Beginning tourists are in some panic before their first plane flight. What can you take on a plane?, and what needs to be checked in luggage? What is the allowed weight of hand luggage? Etc. Sometimes ignorance of such little things can greatly overshadow your vacation. Especially if you travel far and with children. Here we publish a list of things that we update and supplement every year.

In the photo: you can take luggage no more than 5-7 kg on the plane

It is better to check most things in luggage. On the plane, take a minimum of items in your hand luggage. It’s better to put everything in a small backpack or bag that can be placed next to the seat.

Don't bring a lot of stuff on a plane unless you want to engage in gladiatorial battles with other passengers for space in the overhead bins.

In the photo: take only the essentials with you on the plane

List of things you can take on a plane

1. Take on the plane the most important things for your vacation - documents and money.
2. Take a sweater on the plane. If you fly in just a T-shirt, you might freeze. When landing, the cabin is hot, then the air conditioning is turned on and the inexperienced spend the rest of the flight dreaming only of blankets (which for some reason are always in short supply).
3. Tablet or laptop. You have to have some fun while flying. With a laptop you can scroll through and watch movies.
4. Mobile phone, smartphone.
5. Headphones and a “double” for headphones – there’s no need to irritate your opponents with the sounds of punk rock.
6. An inflatable neck pillow - it will be more comfortable to sleep with it... on your neighbor’s shoulder.
7. Of course, keep the camera with you, otherwise the photos will only turn out in the “kaleidoscope” style.

In the photo: what you can take on the plane if you are with a child

1. Baby food for baby. If you take fruit puree and yoghurts, take smaller packages.
2. Lots of wet wipes... two or three million is enough :)
3. A tablet, a laptop with cartoons and coloring books - you need to somehow entertain the child throughout the flight.
4. Keep the essentials at hand! Except for liquids over 100 ml.

18 things that you have no right to refuse to transport

When flying on Russian airlines, keep in mind that in addition to hand luggage on the plane, you can take with you items included in the list of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR). For free! This list includes 18 things: a handbag, a folder for papers, a briefcase, outerwear, an umbrella, a cane, baby food, a telephone, a laptop, a camera, a video camera, a briefcase, a bouquet of flowers, printed publications, a cradle. The weight and dimensions of the items are not specified. They have no right to refuse you to carry these items in your hand luggage!

List of what not to take on a plane

In the photo: you will be allowed on the plane without sharp objects or unidentified liquids.

1. You can't take it on a plane any liquids in containers larger than 100 ml. Liquids also include lotions, creams, toothpaste, perfumes, hair gels, oils, liquid products, etc. The total volume of liquids can be no more than 1000 ml. During inspection, open bottles with syrups and drinks over 100 ml will be taken away, except for packaged bottles from Duty Free.

2. Caviar in jars, canned food over 100 ml. If you hid a large jar of caviar on the path, then you will feed the entire inspection group.

3. Any sharp objects, even souvenirs or imitation. If you bought a souvenir samurai sword, choose the cutest employee and give it to him. Screwdrivers, knives, scissors and similar tools, as well as knitting needles, corkscrews, etc. – put everything in your luggage. By the way, most airports prohibit even bringing nail scissors on board.

4. Weapons. Do not attempt to board with or imitate it.

5. Pressurized containers, including shaving foam and deodorants, are not allowed on the plane.

6. Some airlines will not allow you to board the plane with your beloved cat and dog. If you really need to fly together, the animals are placed in an isolation room in the luggage compartment for the duration of the flight. Please check with each airline for details.

We have compiled complete and current list what you can and cannot take on a plane - both in hand luggage and in checked luggage. Plus a separate paragraph about medications.

