Hand luggage - how strict are they?

[Sazuburns]

I know that any liquids etc carried in hand luggage can only be 100ml, and that they have to be in a resealable bag no larger than 20cm x 20cm - but are they really that strict on the size of the bag? There seems to be a definite lack of resealable bags around at the moment. In the last couple of days I've been to Tesco, Sainsburys and Costco and the shelves are bare. I managed to get some at a local shop but they are 20cm x 25cm. Will this be acceptable?

Thanks
Sarah x

[Jakey Rowling]

Links and other advice on another thread here - http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1546046

[Goofey's Girl]

When we went last year there was a tub full of plastic resealable bags at the airport that you just helped yourself to. I remember the bags were quite big. i hadnt taken much just put a very small handcream and my mascara in. I think as long as you dont put much in you will be fine but hopefully someone will have gone more recently.

[CustardTart]

They were handing the plastic resealable bags out in Gatwick a few weeks ago so I wouldn't worry too much... :)

[Sazuburns]

Thanks.

S x