Before you jet off on your next holiday, make sure you understand the strict hand luggage rules imposed by UK airlines. From limitations on liquids to prohibitions on certain tools and items, this guide outlines everything you need to know to avoid potential issues at the airport.
As many UK families prepare for the February half-term and Easter breaks, journeys abroad are on the rise. If you're planning a trip, it's essential to be aware of strict hand luggage regulations enforced by airlines, including major carriers like easyJet, Ryanair, TUI, and Jet2. These rules outline specific items prohibited in carry-on bags and size restrictions. Violating these regulations can result in confiscated items. One key rule concerns liquids.
Containers holding liquids in hand luggage must not exceed 100ml. Any liquids exceeding this limit must be packed in checked luggage. Passengers carrying liquids up to 100ml in their carry-on must place them in a transparent, resealable plastic bag with a capacity of no more than one litre, measuring approximately 20cm x 20cm, according to the Express. However, exceptions exist to the 100ml rule. Travellers are reminded that containers larger than 100ml are permitted through security if they are for essential medical purposes, special dietary requirements, or contain baby food or milk. Duty-free liquids purchased at an airport or on a plane can also pass through security, provided they are sealed inside a security bag with the receipt clearly visible. Another important consideration is lighters. Passengers are allowed to carry one lighter on board, but it must be stored in a resealable plastic bag and kept with them throughout the flight. It's not permitted in checked luggage or hand luggage after screening. Other personal items, such as corkscrews, knives, large scissors (with blades longer than 6cm), non-safety matches, fireworks, flares, and other pyrotechnics (including party poppers and toy caps), cigarette lighters, and frozen breast milk, are all prohibited from hand luggage. Sports equipment also faces restrictions. Items like baseball, softball, and cricket bats, golf clubs, darts, walking/hiking poles, catapults, firearms (including replicas), harpoons or spear guns, crossbows, or martial arts equipment cannot be taken on board flights as carry-on. Lastly, work tools are subject to these regulations as well. Travellers are reminded that several work tools are prohibited in hand luggage. These include tools with a blade or shaft exceeding 6cm, drills and drill bits, Stanley knives, saws, screwdrivers, hammers, pliers, wrenches or spanners, bolt or nail guns, crowbars, and blowtorches. Additionally, chemical and toxic substances are strictly forbidden on flights, whether in hand luggage or checked luggage. This includes oxidisers and organic peroxides, acids and alkalis, corrosives or bleaching agents, vehicle batteries and fuel systems, self-defence sprays, radioactive materials, poisons, biological hazards, materials prone to spontaneous combustion, and fire extinguishers. Ammunition is also a no-go for hand luggage. Guns or firearms, including air rifles and starting pistols, are banned from carry-on bags. While some may be permitted in checked luggage, passengers should always check with their airline before travelling. Prohibited items in hand luggage also extend to grenades, fireworks, smoke canisters, smoke cartridges, flares, plastic explosives, and gun cigarette lighters. Each airline has specific rules regarding banned items for hand luggage on flights, and comprehensive guides for passengers can be found on the websites of UK airports, including Leeds Bradford, London Heathrow, Gatwick, and Manchester. Passengers uncertain about regulations for a particular item are advised to contact their airline or travel operator directly for more information
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