For anyone planning to fly with easyJet, this list of restricted luggage rules will come in handy.
Each airline has its own rules on what you are allowed to take on flights. Although some may be well-known, other restrictions may come as a surprise.
EasyJet has outlined some of the items that are not allowed on any aircraft, which include liquid oxygen, stunning devices, mobility aids, safety matches or lighters. The full list can be found here.
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But there are some exceptions to the cabin, reports the Liverpool Echo. According to the easyJet website, here is a list of what is and isn't allowed:
Liquids
You can only carry liquids, aerosols and gels in containers of 100ml or less when you pass through security. They should all fit into one transparent, re-sealable 20cm x 20cm bag. In total, each customer can carry a maximum of 1,000ml through security. You can buy more liquids in the departure lounge should you need them.
Food and drink
Alcohol - You can bring alcohol bought in the airside departure lounge into the cabin, as long as it’s unopened. Alcohol must be lower than 70% abv, and packed either in an airport shopping bag or in your cabin bag. It’s strictly forbidden to drink any alcohol that has not been purchased on board the aircraft.
Food - You can bring food into the cabin. There’s a 100ml limit for liquid food, like soup or custard. Different countries have different regulations about importing food and drink, so make sure you check the rules for your destination.
Hot drinks - You can bring hot drinks on board if you’ve bought them at the airport and they have a lid on.
Baby food and milk - The 100ml liquid limit doesn’t apply to baby food, milk or sterilised water, provided that the total amount is no more than 1 litre. You may be asked to taste it for security reasons.
Cigarettes and e-cigarettes
You can carry cigarettes in your cabin bag. (It’s worth checking how many cigarettes you’re allowed to bring into your destination country). Lighters can be taken on board but they must be carried in your pocket. Matches are not allowed on board.
You can carry e-cigarettes and a maximum of two spare batteries in your cabin bag – but not in the hold. You can’t smoke any type of cigarette on the plane. It’s a criminal offence to do so.
Sharp objects
You can bring tweezers into the cabin, and scissors with rounded ends and blades less than 6cm long. Razor blades are only allowed in the cabin if they're set in plastic. Knives with a blade not exceeding 6cm can be taken on board.
Pets/ashes for a pet
Animals are not allowed on easyJet flights, apart from recognised registered guide and assistance dogs. You can take ashes with you in your cabin bag, as long as:
- you have a copy of the death certificate
- a copy of the cremation certificate and
- the ashes are securely packaged in an appropriate container.
Wedding outfits/Suits
If you’d like to bring your wedding outfit on board, you’ll need to have a ‘large cabin bag’ allowance. It’s possible to purchase a specific wedding travel box that fits within large cabin bag dimensions, or a garment bag that can stored in the overhead lockers. Similarly, suits can be held through the large cabin bag allowance.
Christmas crackers or party poppers
You can bring up to two sealed boxes (must be original packaging) of Christmas crackers in your cabin bag, but check your airport first. Some crackers may contain novelty items that aren't allowed on board the aircraft. Party poppers cannot be taken on board the aircraft or put in the hold.
Dry ice
You can take a maximum of 2.5kgs of dry ice in your cabin bag as long as it is only used to preserve perishable goods that are not classed as dangerous goods.
Camping equipment or stoves
Camping stoves and fuel containers that contain a flammable liquid can only travel in the aircraft hold provided the container has been drained of all liquid before the flight. If you are carrying a used camping stove or fuel tank the empty fuel tank or container must be allowed to drain for at least one hour.
The fuel tank or container must then be left uncapped for a minimum of 6 hours to allow any residual fuel to evaporate. Camping stoves and fuel containers cannot be taken on board the aircraft.
The full list of restricted items on easyJet can be found by clicking here. If you are jetting off abroad it is important to check with your airline first to see what is and is not allowed.
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