Airlines have strict rules for passengers who cannot board their carry-on baggage.
The February half is mostly here, and the Easter break will soon follow. This means proper rest with family for UK households.
For those lucky enough to head abroad during these periods, or if the holidays are approaching, it is worth paying attention to the important airport rules before the pier.
Holiday makers must adhere to strict baggage rules when traveling abroad with airlines including major airlines including EasyJet, Ryanair, TUI and Jet2.
Passengers must ensure that their baggage meets the correct size requirements, in line with airline carrier rules and cannot carry any of the following items: Those who find themselves violating these rules face the confiscation of the item.
1. liquid
Liquid containers must not exceed 100ml to be permitted in baggage. Liquids exceeding this limit must instead enter the hold luggage. Travelers taking up to 100ml of liquid in their carry-on vehicles must place items in clear, resealable plastic bags measuring up to 1 liter or less and measuring approximately 20cm x 20cm.
2. Exceptions to the 100ml rule
Travelers may take more than 100ml of liquid containers through security, for essential medical purposes, for special dietary requirements, or for baby food or baby milk. Also, if liquids purchased at the airport or plane are sealed in the security bag at the time of purchase, the item receipt is displayed in sealed in the security bag. If you can also get liquids (tax-free) through security.
3. writer
Travelers can board and carry only one lighter. This should be placed in a resealable plastic bag. It cannot be placed in a hold bag or in your baggage after screening.
4. Other personal items
Corkts, knives, big scissors (with blades longer than 6cm), non-safety matches, fireworks, flares and other fireworks, party poppers and toy caps, cigarette lighters, frozen breast milk, and more are all prohibited from baggage.
5. Sports goods
Various sports equipment items cannot be boarded on carry-on vehicles. This includes baseball, softball, cricket bats, golf clubs, darts, walking/hiking poles, catapults, firearms (including replica firearms), harpoons or spear guns, crossbows, or martial arts equipment.
6. Work Tools
Don't pack some work tools into your baggage. Prohibited items include tools with blades or shafts longer than 6cm long, drills and drill bits, stanley knife, saws, screwdrivers, hammers, pliers, wrenches or spanners, bolts or nail guns, clover, watt latch.
7. Chemicals and Toxic Substances
Chemicals and toxic substances are prohibited from flying in baggage or holds. Items include oxidation devices and organic peroxides, acids and alkalis, corrosion agents or bleach, vehicle batteries and fuel systems, self-defense sprays, radioactive materials, poisons, biological dangers, potentially burning spontaneously. It includes certain materials and fire extinguishers.
8. ammunition
You cannot take a gun or firearm (starting an air rifle or pistol) as baggage. You may be able to bring them as luggage, but you will need to check with your airline before you travel. Prohibited items in baggage include hand rena bullets, fireworks, smoke cans, smoke cartridges, flares, plastic explosives and gun cigarette lighters.
Specific rules for airlines
Airlines have specific information about prohibited items on baggage on online flights. There are also dedicated guides for passengers on UK airport websites such as London Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester.
Passengers who are unsure about the rules for a particular item are advised to contact the airline or travel operator directly for more information.
