Pre-Departure Orientation Manual - US Agency for International ...

CARRY-ON LUGGAGE
06/14/2012 New Edition
On international and domestic flights in most countries, you may bring one piece of small luggage or
“carry-on” on board with you. The bag must fit under your seat or in the overhead bin. The standard
maximum dimensions for carry-on baggage are 55cm x 35cm x 22cm (22in x 19in x 9in) or a total of
112cm (45in). Standard weights for carry-on
luggage vary from 5kg to 22kg (11lbs to
50lbs).
Each airline has its own requirements and
may change its policies at any time without
notice. Do not assume that your flight will
have sufficient onboard storage space to
accommodate the carry-on baggage for all
passengers. In some cases the airline may
not allow the maximum baggage on board,
and may require passengers to check the
bags they planned to carry on.
In most situations, you may carry-on a small
bag, in addition to small personal items,
which include:
Briefcase, portfolio or backpack
Handbag or purse
Laptop (in a carrying case)
Small book-bag or tote
Umbrella
Walking cane
Small camera in its case
Overcoat or blanket
Small amount of reading material
Note that in some cases a briefcase may
count as one carry-on bag, while an average
sized woman's purse will count as a
personal item.
In some circumstances you may carry one
bag of photographic equipment, in addition
to one carry-on and one personal item. The
camera bag must comply with the airline’s
carry-on restrictions for size and weight.
Verify with your airline that you may carryon
your camera bag as an additional personal item.
Checklist of Items to Bring from Home
Important addresses and phone numbers in your country
of training and home country
Information on your training site in the U.S.
Information on the U.S. (received in USAID Mission
orientation)
Important papers and records (see below)
Clothing appropriate for climate and activities at training
site
Medications, extra pair of eyeglasses or extra contact
lenses
Items for physical comfort during travel, such as
toothpaste, soap, loose clothing on plane, cologne, hand
cream, reading material
Replaceable photos of family, friends, home country
Camera (bring proof of purchase)
Voltage adapter for electric devices, as needed
Small souvenirs from home to offer as gifts
Items to Carry on your Person
Passport with visas
Training-related documents, including health insurance
Inoculation records
Names and telephone numbers of person to contact upon
arrival
Valuables, such as your camera (leave valuable jewelry and
non-replaceable items at home)
Money belt, or some secure method of carrying cash and
traveler’s checks
Items to Pack in Your Carry-On Bag
Medications prescribed by your doctor (in original
prescription bottles)
Medical and dental records
School records
Extra passport photos
Inventory of all items in carry-on and checked luggage
Considerations for Participants in Long-Term Training
Medical prescriptions, translated into the language of the
country of training
Register to obtain absentee ballots for elections which
occur during travel
Set up power of attorney, or someone to manage home
affairs during travel
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