Hand luggage or hold? Where to pack everything :: Luggage restrictions

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Many everyday items now appear on the potentially hazardous list. Here's a guide, based on official government advice, but do bear in mind that rules change so it's wise to check before travelling. For specific queries and more information, visit www.gov.uk.

Personal items

Corkscrew Hold

Knife (with a sharp or pointed and/or blade longer than 6cm) Hold - check with your airline)

Small scissors (blades no longer than 6cm) Hand or hold

Large scissors (blades longer than 6cm) Hold - check with your airline

Fixed-cartridge razor blades (disposable razor) Hand or hold

Nail clippers/nail file Hand or hold

Tweezers Hand or hold

Knitting and sewing needles Hand or hold

Walking stick/cane, walking aid Hand or hold

Pushchair Hand or hold

Wheelchair Hand or hold

Safety matches Hand

Cigarette lighter Neither but you can put a lighter in a plastic liquids bag and keep it on your person

Essential medicines and medical equipment

You’re allowed to carry essential medicines of more than 100ml in your hand luggage, but you need supporting documentation from a relevant medical professional (eg a letter from your doctor or a copy of your prescription). The same applies for gel packs. Airport staff might need to open the containers to screen the liquids at the security point.

You can take medical equipment with you if it’s essential for your journey. The equipment is screened separately and you must show documentation from a qualified medical professional.

Tablets and capsules Hand or hold

Essential liquid medicines Hand (over 100ml if screened successfully) or hold

Inhalers Hand or hold

Medical equipment Hand or hold

Oxygen cylinders Contact your airline

Electronic devices and electrical items

Hairdryer or straighteners Hand or hold

Camera and camera equipment Hand or hold

Travel iron Hand or hold

Electric shaver Hand or hold

There are restrictions on lithium cells and batteries for items such as laptops, cameras and mobile phones. Check with your airline before you travel.

Sports equipment

Golf clubs Hold

Walking/hiking poles Hold

Diving equipment Check with your airline before you travel

Baby food and baby milk

When travelling with a baby you’re allowed to take enough baby food, baby milk and sterilised water for the journey. In some cases this will be over 100ml.

Airport staff might need to open the containers to screen the liquids at the security point.

Breast milk, formula milk, cow’s milk Hand or hold

Sterilised water for babies Hand (must be in a baby bottle) or hold

Soya milk for babies Hand or hold

Baby food Hand or hold