply do not like the food that is offered on the plane. When planning the edible component of hand luggage, be aware of prohibited foods. So, sauces, yogurts, soups, jellies, peanut butter, jam are liquids, the transportation of which is limited. Therefore, it is better not to take risks and choose something else. What can I take with me on board a meal? Non-perishable and slightly smelling products are ideal: nuts and dried fruits, crackers, chocolate bars, granola, fruits that do not need to be peeled (apples, pears, grapes). So you will not remain hungry in any case and do not create inconvenience to yourself and other passengers in the form of strong smells, splashes and so on.
We hope that these recommendations will help you better prepare for the flight. Have a nice trip!