first time flyer

[jumpingmuffi]

I am flying for the first time in a couple of weeks. in your main suitcase can you put shampoo etc in there normal containers. also can u get away with putting hair straightners in hand luggage as they are expensive!!

also what type of bag is good enough for hand luggage, a backpack or handbag, any ideas

[spudqueen]

Yes, you can put shampoos etc in THEIR normal containers in your suitcase. You will be able to put your hair straightners in your hand luggage, but as you can see from the following hand luggage restrictions you will have to take them out of your hand luggage to go through the x-ray machine. You are only allowed ONE piece of hand luggage, so what I do is take a bag (no bigger than on the following regulations) and leave room for my hand bag to fit it in when I go through security. If you are only using a hand bag it will have to be a biggish one to fit your hair straightners in it!

[spudqueen]

Yes, you can put shampoos etc in THEIR normal containers in your suitcase. You will be able to put your hair straightners in your hand luggage, but as you can see from the following hand luggage restrictions you will have to take them out of your hand luggage to go through the x-ray machine. You are only allowed ONE piece of hand luggage, so what I do is take a bag (no bigger than on the following regulations) and leave room for my hand bag to fit it in when I go through security. If you are only using a hand bag it will have to be a biggish one to fit your hair straightners in it!
http://www.dft.gov.uk/transportforyou/airtrave l/airportsecurity?view=Standard

[Ethel]

I would think twice about packing shampoos and so on in your suitcase - apart from the weight it would be inconvenient if they leaked or burst. It does happen.

Once you get through security you can buy whatever you like in the Boots outlet. Whether it fits in your hand luggage or not.

I have an empty folding tote bag inside my hand luggage ideal for these purchases.

[Sammy Snake]

Further to Ethel's post, I always take shampoo, sun tan lotion etc in my suitcase but they have burst or leaked on more than one occasion!

To be on the safe side, I now tape the lids shut and wrap them in a plastic bag as well.

[jammiedodger]

if u squeeze all the air out of bottles of shampoo etc then shut the lid i find this works and have never leaked on me!

[joannie10]

I am not meaning to cause doubt but I saw someone just 2 weeks ago getting told to put their hairdryer into their suitcase at Gatwick airport because it was electrical equipment??
I do always pack shampoos etc in suitcase but do put them in little bags - have leaked before but only because lid popped open as oppose to bursting. Good idea to seal lid.
Sorry re straightners - perhaps check with your airline, mine were certainly in my suitcae.