Flights: Some items which are prohibited could come as a surprise to travellers (Image: Getty Images)
Hand luggage requires careful thought when it comes to packing, especially if that’s all passengers are taking with them. If all your holiday items are packed into a carry on bag it’s important they’ll all make it past security. It could prove a frustrating start to a trip away to have something confiscated. Some items which are prohibited could come as a surprise to travellers, however.
Flights: Hair dye is banned from plane hand luggage for this unlikely reason
One unlikely item which is banned from going in hand luggage is hair dye.
This is due to the presence of chemical peroxide in the dye; it comes under forbidden ‘Chemicals and Toxic Substances.’
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) states: “You cannot take any of these items as hand luggage or in the hold: oxidisers and organic peroxides, including bleach.”
A spokesperson from luggage website MyBaggage.com said: “Ensuring everything you pack at home is allowed onto the plane is an easy way to prevent a stressful experience once you reach the airport.
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