Luggage regulations you need to know when flying

Luggage regulations are information that everyone should know. Because most passengers who travel for the first time, or rarely, often encounter errors such as overloaded luggage, unauthorized luggage, etc., which causes them to pay a lot of extra money at the airport, or have to leave some items behind. Let’s learn more about baggage regulations when traveling by plane with VietAIR in the article below so that no one else has to make these unfortunate mistakes.

1. Luggage regulations of airlines

Vietnam Airlines’ regulations on baggage

Carry-on baggage:
For Economy class: 12kg/26lb including 01 piece and 01 accessory;
For Premium Economy/Business class: 18kg/40lb including 02 pieces and 01 accessory.
Checked baggage: Economy/Premium Economy class 23kg, Business class 32kg
In case of exceeding the weight limit: will be required to be checked baggage.

In case the passenger is a disabled person, he/she is allowed to bring a guide dog on board and does not have to pay an additional service fee.

Vietjet Air’s regulations on baggage

Carry-on baggage: Each passenger (except for infants under 2 years old) is allowed to bring 01 main piece of hand luggage with a weight not exceeding 07kg and 01 small hand luggage with a weight not exceeding 02kg.

Checked baggage: weight not exceeding 32kg.
Overweight cases: Luggage will be subject to additional charges. The fee for purchasing additional baggage at the airport will be higher than when purchased in advance through the airline’s agents. Therefore, please purchase in advance to save more.

Oversized baggage (sports equipment) can be transported in the cargo hold, after paying the service fee.

For large musical instruments, passengers can choose to register for oversized checked baggage service or purchase an additional seat next to the instrument on the plane. The area for musical instrument seats has a maximum size regulation of: 165cm x 44cm x 66cm and a maximum weight of 75kg. However, the additional seat does not have a baggage standard attached.

Pacific Airlines’ regulations on baggage

Carry-on baggage: maximum weight of 7kg.
Checked baggage: weight not exceeding 32kg

In case of oversize or weight, the oversized baggage will need to be checked in and an additional fee will be charged.

Bamboo Airways’ regulations on baggage

Carry-on baggage: includes a carry-on bag and 01 small item. The maximum weight of 1 carry-on bag is 7kg; The maximum weight of a small item is 3kg.

Checked baggage: Must not exceed 40kg
In case the carry-on bag exceeds the regulations, you must pay a service fee for the extra baggage.

Buying or upgrading the baggage weight must be done at least 3 hours before departure time. Buying baggage at VietAIR will be more economical than buying directly at the check-in counter at the airport.

Vietravel Airlines’ regulations on baggage

Carry-on baggage:
Smart, Standard, Economy fares: maximum weight 7kg
Optimum fares: maximum weight 12kg
Checked baggage: Maximum weight/piece 32kg

In case carry-on baggage exceeds the quantity, weight and size as prescribed, passengers will be required to check it in and pay a fee.

Note

Baggage and suitcases are easily confused at the airport, so tagging is very important. Therefore, passengers should write their name and contact address on their luggage for easy identification after each flight.

We advise you to pack your luggage carefully to avoid damage or breakage during transportation.

To transport your luggage safely, do not put fragile, valuable or important items in your checked baggage.

2. Regulations on restricted or prohibited or restricted baggage for transport on aircraft

Prohibited goods are not allowed to be carried on aircraft

By law, passengers are prohibited from checking in or carrying dangerous goods on board. Such goods include: explosives (fireworks, firecrackers, unexploded bombs, etc.), toxic substances (including pesticides) and corrosive or oxidizing substances (including bleach), dangerous, sharp objects that can cause injury such as: scissors with blades longer than 6cm, razor blades, pliers – wrenches – spanners – batons, box cutters, etc. or sharp objects longer than 10cm, sticks/umbrella handles with metal tips, etc. It is strictly forbidden to carry weapons such as: guns, knives, swords of all kinds, spears, lances, bayonets. Toys that resemble real weapons are also not allowed on board.

