While down here in Mexico, I recently met up with some friends from home -- this was their first trip out of the country since the whole ongoing debacle of liquids and gels aboard planes started: one friend ended up having to check her toiletry bag
because she'd brought more toiletries, albeit all in three ounce containers, than would fit in the one Ziploc-style baggie allowed. Her tale reminded me to remind you of what you can bring aboard a US, UK or EU plane in a carry-on bag these days, from toiletries to sharp objects. (I won't start ranting about the almost unconscionable waste of having to, before I board the homeward bound plane, throw away the toothpaste and deodorant I had to buy here.)
And, since it's a frequently asked question for practically every traveler, what size is a carry on bag? I divide bag dimensions by sevens to simplify the equation and can thus feel confident that a bag around 21"x14"x7" will meet most airlines' carry on bag size limits, which are often a maximum of 45" (like 22"x14"x9").
Learn more about what you can bring on a plane, and why (or why not):
because she'd brought more toiletries, albeit all in three ounce containers, than would fit in the one Ziploc-style baggie allowed. Her tale reminded me to remind you of what you can bring aboard a US, UK or EU plane in a carry-on bag these days, from toiletries to sharp objects. (I won't start ranting about the almost unconscionable waste of having to, before I board the homeward bound plane, throw away the toothpaste and deodorant I had to buy here.)
And, since it's a frequently asked question for practically every traveler, what size is a carry on bag? I divide bag dimensions by sevens to simplify the equation and can thus feel confident that a bag around 21"x14"x7" will meet most airlines' carry on bag size limits, which are often a maximum of 45" (like 22"x14"x9").
Learn more about what you can bring on a plane, and why (or why not):
- Airport Security Rules
- Packing for Airport Security
- Laptops and Airport Screening
- About.com's Budget Travel Guide: Baggage Fees for Major Airlines
Well, I agree about all those controls because of our security, but really guys, If you take the plane lot of times in a month (for work or pleasure), these controls become really annoying, is crazy!. We need to have lot of patience, agh!
Very informative! I’m going to pass this on to my old GS troop tht is heading off to Europe soon. Thanks!!
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