What is a checked baggage?It is the baggage in compliance with the airline luggage guidelines and carried to the airline during check-in to be kept in an unreachable area to the passenger while flying. Checked luggage is carried in the care of the airline and stowed in the cargo hold.These days, travelers have the preference for having a carry-on only while flying and whereas some do it to escape the checked baggage fees, some just don’t want to waste time standing in long lines. Well, as more and more travelers fly only with a carry-on, it is important to note that not all belongings that are not allowed to be carried in the carry-on, can be dumped in the checked bag.For this reason, We have got you all the information about the kinds of stuff you should not pack in your checked bag while flying, Not just for these restrictions, but you should also contemplate worst-case scenarios while packing, for example, what if you lost your bag or the stuff inside gets seriously spoiled? In short, If it is something you can’t lose, pack it in the carry-on or just leave it at home.
Medicines.
Being an enthusiastic traveler, you must be cognizant that not everything goes as intended and you might not get your luggage as planned. To think through the scarcest of cases, you might not get it at all! In circumstances like these, you might not have any access to your medicines and if the carry-on is also gate-checked due to no overhead space, you are in deep trouble. As a result, it is always advisable to keep your medicines in your handbag or the waist pouch.
Laptops, tablets, and other electronics.
Packing electronic items in the check-in baggage might reduce your carry-on ,but at risk of being broken. If you don’t know, bags are thrown routinely in transit as the handlers are in a dash to pass them on. Do you feel safe with the fragile tag on? That doesn’t assure the safety of your possessions. It is not just about your costly and fragile electronics getting spoiled but there’s also a risk of theft. If that happens, do not anticipate anything from the airlines as they noticeably mention in the contract of carriage that it will not take any accountability for spoiled or stolen items.
Cash, Jewelry& other valuables
As stated earlier on, do not pack anything that you fear losing in the checked bag because airlines won’t take any accountability for the valuables. If you have to travel with jewelry and cash, pack it in your carry-on. Even your carry-on might get gate-checked if there’s no sufficient overhead space. So, ensure you are not in the last boarding group. Get to the airport on time and make sure to board on time.
All clothes
Packing for air travel requires some level of common sense more than anything. Do not do the mistake of packing all your clothes in the trolley to be gate checked at the airport. Think of the scenario where your bag goes missing. Be clever enough to pack a pair of an outfit in your carry-on bag, only if the worst occurs.
Passport and other important documents.
You must NEVER pack essential documents like Passport, ID proofs, etc in your checked baggage. Yeah, we know in this tech practicality world, everything is available on smartphones, even mobile passports apps are trending but it is still not as prevalent. Do not be a sucker to keep your original Id and passport in your checked bag. Even a copy of any essential document that has your private information or finance particulars is not safe in the checked bag. To be on the safe side, make copies of the id and passport & email yourself the soft copies before departure for the airport.
Lithium Batteries.
Lithium batteries can detonate mid-flight and there need not be any other reason asked by passengers for not to carry lithium batteries with them. You can bring lithium-metal and lithium-ion batteries but in your carry-on. Suitcases or bags with charging ports must be checked after taking away the charger.
With the above list in place, you are guaranteed a safe flight not only for you but also for the entire passengers onboard.Most importantly,always Make sure to check the list of items permissible and limited online.