Is it really forbidden to bring fruits in a basket from the USA?

Contrary to what some bloggers and "guides" have recently published about a ban on bringing fruit baskets from the USA by certain airlines, in fact, bringing baskets in carry-on luggage or checked baggage on a plane is not prohibited. The thing is that many bloggers do not delve into the essence of such "bans" and provide inaccurate or incomplete information, or perhaps simply do not have reliable information. The essence is that baskets and fruits themselves do not pose any danger for transportation on an airplane, and therefore are not among the prohibited items, and are allowed for transportation on airplanes both in carry-on luggage and in checked baggage. That is, in reality, there is no such ban on bringing fruit baskets in either carry-on or checked baggage in the norms of airlines and airports.

But to be fair, there is some truth in what bloggers write and travelers say in reviews. The fact is that many airlines, especially those working with tour operators and operating charter flights with package tourists, allow an additional fruit basket to be carried on top of the official carry-on and baggage allowance, without additional payment. That is, it is a kind of "bonus" that mainly works on charter flights for Russian package tourists. However, in recent years, some airlines have begun to prohibit the carriage of this additional basket, or allow it only for a fee, as a full additional piece of carry-on luggage. This, apparently, is where the myth that fruit baskets are prohibited in carry-on luggage originated.

So, in the end, it turns out: you can carry a "fruit basket" in your carry-on luggage or checked baggage on a plane, and there is no ban on this, as long as your basket meets the airline's norms specifically for your ticket. It is worth noting that the airline's norms for weight, size, and number of pieces may differ for different airlines, on different flights, and for different fare classes, so you need to check this before each specific flight in the flight itinerary receipt, on the airline's website, or with the tour operator. If you want to bring a basket in addition to your carry-on luggage and it is not allowed by the rules on a specific flight, you will have to pay for it.

Just in case, we will also add that there is another myth that fruits can only be carried on a plane in baskets. This is also inaccurate information, and there are no rules on this matter. That is, you can carry fruits in any container, suitcase, backpack, bag, etc., as long as its weight and dimensions comply with the norms for size and weight.

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