Packing for holidays can be a stressful affair. Deciding what to bring and ensuring you have space for everything can be one huge headache.
And if you accidentally pack something that is banned from being carried on to your airline, you could land yourself in a lot of trouble. Airlines including Ryanair, TUI and easyjet, each have their own policies around what you can bring onboard flights.
As most people know, there are restrictions on the amount of liquids you can take in your hand luggage. But another of items are also banned.
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Below we've broken down what each airline bans.
Easyjet
The airline says they want their travellers to "pack in confidence", so they created a quick checklist of what travellers should never pack.
- Liquids
- Food and drink
- Cigarettes and e-cigarettes
- Sharp objects
- Pets
- Wedding outfits
- Carrying suits
- Christmas crackers or party poppers
- Dry ice
- Human or pet ashes
- Electronic items on flights from Turkey to the UK
- Smart luggage
- Camera recording equipment
- Putting instruments in the hold
- Print and toner cartridges
- Camping equipment or stoves
- Frozen embryos
Ryanair
This airline says has a smaller list which includes a number of dangerous items, including firearms, sharp objects, blunt instrument capable of causing injury, this includes some sporting equipment such as tennis rackets and baseball bats.
They also ban people carrying on flammable substances: any explosive or highly combustible substance which poses a risk to the health of passengers and crew or the security/safety of aircraft or property.
And finally, people are banned from having any chemical or toxic substances which pose a risk to the health of passengers and crew or the security/safety of aircraft or property.
Jet2
Airline bosses direct travellers to information which is based on the current edition of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air. The permitted dangerous goods may only be carried when for personal use.
A rundown of banned items includes batteries, alcohol (more than 5L) and aerosols containing non-flammable, non-toxic gas with no subsidiary risk.
Rules around liquids say: "There are strict restrictions on liquids in hand baggage for security reasons. If you need to take liquids away with you, aim to pack as much as possible in your hold baggage. Liquids in this sense include lipsticks, mascara, toothpaste, hairspray, shaving foam and other cosmetic and toiletry items of a similar consistency."
Find out more here.
TUI
People need to pack liquids in containers of no more than 100ml. You'll be able to carry medical and dietary liquids over 100ml, but you'll need to bring a doctor's letter to show at security.
You can carry liquid baby foods or baby milk that’s either pre-packaged or made up at home. You can also carry foods for special dietary requirements as long as it’s essential for the flight or holiday.
Any liquids you buy from duty free must be carried in a sealed security bag - you'll be given this bag when you buy the item at the airport. You'll need to keep the item and the receipt sealed in the security bag throughout the journey.
Find out more here.
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