We all love to travel and travel to different countries, go to the seaside or just take a break from everyday work. Everyone chooses the method of transportation that is more convenient for them - some travel by car, some by train, and some by plane. If in a car we put things in the trunk, and on a train we throw them on an empty shelf, then what to do with luggage on airplanes?
Well, the suitcases are immediately sent to the luggage compartment, and passengers take with them small bags that will contain everything they need, according to their owners. But what to do if you need something else besides this “necessary”. For example... an umbrella.
You are going to go to the sunny city of Sochi, but on the eve of the trip you learned that during your arrival, there will be terrible rain and hail in this city.
And putting an umbrella in a suitcase means giving yourself a completely unsunny walk in the rain (because removing the cover or film from a suitcase is a very problematic task at the airport). The question immediately arises: is it possible to carry an umbrella in hand luggage? It's definitely possible. But not all umbrellas will “travel” with you.
If you took a regular folding one (as indicated in the picture),
Regular folding umbrella
or small, compact, then you don’t have to worry, they will let you onto the plane with a smile.
But if you wanted to take an umbrella-cane or a beach umbrella with you on the plane (anything can happen), then you will have problems that no one needs.
Umbrella cane
Think for yourself: these long umbrellas with sharp ends will disturb both you and other passengers in the cabin. It is unlikely that they will let you board the plane with these umbrellas. But you can still consult with the manager of the company that serves you and clarify this point.
An excellent alternative to an umbrella is a raincoat. It will protect you from the rain better than an umbrella, will not take up much space, and you will be absolutely sure that you will be allowed on the plane with it!
- a question that interests passengers of many airlines. People do not always understand what belongs to this category of luggage, what items can be taken into the cabin, and what is better to leave at home or check in with regular cargo.
What is the essence?
First, let's look at what is considered hand luggage on an airplane. This is a special type of baggage that is allowed to be taken into the cabin of an airliner. It has its own rules and regulations for transportation, depending on the rules of the airline. For example, economy class passengers receive one seat, and business class and 1st class passengers receive twice as many.
It is believed that the equivalent of one place is a bag or backpack containing personal belongings. This is wrong. The main criterion is the weight of hand luggage and its dimensions. It is these parameters that the carrier is based on. Such baggage is subject to a number of restrictions, which may vary.
General prohibitions
Before checking in for a flight, it is important to be clear about what you cannot take on the plane. Generally speaking, the category of prohibited cargo includes weapons, liquefied gases, as well as dangerous substances (radioactive, toxic, caustic). The category of prohibited items also includes explosives, liquefied gases, sharp objects, including household appliances such as wire cutters, a corkscrew, scissors, a folding knife and others.
Below we will consider in detail what you can take in hand luggage on a plane, and what items are prohibited in relation to food, cosmetics, medicines, digital equipment and other cargo.
Food
First, let's look at what you are allowed to carry. from food. As a rule, airlines restrict passengers in this matter by prohibiting the carriage of jelly-like and liquid foods. But you can take with you:
- Nuts.
- Fruits.
- Sandwiches.
- Cookie.
- Chips and other products.
If you are flying with a child, you are allowed to take baby food. If jellies, juices or yoghurts are found before departure, they will most likely be prohibited from being carried. This also applies to food that is packaged in cans. Those products that are allowed to be brought on board are recommended to be packed in transparent bags, which speeds up the inspection procedure.
Before departure, pay attention to the carrier's requirements, as they may vary. Pay special attention to goods from DutyFree stores. They are allowed to be taken on the plane, but only if they are packaged in a bag and have a receipt in hand.
Cosmetical tools
Women often ask what they can take with them. from cosmetics. As a rule, carriers allow you to bring into the cabin:
- Blush.
- Eyeliner.
- Shadows.
- Powder and other means.
As for jelly-like compositions, as well as liquids that are packaged in containers larger than 0.1 liters, it is prohibited to take them with you. The only option is to transfer your items to checked luggage. In addition, it is not permitted to bring pressurized cans into the cabin. In this case, the total volume of liquids carried should not exceed 1000 ml. This nuance should be taken into account before departure.
Medical supplies
An equally important issue is medications. The following medications are allowed as hand luggage:
- Pills.
- Hydrogen peroxide.
- Materials for dressing.
- Various drops.
All products should be sealed and carried with instructions for use. Otherwise, customs officers may have questions for the passenger, up to and including the need to conduct a detailed inspection. If there is an injury, hand luggage can be supplemented with special means for movement, for example, crutches. Regarding the upper limit of liquids, the same rules apply here as mentioned above.
