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• Steps
• Advice
• Warning
• What you need

If you have never been on a plane or rarely, you will probably be disturbed and stressed with packing your luggage. Aviation industry regulations often confuse you even more, and sometimes you incur additional fees. A lot of people have a hard time flying like you. See the instructions below for how to pack the right baggage, whether you're flying long or short, traveling for business or traveling; This article has everything you need.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Hand baggage arrangement

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   Put the things you really need in your carry-on baggage. Necessary things like: underwear, shoes, one or two casual clothing, electronic equipment, medicine and for the long haul add a basic personal hygiene product. Some people, fearing being unable to get their checked baggage back, try to put a lot of things in their carry-on baggage - and it's not superfluous. However, only basic essentials should be brought in hand baggage for use when your checked baggage is lost.
   • Make sure to bring medicine and things you need to feel comfortable. Medicines prescribed by doctors or conventional medicines are allowed on the plane. You can easily carry a little extra liquid through the security door if it's a medical product, such as a brine solution.
   • To reduce the number of clothes in your luggage, choose clothes that are easy to mix. Choose a few items that you can combine well, instead of completely separate ones. Use accessories to highlight your outfit. For example, scarves are usually small and easy to pack into luggage, and can be used as neckbands, headbands or even belts.
   • Bring your swimwear with you on the plane, and pack it with a group of vacation gear, if you're female. When your checked baggage is lost, other clothing (such as shorts or a T-shirt) can be easily purchased at the destination. However, women's swimwear is often difficult to buy in that event. Without swimsuits, you will miss bathing, taking a hot bath or other exciting activities.

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   Pack valuables in hand luggage. Anything of value must be kept in hand luggage. If the checked baggage is accidentally lost or damaged, the carry-on baggage will still be there. Pack the things you would hurt if lost in your carry-on baggage, if planning to bring them.
   • Pack large electronics last, for easy access. This way, you don't have to rummage through your luggage in a limited amount of time.

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   Put your electronics in one place. This is useful for two reasons:
   • You will feel bored on the flight, even if it's only a short 30 minutes; Putting your electronics together in one place lets you know where everything is, so you can easily grab your iPod, iPad, Kindle or anything you need in no time.
   • At the security screening door, electronic devices have to be passed through the scanner - if everything is in the same place and easy to take out, you won't waste time on the people waiting in line to check.

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   Make sure you have all the necessary documents. To board the plane, you will need identification such as a passport or identity card. Don't forget your ATM and credit or insurance cards. However, it is better not to take all the cards you have with you to avoid the risk of losing them all.
   • Keep flight information in the easy-to-open drawer of your carry-on baggage, such as: airline information, flight number, reservation number, and flight time. This will be very useful when you use the automatic check-in machines that airlines have booked at the airport.

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   Do you really need personal hygiene products? If so, you should not bring much. Your loved one will probably have shampoo, and there will be toothpaste at your destination. Although you will have to visit a store during your trip to buy something, by reducing the number of bottles, lotions and tubes of products, you will have room for other more important things.
   • If you are bringing personal hygiene products, you should comply with airline regulations. Pour the product into 100ml small bottles and put it in a zippered plastic bag with a capacity of 1 liter (only one such bag per passenger), but you must remove the bag at the security checkpoint. See baggage regulations on the airline or airport website.

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   Prepare a first aid kit with the basics, especially pain relievers. Sometimes flights can give you a headache, have a pack of pills ready in case it happens. Here are a few things to bring with you:
   • Analgesic
   • Bandage
   • Sedative (if you get restless while traveling)
   • Antiemetics
   • Gum (because of a change in air pressure)
   • Tissue
   • Headphones (suitable for travel in general)
   • Medication for what might happen to you, such as allergies.

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   Wear it on your body, instead of your luggage. Remember that you don't have to pay for the weight of your clothes while on the plane, keep that in mind when choosing your outfit. Combine layers of clothes so you can carry more with you. Instead of just wearing a T-shirt and a jacket, wear a T-shirt underneath a long-sleeved shirt and add a pullover on the outside. Bring shoes and flip flops to your luggage, especially when you're traveling. advertisement

Part 2 of 3: Organize checked baggage

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   Avoid using checked baggage if possible. You can pack for your three-month business trip by air without needing checked baggage, if you really want to. Some people find it very troublesome to carry checked baggage. You have to worry about packing, transporting to the airport, making sure the baggage does not exceed the specified weight and size, may incur additional charges if you don't know that, and hope the airline No, you won't lose your baggage. If the trip is less than two weeks, you should consider this. This may be challenging, but it is possible.
   • The crew members do the same. They can travel for a week with just one hand luggage. If they can do it, so can you. That way, you'll save on penalty fees, if any, on other things you want.

2. 

   Pack as light as possible. Besides meeting the baggage allowance, it's also easier to pack less luggage - you won't lose a lot (if you lose your luggage or keep it in a hotel room), easy to move with light luggage, and there's room for souvenirs and mails you want to buy. And It will not take much time to re-arrange your luggage upon return.
   • While you shouldn't carry too many shoes, make sure to have a few. Shoes should be wrapped in a plastic bag to avoid contaminating other items, unless the shoe is new. Besides, put socks in shoes to save space in luggage.

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   Put photocopies of important documents in your checked baggage. In case something happens to your carry-on baggage, you forgot to put papers in your luggage, or something unfortunate happened during your trip, you should arrange copies of your travel documents. weight on checked baggage. Scan your passport, visa, and anything else you need in the worst case scenario. When you have everything ready, you probably won't need it. But if not then you may need it.

