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The items banned from hold luggage on EasyJet, Jet2, Tui and other airlines

Jul 31, 2023Jul 31, 2023

What you're not allowed to pack in your checked-in bags

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With the summer holidays fast approaching many Brits will be planning a getaway in the coming weeks. Packing for your holiday can always be a bit stressful, it can be hard to know what to bring and tricky to stick to any weight restrictions.

If you’re planning a shorter trip usually you’ll only need hand luggage which you carry on board with you. However, if you’ve got a bigger holiday lined up then you’ll probably need to check in a suitcase.

There are strict rules on what you can carry in your hand and hold luggage. While the security process is a lot more obvious when it comes to your carry-on bags, you might not realise that there are restrictions on your hold luggage too.

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Flammable liquids and solids - including cigarette lighters

Oxidisers such as bleaching powders

Organic peroxides

Tear gas devices or any gas cylinders

Infectious substances such as live virus materials

Wet-cell car batteries

Magnetrons

Instruments containing mercury

Instruments containing magnets

Fireworks and pyrotechnics - including party poppers

Non-safety matches

Fire lighters, lighter fuel, paints, thinners

Poisons, arsenic, cyanide, weedkiller

Radioactive materials, acids, corrosives, alkalis, caustic soda

Creosote, quicklime, oiled paper

Vehicle fuel system components which have contained fuel

Ammunition, detonators, blasting caps, mines, grenades, and related equipment and any other explosives (ammunition may only be carried if the passengers has completed the necessary paperwork with their airline and the Control Authorities are satisfied it may travel)

Smoke canisters and smoke cartridges

This list covers items banned in hold luggage from UK airports. Restrictions can vary at in other countries so it's always worth checking before you travel and if you're unsure check with your airline or tour operator.

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