Restricted goods for transport on aircraft:

Airlines note that special types of luggage will be classified as restricted for transport. The specific conditions for this type of luggage are as follows:

Dry ice: Each person can check in or carry a maximum of 2.5 kg of dry ice used to cool perishable goods. Dry ice used for other purposes cannot be brought onto the plane.

Alcoholic beverages and perfumes: Airlines have regulations prohibiting the carrying of beverages with an alcohol concentration of over 70% on board. Alcoholic beverages and perfumes carried as carry-on or checked baggage must have a volume not exceeding 5 liters for alcoholic beverages and perfumes must not exceed 2 liters.

Traditional cigarettes or electronic cigarettes (Vape) are all types of luggage that are restricted from being carried on the plane. Although they are allowed to be brought on the plane, you absolutely must not use them. The use of tobacco is absolutely prohibited by all domestic and international airlines, so the act of using tobacco on the plane will be severely punished.

Lighters: Airlines allow lighters on board, but they are disposable like gas lighters or matches. Although they are allowed on board, you should not use them, especially not to use them to smoke cigarettes.

Squid, dried fish, dried shrimp: Currently, according to airline regulations, fresh food such as fish, shrimp, and squid are not allowed on board. However, passengers are allowed to bring dried fish, shrimp, and squid on board, but they must be carefully packaged and sealed, not allowing the smell to escape, and must be inspected by the authorities before being allowed on board.

Honey is a type of food that is classified as a thick liquid and is on the list of restricted items to be carried on board. Airlines advise customers not to bring honey in checked baggage. Because honey is often stored in glass bottles, putting it in carry-on baggage will somewhat limit the possibility of it being dropped or broken.

3. Hand-carried items allowed on the plane

In addition to the free baggage allowance as prescribed above, you can bring the following items on board for personal use such as:

Handbag, wallet or briefcase, jacket, blanket or scarf

Laptop, small camera or a pair of binoculars, mobile phone

Books, e-readers, game consoles, wireless headphones, etc.

Food for babies such as powdered milk or necessary liquids, strollers, foldable strollers (applicable in cases where a baby must be accompanied).
You can bring prescription drugs or regular drugs, small oxygen tanks, wheelchairs, etc.

4. Some frequently asked questions about airline baggage

How many medicines can you bring on board? There is no limit on the number of medicines you can bring on domestic flights. For international flights, there are regulations that only a reasonable number of oral medicines can be brought, including prescription and non-prescription medicines. Limit liquid, spray and gel medications.

Can I bring a mobile phone on the plane? Yes. However, when the plane starts to take off, you must turn it off or put it in airplane mode.

Can I bring a spare battery on the plane? Yes. According to baggage regulations, a spare battery has a voltage of 3.7V; a capacity of about 37Wh, a capacity of about 10,000mAh and is manufactured using lithium ion technology, which is safe for flying. Note that spare batteries should be kept in carry-on luggage or on your person, not in checked baggage.

Can I bring a laptop on the plane? Yes. Current airlines stipulate that, to ensure the safety of the flight and the safety of passengers’ property, laptops will not be accepted in checked baggage, only in carry-on baggage.

Are there any regulations on bringing cosmetics on the plane? Cosmetic bottles must be under 100ml, the total volume of liquids carried must be under 1 liter.

How much money can you bring on a domestic flight? Domestic flights do not have regulations on how much money passengers can bring. But to be safe, you should only bring a sufficient amount of money, and put the rest in an ATM card.

Do airlines have regulations on bringing food on the plane? Domestic airlines in Vietnam do not have regulations on this issue. However, many airlines restrict the carrying of liquids on the plane, so you should only bring dry, convenient food. International flights in particular have extremely strict regulations regarding food brought on the plane.

Learning about baggage regulations will help you save time, effort and money at the airport. Hopefully this article will provide you with useful information for a convenient journey.