Should you pack your toiletries in your cabin baggage?
You're free to pack your toiletry kit, including personal hygiene essentials, in your hand baggage, whether you choose to fly with or without an additional checked bag.
To make your trip easier, there are a number of travel accessories available, such as vanity cases or hanging toiletry bags, which offer quick and convenient access while saving space.
However, it's crucial to choose a model that compl ies with air transport standards, so that it can easily pass air traffic control.
How to prepare your toiletry bag for your hand luggage?
One of the crucial steps before your flight is to present yourself to the security agent. Your carry-on bag must pass through an X-ray scanner before you can access the boarding gate, and it's at this point that the contents of your toiletry bag are scrutinized.
To facilitate the inspection process, opt for a small, transparent kit (approx. 20 cm x 20 cm ) for quick identification of contents.
To make sure you get through the security checkpoint without a hitch, make sure you choose your toiletries carefully. Bottles of shower gel, shampoo and conditioner should not exceed 100 ml each, with a total limit of 1 liter per passenger for liquid items. Samples can be useful, as can small empty bottles to fill with your products or a special air travel kit.
Finally, another option to consider is the use of solid cosmetics, offering an alternative to the restrictions on liquid products. Soap, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant and even shaving products are available in solid versions. You can even find chewable toothpaste tablets, ideal for travel. These compact products save space and reduce the weight of your luggage.
Can you keep your toiletry bag with you during the flight?
Air transport regulations are strict when it comes to items allowed on board aircraft, to guarantee the safety of crew members and passengers alike.
Are you planning to carry your toiletry kit in your handbag or backpack for easy in-flight access? Whether it's to freshen up your face during the journey or to carry your medication, it's essential to respect the protocols established by the airline. Some airlines offer storage pockets at the back of seats, for convenient access. However, this option may not be available on all flights.
Are there any precautions for toiletries in the hold?
Checked baggage regulations allow more generous dimensions and a higher maximum weight than hand baggage. This means fewer restrictions on toiletries and aerosol cans, with containers of up to 500 ml and a limit of 2 liters per passenger. This means you can take along a larger toiletry kit.
For shaving accessories, the rules differ depending on whether they are placed in the cabin or the hold. Knee trimmers and safety razors are generally better accepted in the hold than in hand luggage.
Good to know: your baggage will go through various handling processes at the airport before being loaded into the aircraft hold. It will undergo steps such as transport on a conveyor belt, optical verification and transfer. It is therefore essential to properly seal and pack your hygiene products and liquid cosmetics to avoid leaks onto the rest of your belongings.