Flying with valuables
Are you planning on flying with valuables? Unsure what to do with them? In this guide, we'll break down best practices for a few of the most common expensive items to travel with.
Flying with Valuable Items
Find out how to transport and fly with a range of valuable items with Alternative Airlines.
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Clothing & Electronics
Travelling with clothes is usually hassle-free as they can fit easily in your checked or carry-on luggage. The absolute best way to transport an expensive suit is to use a high-quality, breathable garment bag as your carry-on.
Most full-service airlines have a small closet (often in the front of the cabin) where flight attendants can hang it for you, preventing the compression that occurs in overhead bins.
Find information about which electronic items you are allowed to take with you on the plane, including where they are permitted to be transported.
When transporting expensive electronics, the golden rule is to keep them in your carry-on luggage; never check them, as cargo holds are prone to temperature fluctuations and rough handling. Use a dedicated, padded tech organiser or a laptop sleeve to prevent scratches and absorb impact, and ensure all devices are fully charged in case security requests that you power them on.
Important Documents
Read about what important documents you may need for travel, including passports, VISAs, NEXUS card and green cards. Although these items are not valuable in terms of expense, they are invaluable in terms of your travel. In cases where you are required to have these important documents for travel, if you lose them, then you may not be permitted to travel.
We recommend keeping them safe in a handy zipped pocket on your person or in your hand luggage.
If your hand luggage gets gate-checked, you will need to ensure you take these important documents out so they are not left unattended, where they are more at risk, and either keep them in a pocket on you, or transfer them to a smaller bag or personal item which you can take on the plane with you.
Large Valuables & Monetary Items
Large valuables such as musical instruments, bikes and sports equipment can be problematic to take on a plane. Passengers often find themselves debating whether it is better to put their items as excess hold baggage, where they may be at greater risk, or book a seat and take them with them on the plane. Read Alternative Airlines' recommendations for each large and valuable item by clicking on the appropriate icon on the valuables page.
Travelling with money can be risky. Thankfully, the Alternative Airlines guide explores the best way to travel with your foreign and home currencies. We also explore other topics related to money, such as how much money you are allowed to bring in and take out of the country, according to customs rules. Click on the icon above to read more information and advice.
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