Security & Baggage

Oxidisers and organic peroxides, including bleach and car body repair kits

No

No

Acids and alkalis (spillable 'wet' batteries etc.)

No

No

Corrosives or bleaching agents, including mecury and chlorine

No

No

Vehicle batteries and vehicle fuel systems

No

No

Defensive/disabling sprays including mace, pepper sprays and tear gas

No

No

Radioactive materials, including medicinal or commercial isotopes

No

No

Poison and toxic substances, including rat poison

No

No

Infectious substances or biological hazards (infected blood, bacteria, viruses etc.)

N

No

Material that can spontaneously ignite or combust (burst into flames)

No

No

Fire extinguishers

No

No

Mobile phone

Yes

Yes

Laptop

Yes

Yes

Tablet

Yes

Yes

MP3 player

Yes

Yes

Hairdryer or straighteners

Yes

Yes

Travel iron

Yes

Yes

Electric shaver

Yes

Yes

E-cigarettes

Yes

No

Cooling gel packs & frozen ice packs

Yes (there should be documentary evidence to confirm the need to keep the liquid cool, if medicinal product)

Yes

Medical equipment (CPAP and TENS machines, etc.)

Yes

Yes

Tablets and capsules

Yes (there is no restriction on the number of tablets or capsules you can carry)

Yes

Essential liquid medicines

Yes, if under 100ml. If over 100ml you must provide the relevant prescription and/or specialist letter of confirmation of medicines for the appropriate patient on official headed paper.

Yes

Hypodermic syringes

Yes

Yes

Inhalers

Yes (This is a London City Airport Rule in line with most UK Airports. Liquid medication in a container over 100ml is permitted as hand baggage when supported by a prescription or documentation from a medical practitioner)

Yes

Oxygen cylinders

Yes

No

Sports parachute

Yes

Yes

Bat or sports stick

No

Yes

Rackets (including tennis, squash, badminton)

Check with airline before you travel

Yes

Snooker, pool or billiard cue

No

Yes

Golf clubs

No

Yes

Walking/hiking poles

No

Yes

Ice skates

No

Yes

Skateboards and scooters

Yes

Yes

Fishing rods

No

Yes

Catapult

No

Yes

Firearms (including replica firearms)

No

Check with airline before your travel

Harpoon or spear gun

No

Yes

Crossbow

No

Yes

Martial arts equipment, including knuckledusters, clubs, coshes, rice flails and nun chucks.

No

Yes

Diving equipment (note that oxygen cylinders for diving are not allowed in hold or hand baggage)

Yes

Yes

Avalanche rescue back pack

Yes

Yes

Tool with a blade or shaft longer than 6cm* (chisel etc.)

No

Yes

Drill and drill bits

No

Yes

Stanley knife

No

Yes

Saw (includes portable power saw)

No

Yes

Screwdriver

No

Yes

Hammer

No

Yes

Pliers

No

Yes

Wrench or spanner

No

Yes

Bolt gun or nail gun

No

Yes

Crowbar

No

Yes

Blowtorch

No

Yes

Hairdryer

Yes

Yes

Travel iron

Yes

Yes

Travel Kettle

Yes

Yes

Christmas crackers

No

See notes below**

Ink or toner cartridges

No

No

Spoon

Yes

Yes

Knife (with a sharp or pointed blade and/or a blade longer than 6cm*

No

Yes

Small scissors (with blades non longer than 6cm*)

Yes

Yes

Large scissors (with blades longer than 6cm*)

No

Yes

Round-ended/blunt scissors (of any length)

Yes

Yes

Cigar cutters (with blade under 6cm)

Yes

Yes

Fixed-cartridge razor blade (disposable razor)

Yes

Yes

Nail clippers/nail file

Yes

Yes

Tweezers

Yes

Yes

Knitting needles

Yes

Yes

Sewing needles

Yes

Yes

Umbrella

Yes

Yes

Walking stick/cane

Yes

Yes

Camera tripod

Yes

Yes

Pushchair

Yes (will be subject to additional security checks)

Yes

Wheelchair

Yes

Yes

Safety matches

Yes

Yes

'Strike anywhere' matches (non-safety matches)

No

No

Inflated, air filled sports balls (eg rugby and footballs)

Yes

Yes

Fireworks, flares and other pyrotechnics, including party poppers and toy caps

No

No

Cigarette lighter

Yes (but you may carry only a single lighter on your person)

No

Contact lens solution

Yes

Yes

Corkscrews

No

Yes

Multi-tools

No

Yes

Swiss Army Knives with a tool or corkscrew

No

Yes

Handcuffs

No

Yes

Large padlocks like D-locks

No

Yes

Thermos/Metal flask

Yes, without any liquid in

Yes

Mince Pies

Yes

Yes

Mincemeat for Christmas pies

Yes, up to 100ml

Yes

Christmas Pudding

Yes

Yes

Brandy Butter

Yes, up to 100ml

Yes

Goose Fat

Yes, up to 100ml

Yes

Cranberry Sauce

Yes, up to 100ml

Yes

Pate

Yes, up to 100ml

Yes

Clotted Cream

Yes, up to 100ml

Yes

Mulled Wine

Yes, up to 100ml

Yes

Snow Globe (small)

Yes

Yes

Snow Globe (large)

No

Yes

Play Doh

Yes

Yes

Party Poppers

No

No

Crackers

No

See notes below*