Brits travelling this summer warned 1 common item could make them miss their flight

There are few worse feelings than running late for a flight or even missing it entirely, but this is becoming an increasing issue for thousands of Brits who are being turned away by airport security for packing one common item. This isn't dangerous contraband or other illegal items; instead, UK travellers are having their holiday hopes dashed before even stepping on the plane for much less incriminating luggage items.

Despite being labelled as such, many passengers are still unaware that spreadable foods, such as peanut butter or hummus, are classified as liquids and must follow airport regulations. Increasing numbers of oblivious holidaymakers run the unnecessary risk of being delayed as their bags are flagged for further inspection, and airport staff have to confiscate the spreads.

Poor packing is becoming one of the most common causes of missed holidays, according to security officer Jamie Rensaw, who warns future travellers of the risks they face.

"We see it every day. Vapes in suitcases, power banks buried under clothes, food spreads in kids' lunchboxes," Jamie explained to Vape Ease UK.

"It only takes one of these to get flagged and hold you up - and once the gate closes, there's no coming back."

For spreadable items such as the aforementioned peanut butter, hummus or even cream cheese, anything more than 100ml must be packed in checked baggage.

Under this threshold, the item can be placed in hand luggage with the other liquids, and while solid snacks such as crisps and potentially sandwiches are fine, the soft fillings pose a potential problem.

Other commonly mispacked items include vaping devices, whether refillable or disposable, as they are banned from hold luggage with aviation rules banning lithium-ion batteries in checked bags.

Instead, vapes must go in carry-on luggage only, while e-liquids must be 100ml or less and placed in your clear liquids bag. It is also good practice to research the vaping laws in your chosen destination, as some nations, including Thailand, India and Qatar, prohibit vaping entirely.

Elsewhere, power banks are prone to delaying airport dashes as they're misplaced inside hold luggage, leaving security no other option but to search your entire bags.

To pack these items correctly, store power banks or portable chargers in hand luggage only, making sure they have a clearly labelled watt-hour capacity, as devices under 100Wh are generally allowed, but anything higher may require airline approval.

Spray cans containing more than 100ml are also not permitted in hand luggage, including deodorants, hairspray, dry shampoo and even some sun protection sprays.

Seasoned security officer Jamie also warns about loose electronics and tangled cables in luggage. Tangled chargers, devices, and accessories may trigger rescreens, holding up your bag and potentially you.