One of the last things you need to do before you travel is finalise your packing. Once you know all about cabin bag sizes, the next thing you need to check are the items you’re allowed to take on board. From sharp objects and electronics to fresh food and everyday items, you can find all the answers you need in this complete guide to what you can take on a plane in your hand luggage – and what’s not allowed.

• Scissors, umbrellas and other everyday items
• Laptops, hairdryers and other electronics
• Medications
• Food and snacks
• Sports equipment
• Work tools and equipment

Can I take scissors, umbrellas and other everyday items in hand luggage?

If you’re planning on doing some arts and crafts on board, you’d do well to note that scissors with rounded edges, or with blades less than 6cm are fine for the cabin. Anything else simply won’t fly.

Other everyday objects such as umbrellas, canes and even knitting needles are allowed, too. Knives, nail clippers and open razor blades on the other hand are big no-nos.

Everyday items

Can I take laptops, hairdryers and other electrical items on board?

In terms of electrical items, your laptop, hair straighteners and travel razor are, generally speaking, allowed on board in the cabin.

Most airlines simply request that your electrical item has enough battery for the duration of the flight. In some cases, you’ll be required to show that they can turn on before being allowed to take them on.

Electronics

Can I take medicine on a plane in a cabin bag?

Generally, medicines and pills are among the items you can take on a plane in your hand luggage, including syrups and medicines in liquid form as long as they do not make more than 100ml. If you need more, you must notify your airline in advance.

For oxygen or air for medical use, this will depend on your airline. easyJet permits it so long as the weight of the bottle does not exceed 5kg. Ryanair also allows different types of respiratory equipment (masks, respirators ventilators continuous positive airway pressure or CPAP) so long as they comply with cabin baggage dimensions.

Medicine

Can I bring food (sandwiches, snacks, nuts) on a flight?

Wondering what you can take on a plane when it comes to foodie souvenirs? If you’re intending on carrying a delicious pot of brined olives from Spain or a selection of homemade jams on the flight, you’ll have to check in a bag to carry it with you.

Unfortunately, soft cheese is also not permitted on the flight, whereas hard cheese usually is. Any sort of caramel or truffle-filled chocolate is allowed but must fit inside your 100ml liquids bag (alongside your mascara, lip balm, and deodorant).

When it comes to carrying any sort of solid or dried food product (fruit, nuts, seeds), they’re generally permitted on board, as long as no other passenger has severe allergies.

Liquids over 100ml (including soups, honeys and syrups) are generally unauthorised in the cabin, but there are some exceptions, notably if you’re travelling with babies or small children.

Food items

Can I bring sports equipment into the cabin?

If you have a match or a competition abroad and you need to fly to get there, be careful. As a general rule, you will most certainly have to put your equipment in the hold. When it comes to what you can take on a plane, this is the case for most sports equipment, including golf clubs, hiking poles or crampons. All these objects are not allowed to come in the cabin with you.

Sports equipment

Can I take work tools and equipment in hand luggage?

Unlike other categories, no work tools and equipment are allowed in the cabin. If you happen to be a designer, painter or carpenter travelling, the hammer, nails and paint spray will have to go in the hold.

Equipment

What other items aren’t allowed in cabin luggage?

Can you take camping gear on board? How about tinned fish?

Planning on bringing a few cans of tuna on your camping trip? Don’t put them in your hand luggage unless they fit into your liquids bag and are less than 100ml. You will also need to put your tent in the hold (those tent poles can be dangerous).

Are candles allowed on planes in hand luggage?

Candles are also counted as a liquid, so don’t try to take these overseas. All hazardous materials, pointed or sharp objects, and weapons (revolvers, firearms, pistols, rifles) are also prohibited. It is also the case for tear gas, compressed gas, cleaning products, fire extinguishers and other ‘chemicals and toxic substances’. And that includes peroxide, so don’t bring your hair dye with you, either.

Rockets and fireworks are also banned in the cabin, in all forms. This seems obvious for real rockets, but much less for bang snaps (the little, snapping gunpowder bags kids usually play with). And that also includes traditional Christmas crackers – that sliver of gunpowder inside the festive wrapping makes them a no-no on board.

Before you pack and set off for the airport. we’d recommend always checking the latest information on hand luggage with your airline, as well as making sure you’ve checked out the most up-to-date government guidance, as restrictions concerning what you can take on a plane change frequently.

Until da next Tyme

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