At airport security, you generally need to remove bulky outerwear (coats, jackets), all personal electronics (laptops, tablets, large cameras, game consoles) for separate screening, and place liquids/gels/aerosols (under 100ml) in a clear bag. You should also empty your pockets of keys, coins, phones, and tissues and put these items in a tray to avoid triggering alarms.
Hold luggage guidance
You may need to remove items from your carry-on baggage such as laptops, iPads, aerosols or liquids. If so, place them in the tray for separate screening through the X-ray. The requirements will differ at each airport depending on the type of equipment used.
Do I need to take out my chargers for airport security? Generally, you don't need to remove standard chargers or cables for airport security checks. However, it's best to keep them neatly organized and easily accessible in case CATSA officers need to inspect your bag thoroughly.
Ensure that all electronic devices, including mobile phones, tablets and laptops can be removed from cases and powered on. Remove your outerwear, including coats and jackets. Wear easy-to-remove outerwear and clothing, shoes and belts without metal parts to make the process quicker.
Carry-on Baggage Screening
Here's what to expect when taking your carry-on bag through security screening next time you fly. You will be asked to remove personal electronic devices larger than a cell phone from your carry-on bag and place them into a bin with nothing placed on or under them for X-ray screening.
All liquid containers in your hand luggage must be under 100ml/100g each (that includes creams, pastes, lotions and gels). Please keep your liquids inside your bag for security screening (a plastic bag is no longer required). Once you're through security, you can purchase full-sized liquid products.
Charging cables and plug-in adapters don't contain lithium batteries, so they're permitted in both carry-on and checked bags. Most travelers prefer hand luggage for easy access during layovers or flights. Just pack them neatly to avoid delays during security screening.
According to TSA, hackers can install malware at airport charging stations— something known as “juice jacking” or “port jacking.” If you plug your device directly into a public USB port, you could unknowingly expose your phone to viruses or data theft.
Electronics
When passing through airport security, you will be required to take out any personal electronic devices from your carry-on bag for individual screening. These include cameras, camcorders, portable chargers, power banks, tablets, laptops, e-readers, smartwatches, game consoles, and fitness trackers.
Keep laptops and electrical items, such as hairdryers, inside your hand baggage. Place outer clothing inside the tray, and put your bag on top. We may ask you to take off shoes and belts. Keep any liquids (up to max 2 litres per container) inside your bag.
Liquids, gels and aerosols
You may have to take them out at airport security so they can be screened separately. Baby formula, milk (including breast milk), baby food, juice and liquid/gel medications larger than 3.4 ounces may be allowed on board, but they will have to be screened separately.
Makeup wipes, baby wipes and other wet wipes do not count as liquids, so can be taken through security.
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Charging Cables and Adapters (No Batteries)
Charging cables (USB cords) and plug-in power adapters for phones do not contain batteries or hazardous components, so they are allowed in both cabin hand luggage and checked baggage.
Bringing Empty vs Sealed Water Bottles Through Security
A factory-sealed bottle of plastic water is still subject to the 3.4-ounce liquid rule. This means a standard-sized sealed bottle (typically 16.9 ounces) will not be allowed through the checkpoint. You will be asked to either drink it, empty it, or throw it away.
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.