Lots of people travel with Ryanair but, little you may know, the airline bans a certain item from being carried in hand luggage. Passengers need to avoid making the mistake09:02, 28 May 2026Lots of people travel at this time of year but, if you're jetting off with Ryanair any time soon, you need to be aware of some crucial rules before boarding the plane. This is because the airline has some strict policies in place to ensure everyone has a safe travel experience, and there are some things you need to be clued up on before going on holiday.‌Ryanair is a super popular airline, but you may not know everything you need to about travelling on their planes. With holiday season about to really kick off, now is the perfect time to brush up on a bit of travel knowledge.‌It's not the first time handy travel tips have been issued recently either. Previously, it was revealed a simple mistake could lead to boosting the price of Ryanair flights.‌When it comes to what you can carry in hand luggage, it's a topic that recently came up on Reddit. One passenger asked: "Hi! Has anybody successfully travelled with small scissors?"[I have] some tiny scissors (Swiss army knife style). They are under 6cm and don't include any knife or other dangerous tools. Does anyone happen to have any advice?"The post quickly got a lot of people talking and they had all sorts of views to share. People seem to have had all sorts of experiences.‌One said: "Scissors? I wasn't allowed a nail clipper in the EU, let alone scissors!" Another added: "I have little folding ones, they always get through."A third replied: "Put them in checked luggage? It can be used as a weapon. I wouldn't even try to bring that through security."Meanwhile, a fourth also commented: "Honestly, it's a gamble. Even if they're teeny tiny, some airports won't risk it. Just pack them in checked luggage. Not worth the stress or losing another pair."‌What do people need to know?While rules may vary between airlines, Ryanair has specific regulations people need to follow when it comes to travelling with scissors. Little you may know, some should never be placed in your hand luggage, and there's good reason why.The Ryanair website states: "The following items must not be carried on board, but may be carried as part of your checked baggage. Objects with a sharp point or sharp edge capable of being used to cause serious injury, including scissors with blades of more than 6cm, as measured from the fulcrum."Generally, you can bring small scissors in your hand luggage if the blade measures 6cm or less from the pivot point; however, rules may differ between airlines and airports. What you need to know is any scissors with blades longer than 6cm must go in your checked luggage.Article continues belowSome airlines may allow round-ended or blunt scissors, but passengers need to be careful when packing. The reason the rule is in place, as Ryanair states, is that authorities classify them as sharp objects that could be used as weapons.To maintain strict cabin security, passengers are banned from carrying key items in their hand luggage. Large scissors are among those that aren't allowed.If you're ever ensure about what you're allowed to travel with, contact the airline for advice. Further information will also be available on the website.