Airline Guides

Baggage and Packing Guide

Plan baggage and packing with practical notes on checked bags, carry-on limits, liquids, essentials, medications, special items and airline rules.

Checked baggage, carry-on, liquids, batteries, documents, medications and special items.

Before packing and again before departure, as rules can vary by airline, route and ticket.

Travellers wanting to avoid excess baggage fees, airport delays or missing essentials.

Pack early enough to check rules, weigh bags and move essentials into carry-on.

Carry essential medication, documents, chargers and valuables in cabin baggage where permitted.

Check airline baggage rules for every flight, especially when different airlines are included.

Check the rules first

Baggage rules can vary by airline, route, ticket type and cabin. Check the allowance before packing.

Check weight, size, number of pieces and excess fees. Some fares include bags while others charge separately.

Carry-on limits may include weight, dimensions and personal-item rules. Keep essentials accessible and compliant.

Liquids, gels, aerosols, sharp items and batteries can have specific rules. Pack them correctly before reaching security.

Carry medication, travel documents, valuables, chargers and a change of clothes in cabin baggage where permitted.

If several airlines are involved, check the baggage rules for every flight, not just the first one.

Sports equipment, mobility aids, medical devices, musical instruments and batteries may need extra checks before travel.

Weigh bags, check liquids, move essentials to carry-on and confirm every airline allowance before leaving for the airport.

Different airlines on one trip may have different baggage limits.

Weigh bags before leaving for the airport to reduce excess baggage surprises.

Keep medication, valuables, chargers and travel documents in cabin baggage where allowed.

Pack liquids, aerosols and batteries according to the airport and airline rules.

A change of clothes and essentials in carry-on can help if checked baggage is delayed.

Weather, stopovers, activities and airline rules should shape what goes in the bag.

Oversized, medical or battery-powered items may need extra checks.

Weigh bags, check liquids and keep essentials in carry-on.

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