Is it possible to carry washing powder on an airplane?

Compared to a train, it is permissible to take much less things on a plane due to strict restrictions. It is usually better to put something in a suitcase that will go to the luggage compartment than to take the item with you to the cabin, where there are more specific requirements for luggage. That’s why you should plan your plane flight in advance so that you don’t lose the necessary things due to ignorance. Let's figure out whether it is permissible to transport washing powder on an airplane or is it better to just buy a pack after arrival.

Is there a ban on washing powder?

If you carefully study the rules of air transportation, you will find that there are no prohibitions on washing powder. However, it is worth remembering other features of baggage transportation, for example, whether it is a domestic flight. If the movement occurs within the Russian Federation, then there will be no complaints about the washing powder.

The only thing you may be asked for is the weight of the detergent, because if the package is too large, you may be asked to leave it in your luggage. Therefore, it is better to take packs weighing up to 1.5 kilograms to avoid possible problems.

Experts do not recommend transporting powder in large and soft packages, since in this form it smells very strongly and can also contaminate the belongings of other passengers.

However, flights to other countries may not be suitable for transporting household chemicals, regardless of whether you carry them in checked luggage or carry-on luggage. In this case, you need to carefully study the rules of the country you are traveling to in advance. For example, the import of washing powders into the USA, Australia, New Zealand and many other countries is prohibited.

Medicines and liquids

We have figured out whether it is possible to transport washing powder on an airplane; all that remains is to study other controversial issues in air travel. Let's start with medications and liquids, what are the transportation restrictions?

• All liquids, gels, and aerosols can be transported in containers that do not exceed 100 milliliters. They must first be packaged in a tightly closed plastic bag, the volume of which is 1 liter or less.

It is prohibited to transport dangerous, flammable liquids.

• It is permissible to take expressed breast milk with you into the cabin in the amount that your baby needs during the flight.
• You can take the necessary medications with you in your hand luggage, as well as liquid to wash down the medications, but this need must be proven with a prescription, certificate or other document.
• You are allowed to take special diet food, as well as baby food if you are flying with a small child.
• Perfume and eau de toilette are subject to the same restrictions as other liquids - no more than 100 milliliters. There is an exception for perfume purchased at Duty Free.
• Finally, alcohol can also be taken in packages of 100 milliliters, but if it was purchased at Duty Free, then a larger volume is acceptable.

If perfume or alcoholic beverages were purchased at an airport duty free area, they must be in a sealed or sealed plastic bag. Items must have sales receipts confirming that they were purchased at Duty Free on the day of the flight, in case an employee checks the contents of the package during the flight.

Electronic devices, piercing and cutting objects, food

It is permissible to take electronic devices with you in hand luggage. Most often, this is done for the safety of such expensive equipment as a laptop, tablet, camera, smartphone, and so on. Such equipment may be asked to be inspected, that is, removed from a bag or suitcase, and may even be required to remove the battery instead of simply switching the device to airplane mode.

Any sharp metal objects are usually prohibited from being carried in the cabin, but there are exceptions related to the material from which the item is made. For example, some companies prohibit carrying knitting needles made of metal in hand luggage, but they allow knitting needles made of wood or silicone. The permissibility of transporting knives and scissors is usually affected by their size.

It’s better not to take risks, but check with the airline in advance which sharp objects can be taken into the cabin and which cannot be transported.

Any souvenir weapons, such as swords and knives, must be checked into the luggage compartment. It is permissible to carry small household appliances into the cabin if they do not interfere with other passengers and do not contain sharpened steel parts, like a blender, which will have to be left in luggage.

Flammable items such as matches and lighters deserve special attention. Most often, matchboxes are required to be left in the luggage compartment, and a lighter may be allowed to be left in the cabin, but only one per passenger.

As for food, you can take any solid foods with you. In this case, you should only ensure that your hand luggage does not exceed the permissible weight and volume. The requirements for liquid and gel-like products are the same as for alcohol and perfume - packages should not exceed 100 milliliters. This can even apply to brie cheese, so it is better to find out such nuances before the flight.

Prepare carefully for your flight by studying the airline's rules so as not to accidentally break anything. After packing, be sure to check that suitcases and bags meet the size and weight requirements. Just in case, it is better to put in your luggage all things that may cause questions at the airport, plus, securely pack all cosmetics and liquids with food.

Due to the fact that different airlines have different requirements for passengers, you can never be 100% sure that baggage fully complies with the rules. That’s why you should study the airline’s website in advance, read reviews and carefully prepare for the flight so that nothing spoils your vacation or business trip.

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