Can You Travel By Box?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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Yes, you can

! Typically, college students and people that are moving or relocating tend to check extra boxes with an airline.

Can you check boxes on Jetblue?


Boxes and plastic bins are accepted as carry-ons and as checked items in the following: Domestic cities

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What size box Can I check on a plane?

Checked Luggage

Most will allow you to check one bag and have one carry-on bag. There is normally a maximum weight limit of 50 pounds per checked bag as well as a size restriction. The most common maximum size bag allowed is 62 linear (total) inches. A common size bag for checking through is:

27′′ x 21′′ x 14′′

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Can I check a box as luggage united?

Use our baggage calculator to figure out any service charges for extra bags for your trip. After you see your results,

check the box for “Additional and other bag charges.”

If your bag is more than the weight and size requirements, you'll also have to pay additional service charges.

Can you fly with a cardboard box?

In general, an airline's carry-on rules and regulations have to do with the size and weight of the luggage you are bringing, and not necessarily the kind or the material from which it is made. So

yes, you can bring a cardboard box as a carry-on or personal item

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Can you check a plastic box as luggage?


Yes – depending on weight

– you will need sturdy boxes.

Can you bring a toolbox on a plane?


Tools 7 inches or shorter (measured from end to end when assembled) may be allowed in carry-on baggage

. Power tools and all tools longer than 7 inches (measured from end to end when assembled) are prohibited in carry-on baggage; these items must be packed in your checked bags.

Can I take a TV on JetBlue international flights?

Televisions are considered fragile and JetBlue will not be liable for any damage. We recommend packing the factory-sealed box in a hard-sided container to prevent damage.

Televisions are not accepted on international flights, with a unique exception for flights to/from Cuba

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How many bags JetBlue allows?

You're always welcome to check bags to your destination. You can add

up to 2 checked bags

anytime, from during the booking to when you arrive at the airport. If your fare does not include checked bags, you'll save money by purchasing them in advance on jetblue.com or the JetBlue app.

Is a backpack a personal item?

Can a backpack be a personal item? The simple answer is

yes, a backpack can be a personal item

. The important thing to note about airline personal items is that just about any bag can be used as long as it fits under the airline's personal item dimensions. This includes backpacks, diaper bags, purses and briefcases.

Can I check a cardboard box on American Airlines?


There is a permanent embargo on boxes as well as excess, oversize and overweight bag charges

. There is a permanent embargo on boxes as well as excess, oversize and overweight bag charges.

Can boxes be checked baggage Delta?

This supersedes all exceptions.

Boxes are accepted as to/from Central or South America ONLY if they are in the original, factory-sealed box

. Exception – Boxes are NOT permitted to/from Brazil, Mexico, and Chile at any time of the year.

Can I check a box as luggage Southwest?

The rule is that

boxes in excess of 62 inches (height+length+width) are oversized and incur an extra fee

. Your 18x18x24 boxes are fine.

What size box Can I check on American Airlines?

We calculate the size limits of your bag by adding the total outside dimensions of each bag, length + width + height. For all regions, except to / from Australia or New Zealand, your checked bag allowance is: Dimension:

62 in / 158 cm

. Weight: 50 lbs / 23 kgs.

Is carton box allowed in Emirates?

They may cause the baggage system to reject the bag they're attached to.

Avoid using cardboard boxes

. They need to be processed manually, which takes longer. Cardboard boxes are also not durable enough and can get damaged.

Can I fly with a storage container?


As long as the bins meet our normal size and weight criteria, they're totally fine

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Can I fly with storage bins?


As long as the bin is within the size of the airlines allowable limit I can't see why there would be a problem

. Check with the airline. They may prefer you use actual luggage as opposed to plastic bins. They may have restrictions on what can be considered luggage so best to check.

Can you fly with a plastic tote?

While

you can check plastic totes, the problem is they tend to crack and/or shatter so they are really not good for checking as baggage

. I'd recommend cardboard boxes over plastic totes if you can switch. Either way you would need to wrap with plenty of tape to keep them sealed up.

Can I bring nails on a plane?

Looking for a mid-flight manicure?

Nail clippers, nail-trimming scissors and cuticle cutters are totally fine in your carry-on bag

. But if the blades are over 6 cm in length, they will need to be packed inside your checked luggage (this same rule applies to small tools such as calipers and drill bits).

Can I bring a ruler on a plane?


Yes! A calculator and metal ruler are good to go in carry-on bags

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Can you fly with a drill?

Battery-powered tools such as cordless drills and saws

can technically travel in checked in luggage with their batteries attached

, but they have to be prevented from shorting and from accidentally activating.

Is 55 inch TV allowed in flight?

Televisions (TVs)

You can carry TVs as checked baggage on our flights. However,

the size of the TV must not exceed more than 55 inches

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What size TV can I take on JetBlue Airlines?

The limit for $25 is

62 inches (adding up the length, width, and height) and 50 lb

—and for $100 you can check a bag or box up to 80 inches and 99 lb. Note that the value of 62 inches or 80 inches is not the screen size of the TV.

How do I watch TV on JetBlue?

To start watching Prime Video,

connect to Fly-Fi to download the Amazon Video app on your mobile phone or tablet

. Open the app to browse Prime movies and TV shows.

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