What items are not allowed on a plane in hand luggage?
Airlines and security agencies (like TSA in the U.S. and security rules in India/UK/EU) have similar restrictions for hand luggage (carry-on bags). Below is a clear list of what you cannot bring on a plane in hand luggage:
✅ General Items Not Allowed in Hand Luggage
- Sharp Objects
 
- Knives (any size)
 - Scissors with blades longer than ~6 cm
 - Razor blades (safety razors are allowed)
 - Box cutters/cutters
 - Metal nail files (some airports allow small ones)
 
Allowed: Small travel nail clippers, tweezers.
- Liquids, Gels & Aerosols (Above Limit)
 
- Containers over 100 ml (3.4 oz) each
 - Total liquids must fit in a transparent 1-liter zip bag
 
Examples:
- Shampoo, lotion, perfumes, hair gel
 - Toothpaste
 - Deodorant spray
 - Hand sanitiser (100 ml max)
 
- Flammable or Explosive Items
 
- Lighters with fuel (one small lighter allowed in pocket in many regions)
 - Butane gas, camping fuel
 - Fireworks, flares
 - Aerosol paint, pepper spray
 - Fuel-powered tools or parts containing fuel
 
- Weapons & Imitations
 
- Guns, air rifles, airsoft guns
 - Toy guns that look real
 - Ammunition or gunpowder
 - Martial arts weapons (nunchucks, throwing stars)
 
- Tools
 
- Crowbars, hammers
 - Screwdrivers, wrenches over certain length
 - Drill bits, saws
 
Small tools under 7 inches (~18 cm) may be allowed in some countries — better to check.
- Chemical or Toxic Materials
 
- Bleach, acids, peroxides
 - Spray pesticides
 - Tear gas/mace
 
✅ Medical / Special Items (Allowed with Rules)
| Item | Allowed? | Notes | 
| Medication | ✅ | Carry prescription if liquid over 100 ml | 
| Baby food/milk | ✅ | Permitted in necessary quantities | 
| Insulin / liquid medicines | ✅ | Declare at security | 
| Power banks | ✅ | Hand luggage only, not in checked bag | 
| Oxygen cylinders | ⚠️ | Only airline-approved types | 
✅ Food Rules
- Solid food: Allowed
 - Liquid/semi-liquid food (soups, curd, chutneys, gravy, peanut butter, jam): Max 100 ml
 
Special Notes for India Travelers ✈️ (CISF rules)
- Matchboxes & lighters usually not allowed (sometimes 1 lighter allowed depending on airport)
 - Power banks must be in cabin luggage
 - No sharp religious items (trishul, kirpan unless Sikh exemption where allowed)
 
Quick Checklist ✅ Allowed in Cabin
- Laptop, mobile, power bank
 - Travel liquids ≤100 ml
 - Medicines (with prescription)
 - Snacks/solid food
 - Baby items
 
❌ Not Allowed in Cabin (Short Version)
| Category | Examples | 
| Weapons & replicas | Guns, ammo, realistic toys | 
| Sharp objects | Knives, large scissors, blades | 
| Liquids >100 ml | Perfume, sanitizer, drinks | 
| Flammables | Gas lighters, fuels, fireworks | 
| Toxic/Chemicals | Bleach, pepper spray | 
| Large tools | Hammers, wrenches, drills | 
Tip
If unsure, follow this rule:
If it’s sharp, flammable, heavy, chemical, or over 100 ml — put it in checked luggage.
		Last Update:
		November 4, 2025
	
	                                        
                                    
        
                                    
        
        
        
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