Passengers flying from Birmingham Airport are being alerted to a little-known security regulation that could see their favourite fragrances confiscated at the security checkpoint.
Surprising Items Banned from Hand Luggage
While the airport has lifted its 100ml liquid restrictions, allowing travellers to carry containers up to two litres, specific rules on the shape of perfume bottles remain in force. Birmingham Airport explicitly prohibits any perfume or aftershave bottles that resemble grenades or other firearms in hand luggage.
The regulation is detailed on the airport's official Security Advice page. It states that items which replicate prohibited objects are not permitted, with novelty fragrance containers designed to look like weapons being a prime example.
Specific Brand Stipulations for Travellers
In a notable clarification, the airport provides specific guidance on a popular designer fragrance. Spicebomb by Viktor & Rolf in a transparent bottle is allowed in hand luggage. However, the same fragrance in an opaque bottle is strictly prohibited and will not be permitted through security.
This rule forms part of a broader list of 'Sharp, pointed and prohibited items' that passengers must adhere to. The airport emphasises that its published list is not exhaustive and is in addition to dangerous goods regulations set by individual airlines.
Full List of Prohibited Items in Cabin Bags
The comprehensive list of items banned from hand luggage at Birmingham Airport includes:
- Toy or replica guns, including imitation firearms
- Wooden or toy swords
- Catapults
- Household cutlery and knives with blades longer than 6cm
- Razor blades, paper knives, and tradesman’s tools
- Darts and scissors with pointed tips and blades over 6cm
- Sporting bats and billiard, snooker, or pool cues
- Flammable liquids, gas canisters, and butane energy cells
- Fireworks, Party Poppers, and Toy caps
With millions of passengers travelling through Birmingham Airport each year, officials urge all travellers to check the latest security advice online before packing to avoid delays and having items seized.
