BULKY BAGGAGE Those articles, which are bigger in size and considered as one piece, for example: 1. Musical instrument 2. Sleeping bag
CABIN BAGGAGE 1. Baggage that is suitable to be carried in the cabin, such as night bags or bed rolls, portable typewriters, laptop computers and briefcases, is called cabin baggage. 2. The passenger does not have to pay anything extra for the cabin baggage that they carry along with themselves. 3. This kind of baggage is labelled ‘cabin’ and is allowed as per the following specification: - * the baggage should be one piece. * The weight of cabin baggage should not exceed 6 kgs. * The size of the baggage should be such that it easily fits in the overhead compartment or below the seat, depending upon the interior arrangement of the aircraft.
CARRY ON BAG An item, usually of large dimensions, which somehow managed to fit under the passenger's seat on the inbound flight. Regardless of what the passenger says, the following are not acceptable as carry-on items: bicycles, steamer trunks, refrigerators, truck tyres, or wide-screen projection TVs.
CARRY ON ITEMS Carry-on items include a handbag, a pocketbook, a purse, an overcoat, a walking stick, an umbrella, a small camera, binoculars, reading material, a collapsible wheelchair, food for an infant, and alcohol for consumption.
CHECKED BAGGAGE The checked baggage is registered with the airline against a receipt, the counterfoil of which is attached to the passenger ticket. * This is carried to the cargo section of the aircraft. * Checked baggage is the responsibility of the concerned airline. * Checked baggage is also called the free baggage allowance. Therefore, nothing extra is charged by the airlines for this transportation, depending on the area of travel. * the class of travel * the type of passenger * there are two systems under which the passenger’s checked baggage will be allowed, depending upon the area of the world, the passenger is travelling: - * weight concept * piece concept. Luggage screening is done by X-ray machines or by physical inspection.
HAND LUGGAGE Baggage carried by the passenger, as on a plane Often defined and limited by airline regulations
POOLING BAGGAGE Two or more passenger traveling as one party to a common destination on a same flight is permitted a total free baggage allowance equal to the combination of the individual allowance. * Condition for pulling baggage: The whole party must travel on the same flight, two or more passenger must travel as one party to a common destination or the baggage must be presented at check in at the same time as the passengers.
PRECAUTION FOR BAGGAGE Precautions that passengers should take for baggage include always locking the baggage, never leaving it unattended, not using baggage with a side pocket, and not accepting a parcel from a third person.
SPECIAL BAGGAGE ITEMS The special baggage items in piece system, which are considered as one piece (dimension 62”) are sleeping beg or bed roll, knapsack, show skis equipment, golfing equipment, suitable packed bicycle (non motorized), fishing equipment and portable musical instrument.
SPORTS EQUIPMENT Items which are usually worn, carried, used or held during participation in a sporting activity
UNCHECKED BAGGAGE Baggage which is remains with the passenger and is placed in closed overhead lockers or under the passenger’s seat during the flight. * Unchecked baggage is not checked with the airline but is carried by the passenger. 2. It is carried to the cabin section of the aircraft. 3. It is the responsibility of the passenger. * Types of unchecked baggage: 1. Carry-on items:- this refers to those articles which the person carries along with himself. 1. For passenger :- * hand bag * purse * umbrella * walking stick * overcoat * small camera * binocular * reading material 2. For handicapped passenger: * wheelchair * clutches * 3. For a blind person, subject to whether the airlines allow animal transportation. A blind person may receive an allowance for a seeing dog, provided a mask is properly tied over his mouth. 4. For deaf passengers:- deaf passengers are allowed hearing dogs as carry-on items.