Mudik Lebaran: Items that you Should Not Carry in Airplane (2024)

Beside being associated with fasting, the month of Ramadan in Indonesia is also known for the Eid holiday which the tradition of ‘mudik’ or returning to one’s hometown. Many people use airplanes when the distance is far, but it is essential to remember that there are items you can’t bring in airplane baggage due to various reasons.

The benefits of flying home for Eid are easy access, time efficient, and extra comfort.

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Is that the only advantage?

Well, the advantages of going home on Eid by plane can be explained in more detail. Some of the most significant are as follows:

Easy ticket booking, you can book tickets online or directly from the airline's official website.
Short travel time, airplanes travel faster than buses, trains or motorcycles.
Promotions, airlines offer unique and tempting promotions to attract passengers in buying plane tickets.
Safety, relatively safer than other transportation modes.
Luggage facilities, airlines provide luggage facilities for each passenger to bring goods or souvenirs for families.

Follow the Rules, These are Items that Cannot be Carried in Airplane and Cabin Baggage

There are strict rules set by each airline about what you can’t bring on board. These rules are made in such a way for flight comfort and safety. The objects in question will be classified into several categories, starting from items that are prohibited from being carried and items that are restricted. Apart from items that fall into this category, you can carry them in the cabin or baggage, and highly recommend that you contact the airline to confirm.

1. Items that are prohibited from being carried in the airplane cabin or baggage

At least twelve items are prohibited from being carried in the airplane cabin or baggage. The list is as follows.

Corrosive materials, such as mercury, sulfuric acid, alkali, and vehicle batteries.
Explosives, including all types of grenades, detonators, fuses, and explosive devices.
Compressed gases, whether non-flammable, explosive, or toxic, such as propane, butane, chemical irritant aerosols, etc.
Flammable liquids, such as fuel, paint, thinner, glue, lighter fluid, methanol.
Flammable solid objects, such as fireworks, firecrackers, flares.
Oxidizing agents, such as bleaching powder and peroxide.
Radioactive material.
Toxic chemicals or substances, such as cyanide, arsenic, insect repellent, or dangerous biological products.
Suitcases with alarm devices installed or equipped with lithium batteries or pyrotechnic materials.
Small vehicles that use lithium batteries, such as air wheels, solo wheels, hoverboards, mini-segways, and balance wheels.
Paralyzing devices, such as stun guns, electric shocks, electric batons, and paralyzing devices for animals.
Self-defense sprays, such as tear gas, phosphoric acid spray, and pepper spray.

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2. Restricted Items

You can bring items that fall into this category by paying attention to the strict rules implemented by the airline you are using. To avoid confusion, you can look at the information at the end of each item description.

Objects with blades and sharp edges, starting from axes, bows, climbing tools, spears, ice picks, all kinds of knives, machetes, swords, keris, razors, scissors, tools, and sharp-edged objects. You can bring this group, but only in checked baggage.
Fighting tools, such as sports equipment, fishing equipment, kayak and canoe paddles, selfie sticks, self-defense equipment, and other objects that can cause injury. You can only carry this item in checked baggage.
Weapons category items range from air rifles, animal humane killers without bullets, arrow weapons, spear throwers, pepper spray, replica or imitation weapons, airsoft guns, slingshots, and all types of toy weapons. Like the previous two categories, you may carry it in checked baggage.
Firearms and ammunition, including shotguns, handguns of all types, revolvers, flare guns, and signal throwers. For these firearms and ammunition, you can ask the airline directly for permits and transportation procedures. You can carry electronic cigarettes only in the cabin, but they cannot be used while traveling in the cabin.
Lighters and matches, it is known that apart from flights from China, it is permitted to bring only for personal use on board the aircraft but cannot be carried in baggage.
Antiques, if you bring antiques while going home for Eid from abroad, you need to confirm with the airline before the day of departure.

Quite detailed, right?

These rules and item lists are a reference used by many airlines in Indonesia and internationally. Before going home for Eid, ideally, you have to obey these rules while using airline services to protect yourself.

Some items may feel strange to even put in your luggage while going home. But at least now you know more about items that cannot be carried in airplane baggage and what items can be carried in the cabin or baggage during the trip.

Plan Well, and Give Your Trip Extra Protection!

The trip you take in the future must be planned well so it can be a comfortable and safe trip. Apart from preparing tickets and paying attention to various items that cannot be carried in airplane baggage, adding the right travel insurance product can be useful to prevent undesirable things.

Reliable travel insurance is needed to enjoy your trip, as it helps you and your people avoid various types of losses and inconveniences.

Choosing your insurance should not be random because you have to consider various factors and parts of the insurance and policy that you will sign. Insurance products from providers that have a good reputation will be the ideal recommendation for you to use.

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AXA Insurance Indonesia understands that this year's Eid homecoming will feel even more special. Therefore, apart from obeying the rules during the flight by paying attention to the list of items that cannot be carried in airplane baggage, you can also provide protection for the trip you take with Domestic SmartTravel Insurance. Our insurance will provide coverage for personal accidents, medical costs, and inconveniences such as baggage delays, travel delays, personal legal liability, and much more during your trip. In this way, travel will feel more comfortable and protected, and you can avoid various forms of financial losses that may arise due to undesirable things. Go home safely and comfortably without having to worry about traveling with AXA Insurance Indonesia, and enjoy the best homecoming experience with your beloved family!

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