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Carry-on baggage 2026: size and weight limits for Wizz Air, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines and other airlines
How many centimetres and kilograms you can take on board with each airline, what’s free and what’s changing in the EU from 2027.
Delayed or cancelled flight: what compensation you can get and how to claim it
Between 250 and 600 euros for a delay of 3 hours or more, or a cancellation. When you’re entitled to compensation, what applies to flights from Moldova and how to claim.
Power banks on planes in 2026: how many you can bring and airline rules
Cabin baggage only, no more than two, usually up to 100 Wh, and you can’t charge them on board. The latest rules and how they differ between airlines.
Liquids in carry-on baggage 2026: 100 ml or 2 litres? Airport rules
The 100 ml rule hasn’t gone away: 2-litre containers are allowed only at some airports with new scanners. What to check and how to pack safely.
Lost or delayed baggage: what to do at the airport and what compensation you can get
What to report before leaving arrivals, the 7- and 21-day deadlines, and the compensation limit of about 1,836 euros.
EES and ETIAS: what they mean for travellers and when ETIAS will come into force
EES is now fully operational, replacing passport stamps. ETIAS doesn’t have a launch date yet and applications aren’t open. What you need to know.
When flights are cheaper: what the data shows and what’s just a myth
The day you book hardly matters; the day you fly matters a lot. What published data says and what you can do in practice.
Children flying alone or with an adult: documents, parental consent and airline rules
What documents Moldova and Romania require when a minor travels abroad, and the minimum age to fly alone with Wizz Air, Ryanair or Turkish Airlines.
Visa-free countries for Moldovan passport holders: updated list
Where you can travel visa-free with a Moldovan passport, where you’ll need a visa and what you may be asked at the border. Based on the MFA list from February 2026.
Online check-in: what you need to know
When check-in opens, what documents you’ll need and what to do if you miss it.
What you can pack in your carry-on
Dimensions and weight limits: what to check before you fly.
How early to arrive at the airport
What to plan for when getting to the airport.