Many travelers, when going on vacation or going home, do not know what they can take on the plane, and they worry that customs officers will force them to throw away the things they took with them or bought as gifts. To prevent this from happening, follow these simple rules:

• learn the rules import/export of items into/from the country so that there are no problems with law enforcement agencies (for example, corals cannot be exported from Egypt and a number of other countries unless they are purchased in a store);
• Please read before your flight airline baggage and hand luggage rules with which you are flying - each company may have individual rules (usually a bag weighing from 5 to 10 kg is allowed in hand luggage);
• if you are afraid of being overweight and do not want to pay extra for luggage, weigh the bag first on the scales or find a measuring stand at the airport;
• remember that many airlines allow you to carry such things as an umbrella, cane, crutches, equipment, stroller, outerwear, etc. in hand luggage - this will help you if you are overweight (check the list of things with your airline);
• check most of your things in luggage, and take only the essentials on board the plane - this way you won’t have to fight with your neighbors for luggage space in the plane cabin;
• Do not check in valuable and fragile things (documents and equipment) as luggage - sometimes luggage gets lost and fragile things break. It is better to put the appropriate Fragile marking on fragile items (although in Russia they often do not pay attention to this and do not stand on ceremony with luggage).

What not to take on board a plane

1. Liquids, gels, aerosols

Everyone knows (and many people are scared by it) about the restrictions on carrying liquids, gels, creams and aerosols in hand luggage. Restrictions apply to: water, drinks, pastes (including toothpastes), creams, oils, perfumes, lotions, sprays, gels, pressurized cans (including deodorants), mascara and other substances. There is no need to be alarmed: the transportation of these substances is permitted, but subject to certain conditions.

The main thing to remember is volume one containers with liquid should not exceed 100 ml. All this should ideally be packaged in a special transparent plastic bag with a special zipper with a capacity of no more than 1 liter. Indeed, why would you need, for example, 250 ml shower gel in the cabin of an airplane? Therefore, carefully consider what you take on board with you. If you still need the notorious shower gel, it’s easier to check it in your luggage and not bother. Also remember that each passenger is entitled to have only one such bag as hand luggage.

Remember that a bottle with a volume of, for example, 200 ml, only a quarter full, will be counted as 200 ml.

If you already have an open bottle of drink (it doesn’t matter whether it’s water or yogurt), it will be taken away. It is better to buy drinks after inspection - at duty free. The purchase must be packaged in a branded bag and sealed.

The exceptions are baby food and medicines.

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2. Any piercing or cutting objects

You cannot take needles, corkscrews, knives, scissors, knitting needles, penknives, etc. on the plane. It is better to check all this in your luggage so as not to buy it at your destination. Even seemingly innocent things like a nail file and nail scissors can arouse the suspicion of the security service.

3. Weapons and imitation weapons

We think that this point will not surprise anyone - for security reasons, no one will let you board the plane with a weapon. In addition, if you bought your child a toy gun and he does not want to part with it during the flight, alas, there will be problems. You will not be allowed into the cabin with an imitation weapon - you will either have to check it in as baggage or throw it away. I witnessed how at customs a child’s water pistol was taken away and thrown away.

4. Alcohol

Alcohol is allowed to be carried only in luggage (the norms for the export and import of alcoholic beverages depend on the countries from which you are departing and arriving). The exception is alcohol purchased in duty-free or on board an airplane.

5. Other items

Before your flight, we advise you to refer to the official website of your airline and the laws of the country you are flying to and see what you cannot take on board the plane according to their rules - this may be related to quarantine or some events in the country. For example, in Russia in the winter and spring of 2014, absolutely all liquids were prohibited from being carried in hand luggage due to the terrorist threat during the Olympics held in Sochi.

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What to take on a plane

Here I will list those items that can not only be taken on board the plane in hand luggage, but are also necessary - they may be useful to you, help you pass the time, or taking them with you will be safer than checking them in as luggage.

First, it's worth taking every electronic gadget you have on the plane to make sure everything is safe and sound. In addition, if you have to spend a lot of time on the flight, they will brighten up your flight hours: you can watch a movie on your laptop, listen to music on your player, read on your tablet, and take a picture of the view from the window.

