OK for carry on baggage?

[uk_vette]

Hi All,

Would I be OK to have a steam iron in my carry on bag, for the plane?
or will they suggest the iron could be used as a weapon?

How about a blender.
I have a blender which has 2 little fixed blades right at the bottom of the blend jug.
They are fixed, and can't come out, or be removed?
They are less than 2 inches from the end of one, to the opposite end of it's partner.
Would that be a problem, as in they would call it a knife?

vette

[LuS1fer]

I have had issues in the US with a bottle of steering fluid which they suggested could be used as a weapon.

Common sense dictates an iron would be of concern but the blender may be more arguable depending on whether you can justify it. I can just see someone refusing it though.

[phumy]

uk_vette said:

Hi All,

Would I be OK to have a steam iron in my carry on bag, for the plane?
or will they suggest the iron could be used as a weapon?

How about a blender.
I have a blender which has 2 little fixed blades right at the bottom of the blend jug.
They are fixed, and can't come out, or be removed?
They are less than 2 inches from the end of one, to the opposite end of it's partner.
Would that be a problem, as in they would call it a knife?

vette

Maybe not seen as a weapon but the steam iron could be called a liquid container and if its over 100mls it won't be allowed, empty or not. Why not check with your airline, you will get a definite answer instead of 20 different ones on here?

[Liokault]

I have been carrying a travel iron for years, its basiclly a full size iron with a folding handel. Its been pulled out a few times in security but its never been a problem.

[uk_vette]

OK, so the iron is probably going to be OK.

What about the blender?

vette

[The jiffle king]

uk_vette said:

What about the blender?

I cannot see them letting any blades in the cabin. I would not risk it, and put it in the hold... or probably more cheaply, buy one when I got to the other place

[LuS1fer]

I'm really curious now. Who takes a blender on holiday and why?

[Liokault]

You will be OK with the blender I think. I carry on a razor with me which must offer a much higher risk of being turned into a blade.

I used to carry a 10 inch long electrical tool that was basically a sharp hook on one end and a flat blade on the other. The only time I'm ever asked about things in my bag is when my electrical stuff (or iron) move around and look like a bomb is silhouette.

[sneijder]

I took a blender through LHR T2 two months ago (I'm being serious)

Ask at security nicely before you check in.

[SimonMaidenhead]

LuS1fer said:

I'm really curious now. Who takes a blender on holiday and why?

Shakes on a plane?

[IrateNinja]

phumy said:

Maybe not seen as a weapon but the steam iron could be called a liquid container and if its over 100mls it won't be allowed, empty or not. Why not check with your airline, you will get a definite answer instead of 20 different ones on here?

Containers over 100ml are allowed. Empty water bottles can be taken through, and filled after security.

[anonymous-user]

SimonMaidenhead said:

LuS1fer said:

I'm really curious now. Who takes a blender on holiday and why?

Shakes on a plane?

[rupert the dog]

A blender? Why?

[phumy]

IrateNinja said:

phumy said:

Maybe not seen as a weapon but the steam iron could be called a liquid container and if its over 100mls it won't be allowed, empty or not. Why not check with your airline, you will get a definite answer instead of 20 different ones on here?

Containers over 100ml are allowed. Empty water bottles can be taken through, and filled after security.

Try telling the over zealous security muppet at the xray machine that your steam iron is really an empty drinks water bottle, see how far you get

[uk_vette]

LuS1fer said:

I'm really curious now. Who takes a blender on holiday and why?

.
Hi LuS,

Bought it while out in China, and taking it back to UK with us.

vette