Flights: Can you pack cheese in your hand luggage? Airport security rules revealed (Image: Getty Images)
Flights see holidaymakers travelling with a huge variety of things in their hand luggage, from essentials to gifts and souvenirs. Hand luggage rules can be confusing, however, with airport security clamping down on a plethora of items. Food is often a source of confusion, especially as some types are forbidden and others accepted. Cheese can baffle some passengers - will it be allowed through airport security in cabin baggage or not? This is the latest travel advice.
Flights: Can you pack cheese in your hand luggage? Airport security rules revealed
Hand luggage rules when boarding a plane in the UK mean travellers can’t take any liquids over 100ml.
You may not think cheese is classed as a liquid, but, in fact, the popular dairy product could well be.
Soft cheese can melt and therefore turn into a liquid - so airport security counts it as such.
Such soft cheeses include brie, camembert, goat’s cheese, cream cheese and more.
Holidaymakers are much better off packing any soft cheeses in their hold luggage to avoid confiscation.
Fortunately, hard cheese is not a problem and can travel in your hand luggage if necessary.
Flights: Soft cheese can melt and therefore turn into a liquid and isn't allowed in hand