Originally Posted by HiillBillyT

I have just spoken to a BA rep who told me that DEET aerosol spray CANNOT be taken on board either in hand baggage OR hold luggage. Am very worried now having spent a fortune on Jungle Formula for my trip to Ghana. The BA site says that '•You can take non-radioactive medicines or toiletries (incl. aerosols), such as hair sprays, perfumes, colognes and medicines containing alcohol in your hand or checked baggage.
•You can take non-flammable, non-toxic, non-corrosive aerosols for sporting or home use in your checked baggage only. This is really confusing, does this apply to DEET aerosols or not? has anyone flown with BA recently who can help me with this? Thanks!