Travel tips
Practical advice for packing smarter and avoiding gate-check surprises.
35 tips found
Download entertainment before boarding
Download films, music, reading material and any airline app content before leaving a reliable internet connection. Carry headphones suitable for your device.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelArrange medical or mobility assistance early
Request medical, mobility or other special assistance through Manage Booking or Qatar Airways at least 48 hours before departure where the service requires advance notice. Keep confirmation and any required medical documents accessible.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelAvoid blocking access to your seat area
Place bags only where instructed and keep the aisle and emergency access areas clear. A compact underseat bag is easier to move when boarding or leaving the aircraft.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelCheck the operating airline's allowance
For codeshare or partner-operated sectors, confirm the operating airline's cabin-baggage limits before packing. Delta's standard allowance may not apply to every flight on the itinerary.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelCheck the seat area before leaving
Before disembarking, check the seat pocket, floor, charging area and overhead locker. Small electronics and documents are easily overlooked.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelCheck whether Priority includes the second cabin bag
All fares include the 40 × 30 × 20 cm personal bag. Priority & 2 Cabin Bags adds one 10 kg cabin bag up to 55 × 40 × 20 cm for the overhead locker; do not assume it is included without the relevant booking entitlement.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelChoose a bag you can identify quickly
Use a secure luggage tag or discreet personal marker so you can identify your cabin bag quickly. Avoid loose ribbons or attachments that could catch during handling, and check the seat area and overhead locker before leaving the aircraft.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelDo not overfill the underseat bag
An overpacked soft bag can expand beyond 40 × 30 × 20 cm and reduce usable foot space. Leave enough room for the bag to close cleanly and fit fully beneath the seat.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelKeep a compact bag for anything used repeatedly
A small organiser inside your personal item can hold documents, headphones and comfort items, reducing the need to search through the main compartment.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelKeep a little spare space for the return journey
Avoid filling cabin baggage completely on the outbound trip. Spare capacity helps accommodate documents, small purchases or clothing used during the journey.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelKeep connection information available offline
Save onward flight, terminal and accommodation details to your phone and keep a written backup where practical in case mobile data or airport Wi-Fi is unavailable.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelKeep drinks and comfort items simple
Take an empty reusable bottle through security where permitted and fill it afterwards. Keep permitted moisturiser and lip balm within the departure airport's liquid limits.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelKeep glasses and contact-lens supplies accessible
Store glasses, permitted lens solution and related items where they can be reached without opening a tightly packed overhead bag. Follow current liquids restrictions.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelKeep liquids sealed inside your cabin bag
Place permitted liquids in a sealed pouch before storing your bag. This reduces the risk of leaks damaging clothing, documents or electronics during the flight.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelKeep power banks accessible, not overhead
Carry spare lithium batteries and power banks in cabin baggage only. Protect the terminals and keep them under the seat or in the seatback pocket rather than in an overhead bin. Do not charge them using in-flight power.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelKeep power banks beneath the seat or on you
Carry spare lithium batteries and power banks in cabin baggage only. Each must be 100 Wh or less, protected against short circuits and kept in the small underseat bag or on your person—not in an overhead locker.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelKeep power banks with you during the flight
Carry power banks in cabin baggage and keep them with you rather than in the overhead bin. KLM permits up to two power banks, subject to capacity limits, and prohibits using or charging them onboard.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelKeep power banks with you during the flight
Carry no more than two power banks in cabin baggage. Keep them with you or under the seat rather than in the overhead locker, protect them from damage and short circuits, and do not use or charge them onboard.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelKeep snacks compact and easy to open
Choose tidy, compact snacks that meet security and destination rules. Pack them where they can be reached without moving other passengers' belongings.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelKeep spare batteries in the smaller cabin item
Carry spare lithium batteries and power banks in the smaller under-seat hand bag, protect their terminals and remove them before any larger cabin bag enters the hold. Standard spares must not exceed 100 Wh without the required approval.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelKeep the overhead bag light enough to lift safely
British Airways permits a cabin bag up to 23 kg, but you must be able to lift it into the overhead locker unaided. Pack to a weight you can control safely rather than treating 23 kg as a target.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelKeep the underseat bag easy to move
Avoid attaching loose items to the outside of a personal bag. A clean, compact shape is easier to place beneath the seat and remove when leaving.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelKeep travel documents protected from spills
Store passports, boarding information and important papers in a waterproof sleeve or zipped compartment away from drinks and toiletries.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelKeep valuables and medicine out of any bag sent to the hold
If easyJet places a cabin bag in the hold, remove cash, jewellery, electronics, medicine and travel documents first. Keep these essentials in the small bag that remains with you.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelKeep your arrival essentials together
Group your phone, passport, onward travel details and any arrival documents in one accessible place so you can prepare before landing.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelKeep your bag closed while it is stored
Close all zips and fastenings before placing a bag beneath the seat or in an overhead locker. This helps prevent contents moving or falling out during the flight.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelMake your bag easy to close before landing
Repack loose items and close every compartment before descent so the bag can be stowed promptly and nothing is left in the seat area.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelPack what you need during the flight at the top
Keep headphones, medication, a charging cable and travel documents in an easy-to-reach section of your personal item so you do not need to unpack the whole bag at your seat.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelPlan for limited access during take-off and landing
Keep essential items ready before the cabin is secured. Bags may need to remain stowed and electronic use can be restricted during parts of the journey.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelPrepare for the local arrival time
Set your device clock to the destination time during the journey and organise sleep and meals around your own needs. Follow professional advice for medication timing rather than changing a schedule independently.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelSecure small items before landing
Keep keys, earbuds, pens and other small items in one zipped pocket. Check the seat pocket, floor and charging area before leaving the aircraft.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelSeparate food from electronics and documents
Use a sealed pouch for food and snacks so crumbs or leaks cannot reach devices, passports or paperwork stored in the same cabin bag.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelStore important contact details outside your phone
Keep key contact numbers, insurance details and accommodation information in a separate document or secure offline note in case your phone is lost or unavailable.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelUse a secure pocket for your phone and earbuds
Return your phone and earbuds to the same zipped pocket after use. Loose electronics can slip beneath seats or remain in charging points.
Check your bag size →In-flight travelUse a separate pouch for items collected during the flight
Keep receipts, forms and small items received during the journey in one zipped pouch so they do not become mixed with rubbish or loose packaging.
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