What is the difference between hand baggage and checked baggage?

Hand baggage refers to the bags that travelers take with them onto the plane and store in the overhead compartments. Checked baggage refers to bags or cases that are checked in at the airport and transported in the cargo hold of the plane.

Airlines have specific size and weight restrictions for hand and checked baggage, along with a list of prohibited items. For further information, please refer to the guidelines on the airline’s website.