IT'S IMPORTANT to know what you can and can't pack in your hand luggage when travelling through airport security. While lots of unusual items like human remains and animal horns are allowed to be taken onto a plane, there are some restrictions on common household items. 3 It's important to know what items you can and can't pack in your hand luggage Credit: Getty 3 Passenger can only take one lighter through security Credit: Alamy A lighter is one common household item that might cause delays at the security gate.
While it's not illegal to take a lighter onto a plane, there are plenty of rules travellers need to know. For example, passengers can only take one lighter through the security area per person. Additional lighters will be binned by staff during the security check.
Lighters are also included in the hand luggage liquid allowance , which means they must be packed inside a clear plastic bag - along with tubs of moisturiser and sunscreen. Items like lighters and e-cigarettes can be taken on board an aircraft; however, they must be kept on your person and should not be packed inside carry-on bags. Lighters should be removed from the liquids bag after you've successfully left the security area.
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