Activity 3.2 Baggage Allowance Polices PDF

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Activity 3.2: Baggage and Airport Security Policies Rationale Baggage is any article, effect and other personal property that a passenger needs to wear or use for comfort or convenience during his or her journey. This definition usually applies to both checked and carry-on baggage. Each airline has its own set of rules regarding how many carry-on and checked bags passengers can have and what size and weight they can be. Understanding baggage terms will help you prepare properly for your travels, with checked and carry-on baggage that complies with airline policy. This will reduce the chance of complications and lost time at the airport.

Instructions 1. Read the information below on baggage allowance policies. 2. Review the list of items allowed in your carry-on luggage at the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) website. (https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/en) 3. Complete the three exercises that follow. 4. Compare your answers with a partner and discuss any differences.

Carry-on Baggage Allowance Carry-on baggage is usually hand-carried by the passenger into the cabin of the aircraft and stowed in the overhead compartment or under the seats. Carry-on baggage allowance is determined by piece, by weight and by size. Each airline posts its specific carry-on baggage allowance on its website. If you are travelling with an infant on your lap, you may bring one standard carry-on bag not exceeding 10 kg (22 lb) in weight in which to carry the infant’s belongings, in addition to your own carry-on allowance. Some airlines, especially low-cost airlines, will charge fees for carry-on baggage. It is always best to check the rules of each airline you are travelling with.

Checked Baggage Allowance Checked baggage is weighed and stowed in the baggage or cargo compartment of the aircraft, which means that it is inaccessible to the passenger during the flight. It is sometimes called registered baggage because a receipt (baggage tag) is issued for it. In today’s new world of travel most travelers find there is a fee for checked baggage depending on the airfare purchased. 1

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Exercise 1 For each of the questions below, go to the website for the airline and find out its carry-on and checked baggage restrictions for the given itinerary. 1. Air Canada: Calgary to Toronto Carry-on restrictions: 55cm x 23cm x 40cm. 1 only. Checked baggage restrictions: 1 bag standard. Maximum dimensions: 62 inches or 158 centimeters (length + width + height) Maximum weight: 50 pounds or 23 kilograms.

2. Lufthansa: Calgary to Frankfurt Carry-on restrictions: max. 55 x 40 x 23 cm, Checked baggage restrictions: Max weight 8lbs 1 each for economy/premium economy, 2 for business/first class.

3. Ryanair: Barcelona to Venice Carry-on restrictions: Only priority boarding passengers will be permitted to take one small bag (40cm x 20cm x 25cm), plus a larger cabin bag (55 x 40 x 20cm) with a maximum weight allowance of 10kg into the cabin free of charge. Non-priority customers can only bring one small bag (40cm x 20cm x 25cm), that must fit into the sizer. Checked baggage restrictions: 81cm x 119cm x 119cm

4. Emirates Air: Dubai to Delhi Carry-on restrictions: The maximum weight allowed is 7kg and the maximum size for a handbag is 55 x 38 x 20cm 2

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Checked baggage restrictions: Economy Special and Saver passengers are permitted to check one bag up to 23 kg (50 lbs), free of charge; Flex and Flex Plus customers may check two pieces, weighing up to 23 kg (50 lbs) each; First and Business class passengers are allowed two bags up to 32 kg (70 lbs) each.

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Exercise 2 What do you think and why?

You are travelling from Brussels, Belgium, to Calgary with a change of planes in Toronto. Do you need to collect your bag in Toronto or will it be checked through to Calgary?

You would need to collect your bag, as you’re changing planes. They need the opportunity to move the luggage to the correct plane. Exercise 3 Now let’s look at the CATSA website. What does CATSA stand for? Canadian Air Transport Security Authority Watch at least three videos from the CATSA Gallery that interest you. (https://www.youtube.com/user/packsmartjypense) Record one new learning you took away from each video. Video 1 – Liquids over 100ml are not allowed past security Video 2 – They recommend not bringing wrapped gifts, as they may have to inspect it. Video 3 – Everyone must currently undergo a temperature screening

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