Glossary
Prohibited Item — Prohibited Item
Last updated: 6 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
A prohibited item is an article a passenger may not take into a security-restricted area or on board — weapons, explosives, flammable items and certain sharp objects. Some are banned entirely; others are allowed only in checked baggage.
- Full form
- Prohibited Item
- Category
- Screening