The new list harmonises air safety regulations across the EU EU officials are banning air passengers from taking potential weapons such as fishing rods, snooker cues, ice skates, ski poles and skateboards onto planes. Knives and guns are also on a list of items to be prohibited from aircraft cabins as of 1 February. The European Commission says it aims to give "clear and unambiguous information to passengers flying from EU airports". The ban harmonises different air safety provisions in place across the 15 member states of the European Union. National authorities could impose further bans if necessary, the...