Air Travel Restrictions

Are you unsure about what you can or cannot take in your baggage while traveling by air? Air travel restrictions are of wide and varied type, given the fact that you are way up in the skies and an aircraft is still a man-made machine, airlines only look after your utmost safety while lying down these dos and don`ts. While there`s a large chunk of population that know air travel restrictions like the back of their hand courtesy their frequent flier status, there are quite a few who are unaware of these air travel restrictions. There have been manifold changes due to security increase at airports lately. It is extremely important for you to be completely aware of the luggage restrictions when planning to fly.

Do understand the differences in restrictions when traveling to different countries. Make sure to check them if you are traveling to many countries. Here`s a quick guide to what you can and cannot carry when traveling.

Air travel restrictions are strongly imposed and implemented when it comes to these things:

This is a list of items you cannot have with you, either checked or as a carry on item. You cannot bring these items on the plane with you under any circumstances. You could face severe penalties if you bring these with you.

• Flares


• Blasting Caps


• Gun powder


• Turpentine


• Paint Thinner


• Dynamite


• Hand Grenades


• Plastic Explosives


• Fireworks


• Gasoline


• Fire extinguishers/
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• Fuel


• Gas Torches


• Torch Lighters


• Strike Anywhere Matches


• Lighter Fluid


• Flammable Paints


• Liquid Bleach


• Spill able Batteries


• Chlorine for Pools and Spas


• Spray Paint


• Tear Gas


• Aerosols

• You can have only 3 ounces of each liquid in small containers.


• You have put your liquid in quart size small bottles (only plastic baggie).


• You cannot use unzipped bags.


• Prescriptions including eye saline, juice or liquids for people suffering with a medical condition can be carried after declaring it to the security personnel at the airport.


• However, items bought at the airport can be carried on the plane.


• Lighters are permitted in your carry-on luggage only. But, you can carry only one and might need to throw away if you have more in quantity.


• Electronic items such as PDAs, laptops, cell phones, pagers and computer equipment are generally permitted both checked and in your carry-on luggage. All you need is to place them in special bins when going through X-ray machine examination at the airport security check.


• You can carry sharp objects less than 6 inches. Check it with your luggage, if you have any sharp object that is 6 inches longer; do not take it with you in your carry-on luggage.


• If you really need any sharp metal item, keep it with your checked luggage.


• You can carry martial arts items with you. Make sure to put them with your checked baggage.

Save the trouble by following the above mentioned air travel restrictions and baggage tips seriously. These travel restrictions will keep you safe while flying. So, plan ahead and make sure what you need the most and what can be left at home. Undoubtedly, when it comes to packing, less is better than being overloaded with unnecessary stuff. You always have an option of buying particular items after reaching your final destination.