Airport Baggage Policies- What You Can’t Carry And What If Baggage Is Lost

Airport Baggage Policies

When we travel in an airplane it is necessary for us to follow the Airport Baggage Policies which are designed by Airport Authorities. If we follow the rules and regulations made by the airways for baggage then many issues could be avoided while boarding a plane.

If a person travels in an aircraft and want to be get clearance from the airport easily then he should know that what the baggage policies of Airline Company are. What You Can’t Carry And What If Baggage Is Lost.

Most of the Airlines charge the addition fee for oversize and overweight baggage. This additional charge may vary in accordance with the airline. The airways had increased the restrictions and the luggage allowance had deprived over the year. 

Airport Baggage Policies

What You Can’t Carry

A common question that occurs in mind is- what are the things to carry during a flight? But the most important thing is- What is restricted or prohibited to carry in a flight. If we have the right information about the restricted things, then our journey becomes comfortable. As, all these restrictions are designed for a safer journey.

What Not to Carry when Boarding a Flight:

• Compressed gas, cylinders
• Sprays
• Liquids and gels
• Batteries
• Corrosive and oxidizing materials
• Defense/incapacitating Camping equipment
• Curling irons and lighters
• Dry ice, brine or gel/ice packs
• MREs (Meals Ready-to-Eat)
• Paint
• Poisons/Toxins
• Radioactive materials
• Security attaché cases   
• Oxygen for medical purposes
• Air purifiers and ionizers
• Avalanche rescue equipment
• Explosives and flammable liquids and solids
• Firearms and ammunition
• Fuel-powered equipment

Reducing Checked Luggage Risks

In order to reduce many checked luggage risks, you should consider doing the following:

• Only use carry-on bags 
• Eliminate potential luggage snags 
• Make your checked bags easy to inspect 
• Make sure that your checked is bag easy to identify 
• Check the airline luggage tags 
• Put valuables and critical items in your carry-on bags 
• Keep fragile items out of checked luggage 
• Keep camera film out of checked bags 
• Prepare for a lost, stolen, damaged, or delayed checked bag .
• Check your bags after arrival 

What If Baggage is Lost

If a person forgot or lost his baggage at the Ticket Counter, Gate Lounge or Aircraft then he can report to the office of Baggage Services of the airline company. The lost items return to the baggage services and can be collected within 15-30 days.

If the item is not collected by the owner the airline company disposes it. If the baggage is lost at another area of the airport, the person can report to the Lost and Found Office at the airport.  

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