Checked Bags

Regulations relating to Checked Bags

  • Can You Check a Cardboard Box on a Plane?

    Can You Check a Cardboard Box on a Plane?

    Traveling can sometimes require unconventional luggage solutions. One question that often arises is whether you can check a cardboard box on a plane instead of a traditional suitcase. The simple answer to this question is yes, you can use a cardboard box as checked luggage on most airlines. However, some specific rules and restrictions apply…

  • Revealed: Reasons Why Checked Bags Get Searched

    Revealed: Reasons Why Checked Bags Get Searched

    When preparing for a flight, one of the many things travelers need to consider is the luggage they will be bringing with them. Depending on the airline and ticket purchased, travelers may have the option to check a bag or two. But the question many may wonder is whether or not those checked bags get…

  • How Heavy Can A Checked Bag Be?

    How Heavy Can A Checked Bag Be?

    While there is no universal weight limit for checked bags, most airlines permit a checked bag of 62 linear inches (27” x 21” x 14”) with a maximum weight limit of 50 pounds. The struggles of packing for a flight journey are real. Deciding what to pack in your carry-on and checked luggage without exceeding…

  • What To Put In Carry On vs Checked Bag? 

    What To Put In Carry On vs Checked Bag? 

    You’ve been saving up for this vacation for a long time, and now it’s finally happening. The challenge now is figuring out how to pack your bags efficiently.  When taking a flight, you have the option of bringing a carry-on and/or a checked bag. The question, though, is what one should pack in both of…

  • Do Not Pack These 9 Things in Your Checked Luggage

    Do Not Pack These 9 Things in Your Checked Luggage

    Many people don’t really give due consideration to things you can’t put in checked baggage or what can’t you pack in a suitcase when they travel by air. This can result in disappointment and even some serious problems. There are four good reasons why any of the things below shouldn’t be packed in your checked…

  • What Is Not Allowed in Checked Baggage?

    What Is Not Allowed in Checked Baggage?

    A comprehensive guide to what is not allowed in checked luggage when flying. Most of this applies when flying within the USA. You should check to see what is not allowed in checked baggage in other countries if flying internationally. Some things you cannot take in checked bags are pretty obvious, such as explosives, but…

  • Will Aerosols Explode on a Plane In Checked Bags?

    Will Aerosols Explode on a Plane In Checked Bags?

    With the increased levels of security that exist in today’s world, it is not surprising that one of the most common questions passengers have is whether they can fly with aerosols in their checked baggage and whether there is any danger that they will explode. TSA and FAA regulations do restrict the carriage of certain…

  • Is There a Liquid Limit for Checked Bags

    Is There a Liquid Limit for Checked Bags

    People often get confused over the rules for bringing liquids on a plane, which is understandable as they can be pretty complicated. However, although the carry on liquids limit rules are quite onerous, the rules for liquids in checked baggage are quite simple. For full details of the checked bags restricted liquids read the rest…