May 16, 2007. New Airline Regulations in Brazil
| SOURCE: | Air Security International |
According to reports on 15 May 2007, officials at Congonhas Airport (SBSP/CGH), Sao Paulo's domestic airport, have imposed regulations in regard to the items that must be transported as carry-on luggage. According to these rules, the following items must be transported in carry-on suitcases, which should weigh no more than 11 lb/5 kg and be no taller than 22 in/55 cm:
-cash
-stocks, and other forms of financial documents that could be exchanged for cash
-jewelry
-free samples and business documents, electronic devices and fragile items
Checked-in luggage is also subject to weight limits as follows: for domestic flights up to 51 lb/23 kg, for flights within South America up to 44 lb/20 kg and for international flights outside South America two suitcases no heavier than 71 lb/32 kg each. Travelers should comply with these limitations, as failure to do so may result in the denial of access to aircraft until the situation is corrected.
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