As we head on to the more advanced side of our generation, we can expect major changes in everything. From the way we travel to how we live in general, it’s kind of becoming more and more complex. Having that said, we can, therefore, see that even airline baggage rules change every now and then. But are you sure about the baggage rules you’re currently doing? Fret no more because in this article, we will be giving you the ultimate airline baggage rules guide so you’ll know what to do.
In a previous post, we pointed out the new Middle East baggage rules from and going to the Middle East to the Philippines. In this article, however, you will know what general rules airlines have when it comes to baggage. We’ll discuss the weight of the baggage, the content, the size, literally everything you need to know.
The bags, packages, or boxes you are to carry to the airport should be neat and presentable. Why? Since you’re traveling, it needs to stay in the same shape as how it entered the airport. It couldn’t be broken, it couldn’t be folded because the airport would not be liable in the event that the baggage gets lost or damaged. In addition, you cannot strap straw or rope to your baggage like how we do it here in the Philippines; you should have it neat and presentable.
In my experience, most airports and airline baggage rules won’t accept round or irregular-shaped items like baggage wrapped in blankets. Furthermore, the packages must have at least one side flat; so, the items need to be prepared accordingly.
If you can manage to bring things that are irregular in shape, items like baby walkers, baby strollers, golf bags, bicycles, and wheelchairs are still allowed. However, it is a recommendation that they are wrapped presentably. Of course, airports now have wrapping facilities and preparations, at a cost to avoid unnecessary damage to them.
One final tip or the quality of your baggage is to accordingly label them. You can do so by putting: