Even if you haven't traveled by plane yet, I bet you've heard the term checked baggage. Do you know what that means? Understanding how this process works is super important for organizing both the logistical and financial details of a trip.
With that in mind, Costa do Sauípe provides complete content about what this expression means, what are the boarding rules and how to check luggage. Check out all the details in the article below!
What is checked baggage?
After all, what is checked baggage? When purchasing an airline ticket, passengers have the right to board with a bag and hand suitcase of a maximum of 10 kg, which respects the dimensions determined by the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC
). These measures are determined to ensure that your belongings can be carried with you on the plane. So, if the traveler needs to carry more bags and they exceed the stipulated size or it is necessary to carry items that are not allowed in the hand bag, the luggage
must be checked. You must pay an additional fee to carry your belongings in the cargo compartment of the plane.
Weights and measures of checked baggage
Like the suitcase carried with the passenger, checked baggage must comply with the measures determined by the ANAC. Check out the rules
- of this: before boarding, it is important to check the size of the suitcase. Checked baggage must have the following dimensions at most to be carried in the aircraft compartment: 80 cm x 50 cm x 28 cm;
- as for its weight, it must not exceed 23 kg. If it exceeds the established limit, the passenger will pay additional fees to carry out
What is allowed in checked baggage?
Before preparing your trip, it's important to know what items are allowed or not allowed by airlines.
To this end, we have listed the main objects to include or exclude from the checked bag: What to bring
Clothes, accessories, personal objects, cosmetics, hygiene products, shoes, towels, etc. Food can be transported as long as they follow the recommendations
on how to carry food on the plane. What not to bring Sharp
and flammable items. If you are carrying a firearm or personal defense object, it is important to report this upon check-in.
What are the other things that make the list of what you can't bring in your checked baggage? Valuable items or electronic objects, because, if luggage is lost, these objects may be lost during
the journey. Value of checked baggage After
all, how much does it cost to check the baggage? The fee charged for this service may vary depending on the type of flight or airline. For domestic shipments, the prices range from R$ 40.00 to R$ 220.00 to carry one or more bags
. However, when traveling internationally, the cost can range from 20 to 60 dollars. Some companies offer at least one checked bag already included with the ticket for this type of shipment. Therefore, consult the promotional conditions of the chosen company
. Fragile items in hand luggage
Another super-recurring question is how to check fragile luggage. After all, there are items that require special care during transportation, right? If this is your case, it is important to indicate the situation to the airline in advance for an extra fee to be issued
. However, when packing this type of suitcase, it is important to provide good sealing and protection, so that the object is fully protected. If it's a high-value item, another option is to pay an additional ticket to have it travel with you in the next seat
. Ready to experience new adventures?
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