Hand luggage in 2021, what you should know about it and what changes are there

MEXICO CITY.- The airlines modified during the health emergency their luggage policies to face the fall that the industry had and from which you just start recovering.One of the most recurring doubts is about changes in hand suitcase.

The main modification that was lived in 2020 with hand luggage was that it was reduced, eliminated or changed from rate.That is, this type of suitcase is still allowed inside the plane but now you have to pay for it, or the rate was modified.All this also depends on the airline, the type of flight (national or international) and which ticket was acquired, for example, if it is economical, classic, executive, etc..

First we define what are the suitcases that can be entered to an airplane without being documented.

Personal article and hand luggage, what is the difference?

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The personal article includes handbag, portfolios, diaper, laptop holder or a small backpack.Its basic feature is that this article should fit under the plane seat.

The limit measures of a personal article that can be entered to an airplane are maximum 45 centimeters wide, or high.

Hand luggage must have 55 x 40 x 25 cm measures and do not exceed 10 kg.This applies to practically all the airlines of Mexico.

Luggage rates in Mexican airlines

Vivaerobús: Viva Zero Tarfia, only allows a personal article (does not allow hand luggage).

Volaris: basic rate, includes only personal article (nor includes hand luggage).

Aeromexico modified its luggage policy, previously you could also enter hand luggage at its basic rate, but that changed in 2021.

Magnicharters: Allows up to two pieces in hand luggage but should not exceed 5 kg.In this case, it is equivalent to a personal article.It also charges for each kilogram that exceeds the established limits.

In general, the most important thing in the backpack that is entered to the plane is the measures and not the weight, because the essential thing is that it can enter under the seat, however, you have to know the rules of each airline.