For those planning on going abroad this summer, it’s important to be up to date with all of the regulations around what you can bring with you in your hand luggage and suitcases
With many people jetting off on holidays this summer, it’s worth being up to date with regulations on what you can bring with you.
Travellers are warned not to pack these certain items in their cases to avoid being stopped at security and help make airport experiences as easy as possible.
There are certain items passengers are refrained from bringing on an aircraft according to the official government website and aircraft staff have the right to not let anything through that they feel is dangerous – even if it is an item that is allowed. So in order to make sure you don’t start your holiday off on the wrong foot, here’s some items that have certain restrictions…
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Food and powders
If you are planning on bringing food with you on holiday or on your travels, the advice given is to put the items in your hold luggage instead to help minimise delays. This is due to food items and powders in your hand luggage can obstruct images on x-ray machines and your bags may need to be checked again manually by security.
Frozen items
There are strict regulations on frozen items which aren’t allowed in your hand luggage. This includes frozen liquids, food and ice packs, however there are exceptions which include certain medications and types of baby food.
Lighters
While many people think lighters are banned, travellers are permitted to bring one lighter in their hand luggage but there are strict rules to comply with. The Gov.uk website stated: “You can only carry 1 lighter on board. You should put it inside a resealable plastic bag (like the ones used for liquids), which you must keep on you throughout the flight. You cannot put it in your hold luggage or put it in your hand luggage after screening.”
Portable chargers
In recent months, several airlines have banned travellers from carrying portable chargers in their checked suitcases, however airlines in the US are now taking the measures further and have banned seven types of battery-powered items from luggages with immediate effect. Portable chargers could catch fire and are not allowed in checked luggage in the hope of preventing any deadly disasters.
Batteries and electronics
While you’re allowed to bring up to 15 electronic devices with a lithium battery in your hand baggage, you’ll need to request permission to carry any lithium battery up to 160 Wh.
It’s also important to note that for flights from or via Dubai, passengers are forbidden from bringing pagers and walkie talkies. These items will be confiscated at Dubai airport without exceptions.
Some electronic items, while permissible for your hand baggage, are prohibited to use once you board an airplane including: remote control toys and televisions. The reason being that these devices may interfere with the plane’s navigation systems. E-cigarettes are not permissible in your hand baggage, though this rule may vary depending on the country to which you are travelling.
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