Alsacienne, I'm afraid that is incorrect.
Do I have to check my Christmas presents into the aircraft hold?
No, Christmas presents can be taken as hand baggage if they are unwrapped (for security purposes) and do not exceed your hand baggage allowance.
Please note that there are still controls on the volume of liquids that can be carried in your hand baggage - this regulation will apply to any gift items with liquid in them, as well as any liquid items you carry for your personal use. You can read more on this, on
ba.com.
Can I take Christmas crackers in my hand baggage?
The contents of some Christmas Crackers may contain items, which are in breach of the security requirements therefore, to avoid security issues,
passengers can carry crackers as ‘checked baggage’ only
Please note the following restrictions:
- Maximum 2 boxes per passenger
- The crackers must be commercially manufactured
- The crackers must be in the manufacturers original packaging
- The crackers are for personal use only
- Homemade crackers are not permitted.
Can I take party poppers in my hand or checked baggage?
Party poppers are
not allowed on any British Airways aircraft.
http://www.pprune.org/cabin-crew/399...-crackers.html
https://tradeuk.custhelp.com/cgi-bin...ted=1165846459