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Can you take an electric shaver in hand luggage?
Find out the rules different airlines and countries have regarding electric shavers
MANY people use an electric shaver as a quick and easy way of keeping their facial hair neat and tidy.
Here's everything you need to know if you're heading abroad and are unsure of airport rules around taking one in your luggage on a flight with you.
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Can you take an electric shaver in hand luggage?
As a large percentage of people use electric shavers in their daily grooming routine, they are an essential aspect of many people's hand luggage.
They can help people quickly and easily make sure they look their best.
But there are strict rules regarding what can be packed in carry-on luggage and checked bags.
When travelling from a UK airport, you are allowed to carry your electric shaver with you.
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However, they will need to be removed from your hand luggage when going through the security screening process.
The Government website gives a list of electrical items that you can carry with you in your hand luggage.
Electric shavers make up part of a list of items which are allowed on flights, including travel irons, e-cigarettes, hairdryers and hair straighteners.
There is no problem with carrying your electric shaver's charger on board either.
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You are not permitted to carry straight razors, safety razors with removable blades, refillable razors or individual razor blades in your hand luggage for safety reasons.
However, these items can be packed in your checked luggage.
Can you take an electric shaver in your suitcase?
If you prefer, you can carry an electric shaver in your suitcase rather than in your hand luggage.
The only devices that the Government website says can't be carried in your suitcase are e-cigarettes.
This is due to the lithium battery.
Do different airlines have different rules?
Airlines do have differing rules - with size and number of cases being one of them.
The rules are not only based on the airline's policies and regulations, but they also refer to a country's laws too.
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For example, vaping is banned in numerous countries around the world, especially the Middle East and South East Asia.
If travelling to Australia, nicotine vaping products must be accompanied by a valid prescription.
Vaping is legal in places such as Spain and Turkey but there are restrictions on buying products and where you can vape.
Check with your airline before you travel if you’re not sure about what you can take as hand luggage."
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So it is best to check your airline's website as well as the country's laws before heading off on your holidays or business trips.
This is to avoid having to deal with airport officials once you arrive at your destination.
Make sure that you also check airport regulations, to see whether they have any specific regulations on what can and cannot be carried in your checked luggage.
Accessing the airport's website should fill you in on all the information you need prior to travelling.
If restricted items are discovered in your luggage prior to boarding, all airlines have the right take off you anything they consider to be dangerous.
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Therefore if you break the rules, either intentionally or by accident, you may have to surrender the offending items to security officers.
When it comes to razors and shaving equipment, the rules are straightforward — do not pack anything in your hand luggage where the blade can be exposed or removed.
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