Packing For International Travel
When you are going to travel internationally there are lots of small things that have to be taken care of ., a lot of questions arise regarding which thing to pack in hand luggage or boarding luggage. As each county has its own rules and regulations here are common facts and things followed worldwide will also be discussed. This will give a whole lot of answers to your question, making your packing very easy and leaving no room for last-movement tension.
Let me start with a simple example of why you should know what you can pack, here we do. Usually, we Indians have heard of khasakhas, an ingredient used in our day-to-day cooking as a species to enhance the taste of food, but unfortunately, internationally it is not legal to carry it with you as it is considered a poppy seed.
1. What to Pack?
First, we will start with the most important things that have to be packed.
- Passport – Wherever you are planning an international trip make sure you have a valid passport.
- Travel Documents – For certain countries visiting we need a visa for entering, make sure all visa-related documents are ready.
- Medical – Get a proper prescription from the doctor for the meditation you are caring for as some meditation would be not legal in the country you are traveling.
- Package Split – Know about the weather conditions you’re travelling and based on that plan your dress as well as have a clear vision of what to have in hand luggage and luggage.
- Plan list – Make a clear checklist of all the things to be packed so as to not miss anything.
There are the most important things to be aware of and the first baby steps in packing.
2 How To Pack?
Split up things you’re going to pack based on whether you’re putting them in the hand luggage or luggage. Iron up all the cloth you’re packing. Wrap up the things that have to be handled carefully and seal out the things that may get opened soon, for example tapping up the shampoo bottle or cream. Avoid metal things in hand luggage. Ensure the maximum amount of liquid you can carry in hand luggage, in general, a passenger is allowed to carry 500 ml of liquid, but this may vary depending on the airlines travelling. Lock the suitcase and don’t forget to weigh up your luggage, as a person is permitted to carry a certain amount of weight in both hand luggage and luggage.
Weight of Luggage
It’s important as you have to pay an extra charge for the excess weight or will be asked to remove the excess weight, where unpacking and repacking create tension so make sure your luggage is of the correct weight mentioned in your tickets
3. Things to Be Avoided
List of items that have to be avoided in the cabin or checked baggage
- Toxic things like acids, poisons, bleach
- Flammable liquids, crackers, explosives,
- Infective materials like viruses and insecticides.
- Magnetic material as well as objects which have magnets in them.
- Dry battery cell.
- Sharp items like knives, and scissors.
- Weapons like guns, whips.
- Certain Items that are considered hazards to security by local law
4. Document Required For Traveling
List of must-have documents for international travel
- Passport and travel visa documents papers.
- Copies all the documents that are given as proof.
- Air ticket copy either hard or soft copy.
- Hotel Booking Documents related to accommodation.
- Curry of the country you’re travelling to.
- After the pandemic, COVID-related documents as mentioned
- Have a travel insurance plan.
5. Things in Hand Luggage
- Pack up all the necessary documents in the hand baggage.
- Ensure that you have at least a set of dresses in the hand luggage.
- Keep all your valuable items in the hand baggage.
- Ensure to have warm clothes or a blanket to be used if you are feeling cold on the flight.
- Pen to fill up all the necessary documents.
- Emergency meditation of yours based on doctor’s advice.
6. Things to be avoided in Hand Luggage
- As the maximum amount of liquid items is restricted, ensure you pack up all the liquid in the baggage other than the water.
- Avoid sharp objects and grocery items.
- Other than a laptop and mobile phone charge try to put all the electronic items in the baggage.
7. Eatable and Beverages That Can be Taken
Any solid food items are allowed whereas liquid items like curry are not allowed on the flight, if so only 100 ml is allowed based on the quantity in the containers. If you’re travelling to GCC countries, liquors are not allowed on the flights whereas there are certain flight companies that do not allow liquors even if you are travelling to western countries. . Smoking is completely prohibited in the flight.