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   The products contained in the bottle may melt during the flight. The personal hygiene product you carry with you is usually easy to carry. Therefore, each product should be individually wrapped and stored in a plastic bag to make sure it doesn't spill onto your clothes. In addition, please place these products in a separate place in your luggage.
   • Open the bottle cap and cover the top with plastic; then close the lid. Like that, even if the bottle cap pops out, it doesn't matter.

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   Roll of clothes. If you haven't rolled your clothes yet, you should try this trick right away. This will help you avoid aesthetically pleasing square wrinkles and save space in your luggage, so don't be afraid to try. Heavy items should be placed on the bottom because lighter items are usually malleable in the shape above the bag.
   • The tighter your clothes are rolled, the more room you save. Even compressing at one end or the other will be effective.

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   Carry a plastic bag or two. Some airports also thoughtfully provide you with plastic bags, but if your airport doesn't have one, prepare yourself. This is always helpful, especially when you are in a group - someone will forget. In addition, if the bag you are using is dirty, you will have another bag to replace it.
   • Choose a zippered bag on the top of the bag. A collapsible bag is better than a bag that cannot be closed, but a zippered bag is best - as a bag that can be closed can still pop out under strong pressure.
   • Packing items with a good zippered plastic bag will help make your luggage tidy. Sometimes you can save up to 1/3 of the bag if the clothes are in a zipped bag, as air is forced out when the top is closed. Also, don't worry about your clothes getting wet on outdoor adventures and dirty stuff doesn't get mixed up with clean stuff.

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   Match objects as you would a puzzle. To make the most of the space in your bag, you will arrange objects based on shape and size. The first is the heaviest, heaviest items below, and the higher up, the lighter the items - that way, it's easier to lock the bag once everything is packed. If the item has an unusual shape, you should pack more clothes around - or don't bring it with you in the plane.
   • In general, long, cylindrical items are easier to pack than bottles or boxes of an unusual shape. In the future, to make your luggage more compact, you should choose an item of normal shape and size. These usually don't take up a lot of space.

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   Do not bring items that you will buy. If you plan to shop at a French fashion store during your trip, don't pack your luggage. Make room for what you will buy.

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   You can send your luggage first. In some cases, it is more convenient to send your baggage by mail or a service like FedEx or UPS. This will be very important if you are preparing for a long trip or need some special equipment, such as a camping kit during winter. advertisement

Part 3 of 3: Preparing for the trip

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   Know the length of the flight and the trip. Your destination will determine what you should bring with you, while the length of your trip will determine how many items you need. What day will you attend the special event? How would you reuse an item?
   • If possible, avoid using checked baggage. More and more airlines are asking you to pay for the first piece of checked baggage, and a cheap flight can get expensive in the blink of an eye. If the flight attendants can work a week with just one hand luggage, so can you.

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   See weather forecast. Checking the weather before packing can help you determine what you really need. For example, somewhere has a cool climate, but also has "heat waves" like subtropical climate. Check the weather forecast to see if you really need to bring a cool t-shirt or umbrella.
   • Bring some multifunctional items to adapt to the climate at your destination. For example, a waterproof windbreaker would take up less area than a raincoat and jacket.

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   If traveling abroad, check if you need to bring a jack adapter. When you go to another country, sometimes things will be different than at home. Find out if you need to bring a jack adapter.

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   Learn about prohibitions. For example, you cannot bring a bottle of wine to give to a friend in Saudi Arabia. Or, some seeds cannot be brought into Australia. advertisement

Advice

• Always keep valuables in hand baggage, in case your checked baggage is lost.
• If you have a belt, do not roll it up. To save space, just wrap your belt over the luggage.
• Better yet, you should bring some extra underwear or more than you need. Jeans and t-shirts can be re-worn, but clean underwear is essential to continue your journey.
• If you're a backpacker, on a round-of-Europe trip, you should pack your usual items above your backpack, avoiding having to dig deep into a full bag to find something at a busy airport.
• Don't put a lot of shoes in your carry-on baggage. Reminder about wearing shoes: two pairs max, no matter how long the trip is. The problem here is that shoes often take up a lot of space in your precious luggage, and make them heavier. Just choose a pair of shoes for casual activities, and one pair for the occasion. If you bring either pair to the airport, you will save space for your luggage.
• Bring headphones to listen to music and eye patch to help you sleep better.
• The important rule: if you can use one thing for three purposes, pack it in baggage. If you think you're going to be carrying a diving suit "in case you go swimming", that's it unnecessary.
• Extract the liquid into a small bottle instead of carrying it whole.
• Keep in mind the weight of your baggage: with some airlines, the fine for one excess baggage is more expensive than the fine for two small pieces of baggage. "Excess baggage" will usually be over 23kg, but you should learn the specific regulations of each airline.

Warning

• Some items cannot be brought on board according to airline regulations. Find out what items you must declare, and what items are prohibited.

What you need

• Soap (solid or liquid)
• Toothpaste and cream
• Deodorant for the underarms
• Moisturizing product for face / body
• Contact lenses, glasses cleaning solution, and glasses
• Make-up cosmetics (if needed)
• Feminine hygiene products (if needed)
• Medications prescribed by a doctor (if needed)
• Vitamins
• Short-sleeved shirt
• Long sleeved shirt
• Shirt
• Felt jacket (depending on weather conditions)
• Pijama
• Jeans
• Sleepwears
• Long underwear (depending on weather conditions)
• Walking shoes / boots
• Waterproof jacket
• Zippered bag for personal hygiene products (use only 1 bag to hold 100ml bottles)
• Camera and video recorder
• First aid box
• Small backpack / canvas bag
• Passport, driver's license, student card
• Money / credit card / traveler's check
• Phone number to report when losing credit card
• Chargers for electrical appliances
• Headphone