Security Question

grannybroon

I will be travelling from Edinburgh to Dublin with Ryanair this weekend. Does anyone know if I can take knitting in my hand baggage - bamboo knitting needles - or will security confiscate it!

Bob_the_Saver

From
http://www.heathrowairport.com/heathrow-airport-guide/heathrow-security/faqs


Sharp items
Can I take a nail file on board?
Yes, providing it is not longer than 6cm.
Can I take nail scissors?
Yes, providing the blades are not longer than 6cm (measured from the fulcrum).
What about knitting needles?
Knitting needles are allowed.

totallybored

I never knew that! I would have assumed that you couldn't as surely try can be quite dangerous? I used to knit on the tube and got some weird looks but a long flight would be an ideal place to knit (if only I could make more than a scarf!)

grannybroon

Bob_the_Saver wrote: »

From
http://www.heathrowairport.com/heathrow-airport-guide/heathrow-security/faqs


Sharp items
Can I take a nail file on board?
Yes, providing it is not longer than 6cm.
Can I take nail scissors?
Yes, providing the blades are not longer than 6cm (measured from the fulcrum).
What about knitting needles?
Knitting needles are allowed.

Thanks Bob. Edinburgh Airport is no longer operated by BAA. I will assume it still operates the same security procedures as other UK airports run by BAA.

phatbear

The rules have got nothing to do with BAA they are Dft regulations.

Given that you can board an aircraft with a knife, as long as its less than 6cms long, a knitting neddle isnt going to be a major issue