2. Documents and money

Of course, documents and money are another important point that should not be forgotten. Imagine what would happen if they were left in luggage that was lost? Therefore, you need to take money and documents with you into the cabin of the plane and keep them with you. And without the main documents (for example, a passport), you will not be able to pass border control and will not be allowed to access your luggage.

3. Warm clothes

It’s worth taking a sweater or light jacket, socks, trousers on the plane - whatever else you need. By the end of a nine-hour flight under air conditioning, you will feel stiff, because sometimes on planes there are not enough blankets for everyone. Fortunately, this has become rare lately, but for those who are constantly cold, this advice is relevant :)

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Read detailed instructions on what medications you should definitely take on the road: .

Take a minimum set of vital medications - for allergies, if any, for motion sickness, mild painkillers (analgesics) and antipyretics. Especially if you are sick - remedies for a runny nose, for example, or a cough. Read below about what medications you can take on a plane.

5. Wet wipes

Wet wipes are something you should definitely take on a plane. What if you drop a piece of fatty food on yourself? And if you are flying with a child, then this is the first thing you need to take. In addition, you can use them to disinfect your hands before eating or simply “wash” without getting up - to refresh the skin of your face, neck and hands.

6. Inflatable pillow

If the flight is long, it will help avoid neck pain and ensure comfortable sleep.

7. I'm going

You can take food on the plane! Some people don't get enough of what they get on planes, or they don't like the food, or they simply waste their meals (this is especially true on long night flights), or they have a long layover, and everything at the airport is very expensive... Reasons There are many reasons why you should take food on a plane.

If you are flying with a low-cost airline, remember that they will not feed you for free. It is better to take food on the plane that is not prohibited for import into the country you are flying (animal products are often prohibited).

Read our detailed master class on packing for a trip: .

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What medications can you take on a plane?

What medications can you take on a plane? We think this question worries many passengers who have heard about the strictness of the inspection procedure.

So, in your hand luggage on an airplane you can take liquid medicines (sprays, drops, syrups) with a volume of no more than 100 ml and packed in a transparent plastic bag with a zipper with a volume of no more than 1 liter. That is, drops in the nose - no problem. With tablets the situation is a little more complicated.

If you are flying abroad, potent drugs (with psychotropic and narcotic components) must be declared, prescriptions in English or the language of the country of destination and receipts from the pharmacy must be presented.

What are potent drugs? These are strong painkillers, sleeping pills, psychotropic drugs, drugs for weight control and appetite reduction. In general, it is better to consult in advance with the consulate of the country of arrival about which drugs cannot be imported into the country, since drugs that are freely sold in Russia may be prohibited in other countries.

It is advisable that the medications be in their original packaging with instructions.

What medications can you take on a plane?: antipyretics, adsorbents, analgesics, sprays and drops for the common cold, antiallergenic, anti-motion sickness, bandages, plaster, iodine and brilliant green in a pencil.

Naturally, if you take large doses of medication with you into the cabin, this will arouse suspicion and you will have to prove to customs officers that you need exactly that amount of medication for the duration of the flight, and show a doctor’s prescription.

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What is prohibited from taking on a plane?

Well, of course, those things that are strictly prohibited to take on a plane (cannot be taken either in hand luggage or carried in luggage) include:

• magnetized substances;
• explosives;
• weapons and ammunition;
• poisonous and poisonous substances;
• flammable liquids;
• flammable solids;
• radioactive materials;
• compressed and liquefied gases;
• toxic substances;
• caustic and corrosive substances;
• oxidizing substances and organic peroxides.

This is where the recommendations on what you can and cannot take on a plane end. If you have oversized or non-standard luggage, animals or other exceptional cases, contact airline representatives - they will always help you.

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Formally, it is prohibited to take water on board. It is allowed to carry liquids in containers up to 100 ml, the maximum volume in hand luggage is up to 1 liter - this is what the law says. So what now, look for 10 bottles or throw money away buying a drink at the airport? What if you travel with a child?

