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Hand luggage and hold luggageWhen travelling by plane from an airport in the EU, you should keep in mind certain security requirements when packing and boarding:
See the rules on prohibited articles in your hand and hold luggage. WarningCheck your airport's website for a detailed list of prohibited items or ask your airline before travelling. For general safety, all travel items are scanned or otherwise checked before being allowed into airport security zones. Below are links to key information about security and baggage, including suggestions on how to deal with TSA procedures and how to pack your carry on or checked bag. The list below has links to resources on common baggage restrictions that are on this page. The table that follows has links to resources on other pages. Common baggage restrictions
Additional baggage information
Before you flyBefore you head to the airport, you should take the time to get familiar with common security rules such as what kinds of identification you may need, and basic baggage rules such as what valuable or critical personal items should always be in your carry-on bag and not in your checked luggage. Going through airport security without any extra delays will be a lot easier if you avoid taking banned or restricted items through the security checkpoint. While the following descriptions of banned or restricted items are based on TSA rules and guidelines, most countries have similar restrictions. Banned itemsThe following items are completely banned from aircraft, and should not be brought to the airport:
Note: For more information, including details on other dangerous items, visit the banned items page. Also, if you are in any doubt about whether your item may be hazardous, you should bring it to the attention of either your airline or the security screener. Related resources Back to list of restrictions Items restricted to checked bagsThe Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has prohibited the following items from airplane cabins and carry-on baggage but may (with some exceptions) be carried only in checked baggage:
Note: For more information, including a more detailed list of items that can only be in a checked bag, visit the checked bag only page for additional details. Back to list of restrictions Items allowed in your carry-on bagsThere are a number of items that could be considered hazardous or dangerous that are actually allowed in the passenger cabin, including your carry-on baggage:
If you have any doubts or questions about your carry-on item, contact your airline for advice. Back to list of restrictions Don't put these items in checked luggageThere are many other kinds of items that you should only have in your carry-on bag, or on your person, especially if it is hard to replace, very expensive, or necessary for your health and well being. Examples include:
For a more detailed list of items that should never be in a checked bag, visit the Things you should never put in a checked bag page. Back to list of restrictions Restrictions on liquids, gels, and aerosolsMost countries have restricted what liquids and gels a passenger may have in the passenger cabin or in the secure area of the airport. In the US, containers holding liquid and gel products must have a capacity of no greater than 3.4 fluid ounces (100 ml). Also snow globes and similar liquid-filled decorations, no matter what size, can only be carried in checked luggage. Exceptions to liquid, gel and aerosol rules
Visit the Rules and exceptions for liquids for additional advice on liquids, gels, creams, and aerosols. Back to list of restrictions Flying with cashThere are two things you should consider when flying with cash or other financial instruments, loss of your cash and dealing with legal issues. There are some basic things that you can do minimize these two kinds of risks. Protecting your cash from loss
Legal issues with cash
Visit the How to fly with large amounts of cash page for more detailed information on flying with large amounts of cash or financial instruments, especially when flying to or from the US. Back to list of restrictions Rules for batteriesThe FAA allows passengers to have in their carry-on bags most batteries commonly used in personal electronic devices. Batteries in checked luggage may have additional restrictions. Below is a brief overview of battery rules. Batteries allowed in carry on baggage
Batteries allowed in checked baggage
Wheelchair batteries Visit the following pages for more detailed information about batteries:
Back to list of restrictions Flying with dronesWhen passengers fly with drones either in carry
on or checked bags, they must follow both airline rules and FAA rules, especially the rules regarding rechargeable drone batteries: Back to list of restrictions Restrictions on duty free itemsIf your duty-free purchase of liquor, perfume, cosmetics, or any other item contains liquids, gels, or aerosols; and the container is larger than 100 ml (3.4 fluid ounces), you have to follow specific procedures to ensure that your items will not be confiscated. Rules vary by country, but in general, one of the following will apply to you:
For additional details on dealing with the last situation, visit the duty free shopping advice page for details on how to fly with duty free liquids, aerosols, and gels. Back to list of restrictions Additional airline restrictionsIn addition to the restrictions of the TSA, your airline may also have restrictions on what is allowed on the airplane. If you are carrying an unusual item, or if you think that an airline may have a restriction, be sure to contact your airline ahead of time, or to contact a representative in the airport. Also, in the event that an airline loses your bags and finds them later, they may have limited luggage shipping options for getting your bags back to you, especially if you are traveling overseas. Back to list of restrictions Video on banned and restricted itemsIn this video from the Conversation at AirSafe.com, you will get an overview of what is allowed and not allowed either in carry on or checked baggage. You'll also get advice on how to avoid the most common airport security hassles.
Additional audio and video options. Click below for an overview of what is allowed and not allowed either in carry on or checked baggage. Back to list of restrictions Fear of flying and how to control itLicensed therapist and former airline captain Tom Bunn of the SOAR fear of flying program explains the basic causes of fear of flying and how the SOAR program teaches people how to control their fear. Prohibited and restricted baggage items What Cannot go in checked luggage?Packing Basics: Never Put These 14 Things in Your Checked Bag. Medicine. Maintaining your health while on the road is crucial to a successful trip. ... . Jewelry. ... . Other valuables. ... . Irreplaceable items. ... . Camera film. ... . Cash or credit card. ... . Confidential papers. ... . Car or house keys.. Can you put liquids in a checked bag?Pack items that are in containers larger than 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters in checked baggage. Any liquid, aerosol, gel, cream or paste that alarms during screening will require additional screening.
What all things are not allowed in domestic flights?Explosive Materials
Such as Flare Guns, Gun Lighters and Gun Powder, Explosive material. Blasting caps, Dynamite, Fireworks, Flares (in any form), Hand Grenades, Plastic Explosives and Realistic Replicas of Explosives.
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