New Rules For Hand Luggage On Flights! Know This Before Starting Your Holidays

Airlines now limit hand luggage to one bag under 7kg to reduce delays and save space. Here's what you need to know for smoother travel on your next flight.

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Why Change?

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Some exemptions

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