Hand luggage rules to be relaxed

[Edwin P K 0]

Hand luggage rules to be relaxed

 

 

Hand baggage restrictions imposed in the UK after an alleged terrorist plot to attack airliners are to be eased, the government is expected to announce.

 

The Department for Transport will give details of a limited relaxation of the measures, Downing Street said.

Hand luggage is currently limited to the size of a small laptop computer bag and there is a ban on taking some liquids through security.

 

The limits have been blamed for causing delays and for costing airlines. "I think probably what you will see is a limited relaxation in terms of what people take on board aircraft but [what people shouldn't expect is a complete lifting of restrictions," a Downing Street spokesman said.

 

Hopefully they won't limit the size of the hand luggage, I desperately need the extra space!!

[Edwin P K 0]

Airport security – new restrictions from 22 September

21 September 2006

 

The Department for Transport has today announced a further relaxation in the security restrictions at UK airports, which will be implemented at all BAA airports from the start of business on Friday, 22 September 2006.

 

The revised security measures allow for:

 

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an increase in the size of the hand baggage permitted onboard and

* musical instruments to be taken onboard.

 

In addition, BAA will now be allowing passengers to take solid cosmetics in hand luggage.

 

This easing of restrictions is not a return to normal as the revised regulations will continue to have an impact on our airports' operations. All passengers will be subject to hand baggage restrictions and are asked to be patient while these additional security measures are in place. Passengers are asked to allow extra time for their journey and to arrive at the airport prepared.

 

NOTE: If you are travelling today, 21 September, you will be subject to the current restrictions. For further information.

 

Hand baggage restrictions

Passengers are permitted to carry ONE item of hand baggage, no larger than the specified size, through the airport security search point. The dimensions are as follows:

 

* 56 centimetres long (approximately 22 inches)

* 45 centimetres high (approximately 17.5 inches)

* 25 centimetres deep (approximately 9.85 inches).

 

 

 

Please note: Other bags, such as handbags, may be carried WITHIN the single item of cabin baggage. All items carried by passengers will be x-ray screened. Cameras, small electrical items such as MP3 players and gameboys, etc can remain in the bag for screening. However, all laptops and large electrical items must be removed from the bag and placed in a separate tray. Pushchairs and walking aids are permitted but must be x-ray screened. Wheelchairs are permitted but must be thoroughly searched.

 

For further guidance on prohibited items, including what to do if travelling with baby milk and prescribed medicines, please see our useful link below:

 

* What you can and can't take in your hand baggage (171Kb PDF).

 

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Further passenger information

Before security: All shops and catering outlets are open to all passengers, but any liquids and gels purchased must be packed into your luggage for check-in. Any other purchases must fit into your ONE item of hand baggage.

 

Once through security: All shops and catering outlets are open to all passengers. If you are travelling to any destination except the USA then you can take all items purchased in the departures lounge into the aircraft cabin.

 

If you are travelling to the USA: Extra restrictions are in place. Passengers will be subjected to secondary security searches at the gate. No toiletries or cosmetics purchased in the departure lounge will be allowed into the aircraft cabin and any drinks or liquid items must be consumed before boarding. Food, however, is allowed. Passengers boarding flights to the USA and items they are carrying, including those acquired after the central screening point, will be subjected to secondary search at the gate and any liquids discovered will be removed.

 

If you are in any doubt about what you can and cannot take on board please ask a member of staff.

[Seth K 3]

Nice usage word, Relax, seems like to win peoples' heart.............

Anyway thanx for the update man, well, hope thing going fine, certainly extra scereening won't be a problem for pax but the time taken the one that kill it!!!!!!!!!!!!

Edited September 21, 2006 by Seth K