Can I take Christmas crackers on an aeroplane? Below is a list of airlines that can and cannot take Christmas crackers. For those travelling to America, you can't take Christmas crackers on any airline. Fear not though, we can still post them to an American address.
BY TRAIN ABROAD FROM UK TO EUROPE:
Eurostar - One box of Christmas crackers. Please pack them in your main luggage rather than your hand bag and, to avoid annoyance or alarm to fellow travellers, don’t pull them on board.
AIRLINES THAT DO ACCEPT CHRISTMAS CRACKERS:
How many you can take, where to pack and any other essential information you’ll need. Remember to keep the crackers in their original condition and packaging. If you're unsure, always check with your airline.
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British Airways |
Checked luggage but not US flights |
2 boxes sealed in original packaging |
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Eastern Airways |
Checked luggage |
1 box sealed in original packaging |
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easyJet |
Checked and cabin luggage |
2 boxes sealed in original packaging |
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Flybe |
Checked luggage |
1 box of 12 sealed in original packaging |
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Flybmi |
Checked and cabin luggage |
1 box sealed in original packaging |
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Qantas |
Checked luggage |
2 boxes sealed in original packaging |
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Qatar |
Checked luggage but not US flights |
2 boxes sealed in original packaging |
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South African Airlines |
Checked luggage |
1 box of 12 sealed in original packaging |
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Thomas Cook |
Checked luggage but not US flights |
1 box sealed in original packaging |
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TUI |
Checked luggage |
Sealed in original packaging |
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Virgin Atlantic |
Checked luggage |
1 box sealed in original packaging |
Anyone attempting to travel without crackers sealed in their original packaging will be forced to leave them behind. This also applies if passengers exceed the carrier’s limit on how many can be taken. Many airlines allow no more than a single box of 12 crackers.
AIRLINES THAT DON'T ACCEPT CHRISTMAS CRACKERS:
For those travelling to America, you can't take Christmas crackers on any airline. A spokesman for the Transportation Security Administration has said “These items are prohibited from flying in checked or carry-on bags. They are flammable and should not be brought on airplanes. They fall in the same category as sparklers and fireworks.”
These airlines have banned you taking Christmas crackers on their flights. Failure to comply could result in delays or luggage not being loaded.
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Aer Lingus |
Air France |
Air India |
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Air New Zealand |
American Airlines |
Cathay Pacific |
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Delta |
Emirates |
Etihad |
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Icelandair |
KLM |
Norwegian Airlines |
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RyanAir |
SAS Scandinavian |
Singapore Airlines |
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United Airlines |
WestJet |
Wow |