Baggage regulations when traveling by airlines

Luggage is an integral part of all our journeys. Baggage included in the flight is one of the factors that passengers care about. For each airline will have its own luggage regulations, luggage weight allowed to carry also different between destinations and classes.

In the article below TipsMake.com will help you better understand the regulations of the baggage from the carrier which will help you be more active in arranging luggage for the trip.

In the world, each airline has different rules, besides it depends on the ticket price of each seat, there will be specific regulations. In Vietnam today there are 3 quite well-known airlines such as Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Jetstar, with these 3 firms, there are the following baggage provisions:

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The general provisions on luggage size of three firms are: each piece of hand luggage must not exceed 7 kg and the total dimension of 3 dimensions (long, wide, high) must not exceed 115cm (56 cm x 36 cm x 23 cm or 22 '' x 11 '' x 9 '').

Note : in case your baggage has exceeded the required quantity, weight and size, the remaining number of items must be signed.

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1. Specify baggage of Vietnam Airlines

For regular or ordinary tickets, you are allowed to bring up to 20 kg of deposit + 7 kg of portable. For business class seats, you are allowed to bring up to 30 kg of consignment goods + 7 kg of portable goods. Particularly for those with disabilities other than the above weight, they can also bring guide dogs on Vietnam Airlines aircraft and sit right in front of passengers without paying additional service fees. In the case of the number of goods that you exceed the specified weight, it is imperative that you buy extra kilograms of baggage at the price of 85,000 VND / kg of luggage.

2. Regulations on luggage of Vietjet Airlines

For this airline, Vietjet Air checked baggage does not include air tickets except for 7 kg of Vietjet Air's hand luggage. For goods weighing more than 75 kg, it is imperative that you buy seat tickets for the goods and pay the appropriate freight.

Note: After 2 months, if the customer does not receive checked baggage, Vietjet Air can dispose of it without any responsibility.

3. Regulations of Jetstar Pacific's baggage

When traveling on Jetstar flights, each passenger is allowed to carry 01 large hand baggage (small-sized suitcase) and small items with a total weight of no more than 7 kg. And checked baggage you must buy the maximum weight must not exceed 32 kg.

In addition to free baggage, the carrier will receive no-charge transportation for foldable wheelchairs and mobility aids (if passengers are required to use it); Baby supplies such as: strollers, portable cribs, if passengers come with babies.

In addition, all airlines in Vietnam will refuse to transport scented items such as fish sauce, fresh seafood, dried squid, durian, . If you want to bring, you must pack Close it carefully and be prepared to mentally put them back if found out.

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4. Limited luggage for transportation when flying

- Bulky luggage: usually bulky luggage will be put in the luggage compartment, but if you want to bring those bulky luggage into the seat on the plane next to you, then you must answer The following conditions are met: passenger seats and reserved seats must be reserved. These types of tickets must be guaranteed on the same flight and on the same service class.

It should be noted that the above provisions apply to bulky luggage, but are relatively sized and play an important role for passengers.

- For special types of luggage

In addition, firms refuse to transport luggage, or if transport must also comply with the following shipping conditions:

1. Dry stones: Dry ice used to store hand luggage is fresh, weighing no more than 2kg per passenger.
2. Types of alcoholic beverages : According to the manufacturer's regulations, when you bring these items in a portable or consignment form, they must be in glass bottles and jars, and must be completely sealed. The maximum volume of these liquids, does not exceed 5 liters for alcoholic drinks and 2 liters for perfumes.
3. Small oxygen tank: If you need to use oxygen for medical purposes, the maximum allowable weight is 230g.
4. Cardiac support device : If you are a normal cardiac support device, you can take it with you to the plane, and for the heart-operated devices that support the radioactive material like the phutonium battery, all carriers will refuse shipping.
5. Battery wheelchair : For these wheelchairs, you can bring it on the plane, but you need to comply with the regulations of the manufacturer.

5. Personal applications

- Sports bullet cartridges

Firms allow you to carry sports cartridges when boarding the aircraft, but those cartridges must be new and be packed in a dedicated box before being on, the weight of the cartridge does not exceed more than 5kg.

This is a mandatory regulation of airlines, when passengers want to bring items and need to meet the corresponding weight conditions when flying. Besides, you should also note, absolutely do not bring with people or luggage of explosives, inflammable substances can be released. Because of these substances you will be banned from boarding the aircraft, and may endanger the flight.

- Transporting the remains

Firms only agree to transport the remains in ash form and are carefully packed, and need to present the quarantine license of the provincial or city health authorities before boarding the plane.

As for the bones and bones, it is only allowed to transport inland and must meet the requirements of the manufacturers.

6. Baggage is prohibited to carry

1. Explosive substances: Grenades, gunpowder, flares, fireworks and similar shaped items, .
2. Radioactive / infectious / toxic / corrosive substances: Chlorine, detergent, oxidizing, mercury, toxic infectious substances, radioactive material, .
3. Gases, flammable items: Matches, lighters, gas sprayers, flammable liquids, alcoholic drinks with a concentration of over 70%, .
4. Other dangerous items: Fire extinguisher, dry ice (over 2.5kg), lithium battery for electronic equipment (> 160Wh or> 8g lithium), .
5. Sharp objects, weapons: Knives, swords, multi-purpose knives, darts, scissors, axes, .
6. Guns, bullets or items with similar shapes
7. Tools, tools and objects that can cause injury
8. Sticks (baseball, billiards), hockey sticks, golf clubs, martial arts tools, batons, self-defense sprays (tear gas), .

7. Items allowed to be carried on board

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1. Jacket, blanket and scarf (neck / head)
2. Handbag / briefcase / purse
3. Laptop / Laptop / Camera or binoculars.
4. Umbrellas or batons do not use metal-type umbrellas.
5. You can bring books to the plane to read. Note the number of books just right, not too much and not read it all, causing problems for you as well as disturbing the passengers on the flight.
6. Some necessities for mothers and children such as cribs, baby food on aircraft, foldable handcarts.
7. For people with disabilities or visually impaired, it is possible to wear wooden crutches, artificial hands and artificial legs.