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Your bags are packed, the taxi is booked – you\u2019re ready to head to the airport to catch your flight. Waiting for the taxi, you look down at your bags with a little bit of uncertainty. Will the bag meet the luggage allowance? Did you put a lid on the aerosol can of deodorant? Is everything in zip lock bags?<\/p>\n

Ever been so wound up about baggage allowances and security checks that you wished you were taking a road trip instead? I know I certainly have.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve done hundreds of flights, international and domestic, as a flight attendant in a former life and as a passenger.<\/p>\n

And from one Expedia traveller to another, I can vouch that flight regulations and baggage allowances still put me a little outside of my comfort zone.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what you need to know for a hassle-free experience:<\/p>\n

Pre-travel<\/h2>\n

As the world changes so do travel alerts and visa requirements. The best way to avoid the hassle is to educate and organise before you go. Check out a fantastic resource called\u00a0Expedia Travellers’ Tools<\/a>. There\u2019s a section solely dedicated to current travel alerts, another for visa requirements, a currency converter, options for affordable and competitive travel insurance along with clickable links to help you change your hotel or car booking. All the essential travel resources at your fingertips.<\/p>\n

Check in<\/h2>\n

Check in can be chaotic. To avoid drama, arrange to get to the airport early, no later than 45 minutes before domestic flights and two hours before international flights. If you require special assistance (wheelchairs, you\u2019re travelling with pets or infants), it\u2019s best to call the airline no later than 24 hours prior so that special arrangements can be made.<\/p>\n

The greatest check in challenge is baggage allowance. There\u2019ll be times when you\u2019re transporting skis and surfboards, oversized bags or fragile goods. And sometimes you\u2019ve packed everything except the kitchen sink and you\u2019re certain you\u2019re over the weight restrictions. Who can remember what to do for all that? It\u2019s best to clarify all these details before you even begin packing. Find out the baggage allowance and procedures for the airline you\u2019re travelling with over at\u00a0Expedia Travellers’ Tools Check In<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Hand luggage<\/h2>\n

There\u2019s nothing worse than going through security and having to surrender something from your hand luggage. It can be humiliating and inconvenient. What\u2019s more, airports and airlines are under no obligation to store or return surrendered items, so you can bid farewell to your confiscated item. Let\u2019s take a look at what’s allowed and what’s not.<\/p>\n

1. Sharp items or weapons<\/strong>
\nAny item that has a sharp edge with the potential to be used as a weapon is classed as a prohibited item. That includes anything that can be used to restrain someone. So leave your sharp sporting equipment, kitchen utensils, tools, scissors and cable ties at home. The rules do change: you can now take knitting and crochet needles, pointed metal nail files, nail clippers and disposable razors on board. If you\u2019re unsure, pack the item in your checked luggage.<\/p>\n

2. Aerosols<\/strong>
\nYou can take aerosols in your hand luggage as long as they\u2019re for personal or medicinal use – hair sprays, deodorants, perfumes and medical inhalers. The nozzle on the aerosol must be protected by a cap or have a release lock, otherwise it will be confiscated. For domestic travel the aerosols in hand luggage must be under a net quantity of 2kg\/2L and a single article must not exceed 0.5kg\/0.5L.<\/p>\n

For international travel each aerosol should not exceed a 100gr\/100ml bottle.<\/p>\n

3. Liquids, pastes and gels<\/strong>
\nWhile these items seem insignificant, a combination of a pressurised cabin, high altitudes and extended travel cause everyday substances to react. This regulation is in place for international travel only, to protect travellers from the threat of liquid explosives. You must not carry liquids, gels, pastes and aerosols in containers greater than 100ml. You also need to ensure you pack these products in a transparent, resealable bag. You\u2019re allowed one plastic bag measuring no more than 80 centimetres (e.g. 20×20 cm or 15×25 cm). To avoid any hassles pack the bigger items in your checked luggage.<\/p>\n

Remember: If you buy additional liquids and gels (perfume!) Duty Free after security screening, by law they must be packaged in a sealed bag which you can\u2019t open until you arrive at your destination. My biggest tip is to only buy these items at the stop before your destination, otherwise if you have a connecting flight you\u2019ll have to go through pre-screening. They could be confiscated – even if they\u2019re in a sealed duty free bag.<\/p>\n

There are exceptions to these rules, especially when it comes to medicine and baby products. Check with your aircraft carrier on what to do to get cleared to carry your required items on board.<\/p>\n

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