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Parents are being warned ahead of the February half-term holiday about a common children’s toy that is banned from all major airlines, including TUI, easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2
Parents are warned of a common kids’ toy that is banned in hand luggage(Image: Getty Images)
Warning for children’s toy banned on flights
- All airlines have luggage restrictions that every passenger must abide by. This includes requirements for travelling with liquids, food and baby formula, and electronic devices
- The luggage restrictions included banned items, including sharp and dangerous objects, as well as liquids over 100ml, although the liquid rule has changed at some UK airports
- Many passengers are often aware of the common restrictions, but there are some that could come as a surprise, and might seem a little unusual
- One of the items banned from all flights is toy guns and weapons, including replicas, which is often a common toy among kids, particularly after a trip to somewhere like Disneyland, where souvenirs are available to buy
- Anyone boarding a flight with a toy gun or weapon is likely to have it confiscated, even if it belongs to a child and is just a toy
- TUI outlines the restriction on “Toy guns, replicas, and imitation firearms that could be mistaken for real weapons”, under its dangerous and prohibited articles. They confirm they are not allowed to be carried through security or onto the plane
- EasyJet states that “toy guns, replicas and imitation firearms capable of being mistaken for real weapons” are banned from hand luggage. However, toy guns can be carried in hold baggage
- Ryanair affirms that “toy guns (including recreational guns such as paintball guns), replicas and imitation firearms capable of being mistaken for real weapons” are prohibited on board and in checked baggage
- Jet2 states that firearms, including those that are toys, are “forbidden for carriage”
- The ban applies to other major airlines, but it is best to check directly with the company for their restrictions and guidance on certain items before travelling
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