Manchester airport - contact lenses

[Mrspotatohead18]

Hi there, I'm just wondering if anyone knows if I need to put disposable contact lenses in my clear bag for liquids? They contain a saline solution, although I wasn't sure as they are sealed and I've read mixed responses on the internet. I'm planning on taking 3 pairs so would be 6 separate lenses. I'm flying to the Netherlands, I have hand luggage only no hold baggage.

Tia

can't comment on lenses. i caused a problem with lipstick though. it got highlighted on the screen and they did a handbag search. at my local airport lipstick is fine - thats what the security people told me.

If they have liquid in they should go in the plastic bag when you go through security.

I normally put them in a clear bag but when i forget they get through anyway.

From experience it's eletronics they're bothered about so i take everything out of my bag that has a battery or a wire in it!

I would. If you already have a plastic bag on the go, it's not a hassle.

I always put about pairs of mine in the liquids bag. Never had a problem.

I thought so, I was just unsure of the limit within the bag (you'd never guess I was a frequent traveller ) my bag seals and all the items amount to less then 1 litre so I think I'm good

Thanks everyone

I asked at Birmingham. They said definitely ( I had a weekend away and a little while after 2weeks all hand luggage onlt) so I always put them in the bag.

But.... the spares in a little pocket in my handbag have got through before.!

The thing I've been pulled up for was a bloody notebook on its edge as it looked like a tube of something and of course it too ages to " find the tube "

They will need to go in the plastic bag.

However, you could pre order some from the Boots that is airside (i.e. after security) and pick them up on the day. If you're tight for space in your hand luggage, you can also order stuff like shower gel, toothpaste, shampoo etc. and it won't count towards your baggage weight.

Put them in the plastic bag, though having said that I have often forgotten and got through fine

Well the woman in front of me was told to put lipstick in hers, I couldn't be arsed repacking so left mine in my wash bag, it went through fine.

The rules are liquids, gels and pastes and have been for a decade. Hence lippie slap is included. As are lenses in liquid.