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Passenger rights

Updated : 06/2012

Air security

When travelling to another EU country, you should keep in mind certain security requirements when packing and boarding:

  • Liquids carried in the aircraft cabin such as drinks, toothpaste, cosmetic creams or gels must be carried in a transparent plastic bag - maximum capacity 1 litre - and no container may hold more than 100 ml. Liquid containers larger than 100 ml must be placed in checked baggage. The volume restriction does not apply to medicines and baby food.
  • Any sharp objects that might be used as weapons are not allowed in the aircraft cabin. These could be everyday objects such as corkscrews and scissors, which should be packed in your hold luggage.
  • Explosives and inflammable items - fireworks or aerosol spray paint for example, chemicals and toxic substances, such as acids - are prohibited on flights.
  • No weapons of any kind are allowed on board the aircraft.

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Check your airport's website for a detailed list of prohibited items or ask your airline before travelling.

For general safety, all travel items are scanned or otherwise checked before being allowed into airport security zones.

Cockpit doors are kept locked to prevent unauthorised persons from entering the flight deck.

Airline blacklist

All airlines operating flights that begin or end in the EU must meet certain safety standards. If you are travelling outside Europe and are concerned about aircraft safety, you can check the EU's blacklist of airlines.

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Footnote

In this case, the 27 EU member states + Iceland, Norway and Switzerland

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In this case, the 27 EU member states + Iceland, Norway and Switzerland

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