Digital equipment
According to airline rules, you can take digital equipment on board the plane - a laptop, player, tablet, camera, charger and even a hairdryer. But there is a limitation regarding mobile phones. It can be brought into the cabin, but must be turned off. This is due to safety concerns, as radiation from mobile devices can interfere with the operation of aircraft electronics.
If you plan to carry large equipment with you that exceeds the permissible dimensions, it is better to check it in as regular luggage.
What to do with documents and jewelry?
According to airline rules, you are allowed to take valuables, jewelry, wallets and important documents with you in hand luggage. You also need to take your passport with you so as not to accidentally end up in a foreign country without documents. There are situations when luggage does not fit on one plane and then it can be sent on the next flight.
Clothing and personal care items
When it comes to personal hygiene items, you can bring a toothbrush and toothpaste, a comb (without a handle), wet wipes and even nail polish remover on board the plane. At the same time, it is prohibited to take cutting or piercing things into the salon. This rule also applies to nail scissors.
From clothes you can take with you a coat, a jacket (sweater), an umbrella, a blanket and a shawl. Generally speaking, it is allowed to take almost all clothing if it does not contradict the airline’s rules and does not exceed the permissible standards (dimensions, weight).
What are the weight and size restrictions?
Separate question - How much hand luggage can you take on a plane?. Here, each airline has its own rules, which depend on the destination, ticket price, flight class and other factors. There are only two main criteria, namely size and weight:
- Dimensions. They should not exceed 56 cm in length, 46 cm in height, and 25 cm in width.
- Weight. Requirements vary here and different airlines may have limits ranging between 3 and 15 kg.
Results
Despite some similarity in the requirements of air carriers regarding hand luggage, some rules are strictly individual. For example, low-cost airlines that provide budget flights are stricter about hand luggage and allow you to take a minimum of things into the cabin. There is a maximum of one seat per person. More established companies will have fewer restrictions. In any case, it is important to clarify these points in advance, even before purchasing a ticket and checking in for the flight.
When getting ready for a flight, we pack our main luggage into suitcases, and take what may be useful during the flight with us into the cabin. We will learn from this article what things will be missed and what is strictly forbidden.
What is allowed to take on board an airplane?
If, in addition to hand luggage, you need some other things on the way, then some of them are allowed to be taken. These include:
Cash;
bank cards;
Required documents;
gadgets;
small fragile objects;
precious things.
Check with your airline for a complete list of permitted items. You can find such information on official websites. Safety rules are the same in all companies, and the list of hand luggage may be regulated.
What is prohibited from taking as hand luggage?
Everyone knows that all large bulky items are packed into bags and suitcases, which go into the luggage compartment, and all essential items are put in bags and simply taken with us. What you are used to putting in a travel backpack can be removed when landing and put into a suitcase. To prepare in advance and avoid controversial issues, let's look at how to properly pack small items that we put in a backpack or bag.
Girls should note that it is strictly forbidden to take manicure sets with them, as they contain sharp objects. The only exception is the round file. However, this requires clarification with each airline. The situation is exactly the same with aerosols as deodorants, hair sprays, etc.
In any case, you need to contact the hotline directly or go to the company’s official website, where the list of permitted items as carry-on luggage is clearly presented. If you start arguing with airport employees, you are unlikely to convince them, since it is their job to ensure that rules and order are followed.
What about cosmetics? Is it allowed to be taken on the plane as hand luggage? If the cosmetics are in solid form, for example, mascara, powder, eye shadow, blush, etc., then take it. However, cosmetics that have a creamy texture or in liquid form will not be allowed to be carried with you. And here the following rules already apply:
The liquid must be placed in a container whose volume does not exceed 100 ml, even if the liquid in it is only 20 ml (it is best if the volume is indicated on the container);
jars must be plastic, tightly closed, the total volume of which does not exceed one liter;
During baggage check, present such containers to airport staff.
In hand luggage, most people are allowed to take hair styling equipment: hair dryer, curling iron and hair straightener. Be sure to put the knife in your luggage; you can only have a plastic one with you. There may be medicines in hand luggage, but if in liquid form, then the maximum volume is 100 ml. Be sure to show a doctor's certificate, if it states that during the flight you need to take more than 100 ml of liquid medicine, then on this basis you will take a larger volume with you.
You can take a camera and other photographic equipment with you; even small folded tripods are also allowed to be carried with you, if when folded their length is no more than 60 cm.
Is it allowed to take an umbrella in hand luggage?
It often rains on the sea and ocean coasts, so it will be uncomfortable to travel without an umbrella. Is it possible to take it with you? Of course, but not everyone. You can put a compact travel umbrella (folding) in your bag; an umbrella-cane must be in your main luggage, that is, in your suitcase. There will be no problems with small umbrellas. As for the cane umbrella, such an item will definitely interfere not only with you, but also with other passengers: the umbrella is long, takes up a lot of space, which you will still need to find next to you. But just in case, always check this issue with the manager of the airline whose services you use. In the end, a raincoat will save you from light rain. It takes up little space and performs the function of protecting against rain no worse than an umbrella.
