No, typically you can only take one clear, resealable bag for liquids, aerosols, and gels (LAGs) in your hand luggage, regardless of how many items you have, with specific size limits (usually 1 liter/quart, around 20cm x 20cm) for all containers inside. While you can have other items in your carry-on and separate essential medicines or baby products, the main liquid bag must be single, transparent, and removed for screening, with exceptions for duty-free items.
All 3.4-ounce containers must fit into a clear one-quart bag: that's the first “1.” Only one bag is allowed per passenger (that's the last “1” in 3-1-1).
One ziplock bag with liquids only in your hand luggage. Put the second one in your checked luggage if it contains liquids.
Yes, for budget airlines like Jetstar, a handbag (or personal item like a laptop bag) is generally included in the 7kg carry-on allowance, meaning the total weight of both your main carry-on and your small item must not exceed 7kg. Some full-service airlines, like Air New Zealand, offer a 7kg allowance for Economy but often permit an additional small personal item (like a handbag) on top of that, depending on your fare and status, but always check your specific airline's rules.
Each passenger may carry liquids, gels and aerosols in travel-size containers that are 3.4 ounces or100 milliliters. Each passenger is limited to one quart-size bag of liquids, gels and aerosols.
There is no limit on the number of 2L containers that can be carried. Containers such as insulated bottles, are permitted but need to be completely empty. Do not put your liquids, pastes and gels into plastic bags (please leave them loose in hand luggage).
As per the guidelines, all carry-on liquids, gels, and aerosols must be in containers of 3.4 oz (100ml) or less, packed in one clear quart-size bag.
You can't bring sharp items (knives, scissors over 6cm), many tools (hammers, saws), firearms, flammable liquids/gases, corrosive chemicals (bleach, oven cleaner), explosives, pepper spray/mace, large lithium batteries, and items that look like weapons on a plane carry-on. Restricted liquids (over 100ml), certain powders (over 350ml/g), and some electronics like hoverboards also face limitations or bans.
All airlines have both size and weight restrictions for carry-on luggage. It's unlikely your carry-on bag will be weighed at the airport, but it does happen. More often you'll be asked to measure it. If your bag is too big, you'll likely have to check it.
Always put your chargers and spare batteries in your carry-on before you head to the airport.
The bag must be no larger than quart size and must be a clear ziptop bag. If your toiletry bag does not meet these requirements you can't use it.
Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible.
Using a transparent bag for liquids
You do not have to do this at all airports. If the airport asks you to put liquids in a separate bag: containers must be in a single, transparent, resealable plastic bag, which holds no more than a litre and measures approximately 20cm x 20cm.
Each passenger is permitted one clear plastic bag for their toiletries, which helps streamline the security process. This rule applies to all liquids, gels, and aerosols, including essential items like shampoo, conditioner, and even your travel makeup bag.
Most airlines will allow you to take a handbag as well as hand luggage like a backpack or suitcase. However, this is not always the case and you may have to pay extra so always check with your airline before you arrive at the airport.
Passengers can now keep liquids in their hand luggage or cabin bag when flying from the majority of UK airports. While the 100ml limit remains at most airports, there is no longer a requirement to put bottles and containers in a clear plastic bag - or remove them from your bags at security.
If your carry-on bag exceeds the 7kg limit, the airline will likely require you to check it in at the airport, either by paying an excess baggage fee (often higher at the gate) or by shifting items to your checked luggage, as oversized/overweight bags can pose safety risks and delay flights. Options include repackaging, paying gate fees, or potentially buying extra allowance, but the bag might be gate-checked (tagged and sent with checked luggage) or even refused if significantly over.
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You can carry gels as well as tablets on board as hand luggage, just be to store them in a clear plastic bag, which in the UK has a limit of 100mls. Ideally, alongside your toiletries.
Can I take deodorant or aerosols in hand luggage? Yes, but aerosols and roll-on deodorants are classed as liquids. At most airports, they must be 100ml or under and packed in your clear plastic bag.
Yes, for airport security purposes, toothpaste is classified as a liquid, aerosol, or gel (LAG) and must follow the 100ml/3.4oz container rule in carry-on bags, even though it's a paste that holds its shape. This rule applies to all similar items like creams, gels, and sprays, requiring them to fit in a single, clear, resealable plastic bag for screening.
You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes through the checkpoint. These are limited to 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. This is also known as the 3-1-1 liquids rule.
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) doesn't ask you to keep your medicines in their original prescription bottles. But each state may have its own rules. If you aren't bringing your medicine in its original bottle, bring a copy of the prescription or a letter from your doctor.