In practice, airlines sometimes make exceptions. Well, you understand that Russian people are resourceful and inventive. Nobody wants to pour water into small jars that you still have to manage to find. Therefore, in our article you will find life hacks from tourists. But first, let's make one thing clear.

Why were restrictions imposed on the transport of liquids?

As you already know, according to clause 2.2. Order of the Ministry of Transport of Russia dated July 25, 2007 N 104 (as amended on July 6, 2016) “On approval of the Rules for pre-flight and post-flight inspections” and the Rules of airlines (file), it is allowed to carry liquid in hand luggage in a container with a volume of up to 100 ml.

Please note: even if the container is incomplete, but the dimensions exceed the permissible norm by at least 10 ml, they will take 100%.

But this is not enough to carry liquid in hand luggage. Two conditions must be met:

1. The total volume does not exceed 1 liter.
2. The container is in a sealed package.

Some believe that the reason for the strict rules is the greed of the owners of free trade zones. Products at the airport and Duty Free are expensive. Do they really want to get rich at the expense of tourists? In fact, the restriction is related to terrorist attacks.

It was introduced in 2006 after the capture of criminals who were trying to cause a large-scale disaster using liquid bombs. They expected to destroy 20 aircraft.

Note: according to the intelligence services, more than 1 liter will be required to make a full-fledged bomb. liquids. If the volume is smaller, there will be no global harm. The aircraft's fire-fighting equipment will cope with local fires.

Despite strict controls, criminals are still trying to smuggle in liquid bombs, flammable solutions and means to create explosives. In addition, cases of drinking alcoholic beverages have become more frequent. Preventing incidents is not easy. Liquid restrictions help to avoid them and maintain a safe environment for others.

Is it possible to carry water in hand luggage for a child?

Order of the Ministry of Transport N 104 states that in addition to medicines and dietary products, baby food is included in the exception. What exactly is meant by this concept is not regulated. Whether water is taken into account is unknown.

The wording is vague, so it can be interpreted differently. Usually they pass without problems. It is clear that they are unlikely to allow you to take two 1.5 liter bottles, but 2-3 pcs. 0.5 liters is enough. If the employee is unsure, ask the child to drink water. However, in some countries this will not help.

For example, in China. You can count on loyalty when traveling with children under 5 years old; with older ones, large containers may be confiscated. The staff at airports in Thailand and Turkey are usually sympathetic.

Is it allowed to carry “holy” water in hand luggage?

Believers have a special attitude towards sacred water. Unlike a regular one, this one cannot be thrown in the trash, poured into the sink, or left at the airport. Unfortunately, the same restrictions apply to transportation as other liquids.

During the flight you will have to drink plain water. If you are allowed to carry it, this is an exception. The only way to take holy or healing water with you is to put it in your luggage.

How much water can you carry in luggage?

The reasons for transporting water in large volumes can be different. For example, holy water, which we have already talked about. Or medicinal mineral for relatives living in another country. The motive may be the desire to save on buying drinks at the airport and avoid problems with currency exchange.

The airlines' requirements do not prohibit the carriage of water in luggage. There are no volume restrictions. Therefore, the main thing is to comply with the standards established in your tariff. For example, if the weight is up to 20 kg, you can take water in exactly that quantity.

How to carry water in hand luggage

Much depends on customs. There is definitely no need to show aggression towards employees, even if there really are no explosives or alcohol. Politely explain why it is vital for you to bring your own water to the salon. If your reason is considered valid, he will probably cooperate. Then they will ask you to take a couple of sips from the bottle. But if they ban it, don’t argue.

Where they sell water that you can take to the salon:

Duty Free. The price starts from 100 rubles. Be sure to meet two conditions:

• Store your purchase in a zip-top plastic bag.
• Do not open until planting.

Please note: in areas with a high threat of terrorism, a second inspection may be organized. There have been cases when sealed bottles purchased at duty free were confiscated. If you are traveling in such places, it is better not to take anything.

In an Aeroport. After passing the check, you can buy water, for example, in the waiting room or checkout area. At Russian airports the bottle is 0.5 liters. costs from 36 to 180 rubles, in foreign countries up to 3 euros.

