Two of the most frequently asked questions when packing your hand luggage is how big your bag is allowed to be and what you're allowed to take. If this is you, hopefully, the below will answer your questions:
If items are confiscated at security control you will not be compensated and, with the exception of unusual circumstances, the confiscated items will not be returned.
Scissors | Razor blades |
Knives with blades of any length | Household cutlery |
Tweezers | Hypodermic needles (unless required for medical reasons) |
Tools Toy/replica guns (metal or plastic) | Catapults |
Knitting needles | Sporting bats |
Corkscrews | Walking/hiking poles |
Billiard, snooker or pool cues | Darts |
Syringes that are needed for diabetics and other medical reasons will only be allowed in hand luggage if you can prove the medical necessity. You may wish to phone the airline in advance to find out what they require as proof of your medical condition.