Santo Doningo — Traveling by plane can be a fascinating experience, but it can also be fraught with unexpected restrictions. Airlines have specific policies to ensure the safety of passengers, crew, and aircraft, however, some of these rules may seem curious or even surprising.
Recently, Spirit Airlines, which operates in the Dominican Republic, has caused a stir. Now, it contemplates a ban on traveling barefoot, wearing clothing that exposes too much or leaves intimate parts visible, and displaying tattoos that are offensive, lustful or obscene.
Some of the most striking bans of the more than 20 airlines operating in the country are “hoverboards” (two-wheeled electric skateboards), nail clippers and animals with bad odors.
The airline Skyhigh Dominicana allows you to travel with pets, but only if they meet certain requirements: they must not have a bad smell or bad behavior, such as barking or growling. In addition, children under five years of age cannot travel alone, and children between five and fourteen must use the Unaccompanied Minor service, which guarantees a safe trip for the little ones.
Similarly, Air Century has limits for pets and minors. For travelers with pets, it states that dogs and cats must be at least 16 months old, and brachycephalic breeds are not recommended due to their respiratory condition. In addition, they do not allow children under the age of 12 to travel alone if they are accompanied by a person under the age of 18.
Among the most curious restrictions of Wingo is that infants under seven days old cannot fly, and neither are infants that require incubators transported. In addition, hoverboards or hoverboards, recreational items that are usually popular, are not allowed.
The Aeromexico line is distinguished by its prohibition of transporting exotic species and hunting trophies, aligning itself with conservation regulations.
One of Copa Airlines’ most specific prohibitions is the veto of printer or toner cartridges weighing more than 450 grams.
One of Avianca’s most striking rules is that passengers cannot board if they do not have a return ticket or if they purchased it less than 24 hours before the flight.
Delta prohibits the wearing of child restraint systems in flat-bed seats in Premium class.
Other airlines operating in the country such as Jetblue, InterCaribbean Airways, United Airlines, American Airlines, Air Europa, Iberia, Condor, Sunrise, World2Fly, Venezolana, Sky Cana, Rutaca Airlines, LASER Airlines, Eastern Airlines, Avior Airlines, Aircaraibes and Airantilles have more general rules and do not allow items that may be a risk to the safety of the aircraft in carry-on and checked baggage. crew or passengers such as liquids, gels, aerosols, weapons, explosives, and sharp objects.