In 2017, new rules for carrying hand luggage on an airplane were released. We advise you to carefully read the list of what you can take in hand luggage and what not if you are going on an air trip. Unfortunately, ignorance of such subtleties can ruin your holiday.
Food
You can bring any food on board the plane, with the exception of liquid and jelly-like food. You can take with you: nuts; cookie; fruits; sandwiches; chips, etc. You can take baby food for your child. But refrain from yoghurts, juices, jellies and similar products, otherwise they will be confiscated from you. Canned food and food in jars will also be taken away. It is better to pack all permitted products in transparent bags. This will significantly speed up the inspection.
It is important to take into account the specifics of the carrier and the airport. So, at the Paris airport. Charles de Gaulle is prohibited from bringing cheese in hand luggage. You can also take Duty Free products with you. The main thing is that the store packaging remains undamaged (the seller must pack the goods in a special bag with a capacity of 2 liters). In addition, keep the receipt - it may be required when going through control.
Medicines
You can bring the following medications on board the plane: tablets; various drops; dressings; hydrogen peroxide.
It is better if the medicines are in undamaged original packaging, with instructions for use. Otherwise, when boarding, customs officers may suspect whether you are carrying prohibited substances under the guise of analgin.
If you have an injury, you may want to add crutches or other orthopedic aids to your carry-on luggage. According to the rules, the volume of liquid in hand luggage should not exceed 100 ml. Therefore, if the medicine is liquid or in spray form, make sure that the volume does not exceed the permitted amount. You cannot take syringes on board.
Digital technology
What technical devices you can take on board are determined by the safety regulations of the country you are traveling to. Usually you are allowed to take in hand luggage: a laptop; tablet; mobile phone; Mp3 player; camera; electric razor and toothbrush; charging for devices; bulk electrical appliances (for example, hair dryer).
You can (and should) also take headphones on board. If you are going to listen to music or watch a movie on your laptop, it is unlikely that other passengers will be happy to share this pleasure with you. Although it is not prohibited to take a mobile phone with you, you may not need it during the flight. Often before takeoff, you are asked to turn off your phones altogether, because they can interfere with the operation of the aircraft’s electronic systems.
If you are going to take bulky equipment with you, remember the regulations. Typically, the length of items in hand luggage should be no more than 56 cm, height - 45 cm, width - 25 cm. The maximum weight varies between 3-15 kilograms. The exact figure depends on the airport.
Documents, valuables and jewelry
In addition, you should take in your hand luggage: expensive jewelry; documentation; valuables; Wallet with money.
It’s better to take your passport and other important papers with you - it’s calmer, you won’t have to worry about their safety the whole way. Moreover, if your luggage is suddenly lost, you will not be left in a foreign country without documents. 
Cosmetical tools
You can bring any dry cosmetics on board: eye shadow; mascara; eye and lip pencils; blush; powder, etc.
Liquids, jelly-like substances in cans and bottles with a volume of more than 100 ml are strictly prohibited from being transported on board an aircraft in hand luggage. Pack them in your luggage, otherwise you risk being left without your expensive jars. You can't carry pressurized cans on an airplane either. Therefore, you will have to get rid of shaving foam and deodorants.
Remember that usually the total volume of liquids should not exceed 1 liter. Therefore, if you also take water with you in addition to lotion and shampoo, and their total volume exceeds the permissible limit, think about what will be more important to you on board.
Personal hygiene items
Personal hygiene items you can take in hand luggage:
a toothbrush and toothpaste (although you need to clarify about the latter - at some airports it is prohibited to take toothpaste with you); wet wipes; Shaver; a comb without a sharp handle (sometimes it is prohibited to carry metal combs); nail polish remover without acetone with a volume of no more than 100 ml.
Cloth
You can take with you to the salon: a jacket or sweater; coat; plaid; shawl.
Additionally, you can bring a handbag, an umbrella and a cane.
Other
If you are traveling with children, in addition to hand luggage, you can take a baby carrycot or stroller on board. It is not forbidden to take newspapers, magazines and other printed publications with you (without fanaticism, of course).
It is strictly forbidden to take with you in your hand luggage: weapons and anything similar to them (if you have a fashion accessory in the shape of a grenade or pistol, they may be taken away);
piercing and cutting objects (this includes everything, even something that you wouldn’t even think of using as a weapon to cause pain to another person, for example, knitting needles); animals; gas cartridges; toxic substances.
