Are you getting ready for your summer holidays? With the way the weather has been so far this summer you are probably heading abroad! If you are flying you need to be aware of the restrictions around the size of luggage you can take and what can go in your bags. Read our blog for some hints and tips on how to make sure you have an easy and safe journey this summer…
With a lot of airlines now charging for hold luggage it is tempting to try and travel light and only take hand luggage. This can be done – but takes some careful planning!
Size of your bag
Hand luggage, for most airlines, can be no bigger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm so make sure that you buy the right bag that fits in with these restrictions but is the maximum capacity you can take.
We sell the Fiesta Cabin Bag that is guaranteed to fit even the fussiest of airlines restrictions!
What you can take!
Now, this is the really tricky part as if you are only taking hand luggage the main thing you are going to come up against is the ‘no liquids over 100ml rule’:
The following restrictions apply to all liquids, creams, gels, pastes and aerosols taken through security control:
Now, if you are travelling with a teenager this may be the point at which you pay the extra for hold luggage! However, if you are going to persevere our tips are;
Putting your luggage in hold can come with its own hassles as there is a chance it can get lost or damaged. Follow our tips to try and prevent these things happening:
If reading this has made you think you need to invest in some new luggage: we have a great range at Aldiss.
For information about travelling safely please visit:https://www.gov.uk/browse/abroad/travel-abroad
Happy holidays!
4th July 2016