Baggage handler shares common items people ‘should not’ put in bags – ‘please don’t pack’ | Travel News | Travel
A baggage handler has begged passengers not to pack certain items in their suitcases, as it can make their job a lot more difficult. Baggage handlers are responsible for getting bags through the airport and onto the correct flight, but things can go wrong along the way.
Posting to a Reddit forum, one anonymous baggage handler revealed certain items are more likely to cause issues while in transit.
In an “ask me anything” forum, one passenger asked the airport worker: “What do people commonly pack into bags that they should not?”
The baggage handler, posting under the name RoyalBlueEyes said that something as simple as food can end up causing chaos.
They explained: “Food! Omg food… Please don’t pack food or drinks in your bag. They rot, break, leak, open.
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“It smells. Especially alcohol. Then I smell all day after picking up a bag that leaked on me.
“Same goes for cologne and perfume. Please wrap it well so it doesn’t break.” [SIC]
When travelling with food and beverages, there are a number of rules passengers need to follow.
While most foods are allowed in hold luggage, there are restrictions over the types of food that can be carried in hand luggage.
This can include things such as olives in brine, spreads such as honey or jam and even dips such as hummus or guacamole.
You can pack any of these food items in your hold luggage.
However, depending on where you are travelling to, there may be restrictions on the types of food you can take to your destination country.
Your Europe explained: “If you travel to the EU from a non-EU country, you are not allowed to bring any meat or dairy products with you.
“You can however bring a limited quantity of fruit and vegetables as well as eggs, egg products and honey.
“Restricted quantities of fish or fish products are also allowed.”
There are also limitations on how much alcohol you can carry into certain countries depending on where you are flying from.
You should check the specific requirements for your chosen destination before packing any food or beverages.
