Your checked baggage is transported in the hold.
The types, number, weight and dimensions of hold baggage are subject to various conditions of acceptance, depending on the airline and the type of baggage. the regulations in force. Please check these conditions of carriage with your airline or travel agent.
Even if you are travelling with hold baggage, you can check in online even before you arrive at the airport. Once you have arrived at the airport, go to the check-in counter to drop off your baggage.
OUR ADVICE :
- Opt for the right size: adapt the size of your baggage to your needs. A suitcase that is too heavy risks breaking or not being able to be checked in. You will also be asked to pay a supplement by the airline operating your flight.
- Check the weight: weigh your baggage beforehand to make sure you are within the maximum authorised weight and avoid paying extra.
- Secure your luggage: your lock or padlock must be TSA (Transport Security Administration) approved for travel. Customs have universal keys to open your luggage without damaging it.
- Labelling your luggage: identifying your luggage is compulsory. Make sure you write your first and last names on it. Remove all labels and barcodes from previous journeys.
Special conditions may be granted by airlines for sports equipment, certain materials or oversized baggage; ; their transport must be authorised in advance by your airline or travel agent.
If your baggage is too heavy or too large, special conditions apply.
This may be the case for :
- sports equipment such as surfboards, diving gear, golf bags or skis,
- musical instruments such as a violin or a drum,
- parcels and boxes of multiple objects,
- firearms and ammunition for hunters and competitors,
- baggage exceeding 23 kg,
- bulky luggage, i.e. over 158 cm (length + height + width), such as a large pushchair, bicycle, etc.
ATTENTION These criteria vary from airline to airline.
Whatever its size, before being checked in, your baggage must be well packed, protected and labelled with your name and address.
The terms and conditions relating to baggage authorised in the cabin are subject to the conditions laid down by the airlines. Remember to check the standards in force when you buy your ticket. Depending on the airline you travel with, the number, weight and size of baggage accepted in the cabin vary.
Certain items or objects are also subject to restrictions or are strictly forbidden in the cabin.
CABIN LUGGAGE: THE RIGHT THING TO DO :
Items allowed in the cabin
- any medication required for the duration of the trip,
- baby food required for the trip,
- products placed in a sealed bag delivered by an airport (e.g. products purchased in «duty free» at airports or on planes, regardless of the origin and date of purchase, with the invoice visible inside the bag),
- laptops.
Items subject to cabin restrictions
All liquids, creams, gels or aerosols must :
- in containers of 100 ml (10 cl) or 100 g maximum each.
- be presented in a single closed transparent plastic bag measuring 20 cm x 20 cm and with a maximum capacity of 1 litre. Only one container is permitted per passenger, which must be closed at the time of inspection.
Exceptions: whatever their capacity, the following are authorised:
- food for babies or young children (feeding bottles, baby food, etc.) in the quantities required for the duration of the journey.
- medicines in liquid form (e.g. syrup) or cream in the quantity required for the duration of the journey.
Please note: All liquids must be presented separately from your baggage when passing through security.
All liquids, creams, gels or aerosols must :
- in containers of 100 ml (10 cl) or 100 g maximum each.
- be presented in a single closed transparent plastic bag measuring 20 cm x 20 cm and with a maximum capacity of 1 litre. Only one container is permitted per passenger, which must be closed at the time of inspection.
Exceptions: whatever their capacity, the following are authorised:
- food for babies or young children (feeding bottles, baby food, etc.) in the quantities required for the duration of the journey.
- medicines in liquid form (e.g. syrup) or cream in the quantity required for the duration of the journey.
Please note: All liquids must be presented separately from your baggage when passing through security.
All liquids, creams, gels or aerosols must :
- in containers of 100 ml (10 cl) or 100 g maximum each.
- be presented in a single closed transparent plastic bag measuring 20 cm x 20 cm and with a maximum capacity of 1 litre. Only one container is permitted per passenger, which must be closed at the time of inspection.
Exceptions: whatever their capacity, the following are authorised:
- food for babies or young children (feeding bottles, baby food, etc.) in the quantities required for the duration of the journey.
- medicines in liquid form (e.g. syrup) or cream in the quantity required for the duration of the journey.
Please note: All liquids must be presented separately from your baggage when passing through security.
All liquids, creams, gels or aerosols must :
- in containers of 100 ml (10 cl) or 100 g maximum each.
