Carry-on toiletry restrictions

KTRIC

I'm flying with AerLingus next week to Munich and I would like to carry a bar of soap in my carry on luggage with some other toiletries.

The bar is 150g in size and is solid. Can anyone tell me if its covered by the toiletry size restriction ?

Aard

It shouldn't be a problem as it is solid. I recently brought a roll-on deodorant without putting it in the special bags, and there was no problem.

Trampas

I just stick it in a clear bag and just leave it in my hand luggage.

Still to be asked to take it out.

MOH

If it's solid it's definitely not restricted.

Ponster

Aard wrote: »

It shouldn't be a problem as it is solid. I recently brought a roll-on deodorant without putting it in the special bags, and there was no problem.

I usually go by the guideline that anything that could possible cause problems goes into the clear bag, if if I believe something to be a solid or not. I fly so often that I go through security in an automated fashion with clear bag out, laptop removed from case, shoes and belt off and pockets emptied.

undo

KTRIC wrote: »

The bar is 150g in size and is solid. Can anyone tell me if its covered by the toiletry size restriction ?

As others have said, you will be fine. The reason simply is that there are no toiletry restrictions. You can bring a carry-on bag filled with 10kg of soap bars if you wish. The restriction is on liquids, whether toiletry or otherwise... And since your soap is not liquid, it is unaffected by these restrictions.

KTRIC

Thanks Undo

Aard

Ponster wrote: »

I usually go by the guideline that anything that could possible cause problems goes into the clear bag, if if I believe something to be a solid or not. I fly so often that I go through security in an automated fashion with clear bag out, laptop removed from case, shoes and belt off and pockets emptied.

Yes, I'm the same when I fly. That time was an oversight. Also, fwiw, I've gone through with perfumes by accident, never with any problems either.

mackey087

its a pity others would not do the same and be ready for secruity check. people going to metal detector with belt on, pockets full. man its crazy

oh well

mackey087 wrote: »

its a pity others would not do the same and be ready for secruity check. people going to metal detector with belt on, pockets full. man its crazy

whats crazy is that airports around the world are all so different in their requirements - recently passed through 8 airports and they all had different rules and regs. some wanted laptops out of bag - another one stopped us taking them out of bag (the scanner will pick up anything), some airports we had to take off shoes, others all jewellery. Brought mini 100ml deodorant in airside shop and one airport tried to take it off me.

Mrs OBumble

undo wrote: »

The restriction is on liquids, whether toiletry or otherwise...

But don't forget that lipstick is a liquid!

undo

JustMary wrote: »

But don't forget that lipstick is a liquid!

As is asphalt. So if you are bringing a piece of asphalt, don't forget to put it into a plastic bag .

Fratton Fred

it is actually Liquids and Gels..

If in doubt though, there is a Boots airside where you can buy your toiletries if needed. I haven't companred prices, but the couple of times I have used it, it doesn't strike me as being overly expensive.