10 Things You Can't Pack in Checked Luggage in 2024 (*NEW* Airline Rules)

Absolutely wrong about carry spirits on flights and no idea where you got that one from......

TSA website. "Alcoholic beverages with more than 24% but not more than 70% alcohol are limited in checked bags to 5 liters (1.3 gallons) per passenger and must be in unopened retail packaging. Alcoholic beverages with 24% alcohol or less are not subject to limitations in checked bags. "

Did you find some other law prohibiting the carriage of Whisky?

I carry a copy of my Rx for any pills I carry, in case. Keep passports, wallets, cc's, keys, phones, cash in a small bag or purse that there is no risk of forced check-in. And speaking of cash, the US Customs transport limit is $10,000 (undeclared) but you can be stopped and questioned when boarding for far smaller amounts, can turn into an asset seizure event, even within the US (by TSA search). You can bring all the liquor you want, subject to airline limits, but for international travel, customs transport limits are generally only 1 liter per traveler. You will pay duty on the rest. Cigarettes (more than 1 carton) and tobacco work same way...

The amount of alcohol you can bring depends on where you are traveling, e.g. within the European Union is different than if e.g. you're traveling from Latin America to the European Union. You should always inform yourself about the applicable customs regulations.

Excellent advice! Basically, if you have to use a checked bag only put clothes and shoes in the bag. That way it is not a total disaster if the bag is lost/stolen.

An idea: Before a big flight, I will often buy sweets for the crew as a good will gift after I get on the plane. It always surprises them in a nice way. They sure deserve it.

I have spent most of my life living overseas, flying many times a year. I travel with duffel bags that have wheels. The frame wieight is low. They don't break easily. I can fold them up when not in use. The downside is you can't manage them on public transit very well, if it rains a lot stuff gets damp. Once in Viet Nam the luggage wasn't tarped waiting to be loaded on the jet. I now pack my stuff into a big contractor style garbage bag inside the duffel. Duffel bags last the longest and cost the least. Expensive luggage makes you a target for theives. Avoid anything American like American Tourister because that can also make you a political target.

Thanks for all your great videos! Have they recently changed the aerosol rule for checked baggage. I have always packed my full size hairspray, dry shampoo and sunscreen in my checked bag.

I love your videos. Can I pack a razor?

Hi Megan.. do you put an Airtag in your checked luggage? Also, do you have a video about the new ETIAS requirement when traveling to the Schengen countries in Europe? Thanks

I am a retired lead ramp agent Please DO NOT put wine bottles in your checked baggage the risk of braking is not worth it not only your own clothes in your baggage will be ruined but other peoples bags ,I have seen it many times that we even had to get the cleaners in to clean up the mess ,the smell of red wine on a Sunday morning in hold is not nice!

I brought home a cleaver from my moms house once. It had my grandpa’s name engraved in it. Yep, got searched.

1. USE OLD BAG THAT MAKES YOU LOOK POOR.

2. USE CLOTH OR WEBBING BELT WITH PLASTIC ACCESSORIES.

3. PRINT PNR IN LARGE WRITING & STICK ON CASE

4. USING STRIP OF BED SHEET WRITE YOUR EMAIL & NAME THEN TIE ON HANDLE

5. WRITE FULL NAME, ADDRESS, EMAIL ADDRESS AND TELEPHONE NUMBER ON LABEL *INSIDE* BAG NEAR HANDLE

6. USE *PACSAFE* STAINLESS MESH LOCKABLE BAG LINERS.

7. USE *TRACKERS* COMPATABLE WITH YOUR CELL PHONE

8. PHOTOGRAPH ALL DOCUMENTS AND STORE IN PHONE

9. COPY SMARTPHONE CONTENTS, VERIIFY SAFE ARRIVAL. THEN DELETE PRIVATE/PERSONAL DATA FROM PHONE. CHANGE PASSWORDS TO VERY LONG ONES. IF THE UK/US BORDER PROTECTION COPY YOUR PHONE THEY WILL STORE THE FOR 15 YEARS. SWITCH POWER OFF - CLEARS RECENT INFO.

10. PUT EACH POCKETS CONTENTS IN A BAGGIE AND PUT BAGGIE IN EACH POCKET. JUST BEFORE AIRPORT SECURITY PUT ALL BAGGIES IN A 1-LITRE BAG AND PLACE INSIDE PACSAFE.

11. PACSAFE HAVE LONG ADJUSTABLE CLOSING STRAP - GOOD FOR PUTTING THROUGH JACKET SLEEVES AND SECURING.

Great tips and you are Hot

Just to put things in perspective, alcohol > 69% ABV would be 138 proof or higher so unless you are packing some pretty ridiculous proof alcohol you're fine (and 5 liters is quite a bit...)

