Originally Posted by
STBCypriot
I do not believe wong(ly). BA rules do allow up to 2 packages of Christmas crackers if they are in their original packaging.
Etihad's website said nothing about crackers, but specifically mentioned that poppers were prohibited.
And since when do Etihad or BA fly SFO-PHL? In my plane, I can carry weapons, explosives, oxygen bottles and many other things, but like your post, completely irrelevant to the OP's post.
Interesting also that you neglected the following BA regulation:
http://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/...d-restrictions
"
If you are departing from a US airport Christmas crackers are not permitted in any baggage."