Don't want to overpay? Is pouring water into 10 bottles also not an option? Take a couple of tricks from tourists.

Tourist lifehacks

Method 1: Place an empty bottle in your bag. For example, for fitness. After inspection you can fill it with water. How to do it:

• Find drinking fountains that are located in the departure area. True, they are not available at all airports or are not located in a visible place. Look on the map.

Note: if you are flying to Beijing, pay attention to Beijing International. There is free water (cold and hot).

• Ask the flight attendant.
• Contact the waiter or bartender in a cafe and ask them to draw water from the special tap.

Method 2. Take a bottle of boiled water. It should be filled so that there are no bubbles left. There were cases when the scanner did not detect the liquid, the container was considered empty.

Is it worth the hassle for $1-2?

Actually, not necessarily. According to a survey, 38% of passengers do not take anything to drink on board. Because water and drinks are offered even if meals are not provided. But there are people who find it difficult to tolerate dry air in the cabin. Thirst often bothers you, and you don’t want to constantly distract the flight attendant.

Whether you will be allowed to carry water in your hand luggage depends on the airline. Some are categorical, others are cooperative. The restrictions are strict, but feasible. Although there is an opinion that the rights of passengers are clearly violated, and the explanations do not stand up to criticism. Such bans will not prevent terrorists from organizing an incident.

Do you think the restrictions on carrying water in hand luggage are justified?

Here's what I found:

The EU has adopted a uniform regulation for the carriage of liquids on board aircraft
Starting Monday, November 5, new rules for carrying hand luggage on board aircraft came into force in all 25 EU countries, as well as Iceland, Norway and Switzerland. First of all, they establish a unified procedure for bringing various types of liquids into the aircraft cabin and introduce a number of restrictions regarding their volume and method of transportation. In addition, the rules regulate the screening procedure for passengers themselves when boarding an airplane.
Actually the rules
Now passengers will be able to take no more than one liter of liquid into the aircraft cabin. In this case, each liquid substance must be contained in a container with a volume of no more than 100 milliliters. All containers must be packed in a transparent, resealable bag with a volume of no more than 1 liter, which passengers must present to airport employees upon inspection upon boarding the plane. During the flight, opening the package and using liquids is prohibited.
According to the new rules, “liquid” means:
# water, soups, syrups;
# creams, lotions and oils;
# perfumes and eau de toilette;
#spray;
# gels, including hair and shower gel;
# contents of pressurized cylinders - shaving foam, other foams and deodorants;
# pastes, including toothpaste;
# liquids in solid state;
# mascara for eyebrows and eyelashes;
# any other substance in liquid state
However, it is reported that volume restrictions do not apply to liquids purchased in duty-free shops at the airport. However, duty-free goods must also be sealed in a transparent bag. Passengers are not recommended to open the package before going through security. Otherwise, the items they purchased will be confiscated.
The restrictions will not affect medicines and baby food, but passengers may be asked to prove that they really need these things during the flight, and in some cases even try the contents of jars of baby food in the presence of airport security officers.
When undergoing a personal search, passengers are required to take off their outer clothing - a jacket or coat - which will be separately scanned. In addition, they are instructed to remove laptops and other electrical appliances from their carry-on luggage, which will also undergo a special scan.
The new rules apply not only to passengers departing from European airports, but also to those transiting through Europe.
In particular, passengers were allowed to carry baby food, contact lens cases, laptops and electronic devices in the cabin, but only in transparent bags.
At the same time, as the Kommersant newspaper notes, the new rules will not affect Russian airports. In other words, Russians will be subject to them only when they fly out or transit through European airports.

Airplane passengers often encounter a situation where, before boarding the plane, during the security screening process, drinking water and other drinks intended to quench their thirst are confiscated from them. But not everyone knows that this is being done for the safety of air travel. There is a worldwide legal regulation according to which it is prohibited to bring your own drinking beverages on board. The same document regulates the rules for transporting any other liquids. To understand whether it is possible to take water on a plane in hand luggage, you should understand the reasons for such legislative regulations.

