Can I take a cake slice in my hand baggage?
Dec 10, 2006, 2:49 pm
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Can I take a cake slice in my hand baggage?
Is a cake slice a knife or not? I don't thinkso, it's a triangular shaped thingey with a handle attached. It's not in the slightest bit sharp.
http://www.baa.co.uk/assets/B2CPorta..._CantDec06.pdf
According to the hand baggage rules, sharp knives are banned. Well it's not a knife and it's not sharp.
But then there's also a rule saying that large items of cutlery are banned, but small ones are permitted. Is a cake slice an item of cutlery? Even if it is, is it a large one? I suppose it may be, but there's no definition of large, except that tablespoons are banned, yet teaspoons are permitted. Is there a plot to take over aircraft using tablespoons? Or cakes clices?
Any ideas?
http://www.baa.co.uk/assets/B2CPorta..._CantDec06.pdf
According to the hand baggage rules, sharp knives are banned. Well it's not a knife and it's not sharp.
But then there's also a rule saying that large items of cutlery are banned, but small ones are permitted. Is a cake slice an item of cutlery? Even if it is, is it a large one? I suppose it may be, but there's no definition of large, except that tablespoons are banned, yet teaspoons are permitted. Is there a plot to take over aircraft using tablespoons? Or cakes clices?
Any ideas?
Dec 10, 2006, 3:04 pm
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Cake slices are sold in John Lewis as cutlery, so I suspect you'd have it taken away - or at least get a 
tiresome lecture.
I keep some Lexan cutlery in my carryon bag, for late night snack attacks
, and have been called on the fork and knife twice at LHR and once at YVR. Only minimal satisfaction attained by thinking 'fork you' as the lecture ensues....
tiresome lecture. I keep some Lexan cutlery in my carryon bag, for late night snack attacks
, and have been called on the fork and knife twice at LHR and once at YVR. Only minimal satisfaction attained by thinking 'fork you' as the lecture ensues....
Dec 10, 2006, 3:13 pm
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Hi,
For a moment from the title I thought you were referring to a slice of cake!
And I would have responded,
no BAA security would have taken it for their snack!!
[Hat and coat on]
Regards
TBS
For a moment from the title I thought you were referring to a slice of cake!
And I would have responded,
no BAA security would have taken it for their snack!!
[Hat and coat on]
Regards
TBS
Dec 10, 2006, 3:26 pm
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Not to stir trouble I hope!
Dec 10, 2006, 3:28 pm
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Whilst we're on the subject of cake slices, is it true that marzipan possesses similar (but benign) consistencies to semtex? If so, is Battenburg on the banned list?
Dec 10, 2006, 4:16 pm
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Oh, just a silly Christmas present. Mrs S decided to buy a Royal Doulton cake plate with matching cake slice, for me to take out on my next flight. That was before I warned that a cake slice might be banned. I suppose if a tablespoon is a threat to aircraft security, then a cake slice probably is too.
I note that musical instruments are permitted. Can I say it is a musical cake slice, by any chance?
I note that musical instruments are permitted. Can I say it is a musical cake slice, by any chance?
Dec 11, 2006, 12:13 am
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Could you post it to wherever you're going?
Dec 11, 2006, 12:20 am
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Dec 11, 2006, 2:00 am
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No I don't need to slice any cake during my flight. It is just a gift to deliver the other end, and I would rather travel with hand luggage only.
Dec 11, 2006, 2:23 am
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Some of the lyrics (obviously written with VC10 Boy in mind) are as follows:
give me a little piece, let me lick up the cream
well, just a little piece, baby you know what I mean
give me a little piece, a little lovin' on the side
I need a little piece, just to keep me satisfied
Sing that at security and they'll let you through with it!