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Power bank

Must be in cabin baggage, max 100Wh, switched off.

Cannabis / marijuana

No airline permits cannabis in any form regardless of local law at origin or destination.

Golf clubs

Must be in a hard or soft golf bag; counts as a hold bag.

Baseball bat

Allowed in hold baggage; must be adequately protected to prevent damage.

Ski poles

Accepted as hold sports equipment; must be in a bag.

Fishing rod

Permitted in hold as sports equipment; must be securely packed.

Knife

Knives of any blade length are banned from cabin baggage on virtually all carriers worldwide.

Scissors

Blunt-ended and short-bladed scissors (under 6cm) allowed in cabin; sharp or longer scissors must be in hold.

Multi-tool (Leatherman, Swiss Army knife)

All multi-tools must go in the hold regardless of blade size.

Screwdriver

Screwdrivers must be placed in hold baggage and cannot be taken through the cabin security checkpoint.

Hammer

Hammers are classified as blunt weapons and are banned from cabin baggage on all major carriers.

Power drill

Power tools including drills must travel in hold baggage.

Wine

Wine in hold must be well-padded; duty-free purchases in tamper-evident bags are permitted in cabin.

Beer (canned)

Canned drinks can go in hold; opened cans are not permitted in cabin.

Aerosol spray (hairspray, deodorant)

Checked aerosols must not exceed 500ml each and 1000ml total; cabin aerosols subject to 100ml rule.

Hairspray

Cabin limit 100ml; hold bags allow up to 500ml per container, 1000ml total for aerosol toiletries.

Nail polish

Subject to the 100ml liquids rule in cabin; treated as a flammable liquid in hold (quantity limits apply).

Nail polish remover

Up to 100ml permitted in cabin liquids bag; larger quantities are not accepted even in hold.

Safety matches

Safety matches (one book) are allowed in cabin only; matches are prohibited in checked baggage.

Fireworks / Flares

Fireworks, flares, and pyrotechnics are classified as explosives and are banned on all airlines in both cabin and hold.

Bicycle pump

Manual hand pumps are fine in hold; CO₂ inflators are not permitted.

Disposable razor

Disposable cartridge razors are universally permitted in both cabin and hold baggage.

Safety razor

Safety razor handles are permitted in carry-on, but the blades must be removed and placed in checked baggage.

Camping stove

Camping stoves that have ever contained flammable fuel are prohibited in both cabin and hold on virtually all airlines.

Camping stove fuel

Camping fuel (gas canisters, liquid fuel bottles) is prohibited as a flammable hazardous material on all commercial airlines.

Binoculars

Binoculars are universally permitted in both cabin and checked baggage with no restrictions.

Spray deodorant

Up to 100ml in cabin; checked aerosol deodorants limited to 500ml per container, 1000ml total.

Mercury thermometer

Mercury thermometers are prohibited on all commercial flights due to the toxicity and spill risk of mercury.

Razor / Razor blades

Loose razor blades are prohibited in cabin baggage on all carriers; they must be in checked luggage.

Insect repellent

Subject to standard aerosol limits: 100ml in cabin, up to 500ml per container in hold.

Bluetooth speaker

Bluetooth speakers with lithium batteries are permitted in cabin and hold; larger batteries (over 100Wh) in the battery may need to stay in carry-on.

Empty water bottle

Empty reusable water bottles are permitted in cabin on all airlines; fill after security at the airport.

Sleeping bag

Counted as part of your hold baggage allowance; must be within weight and size limits.

Taser / Stun gun

Tasers and stun guns are banned from cabin baggage on all commercial airlines.

Hair dryer

Hair dryers are universally permitted in both cabin and checked baggage with no restrictions.

Hair straightener / flat iron

Electric hair straighteners are permitted in cabin and hold; ensure they are cool before packing.

Electric shaver

Electric shavers are permitted in cabin and hold; lithium batteries inside the shaver are treated as a device battery.

Nail clippers

Nail clippers are permitted in cabin baggage on virtually all airlines as they have a very short cutting edge.

Tweezers

Tweezers are permitted in carry-on baggage on all major airlines.

Lip balm

Lip balm in stick or pot form is permitted in cabin and hold on all airlines without restriction.

Travel adapter / plug

Travel adapters are permitted in cabin and hold with no restrictions on any major airline.

Wet wipes / baby wipes

Wet wipes are permitted in cabin and hold on all airlines without restriction.

Safety pins

Safety pins are permitted in cabin and hold on all airlines.

Sewing needles

Sewing needles are permitted in carry-on and hold on most airlines; the final decision lies with the security officer.

Compass

Compasses are permitted in both cabin and checked baggage on all airlines.

Hiking boots

Hiking boots are permitted in cabin and hold on all airlines; count toward your baggage weight allowance.

Ski boots

Ski boots are accepted in hold as part of sports equipment; count toward your weight allowance.

Smartphone

Smartphones are permitted in cabin on all airlines; spare lithium batteries or power banks must also be in cabin, not hold.

Water / Drinks

Sealed bottled water purchased before security cannot be taken through; buy after security or carry an empty bottle to fill post-security.

Fresh fruit

Fruit is generally permitted on the aircraft, but destination country biosecurity rules govern what can be brought off the plane.

Shampoo

Subject to the standard 100ml liquids rule in cabin on all major carriers.

Toothpaste

Subject to the 100ml liquids rule in cabin on all major airlines; larger tubes must be in hold.

Sunscreen

Cream sunscreen up to 100ml in cabin; aerosol cans up to 500ml in hold.

Hand cream / moisturiser

Subject to the 100ml liquids/gels rule in carry-on on all major airlines.

Electric toothbrush

Electric toothbrushes are permitted in cabin and hold on all airlines; the lithium battery inside is treated as a device battery.