Checked Baggage facts
While investigating facts about Checked Baggage Size Chart and Checked Baggage Size, I found out little known, but curios details like:
Delta Airlines will allow Christmas trees as checked baggage on US domestic flights.
how checked baggage is screened?
Etihad Airways accepts falcons as both carry-on items AND checked baggage
What is allowed in checked baggage for international flights?
In my opinion, it is useful to put together a list of the most interesting details from trusted sources that I've come across answering what's not allowed in checked baggage. Here are 7 of the best facts about Checked Baggage Rules and Checked Baggage Restrictions I managed to collect.
what's checked baggage?
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Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv is one of the world's most secure airports. Security procedures include screening vehicles before arriving at the airport, conducting interviews before arriving at check in, and placing checked baggage in pressure chambers to explode bombs.
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The Federal Aviation Administration in the US allows airline passengers to carry up to 2.5 kg (5.5 lb) of Dry Ice per person either as checked baggage or carry-on baggage.
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Copa Airlines' Colombia National Air Transportation Liability Policy is limited to 10 grams pure gold per kilo of checked baggage or cargo per person.
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Lobsters can be taken as carry on baggage on airplanes. (Having them checked baggage not so much)
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(at least in the US) you can check a(n unloaded) firearm in your baggage when traveling on an airplane.
