Flight travellers – no matter what airline they book their flights with – are subject to a variety of rules and regulations over their luggage. Whether they have to pay to take a bag in the cabin or not, the sums set of stringent rules on items to be taken in the cabin applies. For example, limits are imposed on the amount of liquids which can be taken in the cabin. Yet one rule – which applies to common items such as mobile phones and iPads – could see these confiscated before a holidaymaker even steps foot on board.
Travel gurus from MyBaggage.com have revealed how electronic devices of any type can be banned from the plane cabin if they have no charge.
So if a passenger’s phone runs out of charge in the check-in line, for example, they could be in trouble.
They state: “If you cannot turn on your devices when requested by security personnel, they can take it from you, placing your holidays snaps in jeopardy.”
The FCO has reiterated the little-known point, and added: “Make sure your electronic devices are charged before you travel.
“If your device does not switch on when requested, you will not be allowed to take it onto the aircraft.”
Offering wider advice about packing techniques, the MyBaggage.com spokesperson said: “Ensuring everything you pack at home is allowed onto the plane is an easy way to prevent a stressful experience once you reach the airport.
“Some items you might not think as a problem when packing, but when safety is considered it becomes clear why they aren’t allowed in hand luggage.
“Having items removed from you and potentially being handed a fine is not how you want to start, or end, your trip away.
“Each airline may have different restrictions, so it’s important to check every time you fly.”
Meanwhile, hand luggage limitations often see passengers forced to pack logically, while cramming lots of different items in the same bag.
This means products such as cosmetics, electrical items and shoes will be sandwiched alongside clothing and swimwear.
Particularly on the return journey, sandy flip flops and unclean garments have the potential to mess up others. Yet a handy hack for keeping all items clean – and something which won’t weigh down a hand luggage suitcase, has come to light.
The exact same experts have eased holidaymakers fears by suggesting a top tip involving a simple bathroom item.
They urge passengers to wrap up their shoes in a plastic shower cap, and said: “Wrap shoes in cotton bags which can be washed when you get home.
“If they’re sandy or grubby it’ll stop any mess getting on to the rest of your items.
“Or alternatively, try putting them in a shower cap.”
