MANY people use an electric shaver as a quick and easy way of keeping their facial hair neat and tidy. Here's everything you need to know if you're heading abroad and are unsure of the rules around taking one in your luggage on a flight with you. As a large percentage of people use electric shavers in their daily grooming routine, they are an essential aspect of many people's hand luggage — especially those who wish to arrive at their destination looking their best.
But there are strict rules regarding what can be packed in carry-on luggage and checked bags. When travelling from a UK airport , you are allowed to carry your electric shaver with you. However, they will need to be removed from your hand luggage when going through the security screening process.
The Government website gives a list of electrical items that you can carry with you in your hand luggage. Electric shavers make up part of a list of items which are allowed on flights, including travel irons, e-cigarettes , hairdryers and hair straighteners . There is no problem with carrying your electric shaver's charger on board either.
You are not permitted to carry straight razors, safety razors with removable blades, refillable razors or individual razor blades in your hand luggage for safety reasons. However, these items can be packed in your checked luggage. If you prefer, you can carry an electric shaver in your suitcase rather than in your hand luggage.
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