What can’t you take in hand luggage at Leeds Bradford Airport? Items banned from easyJet, Ryanair and British Airways flights
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As holiday season fast approaches, many travellers find the rules on what you can and can't take onto the plane confusing.
From aerosols to batteries, baby food to toothpaste, here is a list of everything that is not permitted in hand luggage at Leeds Bradford Airport.Travellers who are unsure about rules for a specific item should contact their airline or travel operator directly for more information.
What items are banned from hand luggage?
Liquids
Liquids include:
- all drinks, including water
- liquid or semi-liquid foods
- cosmetics and toiletries
- sprays
- pastes
- gels
- contact lens solution
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- containers must hold no more than 100ml
- containers must be in a transparent, resealable plastic bag
- contents must fit comfortably inside the bag
- the bag must not be knotted or tied at the top
Medicine
You are allowed to take the following in hand luggage:
- essential medicines of more than 100ml
- essential medical equipment
Supporting documents of proof are needed from a relevant medical professional before boarding.
Lighters
You can only take one lighter on board and this should be put inside a resealable plastic bag.
You are not allowed to put it in your hold luggage.
Ammunition
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You may be able to take them as hold luggage, but you should check with your airline before you travel.
Miscellaneous items
The following items are banned from hand luggage:
- corkscrew
- knife
- large scissors
- non-safety matches
- fireworks, flares and other pyrotechnics
- frozen breast milk
- umbrellas that are not foldable
- sports equipment
- bats and sticks
- golf clubs
- darts
- walking/hiking poles
- catapult
- firearms (including replica firearms)
- harpoon or spear gun
- crossbow
- martial arts equipment
- any work tools including hammers, drills and screwdrivers
Items banned from hand luggage and the hold
- oxidisers and organic peroxides
- acids and alkalis
- corrosives or bleaching agents
- vehicle batteries and fuel systems
- self defence or disabling sprays
- radioactive materials
- poisons or toxic substances
- biological hazards
- materials that could spontaneously combust
- fire extinguishers
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