Even if you travel frequently by plane, there are always uncertainties about baggage regulations. Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, the regulations have been tightened severely. carry-on baggage is particularly affected, but certain items are also prohibited in suitcases.
If you want to take hand luggage with you on the plane, in addition to the size and weight of the luggage, you must also comply with the safety regulations as a passenger. Although most passengers are well aware of certain rules, there are some items that are not allowed in the cabin. AIRPORTDETAILS shows which items are allowed in hand luggage and which are not.
Dangerous items in hand luggage?
On the website from Federal Aviation Office (LBA) you will find a table with theProvisions regarding dangerous goods carried by passengers or crew members" may.
Who decides what can be carried in hand luggage?
There are EU requirements that are monitored by the federal police. These regulations may differ in non-EU countries and it is advisable to find out about the respective regulations in the country before you fly.
What is not allowed in hand luggage?
Some items, called dangerous items, may not be placed in checked or carry-on baggage. This contains:
- Explosives, including fireworks and ammunition
- pistols and weapons
- Gases in compressed, liquefied, dissolved under pressure or refrigerated form
- Knives, scissors, nail files
- razor blades
- Toxins
- Oxidizing substances
- Radioactive materials
- Corrosive liquids and substances
- Lighter fluid
- Environmentally hazardous substances
- Children's toys that resemble real weapons (e.g. toy guns, airsoft guns)
- pepper spray
- Stun guns
- Cordless Screwdriver
- Boring machine
- Saw
- Thermometer with mercury
- Trekking poles
- Pointed and sharp objects
- Items that can be misused as a weapon
- darts
- skates
- Fishing gear
- Hoverboard
- knitting needles
- hair spray
- nail polish remover
- Briefcase with built-in alarm system
- Liquids over 100 ml.
- Animals that are protected species
What can you take in your hand luggage?
- Duty-free purchases (observe quantity regulations)
- notebook, laptop
- Smartphone, tablet, smart watch, e-book
- Game console
- Charging cables
- Power Bank (Maximum two per person)
- Digital and SLR cameras
- Drones
- flashlight
- Cigarettes
- Liquid e-cigarettes (one per person)
- Matchbox (one per person)
- Electric toothbrush
- Bluetooth speakers
- Knives, scissors, files with a blade length of less than 6 cm
- Electric razor, but without blades
- lighter
- Alcoholic beverages, maximum 100 ml
- liquids up to 100 ml
- Cosmetic items such as creams, gels, oils, shampoos, sprays, foams, deodorants, toothpaste, hair gel, perfume, lipstick, etc. up to 100 ml
- Medicines like pills and tablets
- Liquid medicine and syringes (if urgently needed on the plane - bring a medical certificate with you)
- Children's electric toy
- cane or crutches
- prostheses
- Medical devices such as dialysis machines or ventilators
- Baby food, baby milk and sterilized water
- Food in solid form
- Dry ice for preserving perishable food
What are the consequences of breaking the rules?
If liquids or small prohibited items such as scissors or nail files are found when checking in carry-on baggage, they can usually be disposed of. This becomes more difficult for weapons or other threats that are intentionally carried. In this case, you would be charged with a crime under Section 60 of the Air Traffic Act or an administrative offense under Section 58 of the Air Traffic Act. In this case, they face a fine or even arrest.
