Brits looking to head on holiday this Summer with the likes of TUI, easyJet, Ryanair, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic and more will have to check the latest hand luggage rules. As well as checking bag size requirements, certain items are banned from being packed in your hand luggage, The Mirror reports.
When travelling there are certain things you can not take onto the plane or through security. Items include non-foldable umbrellas, scissors, lighter fuel and toy guns.
We've put together a list of the rest of the banned items. Don't forget, in your hand luggage you also can't take any liquids over 100ml and any liquids below this amount must be in a clear bag.
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Here is the full list:
What can't I take in my hand luggage?
The main items banned from hand luggage include:
- Acid
- Billiard, snooker or pool cues
- Builder's tools
- Catapults and sling-shots
- Darts
- Explosives
- Gas cartridges, or gas cartridge re-fills
- Hammers, nails or screw-drivers
- Hypodermic syringes (unless supported by medical evidence)
- Knives with blades more than 6cm
- Lighter fuel
- Lighter top-up fuel (passengers are allowed to carry one disposable lighter in a clear re-sealable plastic bag)
- Mercury
- Paint
- Razor blades
- Scissors - specifically, blades measuring greater than 6cm in length
- Sporting bats
- Toy or replica guns (plastic or metal)
- Umbrellas - unless foldable
The list above covers the key items that are banned from hand luggage. But it's important to know that things can vary depending on where you're flying - for example some countries ban certain foods in hand luggage.
You can check your airline or tour operator directly if you're unsure. Below is a list where you can get information for specific airlines including:
Airports also offer dedicated guides for passengers including Gatwick, Manchester, London Heathrow and Birmingham and Newcastle.
What items are banned from both hand luggage and hold luggage?
- Flammable liquids and solids
- Oxidisers such as bleaching powders
- Organic peroxides
- Tear gas devices or any gas cylinders
- Infectious substances such as live virus materials
- Wet-cell car batteries
- Magnetrons
- Instruments containing mercury - however, thermometers with mercury are permitted in hold luggage (but not hand luggage) only, if they are carried in a protective case
- Instruments containing magnets
- Fireworks
- Toy/replica guns (metal or plastic)
- Non-safety matches
- Firelighters, lighter fuel, paints or thinners
- Poisons, arsenic, cyanide or weedkiller
- Radioactive materials, acids, corrosives, alkalis or caustic soda
- Creosote, quicklime or oiled paper
- Vehicle fuel system parts which have contained fuel
- Party poppers
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