When it comes to packing when traveling, especially by plane, even a small mistake like carrying an item on the airline’s prohibited list can leave you in dire straits. Not only that, the problem comes from incorrect packaging but also from buying too many souvenirs, damaged bags… you will find that just one small detail can cause you to fall into disaster during your vacation without even realizing it. never wanted.
Problem 1: Carrying items on the prohibited list of aviation laws
If you have a precise plan and are sure that everything you pack in your travel bag does not violate the airline’s prohibited list, then there is no problem. But if you are careless, mix your belongings together and do not understand aviation laws, you will have trouble with airport security. Because, when they find a bottle of about 4 ounces of liquid, no matter what it is, they will confiscate your goods.
Some countries’ aviation laws even state that if you bring prohibited goods to the airport, you may be criminally prosecuted or prosecuted by law. The advice here is to clearly understand the airline’s prohibited list. Only bring bottles of perfume, toothpaste, and cosmetics with a capacity of less than 30ml or 30gr. Because, if you try to bring any item that airport security staff considers dangerous, they have the right to confiscate and destroy it.
You also need to pay attention to the time before your flight. It is best to arrive at the airport 2 hours early to check in and check out. Because if your bag contains consigned items or prohibited goods, you will spend a long time at the check-in counter. And then you have to wait a second time behind the whole line to check in. If you don’t arrive early, there is a high risk that you will miss your flight and at that time the cost of the trip will increase many times.
Problem 2: You buy too many souvenirs
You can always pack less but leave the room with plenty of souvenirs. But are you sure you want to do that? While baggage fees are expensive and space is empty suitcase Is your property considered valuable real estate? And if among the souvenirs you buy are items like snow globes filled with liquid, you will definitely get into trouble at the airport security checkpoint.
If you want to bring your own souvenirs, you should only buy postcards and not try to bring perfume bottles or gifts that are unlikely to be passed by airport security. Or you can choose freight shipping services from reputable stores that serve tourists without having to worry about the goods anymore.
If the store you buy the item from does not have this service, you should use major international shipping companies such as UPS and FedEx, and avoid using the postal service at local post offices because it is unreliable.
If you feel none of the above methods are suitable, you can use a soft bag to store all your souvenirs. You can open these bags for airport security inspection and there is a fee for this process, but it will be more economical than having to pay for international shipping. One more thing to note with fragile items is that you should wrap a t-shirt or sweater around it.
In part 2 we will continue to talk about 3 packing mistakes and how to fix them when you are on a trip.
