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Prohibited items on planes

Safety standards.

From November 6, 2006, the European Union adopted security standards in all EU airports and also in Norway, Iceland and Switzerland. These rules apply to all passengers departing from these airports in Europe, regardless of destination.

Hand luggage of all passengers must be inspected before entering the security restricted area. Personal computers and other large electrical devices must be inspected separately from other luggage. Similarly, all passengers entering the boarding area must pass through metal detectors, devoid of jackets and outerwear, to be inspected along with their hand luggage through the ray equipment -X.
Passengers are not allowed to enter the security restricted area and the cabin of an aircraft items that pose a risk to the health of passengers and crew, as well as safety aircraft.

Liquids

To guard against the threat of liquid explosives, the European Union adopted security measures that restrict the amount of liquids of similar consistency that passengers can take through security checkpoints Community airports.
These measures do not limit the acquisition of liquids in the shops located beyond the checkpoint.

The liquids must be in individual containers with capacity not exceeding 100 ml. turn contained in a plastic bag with opening / closing and capacity not exceeding 1 liter (bag approximately 20 x 20 cm.). You can only carry one bag per passenger.
The contents of this bag must fit comfortably and the bag with its contents must be completely closed.
The airports do not provide these bags, so passengers must obtain them before the start of your trip. It's easy to find in large supermarkets.

Passengers who require medical needs fluids or special dietary needs, including baby food, must show the authenticity of the liquid and it is recommended that, as far as possible, carry passengers the prescription or justification for their particular condition.

Objects that are totally banned in hand luggage are:

-Firearms, weapons in general and sharp objects or edges. As well as any object that can launch a projectile or causing injury seems to do so.

-Blunt instruments.
"Explosives and flammable substances. Any explosive or highly combustible substance which poses a risk to the health of passengers and crew.
"Chemicals and toxic substances.

Note that the competent authority may prohibit items other than those listed.
If you are allowed in hand luggage hair dryer and hair straightener.
You can find extensive information on hand luggage here.

Checked baggage.

For the safety of all passengers avióny is strictly forbidden to check the following.

- Explosives
- Gas
any - Flammable liquids
- Flammable solids and reactive substances
- Oxidizers and organic peroxides
- Toxic or infectious
- Radioactive material
- Corrosive
- Parts of the fuel system of an automobile which have contained fuel.

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