Hand Luggage AllowanceThe moderator of our Travel forum, who travels regularly for work, gets many requests for the latest regulations about hand luggage carried through the security check-point at European airports, so here are the latest rules: *According to the Department of Transport website, from 7 January 2008, the one item restriction will no longer apply at certain airports. Click here for more details. The maximum size for items of hand luggage is 56cm x 45cm x 25cm per bag. However, airlines apply their own operational policies governing the number of items of hand baggage which may be taken in to the aircraft cabin. If you're carrying a handbag too, make sure it fits inside your main piece of hand luggage. * Don't carry any sharp metal objects, cigarette lighters, and anything else flammable or with a cutting edge. * Remove all large electrical devices from your hand-luggage when passing through security, and put these separately through the x-ray machine. This includes personal computers and DVD players but not mobile phones. * Each traveller has a one litre liquids allowance, but no single container must exceed 100ml. All liquids or gels (including make-up, deodorant, hair products, liquid medicines) must fit into a 20cm x 20cm plastic re-sealable plastic bag. (Where possible, pack these things in checked-in luggage). * In addition to the above allowance, you may carry:
For flights from all UK airports we advise you to check the Department for Transport website with security requirement details for all passengers departing from UK airports and also provides advice to help passengers pass through the security search point as quickly as possible. We also advise that you check with your airline. Checking in takes slightly longer than it used to, with the enhanced
security measures. Check out our Travel forum, for lots of helpful advice and tips from babyworld members. Where to next?
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