Global flight baggage guide
What should I check before a connecting flight?
A connection can introduce a new security checkpoint, operating carrier, baggage rule and destination/transit restriction. One booking does not make every rule identical.
Scope
Global itinerary-planning guide. Airport, carrier and country rules must be checked for every segment.
Before-you-fly checklist
- 1List every operating carrier and transit airport.
- 2Check cabin limits against the strictest segment.
- 3Keep batteries, medicine and documents in cabin baggage for any re-screening.
Reviewed: 2026-09-09
Official sources
Rules vary by airline and route
Always verify important restrictions with your airline and the official security authority before departure.