The ever burning question… just what is allowed in your hand luggage. Here is our handy guide to getting through airport security*!

Double check before you go!

The following items are permitted in your hand luggage:

• Baby Food
• Camera and related equipment
• Disposable Razor Blades
• Dried Fruit and nuts
• Electric razor
• Hair dryer & Straighteners (some airports require you to take these out of your bag at security)
• Lap top
• Liquids under 100ml (in a clear plastic bag no bigger than 20cm by 20cm)
• MP3
• Nail Clippers
• Sewing and Knitting needles
• Tweezers
• Tablet or E-Reader
• Travel Iron
• Scissors with blades less than 6cm
• Scissors with rounded ends – any length
• Safety matches and lighter per person (some airlines allow this so double check)
• Umberella’s and Walking Canes

The following items are prohibited:

• Corkscrew
• Candles (though they are allowed in your clear bag as are classed as liquid!)
• Jam, syrup, honey
• Knives or razor blades
• Liquids over 100ml (including water)
• Scissors with blades longer than 6cm and sharp points
• Soft Cheese
• Sports Equipment – e.g hiking poles, bats, golf clubs etc

*Be sure to check for any updates with your airline or airport before you travel.

Handy links to some of the main UK airports security information:

• Manchester
• London Gatwick
• London Heathrow
• London Luton
• Liverpool
• Edinburgh
• Glasgow
• Bristol

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