The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued advice on travelling safely by air.
The guidelines are outlined in the CAA’s Travelling Safely leaflet, which is available free of charge from tour operators or downloaded from the CAA’s website.
As many Britons plan flights for their summer holidays, the association has provided guidelines advising holidaymakers on what they can and cannot take on board and how they should behave during the flight.
CAA manager of the dangerous goods office Geoff Leach said: “The majority of passengers are very careful when packing their luggage and know which items can and cannot be taken on board.
“While we are all made aware of the security restrictions imposed, passengers still need to be reminded that some items, which are relatively innocuous in everyday use, are capable of posing a serious risk to the occupants of an aircraft, no matter where they are on the aircraft.”
The leaflet also includes information about cabin safety issues, and advises passengers with medical conditions where they can find information on travelling and ensuring they are fit to fly.