Travelling Tips & Advice What to pack - When it comes to picking a suitcase, strength is far more important than looks. Cases can receive harsh treatment at airports, and hard-frame cases are tougher than soft nylon ones, which can tear. Take care not to overfill your case and remember to pack any valuables in your hand luggage and not in your suitcases. Remember to attach luggage labels to every item of your baggage, and to put name and address labels inside your bags and cases. Attaching customised luggage straps or brightly coloured tape is always a good idea. Luggage Allowance - The standard allowance on charter flights is 20Kg (44lb) per person (excluding infants), unless your ticket states otherwise. A charge may be made if you exceed this amount. On scheduled flights, the allowance is normally two pieces of luggage weighing 32Kg (70lb) each. You may normally carry golf clubs (half set) within these allowances, as long as you let the airline know in advance. You can also take one piece of hand luggage with you on the plane, but this should not exceed 5Kg in weight, and be no bigger than 43x28x23cms. Please note that hand luggage may be weighed, as well as cameras and handbags. The low dose x-ray machines used at UK airports will not affect photographic film. First Aid Kit - We recommend that you take with you on your travels a basic first aid kit to cover you in the event of stomach upsets, headaches, sunburn, cuts and grazes etc. Also remember to pack any prescribed medication you are taking and ensure that these are in your hand luggage. Cigarette Lighters - Increasingly, multipack cartons of cigarettes purchased outside airports have a 'free' lighter attached to them. There is strong evidence these lighters may in some circumstances self ignite. Aviation law requires passengers to carry lighters and matches on their person. Passengers are allowed to carry one lighter only. Under no circumstances should lighters be packed in suitcases or hand baggage. What you can't take with you - The following item's are classed as dangerous goods, and are not allowed on aircrafts: - Firearms or replica weapons, including toys. - Locking blade knives or other implements with more than three inch blades. - Explosives, flares, fireworks, toy gun caps or non-safety matches. - gases of any type, including compressed cylinders, tear gas, mace or camping gas. - Flammable materials such as paints, thinners, lighter fuel, petrol or fire lighters. - Poisons, weed killers or insecticides corrosives, including car batteries or mercury. - Irritating or radioactive materials laser pens. - If you carry any of these items with you they are liable to be confiscated at the airport and given to the handling agent or security personnel. It will then be your responsibility to arrange for the safe return of the items when you come back from your holiday. What you can take with you - You can take the following items on the plane: - wines and spirits in containers up to five litres - medicines or toiletries (including aerosols) in containers upto 500ml or 500g each, upto a total of two litres or two kilograms. - gas-powered hair curlers (one per person), as long as the safety cap is fitted at all times (but refills cannot be taken with you). - safety matches or one lighter, which uses absorbed liquid or liquefied gas fuel (but refills cannot be taken with you). If in doubt ask your travel agent. And if you plan to carry any unusual items for medical needs or sporting activities, contact your airline in advance. There may be a charge for the carriage of some items. As a general rule you should carry any medication in your hand luggage but all other items should be packed and placed in the aircraft hold.