Baggage information
Guidance on prohibited items when flying
Dangerous goods and restricted articles
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Follow our guide to what you can and can't take with you on your flight.
Hand baggage
You are allowed one piece of hand baggage only which must not exceed 5 kg in weight or 43 cm x 28 cm x 23 cm in size. One piece of hand baggage includes handbags, laptops etc, anyone carrying any more than one piece of hand baggage will be referred back to check-in. Pack photographic film in hand baggage as low dose X-ray machines will not affect it.
Items such as knives, scissors, tweezers and laser pointers may not be carried as hand baggage, these should only be carried as hold baggage only.
Any sharp items found in hand baggage will be confiscated.
Prohibited items include those items listed under dangerous goods and restricted articles.
Liquids, creams and gels are now permitted and may include:
Shampoo, creams, suntan lotions, toothpast, hair gel, hair spray, perfumes, liquid or aerosol deodorants, cosmetics such as mascara and lip gloss, water and other drinks, soups and syrups, other items of a similar consistency.
They are subject to the following rules. The volume of each container must not exceed 100ml (100 g). Containers should be packed inside a re-sealable plastic bag that does not exceed 1 litre in size (a bag approximately 20cm by 20cm would be acceptable, this is similare to a small freezer bag.
This plastic bag must be packed in a way that each container is clearly visible and the bag can be sealed. One plastic bag per passenger is permitted. The plastic bag must be presented separately at Security for x-ray screening.
The following exceptions apply to the above rules:
- Prescription medication for the trip is permitted with no ceiling on quantity. Please note that the definition of trip is the journey to the destination, not the whole duration of the period of time away.
- Non-prescription medication for the trip is permitted up to a maximum container size of 500ml.
- Special dietary needs – liquid foodstuffs are permitted where there is a genuine requirement for them, again this applies to the trip. The container must be re-sealable and the passenger will be required to taste the contents at outbound control.
- Duty Free purchased on-board an EC carrier or at an EC airport are permitted as long as it is contained in a tamper-proof bag which should remain sealed and a valid receipt can be produced. This applies to the day of purchase only and covers transfers and pax on day returns.
Hold baggage
Hold baggage must not exceed the allowance stated on your ticket or a charge will be incurred. Allowances range from 15 kg to 30 kg.
Individual items of luggage must not exceed 30kg for lifting purposes.
Valuables
Please remember to pack any valuables including money, credit cards, jewellery, keys and camera equipment in your hand luggage and not in your suitcase.
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