It is probably timely to remind FTers that Christmas crackers can be carried but only as checked-in luggage, and only if they are from a commercial supplier.
Christmas crackers sometimes contain restricted items such as scissors or other sharp items, so to avoid security issues, please place them in your checked baggage only. Please note:
- Crackers are not permitted on any flights out of London City airport
- Maximum two boxes per passenger
- The crackers must be commercially manufactured
- The crackers must be in the manufacturer's original packaging
- The crackers are for personal use only
- Homemade crackers are not permitted
Some airports may have further restrictions on crackers. Please check with the airport before you travel.
I have a question for BA insiders (maybe the ever helpful
sunrisegirl): Ms FW is flying LGW-BOD in CE and therefore entitled to 2 x 23kg bags. She has bought crackers (from M&S, so commercially manufactured) but is worried that they might not fit in her suitcase. Can she check them in separately (as the second "bag")? Should she wrap them?