British Air Travel: Hand Baggage Rules
Size Restrictions
According to Directgov, from 29 April 2010, the Department for Transport no longer sets a maximum size for hand baggage. Airline passengers should check size restrictions ahead of time with their airline and airport prior to travel. Contact the airline if you are unsure.
Are Laptops Allowed?
Laptops and other electronic devices such as hairdryers or curling irons can be carried as hand baggage. However, all electrical devices will need to be removed from cases and packaging and screened separately.
Medicines
If you will be carrying prescription medicines and medical paraphernalia (inhalers, etc) during your journey you will need to screen the medicines separately at the airport before you can carry on with your journey. In addition, airline passengers must accompany their prescription medicines with supporting documentation from their GP such as a letter or a prescription that has been signed by their GP. Take only what you will need for your flight. The rest of your medicines should be safely stowed inside your hold (checked) baggage.
Baby Food/Milk
Parents travelling with their babies are allowed to carry baby food and milk in their hand baggage. These include soya milk, sterilised water for the baby, (which must be sealed inside a baby bottle), formula or breast milk and baby food. Parents are allowed to carry enough baby food or baby milk for their journey. They can sometimes carry over the recommended 100ml. However, the parent or guardian carrying the baby food or baby milk should be prepared to verify the contents by tasting it.
Carrying Liquids
There are restrictions in carrying liquids in your hand baggage, which is why you should make every effort to pack the majority of the liquids you will need into your hold baggage. Liquids that are permitted in the cabin include drinks, cosmetics, and toothpaste. These must come in 100ml bottles or containers. Liquids that are over 100ml will be confiscated while passing through security, even if they are only part full.
Check the travel restrictions and sizes for any items you plan to take with you in your hand baggage. Laptops, medicines and baby food/milk are allowed, but must be screened separately. If you will be carrying liquids, make sure you restrict items to 100ml bottles.
Source:
Directgov
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- Laptops are allowed, but they must be removed from laptop cases and screened separately
- Medicines and medical paraphernalia should be accompanied by a prescription or letter from the GP
- Baby food and milk can be carried (sometimes over the 100ml limit) but be prepared to taste it
3 Comments
Post a CommentLast time I connected through Heathrow they counted my purse as my ONE allowed carry-on... I played hell getting it to fit into my laptop bag... which they deemed to be too big. Talk about a hissy fit... glad to hear they changed the idiocy at least.
Very good information for British travelers!
thanks Sophie great info. to have...:0)