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Baggage

Check allowed weights, carry-on allowances, restricted items, and everything you can bring on your flight.

General Recommendations

Check with your airline

Check in through your airline's website or app between 24 and 48 hours before your flight.

If you already have your boarding pass and are not checking luggage, you may go directly to the security checkpoint upon arrival at the airport.

Check the weight

Allowed weight on a flight varies by airline and fare. Generally, carry-on baggage is up to 10 kg (55 x 40 x 25 cm). For checked baggage (hold), the standard is 23 kg per bag in economy class and up to 32 kg. Low-cost carriers or basic fares may impose stricter weight limits.

Identify your baggage

  • Personalize your suitcase: Use stickers, tags, or decals that reflect your personality or interests.
  • Use eye-catching colors: Choose bright colors or patterns that stand out on the baggage carousel.
  • Place a tag with your name and phone number inside and outside the suitcase. Avoid including your full address for security.

Protect your belongings

To protect your baggage during travel, consider the following recommendations:

  1. Use TSA-approved locks. They allow airport security to inspect your suitcase (if necessary) without breaking the lock.
  2. Wrap your suitcase. You can use protective plastic or suitcase covers. You may also use the baggage wrapping service available inside the airport.
  3. Do not check valuables. Always carry the following in your carry-on: Money, electronics, important documents, jewelry
    • Money
    • Electronics
    • Important documents
    • Jewelry
  4. Take a photo of your suitcase before checking it. This helps identify it if it is lost or if you need to file a claim.
  5. Use durable suitcases. Prefer hard-shell suitcases with double zippers and good-quality locks.
  6. Check the destination tag carefully. When checking your suitcase, verify that the tag shows the correct airport to avoid misrouting.
  7. Remove tags from previous flights. Old tags can confuse baggage handling systems.

Checked baggage

If you are traveling with checked baggage:

  • Drop it off at your airline's check-in counter or kiosk
  • Keep the receipt until you reach your destination.
  • Baggage will be weighed, tagged, and sent to the aircraft.

Security screening

All checked baggage is screened by security systems before being transported to the aircraft, in accordance with current regulations.

Carry-on baggage

You may bring personal and valuable items such as:

  • Documents
  • Electronic devices
  • Medications
  • Fragile items

Recommendations:

  • Identify your carry-on baggage.
  • Keep laptops and devices accessible for inspection.
  • Avoid carrying prohibited items.

Liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs)

In carry-on baggage:

  • Each container must be no more than 100 ml
  • They must be placed in a clear, resealable bag (1 bag per passenger).
  • Maximum bag capacity: 1 liter
  • The bag must be presented separately at the security checkpoint

Exceptions

  • Prescription liquid medications
  • Baby or infant food and liquids (as required for travel)

Food and beverages

In carry-on baggage:

  • Liquids and beverages over 100 ml are not permitted.
  • Solid foods such as cookies, fruit, or sandwiches are permitted.
  • Some countries may restrict the importation of food.

Alcoholic beverages and other products may be subject to airline or destination country policies.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

For security reasons, the following are not permitted in carry-on baggage:

High-risk substances due to their potential to ignite, explode, or corrode. Their transport is strictly controlled or prohibited to ensure the safety of the aircraft.

Items Carry-on baggage Checked baggage
Explosive devices (military, replicas, etc.) Prohibido Prohibido
Butane, propane or gases Prohibido Prohibido
Fuels and solvents Prohibido Prohibido
Gunpowder, dynamite and detonators Prohibido Prohibido
Spillable batteries (wet-cell) Prohibido Prohibido
Conventional matches Prohibido Prohibido
Chlorine and peroxides Restricciones Prohibido
  • Allowed
  • Restrictions
  • Prohibited

Items designed for attack or defense or with sharp edges. For safety, most must be checked or are subject to federal regulations.

Items Carry-on baggage Checked baggage
Firearms (real or replica) Prohibido Restricciones
Ammunition (cartridges) Prohibido Prohibido
Knives, Pocketknives, and Box Cutters Restricciones Prohibido
Machetes, Axes, and Katanas Prohibido Prohibido
Bows, Crossbows, and Arrows Prohibido Prohibido
Knuckledusters and Stun Devices Prohibido Prohibido
  • Allowed
  • Restrictions
  • Prohibited

Everyday, maintenance, or construction items that may be blunt or contain critical electronic components. Cabin access depends on size and potential risk.

Items Carry-on baggage Checked baggage
Cables (laptop, chargers) Permitido Permitido
Small appliances Restricciones Permitido
Hand tools Restricciones Permitido
Power tools Prohibido Prohibido
Magnets Prohibido Prohibido
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Prohibido Prohibido
Dry batteries (AA, AAA, C, D) Permitido Permitido
  • Allowed
  • Restrictions
  • Prohibited

Edible substances and various items that must comply with hygiene regulations and physical states (liquid or solid). Includes products that may require inspection due to volume or biological nature.

Items Carry-on baggage Checked baggage
Liquids, Aerosols and Gels (LAGs) Restricciones Permitido
Medications Permitido Permitido
Solid sweets (chocolates, ate [fruit paste]) Prohibido Permitido
Liquid or creamy foods Restricciones Permitido
Musical Instruments Restricciones Permitido
Live Animals Prohibido Restricciones
  • Allowed
  • Restrictions
  • Prohibited

Life‑support medical devices and specialized equipment for physical activity. Handling prioritizes passenger mobility and safety regarding pressurization and battery management.

Items Carry-on baggage Checked baggage
Medical devices Restricciones Permitido
Mobility aids (lithium batteries) Restricciones Restricciones
Rackets and Balls Permitido Permitido
Hiking poles Prohibido Permitido
  • Allowed
  • Restrictions
  • Prohibited

The restrictions applicable to this content are subject to the provisions of COSA 17.2/10 R3

Other Recommendations

Special or Oversized Baggage

Items such as:

  • Sports equipment
  • Musical instruments
  • Bulky or fragile items

They must be pre-registered with your airline and may be subject to special conditions. Check with your airline where your baggage will be delivered at your destination.

Upon arrival at your destination:

  • Check the airport screens to identify the baggage carousel.
  • Inspect your baggage before leaving the area.

Delayed, Damaged, or Lost Baggage

If your baggage does not appear or is damaged:

  • Proceed to your airline's counter inside the baggage claim area.
  • The report must be filed before leaving the area.

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Related Services

If you want extra protection for your luggage

You can purchase plastic wrapping services; the service point is located in the departures area, before the check-in counters.

Hours: 05:00 to 22:00.

ddveco88@hotmail.com

If you lost something at the airport, report it here.

If you have forgotten or misplaced any of your belongings inside the airport terminal building, we provide the contact details for the Lost and Found department.

It is important to note that the airline you flew with is responsible for any checked luggage that has gone missing; they are the ones who can assist you in the baggage claim area or at their offices.

  • The Lost and Found office is located in the administrative offices, past the commercial building, at the sign marked "Administration."

  • Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

  • +52 (656) 409-0477

  • victor.mendez@oma.aero

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