Video Title: Airlines and Cruises Just BANNED These 8 Everyday Items
Channel: Life Well Cruised
Speakers: Elana
Duration: 00:12:46
Introduction
This video discusses recently banned items on airlines and cruise lines. The speaker, Elana, highlights everyday items that travelers may unintentionally pack, leading to confiscation or denied boarding.
Key Takeaways
Cordless hair straighteners/curlers: Allowed in carry-on luggage only, with a safety cover, due to potential hazards from butane, gas, or lithium batteries.
Portable chargers/power banks: Never allowed in checked luggage on flights; carry-on is permitted, but airline rules should be checked due to recent stricter regulations.
Fireworks/pyrotechnics: Completely banned on airplanes, with significant fines and potential legal consequences.
Bluetooth speakers: Banned by Carnival and have restrictions on other cruise lines, particularly in public areas and private islands.
Internet routers/Starlink devices: Prohibited on cruise ships due to interference with ship systems and cybersecurity risks.
Power strips/extension cords: Many cruise lines have banned even non-surge protected ones; USB outlet extenders may be permitted as alternatives.
Cases of water bottles: Banned on many cruise lines due to environmental concerns and misuse; refillable bottles are acceptable.
Cleaning products, bleach, solvents: Large quantities are prohibited; small personal-use items like hairspray are often permitted. Water guns, Nerf guns, and weapon replicas are also banned. Swords sold as souvenirs are also subject to confiscation.
Oversized mobility scooters: Size restrictions apply; Carnival requires scooters to fit through cabin doors (under 22 inches). Pre-approval through special needs forms on cruise websites is recommended.
Items with fire/safety risks: Irons and travel steamers are generally not permitted.
Fruits, vegetables, and live plants: Bringing these items ashore in a port of call can result in substantial fines.
