FAQ : Prepare your hand luggage

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Can I pack knitting needles in my hand luggage?

No. Knitting needles are considered dangerous items and you must pack them in your checked luggage.

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Can I take my baby stroller or buggy up to the airplane?

Yes, but it must go through the security check X-ray scanner.

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Can I take an infant seat in the cabin with me?

Yes, as long as your airline agrees. It must go through the security check X-ray scanner.

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What kind of food (cheese, pâté, pasta...) can I put in my hand luggage?

You may carry solid food, but no soups, sauces, etc. Generally speaking, liquid or malleable products are banned. For instance, soft or runny cream cheese is not authorized in the cabin.

Opaque containers over 100 ml, such as cans, are forbidden whatever their contents.

All of these products may, however, be bought with no restrictions in the duty-free shops.

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What liquids can I put in my hand luggage?

Aéroports de Paris recommends packing in checked luggage all liquids, creams, gels, pastes and aerosols purchased outside the airport.

However, if you wish to take them with you in the cabin, they must be in containers of up to 100 ml placed in a clear re-sealable bag (e.g. freezer bag) of up to one litre capacity (approximately 20cm x 20cm). Only one bag per passenger.

Baby or infant food required for the trip is authorized whatever the size when travelling with a child. These items must be shown separately at the security check and you may be asked to taste them in the presence of the security agent.

Medicines in liquid or cream form are authorized, whatever the size. The amount must correspond to the length of your trip. We recommend that you carry with you the doctor's prescription or pharmacist's certificate in your name.

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May I purchase bottles of over 100 ml in duty-free shops and carry them with me onboard the airplane?

You may if you don't have any connecting flights.

You may carry with you in the cabin drinks, cosmetics, etc. larger than 100 ml purchased in duty-free shops.In some cases, the sales attendant will place them in a sealed bag with a sales receipt stating the date of purchase. You must present the bag separately at security checkpoints. You must not open the bag before your final destination.

If you have a connecting flight, ask the store staff before making your purchase.

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I need to carry insulin and syringes. Is it allowed?

Syringes, injection pens and medicines are authorized in the quantities required for your trip.

If you carry more than 600 ml of insulin, you will require a doctor's prescription or pharmacist's certificate in your name.

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I suffer from asthma. Can I travel with an inhaler?

Yes, but you may be asked to produce a doctor's prescription or pharmacist's certificate in your name.

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Can I take my lipstick with me onboard the airplane?

Yes, "solid" cosmetics are authorized in the cabin. However, lip gloss is restricted (100 ml max. in a clear one-litre bag).

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May I take electronic devices in the cabin with me such as MP3 players, laptops, camcorders, digital cameras, or mobile phones?

Yes. There is no restriction for carrying this type of equipment in the cabin. Laptops and large electronic devices must be taken out of their carrying cases and presented separately at the security check X-ray scanner.

You may also take extra batteries for these devices with you in the cabin.

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I have a metal prosthesis. Do I follow a special procedure?

You must inform the security agent about your prosthesis before going through the security scanner.

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I need crutches to walk. Can I take them in the cabin with me?

Yes. Walking sticks, crutches and walking frames must go through the X-ray scanner. The security agent will give you all necessary assistance to make the security check as comfortable as possible for you.

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Can I put house and car keys in my hand luggage (including car and garage door remotes)?

Yes, you may keep them in your pocket (taking them out for the security check) or in your hand luggage.

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Are there any restrictions regarding musical instruments?

Yes.
We recommend inquiring directly with your airline.

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Does the X-ray scanner pose any kind of risk for my electronics devices?

There is no risk whatsoever for such devices.

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Can the security check scanner affect photographic film?

Yes. Some scanners used to inspect checked luggage might irretrievably damage video and photographic film. We therefore recommend carrying such items in your hand luggage. If you carry high sensitivity film (greater than 1600 ASA), inquire with the manufacturer.

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Can the security checks affect X-ray pictures?

No, X-ray scanners cannot damage medical X-ray pictures.

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