Directline Holidays FAQs

A: The current restrictions can be found by visiting the following link to the Direct Gov website which is both run and maintained by the UK government. Directline Holidays is not responsible, and accepts no liability, for the content found on the Direct Gov website.

www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Foreigntravel/AirTravel/DG_176922

The list as of 22nd March 2011 is shown below for your convenience and as a guide only. We do recommend you visit the link for the most up to date information. This list is not exhaustive. Also please note that airport security and airline staff may still confiscate any item they consider suspicious or not fit for travel.

Items	Allowed in Hand Baggage?	Allowed in Hold Baggage?
Corkscrew	No	Yes
Spoon	Yes	Yes
Knife (with a sharp or pointed blade and/or a blade longer than 6cm)	No	Yes
Small Scissors (with blades no longer than 6cm)	Yes	Yes
Large Scissors (with blades longer than 6cm)	No	Yes
Round-ended/blunt Scissors (of any length)	Yes	Yes
Fixed-cartridge Razor Blade (disposable razor)	Yes	Yes
Nail Clippers/Nail File	Yes	Yes
Tweezers	Yes	Yes
Knitting Needles	Yes	Yes
Sewing Needle	Yes	Yes
Umbrella	Yes	Yes
Walking Stick/ Cane, Walking Aid	Yes	Yes
Pushchair	Yes	Yes
Wheelchair	Yes	Yes
Safety matches	Yes	No
'Strike Anywhere' Matches (non-safety matches)	No	No
Fireworks, Flares and other pyrotechnics, including Party Poppers and Toy Caps	No	No
Cigarette Lighter (but you may carry a single lighter on your person)	No	No
Contact Lens Solution (but no more than 100ml)	Yes	Yes