Hand Luggage Update

[AlanUK]

Just got this from BAA :teeth:

Thought it was worth letting you know that there have been some
further changes to cabin baggage restrictions if you are travelling
to the USA.

With immediate effect you are now allowed to bring all items
purchased in the Duty and Tax Free stores on board flights to the USA
- this includes all liquids such as water, perfumes, wines and
spirits.

You may also want to take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions
which are based on genuine email enquiries received in the last few weeks.

We hope this information is of use to you and if the situation
changes again, we will provide you with all the relevant details.

Best wishes
Benito De Rosa
Editor E-Commerce

Good news for the forthcoming trip :banana:

[jockey]

Great news! :thumbsup2

[Cyrano]

Cheers for posting :thumbsup2

[jna]

Yes, thanks for that. Good news indeed.

[Mrs Night-Train]

Thanks for the info Alan!! :thumbsup2

[paulfoel]

Just got this from BAA :teeth:


Good news for the forthcoming trip :banana:

Is this an update from today?

Good news for us - we're travelling monday and last we heard the liquid ban was still on.

[traceycooper]

Thanks for the info, i hope virgin will follow too!

[AlanUK]

Thanks for the info, i hope virgin will follow too!
It applies to all airlines flying from BAA controlled airports - with the exception of Nortwest Airlines flights from gatwick :confused3

The full details can be found on the BAA site here...

http://www.baa.com/portal/controller/dispatcher.jsp?CiID=566cefdec403d010VgnVCM10000036 821c0a____&CtID=a22889d8759a0010VgnVCM200000357e120a____&Ct=B2C_CT_PRESS_RELEASE&ChPath=Corporate^Media%20Centre^News%20Releases^Re sults

Is this an update from today?

Yes. I received the e-mail at lunchtime today :)

[tink,too]

Thanks for the update! :thumbsup2 We fly out next week so I'm really happy to read that I will now be able to buy myself a new perfume! :teeth:

[Nitram64]

I wonder if manchester airport will follow suit.

[florida sun]

Thanks Alan :thumbsup2

[UKDEB]

Thanks, Alan. Looks as though I shall be a sweet-smelling, champagne-sipping gal on the first night of my holiday, after all! :rotfl:

[fizz13]

Yay, fav lipgloss here I come, thanks for posting :cheer2:

[Minniespal]

Excellent news :thumbsup2

[Rain]

Have checked the Manchester Airport site and they do not appear to have announced any changes yet!

[Disney owl]

thank for the info Alan

[Nitram64]

I will have to keep an eye on manchester airport,they may change things.We wanted some perfume and to take water onboard.

[Laurafoster]

excellent news!! although i think gary was secretly pleased i wouldnt be able to spend a fortune in duty free this time!!

[rosiejo]

:woohoo:

I have a question though... I suffer from my ears popping quite badly when we land so I usually take karvol capsules or vicks to use through the flight to keep my airways open. Obviously these are in the forms of liquid/creams - does this mean I can't take them on board? I think that if I had kids I might get away with it - but because I don't I'm going to have to suffer... any ideas?

[AlanUK]

If you buy them airside in Boots then you should be fine :) You won't be allowed to carry anything through security that you might have bought previously though.

[ariel75]

:woohoo:

I have a question though... I suffer from my ears popping quite badly when we land so I usually take karvol capsules or vicks to use through the flight to keep my airways open. Obviously these are in the forms of liquid/creams - does this mean I can't take them on board? I think that if I had kids I might get away with it - but because I don't I'm going to have to suffer... any ideas?
you could always try ear plugs i brought some through a site of the internet sorry i can't remember the name but they were only £1.99 with free p&p i'm using them next time :Pinkbounc

[rosiejo]

Thanks guys - I'll check out the ear plugs - and make a trip to Boots in the airport :)

[yo-ho-yo-ho]

I see AA are still saying this :confused3


No liquids of any type are permitted other than the following items:

Essential medicines in liquid form sufficient for the flight (e.g. diabetic kit), as long as they are verified as authentic in accordance with the Department for Transport guidance, and Baby milk and liquid baby food sufficient and essential for the flight (the contents of each bottle or jar must be tasted by the accompanying passenger)

Note: The definition of liquids in the context of these directions should include gels, pastes, lotions, liquid/solid mixtures and the contents of pressurized containers, e.g. toothpaste, hair gel, drinks, soups, syrups, perfume, deodorant, shaving foam, aerosols, etc.



:confused3

[yo-ho-yo-ho]

From BA :confused3


Revised Hand baggage restrictions for UK departing flights
British Airways is implementing revised measures, introduced by the UK government's Department for Transport, with effect from Friday September 22, 2006.

The new measures allow all air travellers departing from a UK airport to carry onboard ONE larger industry standard-sized bag, no bigger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm.

Please note:Other bags, such as handbags, may be carried WITHIN the single item of cabin baggage.

In addition, customers who need to carry with them musical instruments may now carry them through security search provided they can be x-rayed.

Restrictions still apply on items allowed through security carried in a cabin bag.

The following items must NOT be carried in the cabin bag:

Liquid cosmetics
All toiletries
All liquids
All drinks
Cigarette lighters must not be carried through security. They may be purchased airside and carried onto an aircraft on the person, except for flights to the USA. They must not be carried in a cabin bag.

Items previously prohibited in cabin baggage, such as sharp objects, should not be carried onboard.

Cabin bags MAY contain the following:

Electronic equipment, including laptops, mobile phones, MP3 players, portable music and DVD players, digital and film cameras, video cameras.
Essential medicines in liquid form, in quantities of less than 50ml.
Baby milk and liquid baby food (the contents of each bottle MUST be tasted by the accompanying guardian.
Solid cosmetics.
Other items normally carried in cabin baggage, such as books, medicines in non-liquid form, keys, and travel documents may be carried in the cabin bag, as long as they fit into a bag no bigger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm.

Pushchairs and walking aids, including wheelchairs are permitted but must be security screened.


:confused3

[magicmouse2]

On the flight home, I was allowed to take on trial size products of toiletries - deodarant stick, moisturizer and liquid eyeliner. I also took lipstick which they told me to just put back in my purse and wrote 3 toiletries on my boarding card. There were other products in my husbands bag which we neve knew were there as we packed in a hurry, and they were not confiscated. I never had to put the toiletries in a clear bag. Much more relaxed on the way back, though lots of booze was being confiscated. It was fine to take anything on board after security, which is where I bought my duty free perfumes and cosmetics. I was not frisked at all on the way back but we still had to put shoes through the scanner machine.

[paulfoel]

www.baa.co.uk have got the latest info which is relevant to all UK airports.

[Rain]

Manchester is not a BAA airport so the rules may be different.

[Sharon/Mark]

Silly question but after looking at BAA website I am now a little confused, are we allowed to buy duty free within the airport after the first security check? Or is it saying we can now buy duty free on the plane only - isn't there a second security check within the departure gates - sorry guys if I am being a little foolish.....

[Claire L]

Department for Transport (http://www.dft.gov.uk/stellent/groups/dft_about/documents/page/dft_about_612280.hcsp), it did say specifically about the US a while ago but that has now gone so reading it, I would take it to mean that duty free liquids etc can now be purchased.

Claire ;)

[Claire L]

Just had this reply from Virgin Atlantic -

Thank you for your recent email.

I would like to inform you that we allow liquids to be purchased in the duty free area of Gatwick and Heathrow airports.

:thumbsup2

Claire ;)