Baggage & Flights
Baggage Restrictions
Visit tsa.gov for restrictions own what is and is not allowed. Do not pack cash, medication, important documents, valuables or fragile items in your checked luggage. Homeland Security now requires that all electronics larger than a cell phone are subject to a secondary screening at select airports. If in disrepair (broken screen, etc.), these devices will not be allowed through security. Cases must be removed and placed in their own bin for (round-trip) screening. The U.S. Department of Transportation, with the Federal Aviation Administration and the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, have issued an emergency order to ban all Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphone devices from air transportation in the United States. Individuals who own or possess a Samsung Galaxy Note7 device may not transport the device on their person, in carry-on baggage, or in checked baggage on flights to, from, or within the United States.
Please review our airline partners' baggage policies. Checked and carry-on baggage rules and weight limits vary by carrier. Anyone attempting to check-in excess baggage must arrive at the ticket counter a minimum of 3 hours prior to departure, or risk being denied boarding. Many airlines charge fees for carry-on bags, in addition to checked baggage. Carry-on luggage is limited to one bag per person and must be small enough to fit beneath the seat in front of you. EXCESS/OVERSIZED BAGGAGE MAY BE DENIED AT CHECK-IN and if accepted additional charges apply. Lap children under age two do not receive a separate baggage allowance. Apple Vacations accepts no liability for loss or damage to luggage and recommends a TSA approved lock.
Yes, Dominican Republic enforces the following restrictions when departing the country:
- Medication: Security personnel are directing passengers to put all medicine in their checked bags, unless you have a doctor's note or the medication is in the container provided by the pharmacy with the proper pharmaceutical label.
- Coffee and spices: Passengers are being directed to dispose of, or pack in their checked baggage, coffee beans/ground coffee, spices and the other items listed below. These items are no longer allowed through security. Once through security, you may purchase these items and bring on the aircraft.
- Alcohol: Alcoholic beverages may be carried in checked Luggage only if it contains more than 24% but less than 70% by volume of alcohol, in containers not exceeding 5 liters, with a total net quantity per person of 5 liters of such beverages.
- Liquids/Aerosols/Gels (LAG)- Liquids, aerosols and gels cannot be over 100 ml.(3.4oz) and must be packed into a transparent releasable plastic bag. Passengers may only carry one such bag and must present it separately from their luggage before being inspected.
- Baby liquids such as milk, creams, formulas, and lotions may be allowed in quantities of more than 100 ml per package, the contents of which must be verified.
- Substances in the form of powder (including baby formula) may be carried in hand luggage provided that its contents are checked and do not exceed 12 ounces (350ml).
U.S. Customs currently imposes an $800 limit per person ($1600 for U.S. Virgin Islands) on the value of goods you can bring into the country duty-free from most countries. This amount does vary depending on the particular country to which you travel. Also, you are restricted from bringing certain types of goods (e.g. fresh fruits, vegetables) back to the U.S. You can get more information from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Save receipts for purchases made on vacation.
