Complete list of flight-prohibited items including liquids, power banks, knives and flammables, plus how to handle items confiscated at security.
Every year countless travelers are stopped at security for prohibited items—some just re-check bags, others face fines or missed flights. Know the list to fly smoothly.
Common Prohibited Items
- ✓Liquids over 100ml in carry-on (checkable; alcohol has concentration limits)
- ✓Power banks: never in checked bags, carry-on only with capacity limits (≤160Wh)
- ✓Knives: fruit knives, eyebrow razors etc. are not allowed
- ✓Flammables: lighters, matches, fireworks strictly prohibited
- ✓Sprays: excess pressurized cans not allowed
What If Security Seizes an Item
Many airports offer free short-term storage (7 days) and mailing services for seized items—you can store them to retrieve later or have them shipped home instead of discarding them.
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