How much water can you take in hand luggage?

Any airline has clear rules regarding the carriage of liquids on board an aircraft in hand luggage. These rules also apply to the transportation of water. To avoid unpleasant situations, you need to know three important points:

1. It is allowed to carry liquids on board the aircraft in containers with a volume of no more than 100 ml. The total volume should not exceed 1 liter. That is, theoretically, you can carry 10 100 ml bottles of water without breaking the rules.
2. It is prohibited to bring your own drinks and food on board the aircraft in any way (in a purse, hand luggage, or in your hands).
3. Water and other liquids (even alcohol) purchased in the duty-free zone (Duty Free) can be carried in hand luggage, provided that the integrity of the packaging is preserved. The rules of paragraph 1 and weight restrictions do not apply to such products (you can take on board, for example, mineral water in a 1.5-liter bottle).

Products that are allowed to be carried in hand luggage must be packaged appropriately: a tightly closed container must be placed in a transparent plastic bag with a zipper. You can put all containers allowed for transportation in a common package (but no more than 10 pieces).

Important! During the inspection, security officers have the right to check what you are carrying. Therefore, access to liquids must be free.

During the inspection, the airport employee will definitely ask you to get rid of the open bottles that you have in your hands, or the excess volume of liquids if the permitted limit is exceeded. For example, if they found perfume in your purse, the volume of a bottle of which is 150 ml, your arguments that there is less than half there will not convince the inspectors to let you through. The bottle will have to be thrown away even if there are 70 or 50 ml of perfume left in it. If you have a bottle of water in your hands, during the inspection you will have to throw it in the trash bin or drink it on the spot.

An exception is provided only for passengers with children. They are allowed to take baby food and drink into the cabin with them. The law does not regulate what is included in these concepts, so in practice, parents of children freely bring drinks, cookies, and chocolates with them. The amount allowed is determined by airport employees at their discretion. It is clear that you are unlikely to be allowed to take two 1.5 liter bottles, but 2-3 bottles of 0.5 each can be carried safely.

Why you can't take water on a plane

Strict restrictions on the transport of liquids were established in 2006 after the capture of a group of terrorists who tried to carry out a large-scale terrorist attack using liquid bombs. According to members of the special services, it was planned to blow up about 20 aircraft.

Water is an ideal solvent. Therefore, in liquid form, attackers can transport toxic substances, flammable solutions, and various reagents for creating explosives. To make a full-fledged bomb, more than 1 liter of liquid is required. That is why the current standards have been established.

According to intelligence services, explosives made from water with a volume of less than 1 liter are not capable of causing a large-scale fire. Modern aircraft are equipped with fire-fighting equipment, including fire extinguishers, which can quickly help put out a local fire in a timely manner.

Is it possible to carry water in airplane luggage?

There are no clauses in airline requirements prohibiting the carriage of water as baggage, and there are also no restrictions on its volume. If you do not question the appropriateness of this action, you can assume that you can carry water in your luggage in quantities that correspond to the established weight standards. If the airline has a weight limit for one piece of luggage of 23 kg, then that’s how much liquid you can carry. The question “why carry 23 kg” remains open.

But you can find reasons to carry a small amount of water in your luggage. For example, a person decided to bring local medicinal mineral water to foreign relatives. Or a passenger on a transit flight with a transfer does not want to spend money on buying a drink at the airport, since prices there can be very high, or he simply does not have the necessary currency.

Thus, the ban on carrying water on board an airplane is related to flight safety issues, and not the intention of local merchants at the airport or duty free zone to profit from passengers, as many assume. There is no need to take drinks on board with you, as drinks are provided without fail, even if meals are not provided during the flight. Nobody forbids you to bring a bottle with you to the airport, but you cannot bring it on board the plane. Therefore, when planning a plane flight, calculate the time of connections and waits, and make sure that thirst does not overtake you at the most unexpected moment.