Questions tagged [hand-luggage]
Questions about baggage brought into an airplane cabin with the passenger, also known as "carry-on luggage" or "cabin luggage."
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Can you use a travel kettle on an airplane?
I am thinking of buying a collapsible travel kettle. Assuming I can plug it in, can I use in the airplane?
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High Speed Rail in Azerbaijan; Can you bring a bike onto the train?
My friend and I are interested in traveling within Azerbaijan on the high-speed train between Aghstafa and Baku. Here is the route:
It appears there are two trains per day, one departing at 08:00 and ...
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Is the carry-on maximum weight limit applied at check-in or at boarding?
Does the carry-on maximum weight refer to the limit possibly enforced at check-in or at boarding? Or both? Or does the definition depends on the airline?
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Bringing propellant shaving creams in carry-on?
Don't really like shaving gels and butters so I found this propellant cream under 100 ml https://www.cvs.com/shop/barbasol-sensitive-skin-thick-and-rich-shaving-cream-for-men-travel-size-tsa-approved-...
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Can I bring candles on a European flight?
I am travelling with Ryanair between two cities in Europe, and I would like to bring some candles along (yes, it's Christmas). They are solid, in glass jars, and 122 grams each (therefore above the ...
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Luggage Specifications: Dimension vs Weight
All the airlines specify luggage dimension as well as weight. However from what I have seen, most of the the focus is on weight only. I have never seen dimensions being measured.
I am in a situation ...
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Weight controls when boarding TGV InOUI trains
Tomorrow, a friend of mine will board a TGV InOUI train from Barcelona to Paris. However, their luggage is heavier than the allowed 30kg.
Does any of you know if and how strictly they check for ...
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Can I take a desktop PC as a carry-on from USA to India (layover in UK)? What is the safest way to pack and carry it?
I'll be travelling for the summer from the US to India and I plan on taking my desktop PC with me since most of my development work is on there. I've seen other posts saying that this is usually not a ...
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E-cig (and especially Liquid bottles) in hand luggage on a flight from Zurich to Madrid
I will be flying from Zurich to Madrid next weekend and I am not sure if e-cig and some liquid bottles are allowed in my hand luggage. I only have hand luggage for pricing reasons.
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Flying with medical equipment
I'll be traveling from the USA to Africa. Can I carry my portable ultrasound machine in checked baggage or will it need to be in my carry on due to the battery type?
The battery marked under Rating on ...
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Can I carry a LED Projector in checked in luggage?
Pretty much what the title says. The projector only works on power and I don't see any batteries but I'm not sure about the components of course, so is it safe to carry it in hand luggage or check in?
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Is it possible to have higher compensation for lost hand luggage checked at the gate?
The maximum compensation for lost luggage in Europe is 1,300 EUR. I think that's also similar to the Montreal convention covering other flights. I will need to travel with two laptops and I can't fit ...
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Can I carry a Zink portable printer in carry-on baggage?
I have a Zink printer (Kodak Mini3 Retro). Can I carry it in my carry-on baggage? I am traveling with Singapore Airlines from India to Singapore and the Philippines.
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Is a microscope an allowable carry-on item and an allowable checked bag item? Which way is better, checked or carry on?
I plan to transport a microscope on a trip from Pittsburgh to Athens Greece. It weighs about 8 pounds. It's a high school level microscope. Is it an allowable carry-on item and an allowable checked ...
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If there is still space available in the overhead bin after boarding and my ticket has an under-seat carry-on only, can I put my bag up there?
More airlines are selling the "large carry-on" extra nowadays in Europe; something that used to be free a few years ago. Examples: Easyjet, Vueling, Ryanair...
If the flight is not full, and ...
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