With summer nearly upon us, many people will have already booked a well-earned holiday abroad.
And if you've decided to save some money and only take hand luggage rather than a checked-in bag, it's worth being aware of some items that are banned from being transported in this way.
Those who go on holiday frequently are often full of advice about how to cram everything you can into your hand luggage but certain things are prohibited by UK airlines.
Liverpool Echo reports that it's important to know what you can and can't take to avoid any issues at airport security.
So with that in mind, 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 already know, there are rules in place about the amount of liquids you can take in your hand luggage.
Liquids include foods such as jam or honey, make-up such as mascara or lip gloss, and items such as toothpaste, hair gel and contact lens solution.
If you do want to 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.
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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