An airport notice

An airport notice

Read a notice at the airport and answer the questions to practise reading important information.

Do the preparation task first. Then read the text and do the exercises.

Preparation

Reading text

What can I take on the plane as hand luggage?

Please note that passengers can only take ONE suitcase onto the plane. It must be no bigger than 55cm x 22cm x 35cm and weigh no more than 10kg.

You can also take one small laptop bag or handbag that can fit under the seat in front of you. If you have two bags, their total weight cannot be more than 10kg. If your bag is too big or too heavy, you will not be allowed to take it onto the plane. Staff will put it in the hold for you and you will have to pay extra.

Please make sure mobile phones and other devices are fully charged so that security staff can check them.

Liquids in bottles bigger than 100ml are allowed on board if you buy them in the airport shops after you've passed security. 

We hope you enjoy your flight!

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Submitted by Brian64 on Sun, 01/02/2026 - 17:51

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yes,because I get distracted along the way

Submitted by polq on Fri, 23/01/2026 - 11:28

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I do not like to fly with only hand laggage but I do. When we go to visit my perents in Czech Republic to take hand laggage it is enough for us because my family is 4 members and each take hand laggage.

Submitted by Moe Nadi on Sat, 10/01/2026 - 07:03

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No I prefer to take more things with me.

Submitted by younes2020 on Thu, 08/01/2026 - 06:38

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No, I don’t like to fly with only hand luggage. I usually take more things. When I travel to Cairo, I take around 30 kg.

Submitted by Mohamed Abdulrazaq on Mon, 05/01/2026 - 11:25

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Do you like to fly with only hand luggage?


Yes, I prefer to travel with only hand luggage, if my travel not too long time. Because I can carry it and go quickly out airport and do not wait.

Submitted by momo224 on Fri, 02/01/2026 - 12:41

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Yes, i prefer to travel with only hand luggage, it's much simpler. But if my stay is going be long, then i prefer to take more than just hand luggage.
 

Submitted by sid on Sun, 21/12/2025 - 04:58

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To answer your question, I'd probably say that many people may not completely agree with my point of view. However, from my perspective, keeping only a handbag during travelling is not enough. You must have a small suitcase with you even if you are travelling to the next town. The reason is that you might require to change dress in case of any unavoidable situation. 

Submitted by moaz_shamekh on Sun, 30/11/2025 - 23:43

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It depends on how long is this trip, if it's short, I absolutely prefer to get only one hand bag, but if it's long one I'll take a pretty big suitcase, but in general, I prefer to decrease the amount of luggages that I take to avoid long waiting time before and after the flight.

Submitted by Its.m0hd on Fri, 21/11/2025 - 12:09

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For me, I like to travel with only hand luggage when the trip is short. It’s easier and faster because I don’t have to wait for the suitcase at the airport. But if the trip is long, I need more clothes, so I take a bigger bag.

Submitted by NGUYEN Hang on Sun, 16/11/2025 - 14:55

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Yes, I often travel with only 7kg hand luggage, especially in hot countries like Southeast Asia, I need light clothes. It's very convinient because I don't have to wait for my luggage when I land.

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