Traveling with only hand luggage may seem like the most practical way to avoid waiting and additional fees, but there is a situation where even that bag may have to remain in the hold. According to the flag carrier TAP, on flights with a high number of passengers, it may be necessary to transfer some hand luggage to the hold free of charge, even when they meet the dimensions and weight defined by the company.
In these cases, the company leaves a clear warning: before handing over luggage, the passenger must remove all valuables, such as identification documents, credit cards, jewelry and money. Electronic equipment, namely cell phones, tablets and laptops, must also remain with you, just like any essential medicine. According to the same source, this is a way of ensuring that no important personal possessions are lost during transport.
Rule on full flights
It should be noted that these bags are collected at check-in or at the boarding gate and, upon arrival, the luggage is returned to the collection belt. The company emphasizes that the delivery success rate is 98%, which means that the majority of bags accompany the passenger to their destination. Still, the warning remains: transporting valuable objects in checked luggage should always be avoided.
In addition to this alert, ANA Aeroportos reminds that there are prohibited items in hand luggage, regardless of the number of passengers on board. According to the same source, any types of weapons or tools, sharp or sharp objects and substances considered dangerous are prohibited.
The essentials you can take with you
Each passenger must carry only the essentials in the cabin, respecting the dimensions and maximum weight defined for hand luggage. The limitation also applies to liquids, which must follow specific rules. According to the company responsible for several airports in Portugal, liquids can only be transported in containers with a maximum capacity of 100 milliliters, or 100 grams, in the case of products of similar consistency, and they must all fit in a single transparent bag measuring 20 by 20 centimeters.
Liquids include not only waters, drinks or lotions, but also pastes, gels, perfumes, creams, spreads, soft cheeses, soups and syrups. Anything exceeding 100 milliliters must be transported in checked baggage.
Safer, hassle-free travel
The same source recommends that passengers prepare their suitcases in advance and confirm the list of permitted items. Transporting liquids above the limit or forgetting prohibited objects may delay boarding and require items to be removed while passing through security control.
It reinforces that the measures only aim to guarantee the safety and comfort of all travelers. Therefore, even when it is necessary to check your hand luggage, removing valuables in advance is the most important step to avoid problems upon arrival.
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