The regs and laws concerning traveling with firearms, be they handguns or long guns, is a confusing and often self-contradictory Labyrinth of various laws at different government levels even domestically.
If you're traveling with firearms for a legitimate purpose like a hunt or a tradeshow, I would consult a travel agent, an outfitter in your destination country, and perhaps a lawyer or two. I'd also avoid JFK, LGA, and EWR.

You said that you can't carry any pressurized gases in your checked luggage. You can take CO2 cartridges in your check luggage as long as you get a letter of approval from the airline. I learned this when I was packing a motorcycle airbag vest for a European motorcycle trip. The airline will want the material data safety sheet from the manufacturer. The airline reviews the document and gives you an approval letter that you can show to whomever at the airport.

Hunters can fly with their firearms in checked baggage but ammunition is never allowed. The weapon must be declared immediately upon entering the airport and somebody at the airline confirms that it is unloaded. There's a special label involved so that TSA knows it's been checked.

NEVER put you keys in your checked in luggage, I did it once and my bag was delayed !!

can I pack an air fryer in a checked bag?

What about sun protection sprays?

I have brought home many bottle of wine or Kahlua and other breakables and have never had anything broken, and I've used both hardside and softside suitcases....i think the trick is packing them well with padding around, under and on top of them, but especially around the neck of the bottle.

Is it ok to lock checked baggage? Thank you

Can I take canned soda on the checked bag?

So what if you are going somewhere for a year and NEED to pack a years worth of contacts? Bad idea? Is there a better way?

When packing any kind of liquid (even thicker liquids like shampoo), in any kind of container (even plastic), you should always put it in a sturdy sealed bag in case something happens (double bagged if possible).

This rules should also apply when shipping stuff through the mail or other parcel service. Trust me, I work for one at a parcel sorting facility and I've lost count of the number of wet and leaking packages I've had to deal with.

Rather than bring suspect items, I think I'll just shop for things when I get to where I'm going.

What are rules about large-ish quantities of prescription meds? Ma y folks live outside the usa or cdn , say in mexico, etc., for several months and often bring all the meds they will need with them as sometimes a particular medication or brand is unavailable.

Love your vids!!! Thank you so much for taking the time.

I traveled with a bottle of Tequila in my checked bag. I wrapped it in bubble wrap then sealed in a bottle size food vacuum bag and put that is an inflatable plastic bag made for bottles. Survived without a scratch even with a plane change.

Unfortunately, country I was visiting only allows one bottle of alcohol.

Is a linxs can ok as I'm leaving for turkey on Tuesday and have backed it keep this up well done and can be very useful

Can I pack Clorox wipes in my checked luggage?

What about bondage gear? Serious question.

I’m heading to England soon and want to take a bottle of whiskey as a present. I was going to put it in my suitcase, but now I’ll take it in my hand luggage.

you are wrong !! you can sheck hand guns if you let them know and follow the rules like locked guns in a case and mags empty . check your rant before you give bad advice,

Will travel insurance cover our lost baggage? Thank you 🙏. I can’t believe the airlines are no longer responsible for baggage they INSIST we hand over to their care😳

please don't give out false info. kitchen knifes, firearms, swords, spears are allowed in checked baggage's depending on destination. firearms need to be in locked boxes in you checked luggage. TSA is not allowed allowed to cut the lock, they can request the owner to open the container, only the owner is allowed to retain the key and open it for tsa as requested.

please check the rules/laws where you are traveling .... TSA doesn't follow the law and/or doesn't follow the rules / laws.

More reasons to NOT fly!

Why not reinstate having to show your baggage claim ticket..... that matches the luggage you're taking? Use to have to show ticket...

So how do I get a bottle of wine from Temecula to Boston? We have some incredible wines made here. What about a USB mobile charger?

What are the 311 carry-on rules! !!

We were packing to leave Italy to fly home and had bought plenty of wine. I wrapped each bottle in a disposal baby diaper and every bottle was perfect and unbroken when we finally arrived home. Yep. Baby diapers purchased from a local market saved the day.

Can I carry glassware or earthenware in a carry on luggage?

What about CBD gummies? I use them as a sleep aid.

For those who are in another country and you are travelling here in Singapore it is against the law to pack a vape device

The only time something got broken…a bottle of local wine for my host. Thank goodness I was smart enough to put it in a travel ziplock type bag so my clothing wasn’t ruined.

Not long ago I was on a Delta flight from Atlanta to Paris and they wouldn't let me check my laptop inside my checked luggage.

Very good video thank you

How about hearing aids??