Traveling with only hand luggage is often seen as the simplest way to avoid waiting and extra costs, but there are situations where even that suitcase can end up in the hold. According to the airline TAP, when a flight is highly occupied, some cabin bags may have to be sent to the hold free of charge, even if they comply with the measurements and weight defined by the company.
In these circumstances, the carrier advises that all valuables must be removed before the bag is delivered. Identification documents, bank cards, jewelry, money and electronic devices such as cell phones, tablets or laptops must remain with the passenger, as well as any essential medicines. According to the same source, this precaution aims to avoid loss of important personal property during transport.
These bags are collected at check-in or at the boarding gate and, upon arrival, they are returned to the baggage claim belt. TAP indicates that the delivery success rate is 98%, which means that most bags reach their destination without problems. Even so, the recommendation remains: do not transport valuables in the hold.
What can’t follow in the cabin
ANA Aeroportos also reminds you that there are prohibited items in hand luggage, regardless of how busy the flight is. Weapons, tools, sharp or pointed objects and substances considered dangerous cannot be in the cabin.
With regard to liquids, each passenger must comply with the applicable rules: they can only be transported in containers up to 100 milliliters or 100 grams, in the case of products of similar consistency, and all volumes must fit in a single transparent bag measuring 20 by 20 centimeters. These products include not only drinks or lotions, but also pastes, gels, perfumes, creams, spreads, soft cheeses, soups and syrups. Larger quantities must be placed in checked baggage.
Prepare your trip without any setbacks
To avoid boarding delays, the same source recommends preparing your suitcase in advance and checking the list of permitted items. Transporting liquids above the limit or including prohibited objects may require them to be removed during security control.
If you want to ensure that your suitcase never ends up in the hold, it’s best to just take a backpack with you, as this can ‘travel’ under your seat.
Guarantee of safety and comfort
It emphasizes that all these measures exist to guarantee the safety and comfort of passengers. Even when it is necessary to check your hand luggage, removing valuables in advance remains the essential step to avoid setbacks upon arrival.
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