What cannot be carried in hand luggage?
includes everything that could be considered dangerous. We will not bring:
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knives,
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penknives,
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scalpels,
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scissors with blades longer than 6 cm.
Screwdrivers, hammers, drills and other tools that could be used as weapons may also cause problems. It is also strictly prohibited to transport firearms, gas or pneumatic weapons, as well as ammunition, explosives and their imitations. They may even be stopped during security checks.
Many chemicals and flammable substances cannot be taken on board. This includes, among others:
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gasoline,
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solvents,
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spray paints,
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bleach or pepper spray.
Restrictions also include some, such as:
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golf clubs,
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hockey sticks,
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gas burners,
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gas cylinders.
Inspectors also pay attention to . Models exceeding 160 Wh, used e.g. in electric bikes, cannot be transported in hand luggage.
Not every holiday souvenir can be brought home
Not only can items that are obviously dangerous, but also those purchased while on vacation. Many people do not realize that some of them are subject to international restrictions or require appropriate permits.
It is worth being careful, especially when purchasing items that can only be transported in checked baggage. The restrictions also apply to many food products. may be confiscated upon entry into some countries, as may animal products.
Particular attention should be paid to souvenirs made of exotic species of animals or plants. , bones or other protected species may be subject to CITES regulations. Their illegal transport may result not only in the loss of a souvenir, but also in high financial penalties.
Fluid limits are no longer the same everywhere
They still raise the most questions. For many years, most airports had a rule according to which a single package could not exceed
However, the situation is now starting to change. More and more European airports are installing systems that create a three-dimensional image of the contents of baggage. Thanks to this, passengers do not have to take out laptops, tablets, phones, power banks or cosmetic bags with liquids from their backpacks.
At airports equipped with such devices, packages with liquids up to a capacity are allowed. However, this does not mean that the new rules apply everywhere. Many ports still use traditional scanners, so it is worth checking the regulations in force at the departure airport before traveling. This will help you avoid unnecessary problems during security checks and start your vacation stress-free.
