Hold luggage banned items

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For safety reasons, the following items cannot be taken on to an aircraft. Please do not pack them in either hand baggage or hold luggage.

  • Flammable liquids and solids
  • 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
  • Non-safety matches
  • Fire lighter, 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
  • Explosives, ammunition, detonators and related equipment
  • Smoke canisters and smoke cartridges.

Packing tips - please ensure that:

  • Loose straps
    Loose straps

    All loose straps are tied up or removed

  • Fasten flaps
    Fasten flaps

    All flaps are securely fastened

  • Secure handles
    Secure handles

    Extendable handles are retracted or secured

  • Remove old tags
    Remove old tags

    Old tags and barcodes are removed

When deciding what to pack, please bear in mind:

  • Don't gift wrap
    Don't gift wrap

    Don’t wrap gifts as security staff may wish to view them

  • Utilise your carry-on
    Utilise your carry-on

    Carrying in your hand baggage can mean a little extra comfort at the end of a long-haul flight, or if hold baggage is delayed

  • Carry for yourself
    Carry for yourself

    Never carry anything on to an aircraft for anyone else

See also