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22 August 2017
The ever burning question… just what is allowed in your hand luggage. Here is our handy guide to getting through airport security*!
Double check before you go!
The following items are permitted in your hand luggage:
- Baby Food
- Camera and related equipment
- Disposable Razor Blades
- Dried Fruit and nuts
- Electric razor
- Hair dryer & Straighteners (some airports require you to take these out of your bag at security)
- Lap top
- Liquids under 100ml (in a clear plastic bag no bigger than 20cm by 20cm)
- MP3
- Nail Clippers
- Sewing and Knitting needles
- Tweezers
- Tablet or E-Reader
- Travel Iron
- Scissors with blades less than 6cm
- Scissors with rounded ends – any length
- Safety matches and lighter per person (some airlines allow this so double check)
- Umberella’s and Walking Canes
The following items are prohibited:
- Corkscrew
- Candles (though they are allowed in your clear bag as are classed as liquid!)
- Jam, syrup, honey
- Knives or razor blades
- Liquids over 100ml (including water)
- Scissors with blades longer than 6cm and sharp points
- Soft Cheese
- Sports Equipment – e.g hiking poles, bats, golf clubs etc
*Be sure to check for any updates with your airline or airport before you travel.
Handy links to some of the main UK airports security information:
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