| This has just been sent to me regarding travel from UK.
It is pukka gen but is subject to change at short notice:
UK DEPARTMENT FOR TRANSPORT
Hand Baggage Allowance Restrictions
The following is subject to change at short notice and these arrangements apply to all passengers flying out of the UK.
1. Passengers are permitted to carry ONE item of cabin baggage each. The dimensions of this item must not exceed a maximum length of 45 cm, width of 35 cm and depth of 16 cm (17.7"×13.7"×6.2" approx) including wheels, handles, side pockets etc. (This is roughly the size of a standard laptop bag or briefcase).
a. Additional items such as ladies’ handbags must be carried within this larger item.
b. All items carried by passengers will be x-ray screened.
2. Passengers are advised to take the minimum amount of items in their hand baggage.
3. No liquids of any type are permitted other than the following items:
a. Essential medicines in liquid form sufficient and essential for the flight (e.g. diabetic kit), as long as verified as authentic. The maximum amount allowed is 50ml. Up to 50ml of insulin can be stored in a cool bag, provided this fits inside the one item of hand baggage permitted. If a passenger with insulin does not have verification that this is prescribed to them then the BAA are prepared to seek confirmation from a local pharmacist. AvSec are working with the DfT in respect of stretcher cases and insulin users requiring over and above 50ml of liquid medication.
b. Baby milk and liquid baby food (the contents of each bottle or jar must be tasted by the accompanying passenger).
4. The definition of liquids includes gels, pastes, lotions, liquid/solid mixtures and the contents of pressurised containers, e.g. toothpaste, hair gel, drinks, soups, syrups, perfume, deodorant, shaving foam, aerosols, lighters etc.
5. To help progress through search points, passengers are encouraged not to include items capable of containing liquids (e.g. bottles, flasks, tubes, cans, plastic containers etc.) in their cabin baggage.
6. Through security, all laptops and large electrical items (e.g. large hairdryer) must be removed from the bag and placed in the trays provided so that such items neither obscure nor are obscured by the bag. These electrical items will be subject to additional checks.
7. Pushchairs and walking aids are permitted but must be x-ray screened. Wheelchairs are permitted but must be thoroughly searched.
8. Once airside, passengers may purchase goods, which can be taken onboard the aircraft provided they are in their original packaging with proof of purchase. For UB bound flights, liquids are not permitted onboard the aircraft regardless of carrier.  |