The summer holidays are fast approaching and soon people will be leaving the cloudy skies of the UK for the much sought-after sunny skies in popular hot spots such as France, Spain and Portugal.
But before you get there, and even to the airport, there are rules that you will want to read up on to ensure a smooth trip and one that won't cause you stress before you get there.
When it comes to what we pack, many airlines charge extra for hold luggage and with this in mind, it can be helpful to know what you can pack in a carry-on bag to avoid the extra fees.
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People who travel regularly often have tips for squeezing everything they need into the smallest of bags, but there are a number of things you cannot carry in your hand luggage - or at all when travelling by air.
It's important to know what you can and can't take to avoid any issues at airport security, so we've taken a look at the items banned from hand luggage when travelling with TUI, easyJet, Ryanair, Jet2, and other carriers.
As many people will be aware, there are restrictions on the amount of liquids you can take in your hand luggage. According to the Echo, liquids include foods such as jam or honey, cosmetics such as mascara or lip gloss, and items such as toothpaste, hair gel and contact lens solution.
If you do take liquids in your hand luggage, containers must hold no more than 100ml. The containers must also be held in a single, clear and resealable bag, which holds no more than a litre in total.
Banned hand luggage items
Here are all the items banned from hand luggage on flights leaving the UK:
- Liquid oxygen
- Stunning devices
- Ammunition
- Guns, firearms and all other devices that discharge projectiles, including replicas
- Camping stoves
- Mercury thermometers
- Explosives including fireworks
- Blunt instruments including baseball bats and fishing rods
- Chemical or toxic substances
- Workmen’s tools including drills and crowbars
- Sharp objects including knives and razor blades - though disposable razors are allowed
- Hoverboards
- "Smart Luggage" (a bag or suitcase with a battery)
- Pets or any animals other than assistance dogs
- Party poppers
- Print and toner cartridges that weigh more than 500g
- Lighter fuel - though passengers are allowed to carry one disposable lighter in a clear resealable plastic bag
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