How do airlines handle fragile items?

Fragile and valuable items. If you're traveling with expensive items, items that can break, or food that can go bad, we recommend you bring them in your carry-on bag or as your personal item whenever possible. These items do count toward your carry-on or checked bag allowance and may be subject to fees.



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Traveling with something too large and/or too fragile to check or put in the overhead bin? You have the option of purchasing a ticket at the best available published fare for your fragile item. You can then store your item in any passenger seat with a physical bulkhead or divider in front of the compartment.

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Carefully wrap your fragile item in a layer of bubble wrap. This will give you an extra layer of protection between your fragile item. Next, put the item in the box or outer shell. Then you can have the fun part - you want to make sure that you don't have any empty space left in the box.

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Fragile items can be easily damaged, even if they're packed in a suitcase. We have a few tips to help keep your items safe: Place items in the middle of the bag. Wrap items securely in bubble wrap or even with some of your clothes.

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Fragile and valuable items. If you're traveling with expensive items, items that can break, or food that can go bad, we recommend you bring them in your carry-on bag or as your personal item whenever possible. These items do count toward your carry-on or checked bag allowance and may be subject to fees.

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Fragile Stickers Safeguard breakables with a free “fragile” sticker affixed to your bag. Some travelers buy these in advance, but they're offered at most airline check-in counters free of cost. Just ask your airline customer-service agent to slap a few on your suitcases.

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You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. This is also known as the 3-1-1 liquids rule.

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When flying, you're asked if your checked bags have anything fragile. If you answer yes then they put a fragile sticker or tag on the bag, but they also make you sign a liability waiver.

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