Buggage luggage: these things to know to avoid a disappointment at the airport
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That's it.The holidays are installed, the last curly files, the hotel and the reserved plane tickets, only missing the suitcase to close.That we favor cabin for its light and practical side which slips easily into the luggage trunk of the plane, which saves us the hours of waiting in front of the treadmill and which contains the necessary to accompany us in our wanderings.Only shade on the board: this suitcase is subject to certain regulations.We take stock.
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Be attentive to the size and weight of your cabin baggage
Included in the price of the ticket to most airlines, the cabin suitcase must respect certain dimensions, each company being free to fix them as they see fit.On average according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), hand luggage should measure at most 56 cm x 45 cm x 25 cm, handles and wheels included.The maximum weight should be limited to 10 kg.However, to avoid unpleasant surprises - an exceeding of the authorized limit resulting in a price supplement (generally more than 50 €) - it is better to consult the website of his airline before going to the airport.
Here are the measures accepted by the main companies that serve France and Europe:
Air France: 55 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm, weight 12 kg.
KLM: 55cm x 35cm x 25 cm, weight 12 kg.
Emirates: 55cm x 38cm x 20 cm, weight 7 kg.
Ryanair: 55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm, weight 10 kg.
Vueling: 55cm x 40cm x 20 cm, weight 10 kg.
Easyjet: 56 cm x 45 cm x 25 cm, without weight limit.
Identify unauthorized products in the cabin
Another thing to know before flying, you can't take everything in your cabin baggage.According to the EC 300/2008 ordinance, which applies throughout the European Union, liquids with a capacity of more than 100 ml (exception for drugs accompanied by their prescription and baby food),are forbidden.This is also the case with the blades and other sharp objects, such as nail clips or scissors.Ditto with regard to tools, chemicals or flammables or firearms.
If you travel outside Europe, it is also not recommended to take food in your cabin baggage, at the risk of being confiscated it.Indeed, some countries impose very strict legislation on the import of meat products, eggs, milk, seeds or plants.
For flights to the United States, the transport of products in the form of powder, in quantity greater than 350 ml, is also prohibited in the cabin (except baby food or drugs with prescription).
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Provide a prescription for your drugs
Traveling with its pharmacy kit in the cabin yes, but under certain conditions.Primo, for any liquid treatment or requiring the use of needles, syringes or injector pens, a medical prescription will be required, mentioning the exact name of the drugs transported and the patient to which they are intended.Regarding solid drugs, tablets and capsules, on the other hand, a priori there is no restriction.
The fact remains that certain drugs authorized in France can be prohibited in other countries.Before your departure, it is therefore better to find out about the site of the country's embassy in question to avoid a unpleasant surprise at customs.For these drug treatments, it will also be necessary to think of presenting a prescription, if possible translated in English.
Finally, last thing to know before completing your luggage for good: transport your medicines in their original packaging, accompanied by their user manual.That's said, good trip!
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