Viral A Passenger Goes Raging Due To Loss, Here Are The Rules For Carrying Valuables On Airplanes

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JAKARTA - A passenger on a viral plane on social media went berserk because he lost valuables in a suitcase placed in the trunk of the plane, on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. He boarded the Lion Air JT-992 plane to Makassar-Kendari.

The loss suffered by the passenger has attracted public attention. Many are concerned about the incident and regret the passenger's decision to put valuables in the form of gold placed in a suitcase in the trunk of the plane.

As is known, when traveling by plane there are usually two types of storage of luggage, namely recorded baggage and cabin baggage. Bags are recorded or usually check-in baggage for fairly heavy and large items, while cabin baggage for smaller goods.

Each airline has allowed heavy rules and baggage dimensions. However, the rules for carrying valuables when boarding the plane tend to be the same.

Like airlines under the auspices of the Lion Air group, categorizing valuables included in the cabin. Quoting from its official website, here are some valuables that are not recommended to be put in recorded baggage.

1. Laptops, tablets, and other portable computer forms.2. Cameras, photography equipment and lenses. 3. Jewelry and other valuables, such as gold, diamonds, and silver.4. Important documents, such as passports, plane tickets, and business documents. 5. Other electronic items, such as smartphones and chargers. 6. Drugs or supplements needed during the trip. 7. Cash, credit cards, and other financial documents. 8. Other valuables categories.

Meanwhile, quoted from Travelers United, some airlines did not recommend placing valuables in the trunk recorded. The loss suffered by passengers of valuables in the trunk was also confirmed not to be the responsibility of the airline.