Carry On Luggage Regulations – What’s Allowed?

Just what exactly are the carry on luggage regulations for air travel?

Have you been one of the unfortunate victims of carry on luggage  item confiscation at the airport security line?

Is it perhaps you weren’t quite aware of what you were allowed to carry in that bag in the first place?

Well relax, you’re not alone!

Here at Holidays for Family, we’ll try to clear things up on what is acceptable and what is not acceptable to pack in your carry on baggage.

There are strict rules for carry on luggage that you should be aware of before travel. You certainly don’t want some necessary items needed for your family holidays confiscated at the airport!

First, have a quick look at this short video from a ‘Travelocity‘ senior editor on baggage fees.

A short video on some interesting facts about fees airlines now charge for luggage. This is why it is so important to be aware of those carry on luggage regulations even more so!

Enjoy …

So, as you can see from the video, it’s ‘expensive to check your luggage‘ these days if you travel economy class like our family normally have to.  That’s why more and more people are choosing to carry their luggage onto the plane these days to save money.

This is why it’s even more important to know what the carry on luggage regulations just are. So nowadays, it’s very important to know what you can put into your carry on bags.

Carry On Luggage Regulations – Know What Is Acceptable

What can I take on board my flight that is acceptable?

Have you had that expensive can of body spray, perfume or your nail clippers taken from you? We have and it’s frustrating to watch that pricey can of body spray taken from you luggage and thrown into a big barrel by airport security.

Reliable family travel information we discovered online, suggests barrels of items are confiscated out of carry on luggage every day at airports worldwide.

The article also said that it’s because people are ‘still unsure‘ of what they can or cannot take on board an airplane.

Well, here at Holidays for Family, I am going to try and shed a little light on the subject and hopefully you will have a better idea of what is acceptable and what is not.

Here goes!

‘Most major airlines‘ do allow each passenger to take ‘ two pieces of carry on luggage.‘

These are size restricted pieces of baggage!

See diagram (Max Hand Luggage Size) for the typical size limitation.

Usually the second is a laptop computer case, large camera case or large purse of some sort or duty – free purchases.

Carry On Luggage Regulations – Items Must Fit Under Seat or In Storage

Be sure to check with your chosen airline prior to departure for their specific rules and regulations regarding carry on baggage. Visit their websites for more details or call the airlines directly.

You should always put your wallets, cash, traveler’s checks, personal identification and travel documents into your carry on luggage.

You should never have these items leave your possession while in transit. I strongly suggest never putting any of the above listed items in your checked baggage!

Be sure to travel safely with your family at all times taking all necessary precautions.

Children may also have their own personal carry on luggage.

With most major airlines now charging a fee for checked baggage, carry on is becoming more and more popular.

‘Pack light‘ with only the things you will use on your trip and you’ll soon discover the convenience of not having to endure those lengthy waits at the airport luggage turn styles.

Carry On Luggage Regulations – What is Acceptable

For those passengers with infants or small children, diaper bags, strollers with limitations and special needs items are normally allowed in addition to your normal allowance.

Again, be sure to check with each individual airline prior to departure. 100 ml (3.4 oz) is the ‘maximum allowable container size for liquids or gels‘ in your carry on luggage.

As well, these containers ‘must be displayed in clear plastic bags‘ for easy viewing at airport security checkpoints.

Most stores now have specific isles set aside for typical toiletries and so forth that are within the legal rules for carry on luggage limits.

These items include soaps, shampoos, toothpastes, deodorants, shaving cream, beauty products and so on, very convenient for those short journeys.

Typical prohibited items include those sharp, piercing or cutting objects for obvious security reasons.

Such typical items include:

- Razor blades and or straight razors

- Knives of any length or size

- Box cutters, hatchets

- Tools such as screwdrivers, drills, saws

- Sports items like darts, skates, fishing tackle and boxes, crossbows and arrows and such.

There are ‘medical exceptions‘ for syringes and needles that are accompanied with printed prescriptions and so forth.

Again, it is always best to check before departure with the airline you are traveling on. There are a couple of excellent travel information resource sites with some very useful advice for North American traveler’s in regards to this topic that I have included for your convenience:

• CATSA
• Hand Luggage
• Transportation Security Administration

I’ve also included a  handy Carry on baggage  pictoral guide of carry on regulations for your added convenience. You can save it to your computer or print it out at your leisure.

With a little holidays for family planning and knowing what you can put into your carry on, will save you time, money and frustration in the airport security check point.

Your comments are most welcome!

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Happy travels!

Robert Tellier
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Be aware of carry on luggage regulations for stress free family travel!