| Every day, millions of people jump on a plane to take | | | | include such items as bombs, dynamite, flares, |
| them to their next port of call and the majority of | | | | gunpowder and matches. |
| these people have some kind of luggage with them. | | | | Attempting to board an airplane with any of these |
| However, when it comes down to the basics of | | | | items in your possession is likely to land you in serious |
| what they should and should not pack in their bags, | | | | trouble. |
| very few of them actually know what's what. | | | | Along with considering which items you cannot take |
| When you are planning your next trip away you need | | | | with you because they are banned by the airlines, |
| to be careful in selecting what will go in your | | | | you should also give some thought to traveling light. |
| checked-in bags and what is best in your hand | | | | Obviously, you will want to keep your hand luggage |
| luggage. It's not just a case of convenience for you | | | | to a minimum but this can also be said for your |
| but also about following the rules of air travel in | | | | checked-in luggage too. |
| connection with items not permitted on board an | | | | Many of the airlines have restrictions on the size and |
| aircraft. | | | | weight of both your checked-in and hand held bags. |
| Some of the articles not allowed on the plane carry | | | | You are likely to be asked to remove some of the |
| only a partial ban. This means they are not allowed in | | | | contents of your bag, or charged an amount for |
| your carry on luggage, but they are accepted in your | | | | excess baggage if you exceed these limits. |
| checked-in bags. These include such things as liquids, | | | | Take into account the monetary value as well as any |
| sharp objects, sporting equipment and tools, and | | | | sentimental worth of the items you are taking with |
| these regulations are imposed for reasons of safety. | | | | you. If the loss of these items would incur financial or |
| Even though there are many things allowed in your | | | | emotional distress then it may be better to leave |
| checked luggage which are not permitted to be | | | | them at home whilst you are away on your travels. |
| carried in your hand luggage, there are still some | | | | By giving these points just a little bit of thought |
| items which are not to be carried on the plane under | | | | before you set off you will not only keep out of |
| any circumstances. These usually come into the | | | | trouble at the airport but your trip will be worry free |
| explosive and flammable materials categories and | | | | and much more enjoyable. |