As the holiday season approaches, many Filipinos are preparing to bring home gifts and souvenirs for their loved ones and friends. To ensure a hassle-free journey, AirAsia Philippines reminds its guests to familiarize themselves with essential baggage guidelines to help avoid delays and ensure a seamless travel experience during the festive season.
“At AirAsia, we know how important it is for our kababayans to bring back those special gifts and memories as well as the concern that comes with baggage limits. That’s why we offer flexible baggage options so our guests can pack as many pasalubongs as they want, without any restrictions, as long as they adhere to guidelines,” AirAsia Philippines Communications and Public Affairs Head First Officer Steve Dailisan shares.
Here are some important guidelines for specific items commonly inquired about at airports:
Smelly fruits and foods: Note that durian, jackfruit and any other pungent-smelling fruits are not allowed. However, certain items may be subject for approval depending on their weight, shape, size, or character.
Fresh or frozen seafood and meats: Fresh or frozen seafood and other meats may be carried on board as hand luggage, provided they are properly packed following the airline’s standards. Only styrofoam and/or cooler boxes containing dry food/non-perishables are strictly allowed to be checked-in after inspection of contents by relevant authorities. If a guest refuses inspection, the airline has the right to reject admission of baggage;
Liquid, aerosol and gel: Liquids must be in containers of up to 100ml and fit into a transparent or resealable 1-litre plastic bag, which should be presented separately at security. Liquids not meeting these requirements may need to be disposed of.
Electronics, gadgets, valuable, and fragile goods: Passengers are strongly advised not to check in such items as baggage. If they are checked in, guests agree that such items will be carried at their own risk including money, jewellery, precious metals, silverware, electronic devices, computers, cameras, video equipment, negotiable papers, securities or other valuables, passports and other identification documents, title deeds, artifacts, manuscripts and the like.
Batteries: Lithium, lithium ion cells, batteries, and spare batteries
Cabin baggage: Electronic devices like cameras, phones, laptops, and camcorders containing lithium or lithium-ion cells (between 100Wh and 160Wh) for personal use are allowed, while spare batteries, including power banks, must be carried in carry-on baggage and cannot exceed 100Wh.