Even though we all think we are up to date with the very latest airport security so many of us still get to airport security only to find ourselves, feeling somewhat embarrassed, with something that really shouldn’t be in your hand luggage!

So have a quick read through this guide, which details the most common misunderstandings and mishaps when it comes to airport security hand luggage.

A quick read and instead spend your pre-flight time enjoying some food, drink or shopping and not unpacking and binning your hand luggage contents!

Liquid

Items You can only have liquid items in your hand luggage of 100ml or less. These containers must them also be placed in resealable, clear plastic bags. If you get to security and your liquid items are either too much, or not in the bags, you will be forced to dispose of them! Liquid items include mascara, hair spray, shaving foams, lotions and creams etc. it’s not just very wet, watery liquids – one of the biggest misunderstandings about hand luggage security rules.

Sharp Objects

How many of us ladies have what we think is an innocent pair of tweezers in our makeup bag? Well if you need to take them with you, your tweezers must be packed in your main luggage. Sharp objects like tweezers, scissors etc. are dangerous hand luggage items and will be disposed of if found in your luggage.

Lighters

Only one cigarette lighter per person is allowed in hand luggage, and again it must be placed in a resealable plastic bag.

Duty Free

Once you are in the Departure Lounge and heading for the Duty Free shop be sure, that if you make any purchases that you do not break the seal of the carrier bag. Your purchase will be placed in a carrier bag and sealed. You are not permitted to break this seal until you have reached your final destination. Again, many travellers fall foul of this rule breaking the seal and using the contents.

By adhering to these few simple rules, the rules that are most commonly misunderstood, you’ll be through airport security in no time and with no embarrassing incidents!