Avoid stress when packing – preparing your luggage – if you are traveling to the United States by plane. Usually at that moment the question arises: where should I take the laptop, phone chargers or hair straightener?

In this note you know what they are called personal article and the two classifications for the luggage: hand luggage and checked.

1. Whatever you can get into the cabin and fit under the seat in front of you with no problem personal article. Generally they are handbags, backpacks, briefcases and laptop bags. It’s free on all airlines, Vive USA explains.

2. He hand luggage You can also take it with you in the passenger cabin. “It can be a carry-on suitcase or backpack with a content of no more than 10 kilos. It is not documented and only passes inspection at the safety arch.”

3. Meanwhile he checked baggage It’s the one that goes in the luggage compartment of the plane.

Check what you can take with you in your hand luggage. Photo: Freepik

It is delivered to the counters of the airline you are traveling with; “They put identification tags on it and when you arrive at your destination, you pick it up at the baggage claim. In general, each passenger can carry 23 to 25 kilos.”

One piece of information that will help clear your doubts is this: devices that contain lithium metal or lithium ion batteries (laptops, smartphones, tablets, etc.) should be carried in carry-on luggage, the Federal Aviation Administration advises.

They emphasize: “Flight crews are trained to recognize and respond to lithium battery fires in the cabin. Passengers must immediately notify flight crew if their lithium battery or device overheats, expands, smokes or burns. When portable electronic devices powered by lithium batteries are present in checked baggage, they must be completely turned off and protected to prevent accidental activation or damage.”

What can you take with you as hand luggage?

USA Mexico reports that most personal electronic devices are allowed in carry-on and checked baggage. These are:

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Which electronic devices are prohibited in hand luggage

Please note: Individuals who own a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 device cannot carry the device in carry-on or checked baggage on flights to, from, or within the United States.

What to do with the computer or laptop

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Vive USA adds, points out that “the laptop can be transported in carry-on luggage. Also in the personal and documented article.”

But “it is always recommended to carry laptops, computers and other electronic devices in your carry-on luggage or personal items.” This way you do not run the risk of losing important information.

(JO)