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Airport and Airline Security Regulations
Airport and Airline Security Regulations
Please Note (2nd November 2006 Update) – The Department for Transport has announced further changes to the UK’s aviation security measures, notably allowing limited quantities of liquids in the cabin. The changes will take effect from Monday 6th November 2006.
The full update to the Airport and Airline Security Regulations can be found on TheTravelPage.co.uk main site.
The summary below has therefore been superceded, and we strongly recommend you follow one of the links above for the up-to-date position.
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UPDATED: September 21 2006
The Department for Transport has today announced changes to the UK’s aviation security measures, notably increasing the size of cabin baggage that can be taken onboard an aircraft. The changes will take effect from Friday 22 September 2006 (see below).
The full update to the Airport and Airline Security Regulations can be found on TheTravelPage.co.uk main site.
The highlights are summarised below:
Cabin Baggage – ONE item only of cabin baggage will be permitted through the airport security search point, but the permitted dimensions of this item has been increased to a maximum length of 56 cm, width of 45 cm and depth of 25 cm (including wheels, handles, side pockets etc.). Other bags, such as handbags, may be carried within the single item of cabin baggage.
Mobility Aids - No change
Liquids – No change. No liquids of any type are permitted, except Baby Food and Essential Medicines
Large Electrical Items / Laptops – No change
Musical Instruments – These are now permitted as a second item of cabin baggage, and will be subject to the usual screening.
Note, for flights departing on Thursday 21st September, the existing Airport and Airline Security Regulations remain in force.
See Airport and Airline Security Regulations for the full text of this announcement.
