Flights let you travel with two kinds of bag: hand baggage (taken into the cabin) and checked baggage (stored in the aircraft's hold). Here's how they differ and what's included when you book with eDreamTrips.
Hand vs. checked baggage at a glance
| Hand baggage | Checked baggage | |
|---|---|---|
| Also called | Carry-on, cabin baggage | Hold baggage |
| Where it travels | Cabin — overhead bin or under the seat | Aircraft hold |
| Access during flight | Yes | No |
| Typical size | ~55×40×20 cm cabin bag + ~40×25×20 cm personal item | Max ~158 cm (L+W+H combined) |
| Typical weight | 7–10 kg | 20–32 kg per bag |
| Liquids over 100 ml | Not allowed | Allowed |
| Included with eDreamTrips | Always | Depends on airline and fare |
Exact limits vary by airline and fare type. Your booking confirmation and booking details page always show your specific allowance.
What's included when you book with eDreamTrips
- Hand baggage is always included, on every flight and every airline.
- Checked baggage is included on many fares. If it's not, you can add it during checkout or from your booking details page afterwards.
Where to find your exact allowance
- During booking — on the flight details and checkout screens
- In your booking confirmation email
- On your booking details page
Need more baggage?
You can add checked baggage at any time before check-in. See How do I add checked baggage to my booking? for step-by-step instructions. Adding it in advance is almost always cheaper than paying at the airport.
Learn more
- What is hand baggage? — sizes, liquid rules, prohibited items
- What is checked (hold) baggage? — allowances, fees, prohibited items
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