Effective June 30, 2018, TSA will begin denying powder-like substances that are over 12 oz/350 mL in carry-on luggage on international flights.
If you're traveling by plane with more than 12 ounces of cosmetics powder, dry spices, protein mix or talcum, you may want to check it.
What to know regarding baggage information and airline restrictions for carrying-on and checking luggage BEFORE you travel!
On a trip from Laguardia to O’hare International Airport, items mysteriously disappeared from my checked baggage. The airline was not of much help, the process of filing a claim was tedious, lengthy and resulted in disappointment. Through the process of losing items from my checked bag, I learned that many items (when checked in your bags) are NOT covered by airlines insurance policies. See below for links to baggage information for airline carriers.
Some items you can check in your baggage, but you must declare when checking. Items such as: explosives, firearms, alcoholic beverages, animal products, etc., should always be declared when you check your baggage. If not declared, fines and penalties may be enforced (read American Airlines “Restricted Items” page).
Other items, you may check in your baggage (suitcase or luggage), however, they will not be insured by the airlines should they be damaged, stolen, lost or missing. Below is a list of items you should not check in your luggage because will not be insured, or covered, by airlines policies (check your individual carrier for specifics, links below).
You can always purchase additional travel insurance from the airline, purchase travel / baggage insurance from your Credit Card (American Express offers this to their cardholders), or purchase travel insurance from a third party, such as baggage coverage through Travel Guard. If you would like more information on purchasing travel insurance you may always contact us!
For more information or to book at trip please contact us HERE OR phone us at 312.263.1991 or 800.677.8875
