Innocent' item costing 10p will see your bags seized at airport

Air travel rules are turning “harmless” party poppers into a common cause of airport confiscations, with major airlines including Ryanair, TUI, easyJet, British Airways and Jet2 banning them in cabin or checked baggage. The inexpensive items, sometimes priced at about £2 for a pack of 20, contain a small explosive charge that creates the popping effect, which is why aviation safety regulations classify them as dangerous goods. The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) lists party poppers among prohibited articles passengers must not carry either in cabin baggage or hold luggage, and the restriction also applies to other novelty explosives such as sparklers, fireworks and flares. If security discovers prohibited items during screening, staff may remove them before departure, potentially causing bag searches and delays. The rules align with widely adopted international dangerous goods standards, and travelers are advised to check airline policies and official guidance before flying.