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Scissors

 
Carry-on bag
Checked-in luggage
Scissors
 
 

Can I take this item on a plane?

Scissors with blades of more than 6cm in length, measured from the fulcrum, are restricted from carry-on luggage but they can go in your checked-in luggage.

If you do not need scissors during the flight pack them in checked luggage or leave them at home.

Safety scissors with blunt rounded tips and angled blades can travel in carry-on luggage.

What are the restrictions?

  • All scissors with blades more than 6cm in length can only go in checked-in luggage.
  • All scissors with blades less than 6cm in length can go in carry-on bags.

Why is this item restricted?

These items can used as weapons and can cause harm to passengers and crew.

What happens if I have a restricted item in my carry-on bag?

You will be asked to relinquish all dangerous or prohibited items found in your carry-on luggage. If you refuse:

  • you will not be permitted to move through the screening point, and
  • your airline will be advised of your refusal.

How does Aviation Security screen for restricted items?

AvSec X-ray bags going onto aircraft to ensure there is nothing dangerous in them.

  • Checked luggage - if something comes up on the X-ray that needs investigating, the bag will be opened, searched and any dangerous good or prohibited item will be removed, with a bag search notification form left within the bag.
  • Carry-on - if something comes up on the X-ray that needs investigating an AvSec Officer will request a bag search, and the bag will be opened and searched in your presence. If any dangerous goods or prohibited items are found, you will be asked to relinquish them.  If you refuse:
    • you will not be permitted to move through the screening point, and
    • your airline will be advised of your refusal

What if my items are removed?

For more information, see Retrieving your removed items.

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