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TUI, easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2 warning over toys banned in hand luggage on flights
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The toys are banned on flights by major airlines, with different rules for hand luggage and hold baggage depending on the carrier
Parents have been warned about a popular children’s toy banned on flights. All airlines enforce strict luggage restrictions that passengers must follow, covering everything from liquids and food to baby formula and electronic devices. These restrictions include prohibited items such as sharp or dangerous objects and liquids exceeding 100ml, though liquid rules have been relaxed at certain UK airports. Whilst most travellers are familiar with standard restrictions, some banned items may come as unexpected surprises and seem rather unusual.
- One item prohibited on all flights is toy guns and weapons, including replicas—a popular purchase among children, particularly following visits to destinations such as Disneyland, where such souvenirs are readily available.
- Passengers attempting to board with a toy gun or weapon risk having it confiscated, regardless of whether it belongs to a child and is merely a plaything.
- TUI specifies the restriction on “Toy guns, replicas, and imitation firearms that could be mistaken for real weapons” within its dangerous and prohibited articles policy, confirming they cannot be taken through security or onto aircraft.
- EasyJet states that “toy guns, replicas and imitation firearms capable of being mistaken for real weapons” are forbidden in hand luggage, though toy guns may be packed in hold baggage.
- Ryanair confirms that “toy guns (including recreational guns such as paintball guns), replicas and imitation firearms capable of being mistaken for real weapons” are banned both in the cabin and in hold luggage.
- Jet2 specifies that firearms, including toy versions, are “forbidden for carriage”.
- The restriction is in place across other major carriers, though passengers are advised to verify directly with their airline regarding specific item restrictions and guidance before travelling.
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