ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Tuesday increased the allowance of checked baggage for the passengers from Pakistan to Manchester (England) with the immediate effect.
“In line to provide more facilities to the travellers PIA has enhanced baggage allowance to 55 kg for Economy class and to 60 kg for Business class on Pakistan-Manchester route,” spokesman of the airlines here said.
Prior to this announcement the passengers were allowed to carry 30 kg baggage on the route. The airlines, for the safety of passengers and aircraft, passengers are prohibited from carrying the following items in either checked or hand baggage: Explosives, munitions, fireworks, and flares Security-typecases/boxes incorporating goods such as lithium batteries or pyrotechnics.
Compressed gases (flammable, non-flammable, or poisonous) such as butane, propane, aqualung cylinders, lighter fuels, or refills, Oxidizing substances such as bleaching powder and peroxides, Flammable liquids such as paints and adhesives.
Flammable solids such as safety matches and articles which are easily ignited. Disabling devices such as mace or pepper sprays, with irritant properties.
Poisons such as arsenic, cyanide, or insecticides. Radioactive Materials. Corrosive materials such as mercury (which may be contained in thermometers or blood pressure gauges,) acids, alkalis, and wet cell batteries.
Any other substances which, during a flight, present a danger not covered above, such as magnetized, offensive, or irritating materials.
Lighters (butane, absorbed fuel, electric, battery-powered, and novelty lighters) are not to be carried in the carry-on and checked baggage. This ruling by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) applies to all passengers arriving into or departing from United States of America.
In addition, passengers are not allowed to carry the following items in their hand baggage for passengers’ safety and security reasons. In line to minimize inconvenience, passengers are advised to check in or put these items in the checked baggage instead.
Knives (including hunting knives, swords, and pocket knives), Scissors and any other sharp/bladed objects (e.g. ice-pick, nail clippers) considered illegal by local law.
The airlines advises to ensure that all bags are properly labelled, both inside and outside. Include full name, home and destination addresses and telephone contact information, and remove old destination tags and labels.