A full list of prohibited items is often indicated directly on the ticket. If this list is not there, ask about this question right at the airport.
Check the size rules, they vary for each airline. Low-cost airlines take this issue especially seriously. Budget airlines have a strict rule: one person - one piece of hand luggage. Therefore, everything will have to be put in one bag or package. An exception is allowed only for folding strollers, crutches and outerwear.
An important role for a pleasant air travel is played by the service provided by the airport and air carriers. In particular, this applies to baggage that is checked in or taken into the aircraft cabin. In case of rain or snow, it is often preferable for a passenger to carry an umbrella in his hand luggage on the plane.
The rules for transporting personal belongings in the aircraft cabin are set by the airline. And the standards for different carriers in 2019 are different. They are usually posted publicly on the carrier’s website or at stands at the airport.
Standard dimensions of items that can be transported in the cabin:
- Height - 25 cm.
- Width - 40 cm.
- Length - 55 cm.
- The total size of hand luggage must not exceed 120 cm.
Some companies deliberately prescribe the dimensions of hand luggage “to suit themselves,” thereby changing generally accepted norms and charging an additional fee for the transportation of oversized cargo.
For example, Utair has set a 20-centimeter maximum height. You cannot take anything heavier than 10 kg into the aircraft cabin. The company adds another 5 kg as a bonus if the passenger has purchased a business class ticket.
It is important that the weight and number of items in hand luggage increases in proportion to the number of tickets purchased. For example, if a family of three is traveling on a trip, then you can take on board the plane three times more items of the established sizes than one passenger.
When checking in for a flight, items are carefully weighed and measured using special devices, and only those that are suitable in size and weight are allowed to be transported. For everything above the norm, you will have to pay extra.
What do you usually have to pay extra for?
At no extra charge, you are allowed to carry a number of small items that can fit into a small handbag or pockets:
- Cash. Read the article on our website:
- Bank cards.
- Documentation.
- Phone and tablet.
- Small fragile items.
- Jewelry.
Can I take an umbrella in hand luggage?
Since February 2018, it is allowed to carry almost any umbrella only if it is packed in a suitcase or bag. However, in some cases, airlines require you to pay extra for it.
If a passenger tries to take a long umbrella with sharp spokes or a cane on board the plane, then at best he will be asked to refuse this. Otherwise, the police officer may remove the violator from the flight.
Watch the video about whether you can carry an umbrella in your carry-on luggage on board an airplane.
Small folding umbrella
A compact umbrella that folds up and fits in a small bag usually does not cause any complaints from carriers. This kind of umbrella is called a “travel” umbrella; its dimensions fit standard ones. Therefore, it can be taken into the cabin of any airline.
Beach umbrella and cane umbrella
It is unlikely that you will be able to take a large beach umbrella or a family cane umbrella with you on board. Most likely, you will be asked to check it in as luggage. The size of such objects far exceeds the norm, and an umbrella will cause discomfort and disturb others.
Such umbrellas have sharp ends and spokes, which can injure one of the passengers if handled carelessly.
Souvenir umbrellas
There are times when travelers from Moscow and St. Petersburg take umbrellas with them as souvenirs. It's not limited to one or two gifts; tourists buy more.
If they are canes, they cannot be carried on board the plane.
But if the umbrellas are compact and meet the dimensions stated by the airline, then they can be called hand luggage and taken into the cabin. Otherwise, check it in as luggage.
But if an umbrella is absolutely needed on board and solely as protection from the rain, then a raincoat would be a good alternative. It takes up little space and will not cause any complaints from airline representatives.
Airline transportation rules
The most loyal airline that offers favorable conditions for transporting passengers and luggage is Pobeda. Employees allow you to check in a 10-kilogram suitcase and take personal items on board the plane, including an umbrella. And not only small, but also large, which does not fit into the calibrator.
Similar rules apply to passengers of the RusLine company.
Rules for carrying an umbrella in different airlines
Aeroflot does not allow passengers into the cabin if the accessory is a beach accessory or in the form of a cane. At the security control, the tourist will be asked to put the item in a suitcase and check it in as luggage. If the umbrella fits standard dimensions and fits in a bag, then you can take it with you to the salon.
It is not possible to carry an umbrella of any size with Czech Airlines. The company's rules state that paraplei must be checked in as luggage, even if it is raining outside the window and the passenger risks getting into the cabin wet.
You can carry umbrellas in your hand luggage using the services of S7 Airlines. However, to do this you will have to fly business class. Otherwise, they will not let you in with an umbrella, assigning it a place in the luggage compartment.
You are allowed to use umbrellas on the way to and from the plane, as well as transport the accessory for free on board Ural Airlines. Moreover, we are talking about a cane umbrella of any non-standard size.