- be presented in a single closed transparent plastic bag measuring 20 cm x 20 cm and with a maximum capacity of 1 litre. Only one container is permitted per passenger, which must be closed at the time of inspection.
Exceptions: whatever their capacity, the following are authorised:
- food for babies or young children (feeding bottles, baby food, etc.) in the quantities required for the duration of the journey.
- medicines in liquid form (e.g. syrup) or cream in the quantity required for the duration of the journey.
Please note: All liquids must be presented separately from your baggage when passing through security.
All liquids, creams, gels or aerosols must :
- in containers of 100 ml (10 cl) or 100 g maximum each,
- be presented in a closed transparent plastic bag measuring 20 cm x 20 cm and with a maximum capacity of 1 litre. Only one container is permitted per passenger, which must be closed at the time of inspection.
However, exceptions may apply, whatever their capacity. In particular for :
- food for babies or young children (feeding bottles, baby food, etc.) in the quantities required for the duration of the journey,
- medication in liquid form (e.g. syrup) or cream in the quantity required for the duration of the trip. You will be asked for a prescription.
Items prohibited in the cabin
All liquids, creams, gels or aerosols must :
- in containers of 100 ml (10 cl) or 100 g maximum each.
- be presented in a single closed transparent plastic bag measuring 20 cm x 20 cm and with a maximum capacity of 1 litre. Only one container is permitted per passenger, which must be closed at the time of inspection.
Exceptions: whatever their capacity, the following are authorised:
- food for babies or young children (feeding bottles, baby food, etc.) in the quantities required for the duration of the journey.
- medicines in liquid form (e.g. syrup) or cream in the quantity required for the duration of the journey.
Please note: All liquids must be presented separately from your baggage when passing through security.
All liquids, creams, gels or aerosols must :
- in containers of 100 ml (10 cl) or 100 g maximum each.
- be presented in a single closed transparent plastic bag measuring 20 cm x 20 cm and with a maximum capacity of 1 litre. Only one container is permitted per passenger, which must be closed at the time of inspection.
Exceptions: whatever their capacity, the following are authorised:
- food for babies or young children (feeding bottles, baby food, etc.) in the quantities required for the duration of the journey.
- medicines in liquid form (e.g. syrup) or cream in the quantity required for the duration of the journey.
Please note: All liquids must be presented separately from your baggage when passing through security.
All liquids, creams, gels or aerosols must :
- in containers of 100 ml (10 cl) or 100 g maximum each.
- be presented in a single closed transparent plastic bag measuring 20 cm x 20 cm and with a maximum capacity of 1 litre. Only one container is permitted per passenger, which must be closed at the time of inspection.
Exceptions: whatever their capacity, the following are authorised:
- food for babies or young children (feeding bottles, baby food, etc.) in the quantities required for the duration of the journey.
- medicines in liquid form (e.g. syrup) or cream in the quantity required for the duration of the journey.
Please note: All liquids must be presented separately from your baggage when passing through security.
All liquids, creams, gels or aerosols must :
- in containers of 100 ml (10 cl) or 100 g maximum each.
- be presented in a single closed transparent plastic bag measuring 20 cm x 20 cm and with a maximum capacity of 1 litre. Only one container is permitted per passenger, which must be closed at the time of inspection.
Exceptions: whatever their capacity, the following are authorised:
- food for babies or young children (feeding bottles, baby food, etc.) in the quantities required for the duration of the journey.
- medicines in liquid form (e.g. syrup) or cream in the quantity required for the duration of the journey.
Please note: All liquids must be presented separately from your baggage when passing through security.
Certain items are strictly forbidden in the cabin. Below is a non-exhaustive list of these items:
- firearms and other equipment emitting projectiles,
- devices with a paralysing effect,
- objects with sharp points or edges,
- work tools,
- blunt instruments,
- explosive or incendiary substances and devices.
We invite you to consult the government website to find out which items are prohibited on board aircraft.
What rules do I have to follow at the airport?
- Never leave your luggage unattended, even for a short time, or it will be destroyed.
- Report any abandoned baggage or packages to airport staff.
- Do not accept responsibility for a third party's baggage or parcel, for whatever reason.
- Label your luggage with your name, address and telephone number.
- Keep only what is absolutely essential in your cabin baggage and place the rest in your hold baggage.
- Do not carry valuables in your hold baggage.
- Pack fragile objects carefully.