EasyJet - Christmas Crackers in Hold?
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: London UK & Uzes France
Posts: 91
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
EasyJet - Christmas Crackers in Hold?
Hi guys,
I found a news article using Google that states that EasyJet allows Christmas Crackers to be carried in the hold as long as it is mentioned to the Check In staff.
On further investigation, that news article was from 2003!
Are there any updated regs regarding this? My Mum loves her John Lewis crackers
I've looked on the EZY website but can't find any pertinent information.
Many thanks!
FFX
I found a news article using Google that states that EasyJet allows Christmas Crackers to be carried in the hold as long as it is mentioned to the Check In staff.
On further investigation, that news article was from 2003!
Are there any updated regs regarding this? My Mum loves her John Lewis crackers
I've looked on the EZY website but can't find any pertinent information.Many thanks!
FFX
Join Date: May 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 429
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I can't find anything on the Easyjet site - a search for crackers comes up as them being prohibited items (i'm thinking they're not talking about christmas crackers!)
Airlines tend to say you can take them in the hold provided they are commercially made, still sealed in original packaging. BA have a 2 box limit.
Best thing to do is send Easyjet an email - that way if the answer is no, you don't have the disappointment of binning them at check in
Airlines tend to say you can take them in the hold provided they are commercially made, still sealed in original packaging. BA have a 2 box limit.
Best thing to do is send Easyjet an email - that way if the answer is no, you don't have the disappointment of binning them at check in
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: On a plane
Posts: 156
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Ok, I've just looked in our Operations manual and the following information is provided:
Permitted in or as carry-on baggage? YES
Permitted in or as checked baggage? YES
Permitted on one's person? YES
The approval of the operator is required? NO
The pilot in-command must be informed of the location? NO
Additional notes: Christmas crackers: 2 boxes per pax provided they are packed in the manufacturers original packaging. Novelty items contained inside must not include prohibited items
Therefore, yes, you will be able to check them in to go into the hold. Although they would even be permitted in the cabin, I wouldn't personally risk it in case security take them off you when you get touched up, ahem, I mean when you go thru the checkpoint
Hope this is of help
Permitted in or as carry-on baggage? YES
Permitted in or as checked baggage? YES
Permitted on one's person? YES
The approval of the operator is required? NO
The pilot in-command must be informed of the location? NO
Additional notes: Christmas crackers: 2 boxes per pax provided they are packed in the manufacturers original packaging. Novelty items contained inside must not include prohibited items
Therefore, yes, you will be able to check them in to go into the hold. Although they would even be permitted in the cabin, I wouldn't personally risk it in case security take them off you when you get touched up, ahem, I mean when you go thru the checkpoint
Hope this is of help
N4790P
Mrs ZFT (against my advise) tried to bring some back from LHR. Declared them to security who said NO.
Would appear that (at LHR) irrespective of airline rules, security will not allow them.
Would appear that (at LHR) irrespective of airline rules, security will not allow them.
Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: In my own little world
Posts: 1,476
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes
on
2 Posts
As said above, ops manual says yes but website appears to say no.
Here is the customer services number for baggage enquiries, give them a call.
0871 244 2366 (calls cost 10p per minute; calls from mobiles and other networks may cost more)
Hope it all helps. Let us know what they say will you.
Here is the customer services number for baggage enquiries, give them a call.
0871 244 2366 (calls cost 10p per minute; calls from mobiles and other networks may cost more)
Hope it all helps. Let us know what they say will you.
Join Date: Nov 1999
Posts: 2,312
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Speaking more generally, I think there has been a change in the classification of Christmas crackers within the dangerous goods criteria. It used to be that they were allowed in retail packaging either in the hold or in carry on baggage. Now they are not allowed to be transported in either.
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: on the golf course (Covid permitting)
Posts: 2,131
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Mrs ZFT (against my advise) tried to bring some back from LHR. Declared them to security who said NO.
Would appear that (at LHR) irrespective of airline rules, security will not allow them.
Would appear that (at LHR) irrespective of airline rules, security will not allow them.
As to any changes to general procedures or restrictions I will check next time I am at work (my home documentation does not go into enough detail).
Thread Starter
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: London UK & Uzes France
Posts: 91
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks for the replies guys!
I will call the number to check (despite the ops manual saying yes).
Will post back when I've spoken to them.
Cheers,
FFX
I will call the number to check (despite the ops manual saying yes).
Will post back when I've spoken to them.
Cheers,
FFX
A quite clear no on their website for "crackers"
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Switzerland
Posts: 69
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
This is the FAQ answer I copied from EZY's website last year:
However, I note that, this year, there is no FAQ on this subject, and all attempts to send an e-mail requesting clarification under "Contact Us" have so far failed.
Mod edit - legibility & formatting
Last Updated - 25/07/2007 12.41 PM
No more than two (2) boxes of Christmas crackers may be taken onto the aircraft, and only if in the manufacturer's original sealed packaging. Christmas crackers containing novelty items that are prohibited in hand baggage must be checked in to the aircraft hold.
It is not allowed to carry party poppers onboard the aircraft in any location.
Please note that if you are travelling via London Stansted Airport that Christmas crackers are not permitted in hand luggage, and must be checked into the hold at all times.
No more than two (2) boxes of Christmas crackers may be taken onto the aircraft, and only if in the manufacturer's original sealed packaging. Christmas crackers containing novelty items that are prohibited in hand baggage must be checked in to the aircraft hold.
It is not allowed to carry party poppers onboard the aircraft in any location.
Please note that if you are travelling via London Stansted Airport that Christmas crackers are not permitted in hand luggage, and must be checked into the hold at all times.
Mod edit - legibility & formatting
