Step 1
Read the tariff deductible per tariff
Two tickets on the same flight may include different baggage. Open the tariff details and raise the number of parts, maximum weight and authorized dimensions. Re-check it to go, return and each company involved. A marketing franchise does not replace the terms of the ticket chosen.
Step 2
Measure baggage correctly
Measure height, width and depth at the most external points, including wheels and handles. Weigh the suitcase, not empty. Keep a small margin, as a domestic balance and the airport balance can show a slightly different result.
Step 3
Distinguish accessory, cabin and hold
The bag under the seat is not always equivalent to the bag in the upper trunk. Check whether both are allowed or if only one is included. For the hold, also check the limits per piece: spread the weight between two suitcases is possible only if two pieces are included.
Step 4
Anticipate liquids and regulated objects
The rules on the security, customs and transport of batteries are not identical. Check the instructions of airports, carriers and authorities for liquids, medicines, sports equipment, fragile objects and lithium batteries. If in doubt, ask for confirmation before departure.
Step 5
Prepare the match
Check on a single ticket to check if the luggage is checked to the final destination. With separate tickets, it may be necessary to recover it, cross controls and re-register it. Then provide a realistic margin and check the formalities of the transit country.
Step 6
Keep an accessible essential kit
Keep with you documents, essential treatments, valuables and basic necessities, within the limits allowed. Identify each baggage with your contact information without exposing your full address. Photograph its content and condition before recording.
Step 7
Putting into practice: Two tariff classes
List the bags actually taken and associate it with the rights of each segment. Compare the price with addition of luggage, then raise dimensions, weight and transport of regulated items.
Putting comparison into practice
Prepare a baggage sheet per segment
Take a two-car route and a different return. The following sheet organizes the information to be collected; it does not set any common deductible.
Educational example of preparation, without commercial offer or testimony. Adapt the situations to your journey and to the answers of the competent interlocutors.
On a small screen, scroll the table horizontally to read the three columns. On the keyboard, use the arrows after selecting the array.
| Situation to be considered | What it involves | Information to be obtained |
|---|---|---|
| First carrier | Accessory, cabin and hold are raised separately. | Record number of parts, dimensions, weights and exact price chosen. |
| Correspondence | The change from flight to flight may change the handling of the suitcase. | Ask if the baggage is being shipped to or should be recovered and re-registered. |
| Return | The ticket may have another category or operator. | Re-retrieve and add items or purchases related to the intended weight. |
How to use answers
Prepare the baggage according to the confirmed conditions of each segment. If a suitcase is suitable for the trip but not for the return trip, quote the adaptation before comparing the full price of the tickets.
Take the time of a last check
Before you validate, read the names, dates, locations, schedules and details of the services included. Do this check calmly on the final summary. An error identified before payment is usually much simpler to correct than after confirmation.
Always review the final conditions displayed by the claimant before paying and keep a copy of the summary. They only describe the reserved offer, the options for modification and the responsibilities of each party.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers before deciding
Do the wheels count in the dimensions of the cabin baggage?
Yes, dimensions are usually measured on the outside gauge, including wheels, handles and pockets. Always check the method and limits published by the carrier.
Are the baggage rules identical to the one on the way back and the other on the way back?
Not necessarily. The fare, the carrier operating or the type of ticket may change. Check the franchise on each segment of the route.
What to do with an external battery?
Lithium batteries are subject to specific rules and are generally transported in the cabin under conditions. Check the capacity, battery condition and current company and authority instructions.