Christmas crackers through customs?
My brother and son are coming over to Dubai for the Eid holiday. We want to have a 'Christmas dinner' as I wont see them over Christmas.
I want my son (adult age) to bring some Christmas Crackers over. Does anybody know if this will cause a problem at customs (as in flamable substance/gunpowder etc) Any sensible comments welcome ;) |
Re: Christmas crackers through customs?
Originally Posted by Victor Meldrew
(Post 8099658)
My brother and son are coming over to Dubai for the Eid holiday. We want to have a 'Christmas dinner' as I wont see them over Christmas.
I want my son (adult age) to bring some Christmas Crackers over. Does anybody know if this will cause a problem at customs (as in flamable substance/gunpowder etc) Any sensible comments welcome ;) That is unless you really want Christmas to go with a bang and he's planning on loading them with TNT (for the cartoon effect!) |
Re: Christmas crackers through customs?
Originally Posted by Victor Meldrew
(Post 8099658)
My brother and son are coming over to Dubai for the Eid holiday. We want to have a 'Christmas dinner' as I wont see them over Christmas.
I want my son (adult age) to bring some Christmas Crackers over. Does anybody know if this will cause a problem at customs (as in flamable substance/gunpowder etc) Any sensible comments welcome ;) http://www.heathrowairport.com/portal/controller/dispatcher.jsp?ChPath=Heathrow^General^Airport%20i nformation^Security%20control&securityCountryGUID= fd2cb7b277c35110VgnVCM10000036821c0a____ |
Re: Christmas crackers through customs?
You can buy crackers in most shops..in a few weeks they will be all over, I think most places are decorated for Eid at the moment, then Christmas will be everywhere.
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Re: Christmas crackers through customs?
You cannot take crackers on planes.
What's the point anyway when both ACE and M&S already have a decent range in stock? - |
Re: Christmas crackers through customs?
Originally Posted by Arcadia
(Post 8099700)
You can buy crackers in most shops..in a few weeks they will be all over, I think most places are decorated for Eid at the moment, then Christmas will be everywhere.
and yes, the crackers, you can buy them over here, Spinneys does them for sure, M&S, Debenhams etc... |
Re: Christmas crackers through customs?
Originally Posted by Victor Meldrew
(Post 8099658)
My brother and son are coming over to Dubai for the Eid holiday. We want to have a 'Christmas dinner' as I wont see them over Christmas.
I want my son (adult age) to bring some Christmas Crackers over. Does anybody know if this will cause a problem at customs (as in flamable substance/gunpowder etc) Any sensible comments welcome ;) |
Re: Christmas crackers through customs?
Originally Posted by Blue Cat
(Post 8101056)
you really need to get out more and discover the City you live in, like the others have said you can buy Crackers here and common sense would have to make you think that they aren't allowed on a plane :)
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Re: Christmas crackers through customs?
Originally Posted by Blue Cat
(Post 8101056)
you really need to get out more and discover the City you live in, like the others have said you can buy Crackers here and common sense would have to make you think that they aren't allowed on a plane :)
Common sense would tell me that there are some anomolies with regards to things being allowed in a plane and that there are some things which can be carried in the hold luggage but not in hand luggage. I was just asking for clarification. I did ask for sensible replies initially. Thanks for your contribution :huh: |
Re: Christmas crackers through customs?
Originally Posted by Victor Meldrew
(Post 8101991)
I realise that crackers might be sold in Dubai, but wasnt sure if they would be when they are over (end November). I get out enough thanks.
Common sense would tell me that there are some anomolies with regards to things being allowed in a plane and that there are some things which can be carried in the hold luggage but not in hand luggage. I was just asking for clarification. I did ask for sensible replies initially. Thanks for your contribution :huh: |
Re: Christmas crackers through customs?
Originally Posted by Blue Cat
(Post 8103832)
they have them in Marks and Spencers :)
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Re: Christmas crackers through customs?
Originally Posted by Victor Meldrew
(Post 8104694)
Thank you, I shall whizz there for a box this weekend..........:thumbsup:
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Re: Christmas crackers through customs?
..... and the irony of it was that, having bought the crackers (from Carrefoure in the end, we had a great Christmas dinner, sat down at the end and after about 2 hours spotted a red box next to the dining table.
We forgot to put out the crackers!! as a footnote, I found this under the terms and conditions for Emirates: 8.4 Firearms and dangerous items 8.4.1 If you wish to carry Firearms, ammunition and explosives including items containing explosives (for example, Christmas crackers, fireworks or fire crackers) as Checked Baggage it is your responsibility to inform yourself of, and ensure that you have obtained, all required clearances from the government authorities of the country of departure and the country of destination before commencing your carriage. 8.4.2 Firearms, ammunition and explosives including items containing explosives (for example, Christmas crackers, fireworks or fire crackers) will not be accepted as Checked Baggage, unless approved by us no less than 3 Days before your flight. If accepted for carriage, firearms must be unloaded with the safety catch on, and suitably packed and accompanied by all documents legally required by the countries of departure, destination and any Stopovers. Carriage of ammunition is subject to ICAO and IATA regulations as specified in Article 8.3.2(a). Your firearms, ammunitions and explosives will never be carried in the cabin or cockpit of the aircraft. |
Re: Christmas crackers through customs?
You've had Christmas dinner already? You must be crackers!:)
Happy Christmas! |
Re: Christmas crackers through customs?
Originally Posted by Bijilo123
(Post 8182126)
You've had Christmas dinner already? You must be crackers!:)
Happy Christmas! But yes, we're pretty much crackers as well:eek: |
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