Manchester Airport has issued a warning to passengers about carrying Christmas puddings in hand luggage, as the festive dessert can be mistaken for a bomb in security x-ray machines. The airport advises travellers to place Christmas puddings in hold luggage to avoid delays.
Other seasonal items that may cause issues include snow globes, which often contain more than 100ml of liquid, exceeding hand luggage limits. Christmas crackers are also problematic; some airlines allow one box per passenger, but most prohibit them entirely.
Lee Wasnidge, Customer Services and Security Director at Manchester Airport, said: “We see an increase in passengers carrying unusual items, often as gifts for friends and family or as part of Christmas traditions. They can unwittingly end up falling foul of hand luggage regulations.”
Passengers are also reminded that popular spreads like Nutella are classed as liquids, so only containers of 100ml or less are permitted in hand luggage. The airport recommends wrapping presents after reaching your destination to avoid security needing to unwrap them for inspection.
