When we talk about traveling by plane, one of the main points is certainly your luggage. However, many still feel lost when it comes to hand luggage or checked luggage, so we've brought you a complete guide.

That is, you will understand exactly what each of these pieces of luggage is, in addition to checking what you should and should not take with you. This way you avoid starting your trip with problems right at the airport, right?

In fact, a mistake in your checked or carry-on bag can result in losses, which is why a guide and some tips can make such a difference! This way, you avoid having to spend money to replace any item.

So, are you going to travel by plane and still have questions about your luggage? So continue reading to understand more about what you can and cannot take with you on the aircraft and pack your travel bag correctly!

Whether traveling for business or pleasure, luggage is an essential item! However, there are two different types of suitcases when it comes to air travel. We are talking about hand luggage and checked luggage.

Firstly, hand luggage is the one that, as the name suggests, goes with you in the cabin. It is smaller and needs to follow the restrictions stipulated by each airline regarding dimensions.

In general, according to the official ANAC guide, hand luggage differs from checked luggage as it must have a maximum weight of 10kg. However, it is just as important as the other and we will talk about this later.

Furthermore, this bag must go through airport X-rays when you board or disembark. In other words, this is where you should avoid some objects such as bottles with liquids, sharp or sharp items, among others.

As you can already imagine, checked baggage is the one that doesn't go with you inside the cabin, but in the hold of the plane. Later in this guide you will check what you can and cannot take in your checked bag.

After all, there are some items that are allowed inside this type of luggage, making life easier for those traveling far away. When you have a bag to check in, you must check in at the counter to weigh and deliver the bag.

In fact, it is this luggage that you must collect at the airport carousel after you disembark. That's why it's important to identify your suitcase properly to avoid inconvenience!

More important than what you can or cannot take in your checked bag, is checking the company's guide and understanding the dimensions of this type of luggage! Check the weight and measurements to avoid getting into trouble at the airport.

Additionally, think about your destination when preparing your bucket list. In this sense, there are different rules for what you can take on national and international flights in your checked baggage.

Firstly, if you are going on a national trip and need to check your luggage, check if this service is included in your tickets, okay? After all, you could end up paying a high price if you request it at check-in.

Although you can include liquids in your checked bag, the ANAC guide does not allow more than 1 liter. In fact, you can also carry alcoholic drinks on domestic flights if you do not exceed the mentioned volume.

In addition to liquids, clothing and accessories, other permitted items include:

For international flights, there are some small differences that we will bring in this guide so you can pack your suitcase to be checked in according to the rules. Anyway, always check with the airline, is that ok?

In fact, in addition to the airline, you also need to know the immigration rules before choosing the items in your suitcase. For example, alcoholic beverages have different restrictions according to each country.

For international flights, you can also carry in your checked bag, in addition to your clothes and accessories:

Now that you understand a little more about how hand luggage and checked luggage work, check out this guide with exclusive tips! This way you can prepare your luggage properly and avoid headaches.

Although airline tickets for international flights already have a checked bag included in the fare, this is not always a rule. In this sense, it is a good idea to check the services for your flight before finalizing the purchase.

For low-cost companies, it is necessary to pay extra to check bags, both for national and international flights. Meanwhile, domestic flights generally do not include this option, so be sure to make your choice beforehand!

After purchasing your tickets and making sure you can check your bag at no cost, it is essential to check the measurement restrictions. That is, the weight limit of each baggage, as well as the size.

In this sense, you can check the guide for your chosen airline to see the rules for checked and carry-on bags. If you don't follow the instructions correctly, you may be charged an additional fee at check-in!

One of the main tips in this guide for your checked luggage is to think carefully about your hand luggage! That's right. After all, if something goes wrong or if you lose your checked bag, you will need to have backup items.

So, always try to carry a change of clothes in your hand luggage to avoid being cramped in these situations. Furthermore, it's a good idea to include some more important items in your luggage so you don't take any risks, as it goes with you in the cabin.

When packing your travel bag, separate more sensitive items such as cosmetics, drinks or objects that are at risk of breaking. There are specific plastic bags that you can seal to prevent leaks.

Furthermore, reinforce the closures and wrap the most sensitive objects in bubble wrap. Remember that checked bags go in the hold of the aircraft and are not handled very carefully by airport staff.

As we already mentioned in this guide, while your hand luggage goes with you in the cabin, your checked bag needs to be removed after disembarking. This means that you will have to find the carousel for your flight to collect your bag.

In this sense, all other baggage on the flight will be available in the same place and the chances of you getting confused are huge! Therefore, use markers such as stickers or ribbons, for example, to easily identify your suitcase.

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