From 5 April 2025, the Civil Aviation Act 2023 replaces the Civil Aviation Act 1990. References to the 1990 Act, on this website and related material, are progressively being updated.
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Many items are restricted for plane travel because they can, or have the potential to, cause harm to people and planes.
To ensure you're travelling safely and to prevent items being relinquished at security, we've listed some of the more common items below. If you're unsure, we recommend you check with your airline first.
