Air Travel Tips

A quick guide for air passengers — simple do’s and don’ts to make your journey through CISF-secured airports smooth, safe and hassle-free.

Do’s

Carry a valid ID card.
Carry only the luggage known to you.
Check the allowable weight limit as per the airline to be carried as check-in baggage.
Ensure that you carry only one hand baggage weighing not more than 8 kg. A laptop, a ladies purse or a baby stroller is allowed apart from the above handbag.
Carry items which are safe from a security angle.
Be in possession of a valid arms licence in case you carry a licensed firearm. Firearms are allowed in registered baggage, as per rule.
Place all non-essential items in registered baggage. Submit all declarations as per the requirement of the airline concerned.
Assist security personnel in carrying out mandatory security checks. Prior to security checks, place all metallic items such as watch, wallet etc. in the handbag.
Declare any prosthetics, so that necessary care can be provided by security personnel while frisking.
Put all undeveloped films and cameras with film in your cabin (carry-on) baggage. Checked baggage screening equipment may damage undeveloped films.
Place identification tags on all your baggage. Don’t forget to label your laptop computer — one of the most forgotten items at screening checkpoints.
Check for the boarding gate and wait for the boarding.

Do not carry packed gifts without verifying the contents.
Do not carry a photocopy of your ID card. A photocopy is not acceptable for entry at airports.
Do not carry heavy luggage while travelling. If it exceeds the allowable limit, you may have to bear additional freight charges, as per the rates decided by the airline.
Do not carry security-restricted items in hand bags or check-in luggage.
Do not travel under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This may become a reason to offload you.
Do not carry dangerous goods such as acid, inflammable items etc. in the check-in baggage.
Do not forget to inform security about implants, prosthetics etc. in the body. You may be required to carry a doctor’s advice in such cases.
Do not leave your baggage unattended.
Do not accept baggage from strangers. It may contain prohibited items or dangerous goods.
Do not move far away from the boarding gates. The airline may leave without you if you fail to report at the boarding gate on time.