Carry-on baggage: what can you and what can't you carry?

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Do you have doubts when preparing your luggage when you are going to travel by plane? Do not worry! It is normal! And it is very difficult to know by heart all the objects that cannot be carried. However, it is important that you take them into account, since you can take the unpleasant surprise of having something you need taken away from you at the security control. Therefore, we recommend that you do not miss anything that we tell you below.

To make it easier for you, today we want to explain what you can and cannot carry in your hand luggage, based on practical lists that have been prepared since Skyscanneer. We assure you that after reading what comes next you will have no more questions!

Sharp objects and other objects of daily use

First of all, we want to talk to you about sharp objects, since they are the ones that give us the most headaches. In fact, those who are going to take a plane to go camping or the snow will be quite complicated. And you will not be able to carry objects such as corkscrews, knives with a 6 cm blade, large scissors, open blades and razors, cutter and matches in your hand luggage. Conversely, spoons, small or round nose scissors, disposable razors, nail clippers, tweezers, knitting and sewing needles, umbrellas, walking sticks, wheelchairs, pushchairs, safety matches, lighters are permitted. , liquid for contact lenses and automatic razors.


Electronic objects

Fortunately, nowadays airports are more permits with electronic objects. In fact, you can store laptops, tablets, MP3 players, hair dryers or irons, cameras and equipment, travel irons and electric razors in your carry-on luggage. Of course, you must place all the electronic objects you want to get on the plane in a tray Independent.

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Medicines

As for medications, you should know that liquids can be carried in hand luggage if they are necessary throughout the trip (round trip flights plus stay). Of course, you must present the medication separately at the security control and preferably with the recipe medical or supporting document. If you have to carry syringes or other medical equipment, it is better to notify your airline in advance.


Fluids and food

On the other hand, you should know that no liquid of more than 100 ml can get on the plane, so it is better that you choose your hygiene and beauty products in travel size. In addition, liquids must always be in a transparent bag with a closure system and with a volume of less than one liter. You must place the bag separate from the rest of the hand luggage on the inspection tray. You should know that water and other liquids are considered drinks, syrups, soups, creams, pastes, lotions, oils, perfumes, gels, contents of pressurized containers, sprays and other products of similar consistency. Baby food is allowed.

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Sports objects and work tools

If you are an athlete, you should know that there are many sports objects that cannot be carried in hand luggage: bats, rackets, sticks, pool cues, golf clubs, darts, hiking poles, ice skates, fishing rods catapults weapons fire, harpoons, fishing rifles, martial arts equipment, scuba equipment, crossbows, bows, arrows, slingshots, slingshots, crampons, javelins, pickaxes, picks, sabers, swords, sword poles, throwing stars and kayak paddles and canoe. In addition, we advise you not to risk putting work tools, since practically all of them are prohibited. Of course, you should know that chemical or toxic substances are not allowed; firearms and projectiles that fire projectiles (including replicas and toy guns); and explosive and flammable substances, such as turpentine, gas cylinders or flares.

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