Cabin Luggage / Hand Luggage Restrictions. Spain – UK
The last thing you want is arrive at airport security only to end up being told that your not allowed to carry some of your luggage on the aircraft.
To help you avoid this inconvienient situation and help you with packing for your holiday to Benidorm, we’ve put together an easy reference hand & cabin restrictions. Dont forget to also check our Top 10 Tips for saving money on flights.
Hand luggage allowances
The type and weight of your hand luggage that you are allowed to take on-board an aircraft to Alicante will change through airline to airline.
To find out the number of bags you’re allowed to bring onboard and any size or weight restrictions, it’s best to contact your airline directly. They can provide the most accurate and up-to-date information based on your specific flight and fare conditions.
Liquids & Luggage
You will find strict rules on the level of liquids which you are allowed to have in your hand suitcases; therefore if possible you should carry liquids in your checked-in luggage.
Rules for carrying liquid in your cabin luggage:
- Bottles or Containers must hold no more than 100 ml
- Containers should be in single, transparent, resealable plastic bag, which holds only a litre and measures approximately 20cm by simply 20cm
- Contents must suit easily inside the plastic material bag in order that it can be sealed.
- The bag must not be knotted or tied.
- You can only travel with one plastic bag per person
- You must show your bag at the airport safety point
- Containers larger as compared to 100ml except essential medicines will not be allowed through security even if they are only partially full. You can get liquid containers more than 100ml through security when they are for vital medical purposes or contain baby food or whole milk – see below.
Valuable Items
Important items such as camera’s or jewellery should always be carried in your hand luggage or on your person.
Any valuable items transported in your checked-in suitcases may not be covered by your travel cover if they were lost, stolen or even damaged.
Baby Milk & Food
Any time travelling with a infant you’re allowed to take enough food for babies, baby dairy and sterilised water for the journey. This may often be over 100ml.
Airport staff might want to open the pots to screen the fluids at security.
Lighters
You may carry 1 lighter on-board an aircraft which should be put in the same resealable plastic bag.
The lighter needs to be kept on your person through the entire flight
You are not allowed to travel with it in your checked-in luggage or return it to your hand luggage after scanning.
Items Allowed in Hand and Hold Luggage – What You Need to Know
You should become familiar with what items can be carried in your hand luggage and which ones need to be placed in your hold luggage.
The following list provides clear guidelines on everyday items like scissors, razors, and medication, helping you stay informed about what’s permitted for a smooth and hassle-free airport experience.
Use this as a reference to make sure you’re packed properly before your flight!
| Item | Allowed in hand luggage? | Allowed in hold luggage? |
|---|---|---|
| Corkscrew | No | Yes |
| Spoon | Yes | Yes |
| Knife with a sharp or pointed blade or blade longer than 6cm | No | Yes |
| Small scissors (with blades no longer than 6cm) | Yes | Yes |
| Large scissors (with blades longer than 6cm) | No | Yes |
| Round-ended, blunt scissors | Yes | Yes |
| Fixed-cartridge razor blades | Yes | Yes |
| Nail clippers/nail file | Yes | Yes |
| Tweezers | Yes | Yes |
| Knitting needles | Yes | Yes |
| Sewing needles | Yes | Yes |
| Umbrella | Yes | Yes |
| Walking stick | Yes | Yes |
| Pushchair | Yes | Yes |
| Wheelchair | Yes | Yes |
| Matches / safety | Yes | Yes |
| Matches / Non-safety | No | Yes |
| Fireworks, flares, party poppers | No | No |
| Cigarette lighter | No – You can put a lighter in a plastic liquids bag and keep it on you | Yes |
| Contact lens solution | Yes – up to 100ml | Yes |
Essential Medication
You might be allowed to carry vital medicines, including inhalers in addition to liquid dietary foodstuffs associated with more than 100ml in your hand luggage.
However, you will need:
- Approval from the airline and departure airport before your take-off
- Supporting documentation from a appropriate medical professional eg. The letter from your physician or copy of your own prescription.
- The same rules apply for gel packs. Airport staff might need to inspect the containers to investigate the liquids at security.
| Item | Allowed in hand luggage? | Allowed in hold luggage? |
|---|---|---|
| Tablets and capsules | Yes | Yes |
| Essential liquid medicines | Yes (over 100ml if screened successfully) | Yes |
| Hypodermic syringes | Yes | Yes |
| Inhalers | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling gel packs | Yes – if screened successfully | Yes |
| Medical equipment eg CPAP and TENS | Yes | Yes |
| Oxygen cylinders | Yes | Yes |
Essential Medical Equipment
You can take medical equipment with an you if it is essential for your journey.
Medical equipment needs to be scanned separately and you must show documentation from a qualified health care professional, like a letter from your doctor or practitioner.
Mobility
Pushchairs, walking aids and wheelchairs are often allowed in the aircraft cabin but they will need to be processed through customs first.
Battery powered wheelchairs or scooters you may need to seek advice from your airline prior to travelling.
Electrical Items
Make sure your electronic devices are recharged prior to travelling.
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| Item | Allowed in hand luggage? | Allowed in hold luggage? |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile phone | Yes | Yes |
| Laptop | Yes | Yes |
| MP3 player | Yes | Yes |
| Hairdryer or straighteners | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Travel iron | Yes | Yes |
| Electric shaver | Yes | Yes |
Chemicals and Toxic Substances
You can not take any of these items as hand luggage or in the hold of the plane:
- Oxidisers and organic peroxides, including bleach and car entire body repair packages
- Acids in addition to alkalis
Corrosives or perhaps bleaching agents - Vehicle battery packs and fuel systems
- Personal defence or disabling defense tools
Radioactive materials - Poisons or toxic ingredients
- Biological hazards
- Materials which could spontaneously combust
Fireplace extinguishers
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