Saudi Arabia's King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah has recently issued a statement on its official Twitter account, informing travelers about the list of items that are prohibited from carrying through the airport. The statement aims to enhance the airport's safety, prevent potential risks, and create a secure environment for all passengers.
Banned Items In Hand Luggage
According to the statement, the following items are not allowed in hand luggage:
Blades
Toxic liquids
Compressed gas
Army knives
Firearms and replicas
Explosives
Ice skates
Baseball bats
Nail accessories
Tools
Corrosives
Radioactive materials
Meat cleavers
Knives
Scissors
The statement warns that the prohibited items will be confiscated and the passenger has no right to demand them back.
Banned Items In Checked Baggage
The statement also specifies a separate list of items that are banned in checked baggage, including:
Liquid oxygen devices
Hoverboards
Electroshock and disabling devices
Radioactive materials
Oxidizers or organic peroxides
Explosives
Compressed gases
Flammable lighters
Toxic or infectious substances
Corrosives
Magnetized materials
Firearms and replicas
Security - type cash boxes, bags, or attache cases.
Moreover, the statement advises that loose or spare batteries of all kinds, including power banks, are strictly forbidden in checked baggage.
