Airport security checks are necessary, but they don’t have to be stressful. By knowing what’s not allowed in your hand-carry or checked luggage, you can save time, avoid hassle, and start your trip on the right note. This guide will make packing simpler—and your travel experience smoother.

🚫 Items Prohibited in Both Hand-Carry & Checked-In Luggage

No matter where you try to put them, these items are completely banned on flights:

• Explosives & flammable items (fireworks, gasoline, lighter fluid)
• Paints, thinners, and camping gas canisters
• Toxic or hazardous chemicals (bleach, pesticides, corrosives, acids)
• Wet cell car batteries or compressed gas cylinders (like propane)
• Strong magnets or oversized lithium batteries
• Illegal items (drugs, counterfeit goods, stolen items)
• Radioactive or dangerous industrial materials

👉 In short, if it burns, explodes, poisons, or corrodes—leave it at home!

🧳 Items You Can’t Carry-On (Hand-Carry Restrictions)

Some items are fine in checked luggage but not allowed in your carry-on bag:

• Sharp/pointed objects (knives, scissors over 4”, razor blades, box cutters)
• Tools & heavy equipment (hammers, drills, saws, screwdrivers over 7”)
• Self-defense gear (pepper spray, batons, stun guns, martial arts weapons)
• Guns & replicas (including toy or airsoft guns)
• Liquids over 100ml (perfume, shampoo, lotion, water bottles, etc.)

✨ Tip: If you want to carry perfume or lotion, choose travel-size bottles under 100ml and pack them in a clear zip bag.

🛄 Items You Can’t Check-In (Checked Luggage Restrictions)

Some things are only allowed in your hand-carry bag and must never go in checked luggage:

• Spare lithium batteries & power banks
• E-cigarettes or vape devices
• Valuable items like laptops, cash, or jewelry (always safer in your carry-on)

👉 Remember: airlines prefer these items in your hand luggage because they need to be under your control during the flight.

✨ Smart Packing = Stress-Free Travel

At Stay Classy, we believe the right luggage makes every trip smoother. Our premium backpacks, travel bags, and luxury luggage are designed to help you stay stylish while meeting airline standards.

Before your next trip:
✅ Pack smart
✅ Avoid restricted items
✅ Travel with confidence

So, choose your travel companion wisely—because your bag isn’t just storage, it’s part of your journey.

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✈️ Travel Tip: Double-check your airline’s security guidelines and baggage allowance—it’ll save you stress at the airport. Have a great trip!