When planning a trip, thinking about luggage and hand luggage is essential! After all, it is necessary to know what it is possible to carry and how to organize each item inside them.
With that in mind, the Costa do Sauípe team prepared an article filled with information to help organize and learn what you can or cannot carry in your hand luggage. Check it out!
Hand bag: necessary or expendable?
Carrying a hand bag while traveling still divides opinions. The reason is: while some people believe that luggage is just another extra weight, others see it as an important item to house
indispensable objects. Those who say it is necessary, in a way, are right, since the piece can be seen as an emergency bag. Thus, in cases such as lost luggage, loss of connections and flight delays, luggage comes into play and can help a lot during the process
. In this way, those who choose hand bags should be aware of the main guidelines surrounding the item. This is because the airlines have defined some rules regarding luggage, such as what can be carried or not, in addition to the maximum weight and dimensions
. Weight and dimensions
According to the Brazilian Airlines Association (ABEAR), all airlines allow passengers to carry hand luggage free of charge. However, the specifications may vary from institution to institution.
Also according to ABEAR, it is recommended that the hand bag measures a maximum of 55 cm x 35 cm x 25 cm, including handles, wheels and external pockets - this is suitable for both domestic and international flights.
The weight limit, on the other hand, is 10 kg for flights in Brazil or that originate from the country. However, some airlines consider the maximum weight between 8 and 16 kg, varying according to the flight destination.
In all situations, if the hand bag exceeds the airlines' specifications, the passenger is obliged to check it and must pay for the extra kilos.
What can I bring?
Now that you know what size your hand bag should be, how about discovering what is allowed inside the luggage?
- documents;
- pencils and pens;
- basic hygiene items;
- accessories and beauty items; electronics and peripherals;
- spare clothes;
- snacks, books
What can I NOT take?
The rules don't just include the weight and dimensions of luggage. There are also some guidelines about what you can't carry in your hand bag, so it's important to always be aware.
- firearms and replicas - except those carried by public officials who prove that they are carrying out functions as an escort of authority or investigative activity; sharp or sharp objects - scissors and razors with blades larger than 6 cm, knives, razors, straight-tipped metal sandpaper, etc.; liquids, gels and pastes in containers with a volume of more than 100 ml;
- instruments that may
Learn how to organize your hand bag
. After checking what you can or can't carry in your suitcase, it's time to organize your luggage. To this end, we have separated some steps and tips that can help:
Make a checklist
Just like with checked luggage, when organizing your hand bag, a good tip is to make a checklist. That way, you can separate what you want to take with you for a trip, making it easier to store and arrange the items.
Don't forget the documents Documents
are essential items on a trip, so it's very important to always keep them in sight. That's where hand luggage comes in! Thus, when organizing it, opt for a document holder and open a space for the accessory in the suitcase
. Ensure space for electronics and peripherals
Hand luggage is the item that will house all the accessories you may need during the flight. In this case, it is essential to ensure a space for electronics and peripherals. After all, you never know when they will be needed!
Check out the basics
Before completing the storage, a great tip is to check out the basic objects. That way, check that your personal hygiene items, such as alcohol gel, soap, toothbrush, and moisturizer, are part of the checklist and are already in the suitcase. All care is not enough, isn't it?
Remedies and emergency kits
Depending on the duration of the flight and the destination region, some unforeseen events may arise. So be sure to pack medicines, prescriptions, and emergency kits.
Pack your luggage and visit Costa do Sauípe
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