It seems like everyone is gearing up for the holiday season, with thousands of people getting ready to travel to enjoy the summer sun.
The rising cost of living has some travelers trying any means possible to cut expenses, and one popular travel trick is passengers opting to pack everything into their carry-on bags for free rather than paying to check bags.
Before doing so, travelers should be aware of what they can and cannot bring into the airport and on the plane. Airlines such as Ryanair have a long list of items that are prohibited from being brought on board.
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When you arrive at the airport, the first thing you will do is go through security. As part of air transport security measures, travellers are not allowed to bring certain items into restricted areas of the airport or onto planes departing from EU airports, as these items could be used as weapons.
Items prohibited at airport security
Passengers may not carry the following items into restricted areas of an airport or on board an aircraft: projectile weapons stun devices intended to stun or immobilize sharp objects tools of the trade blunt objects explosive and incendiary substances and devices
The above items may be confiscated and placed in the aircraft’s cargo hold. During duty, flight crew are permitted to retain certain items, such as cutlery, if they are essential for the operation of the flight.
Airport Security Liquid Restrictions
Regulations are in place across the EU limiting the amount of liquids you can carry in your carry-on baggage. You are only allowed small amounts of liquids in your baggage. These liquids must be in separate containers with a maximum volume of 100 ml. Liquids must be packed in a single transparent, resealable plastic bag with a volume of no more than 1 litre.
The liquids include:
You may bring liquids in your checked baggage, but these restrictions only apply to carry-on baggage. You may also bring medicine and dietary items (including baby food and milk) for your trip in your carry-on baggage, but you may be asked to provide proof of authenticity.
You can also buy liquids (such as drinks or perfume) in EU shops past the area where you present your boarding pass, or on planes operated by EU airlines. If these items are sold in special sealed bags, do not open the bag before going through inspection – the contents may be confiscated at the checkpoint.
Airport Security Check
Before boarding the plane, your baggage will be scanned and checked by security staff.
Be prepared to place your laptop and other electrical devices on a tray at the airport security point, and we recommend that you fully charge all your devices before traveling. If you’re not sure what you can take with you, check with your airline to see which electronic and electrical devices you can bring on board.
You should never carry unknown baggage for someone else, and if you are asked to do so, contact airport police, customs or officials immediately.
Checked baggage is subject to security screening before loading. The following conditions apply to the reduction of the airline’s liability for both checked and carry-on baggage:
Below is the 2024 list of items you cannot take as carry-on baggage on Ryanair flights.
Ryanair banned items in baggage
A Ryanair spokesman said: “You must not carry the following items in your checked or carry-on baggage or carry them on your person (for example in your pocket) through security checks:
“The following items may pose a danger to aircraft, people or property:
Explosives, and any substances or devices likely or appearing to cause serious injury or to endanger the safety of an aircraft (including detonators and fuses, replica or imitation explosive devices, mines and grenades) Explosives Other explosive military supplies Dynamite, gunpowder and plastic explosives Gas and gas containers Flammable liquids Combustible solids and substances that cause chemical reactions Fireworks, flares, smoke bombs or cartridges and other fireworks Paint, turpentine, white spirit and paint thinner Alcohol with an alcohol content of more than 70% (140% proof) Chemical, toxic or infectious substances (such as acids or alkalis, wet cell batteries, bleach, tear gas, animal repellent sprays, poisons, infected blood, bacteria or viruses) Radioactive material (including medical or commercial isotopes) Corrosive materials, including mercury, vehicle batteries and parts that have contained fuel Cooking oils (such as olive oil) in total exceeding 1 litre Lithium-ion batteries other than those in regulated wheelchairs or mobility devices Battery powered vehicles (including Segways and hoverboards) Devices powered by lithium-ion batteries over 160 watt-hours Smart bags with unremoved lithium batteries Guns, firearms, ammunition and weapons, whether real or imitation, including starting pistols, toy guns or recreational guns (e.g. paintball guns), nail guns, bows, sling shots, catapults, harpoon guns, stun guns, tasers, cattle prods and lasers Firearm parts (excluding sights and aiming devices) Fire extinguishers (unless permitted by fire procedures or used as emergency equipment on aircraft) Lighters and fire starters Christmas crackers Energy-saving light bulbs Items with an internal combustion engine.
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