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No one ever traveled alone - they all take baggage with them. Before you start your aero trip, it is necessary for you to know the regulations about baggage allowance, screening and claiming.
I. Baggage allowance
1. What is baggage allowance?
Free baggage allowance refers to the total number, size and weight of your baggage that your airline allows you to carry on board or checked free. There isn't a universal regulation on this issue. It depends on your airline, where you depart from and go to as well as your cabinet class.
2. Checked baggage policies
There are two baggage allowance systems. Most US airlines adopt the "Piece" system in which each ticketed passenger can take 1-2 pieces of luggage of maximum weight 50lbs each( for domestic travelers up to 70lbs) and with linear dimensions not to exceed 62. Others implement the "Weight" system: Coach Class passengers can have a maximum weight of 44lbs in total, 66lbs for business class passengers and first class passengers gets 88lbs.
3. Regulation on carry-on luggage
Typically, the carry-on baggage contains one carry-on bag plus one personal item. The maximum size of the carry-on bag is 40-45 linear inches (height + width + depth). Personal item may be a cosmetics case, laptop, purse or briefcase. Valuables, fragile articles such as jewelry, cash, mobile phones and PDAs, and objects you may need to use during the flight like cosmetics should be put in your carry-on bag. Notice that metal dose not include knives, or any cutting instrument of this sort. (For more info on prohibited items see article Carry-on Restrictions).
4. Charges on over-weight baggage
General operation of free baggage allowance is 2 pieces checked and one carry-on. However, the weight and size of the pieces are under restriction. Over-sized or over-weighted baggage is subjected to an additional fee. All charges are calculated on a one-way basis and are collected at the airport ticket counter. For more detailed rate, please consult the airline you are flying with.
5. Tips on packing your baggage
1. Do check with your airline for their free baggage allowance policy before you pack you luggage.
2. Choose a smaller bag than your airline allows, because your stuff will add a little to the bag after packing.
3. The standard dimension of your carry-on bag should be 22" x 14" x 9".
4. International airlines have stricter limitations on the size, weight and number of bags you take than domestic ones.
II. Baggage screening
Passengers are required to present a boarding pass before going to the security checkpoint. At the security checkpoint, you should place your bags, all metal objects on a conveyor belt to be x-rayed. Your coat or jacket may need to be x-rayed too. You may also need to remove your shoes. The security officers may examine your bags or personal items. Training Services Agency suggests that you do not lock your bags when screening procedure is expected. If the bag is locked and the screeners need to open your bag, they are entitled to break it.
III. Baggage claiming
When you get off the plane, you should find out where the Baggage Claiming area is. For convenience, you can get yourself a luggage cart. You can stand at the end of the conveyer and watch your baggage. This has two benefits: first, it prevents you from the crowd standing in the place where baggage are just delivered out onto the conveyer; second, it give you a clearer view of your bags and you can have enough time to fetch them.
