Survey reveals strange items Aussies bring on flights
With airline boarding regulations more stringent than ever, most people would probably be reluctant to try smuggling a bottle of water aboard a flight.
But it turns out some people aren’t quite so cautious.
Travel booking site Wotif has asked 1,400 Australian travellers about the strangest items they’ve ever crammed into their carry-on luggage.
And the results will have you scratching your head.
The survey suggests that despite size luggage restrictions, at least one in five Australians have smuggled an unusual item aboard a plane at some point.
And as you can see, it’s quite a list.
- A plastic stag head
- Pet Siamese fighting fish
- Live lobsters
- A mirror in the shape of the United Kingdom
- A preserved beetle in a diorama shadow-box
- A 3kg bucket of Nutella
- A barbecue plate
- A collectable lightsabre
- A ginger bread house
- A neon light up flamingo
- A huge cast iron lantern
- A marble table lamp and shade
And Australians aren’t the only guilty parties. The survey also asked about the strangest items Aussies had spotted other passengers take on board.
- A whole cooked chicken
- A toilet seat
- An iron
- A house made of toothpicks
- 24 doughnuts
- A whole pizza
- Toy giraffe head
- Bag of rice
- Smelly cheese
Wotif’s travel specialist Kim Stockham said, “The research shows Aussies are clearly making the most of airlines’ luggage allowances with plenty of unusual keepsakes and gourmet delicacies racking up the air miles. If you’re planning on flying with an unusual item, whether it’s food, a slightly alternative item or holiday souvenir, our advice is to double check the airline’s luggage policies prior to arriving at the airport to avoid any disappointment.”
What an incredible list. Have you ever managed to get something through the security gate, or know someone who has been able to?
Let us know in the comments.
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