Cabin & checked baggage
Your baggage may be included in your ticket or added as an option, depending on the airline. Allowed dimensions vary from one carrier to another.
Never leave your luggage unattended
Unattended luggage can trigger strict security procedures:
- Detection of the suspicious package → call to the owner → security perimeter → intervention of the bomb disposal police if necessary.
- This process can take up to 1 hour 15 minutes and may cause delays or temporary interruptions to flights in the terminal.
These measures are part of the plan reinforced red Vigipirate.
Tip: If in doubt, stay close to your belongings. If the owner does not respond quickly, a security perimeter will be immediately established.
Namely
- A handbag or a camera can be considered as luggage in its own right.
- Keep only the essentials for your trip in the cabin and check that its contents comply with security rules to avoid confiscation.
Cabin baggage placed in the hold
Depending on the aircraft and available space, your cabin baggage may be tagged and placed in the hold at boarding. You will retrieve it upon exiting the aircraft.
- Never leave your luggage unattended.
- Do not open it once it is labeled.
Items prohibited in the cabin
- Firearms, revolvers or imitations.
- Paralyzing devices.
- Sharp or pointed objects.
- Blunt instruments and tools.
- Explosive/incendiary substances or devices.
Note : if your baggage is put in the hold, remove batteries, external batteries and e-cigarettes (prohibited in the hold) and keep them in the cabin.
Checked baggage
- Always label your luggage and add your contact details inside.
- For special equipment (bicycles, golf clubs, instruments, boards, etc.): contact your company before the trip to find out about conditions and fees.
Items prohibited in checked baggage
- Explosives and incendiary devices.
- Hazardous Material.
- Weapons and ammunition: specific regulations → check with the company and the police.
Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAG)
- Limit: 100 ml maximum per container, grouped in a 1 L resealable transparent bag.
- Controlled exceptions: medications, baby food needed for travel, airport purchases in sealed bags.
Definition : LAGs include pastes, lotions, drinks, gels, perfumes, shaving foams…
- Any non-compliant product may be confiscated.
- Medication in quantities exceeding what is necessary: medical justification required.
Lost or damaged luggage
- Report immediately to the airport counter.
- Establishment of a PIR (Property Irregularity Report).
- Obtaining a tracking file number.
- Keep your baggage receipt.
You will then be able to track the progress of your luggage search.
Safety measures and controls
Baggage checks
- All luggage (cabin and hold) is checked before boarding.
- Dangerous goods and weapons/ammunition in the hold are subject to specific rules.
- Cabin baggage is inspected to prevent the intrusion of illicit items.
Body control
A pat-down may be carried out by an officer or police officer of the same sex as the passenger. The areas checked may include: torso, clothing, lower limbs, hair, shoes, hairstyle.
Electronic device control
Laptops and large electrical devices may be inspected separately. Restrictions apply during flight :
- During taxiing, takeoff and landing : computers, camcorders, electric razors, radios…
- Throughout the flight : cell phones, walkie-talkies, remote controls.
Filtering tips
- Remove large electrical devices (> A5, 15×21 cm).
- Place metal objects in the bins (keys, coins, phone).
- Present your sachet of liquids separately.
These measures are mandatory in all European airports to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, liquid medications for personal use are permitted in the cabin without a medical certificate, in quantities necessary for the trip. They are subject to specific security checks. For larger quantities, a prescription is required.
Go to the sales counter immediately before leaving the airport to file a PIR. Keep your baggage claim tag and the file number provided. Claims handling varies by airline.
Special equipment (bicycles, golf clubs, surfboards, musical instruments) is possible but requires prior contact with your airline. Acceptance and any applicable fees vary depending on the carrier.
Some electronic devices permitted in the cabin have usage restrictions: computers, camcorders, and radios are prohibited during takeoff and landing. Cell phones, CB radios, and remote controls remain prohibited throughout the entire flight.
Yes, trolleys are available in the car park, in front of the terminal and in the arrivals hall. A €1 deposit is required, fully refunded upon return of the trolley.