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SECURITY UPDATE

Cabin Baggage

Passengers are advised that they are permitted to carry ONE item of cabin baggage within individual airline regulation sizes but not exceeding the dimensions of56cm x 45cm x 25cm (including wheels, handles, side pockets etc).


With effect from 0200hrs on Monday 6 November 2006, limited amounts of liquid will be allowed through security search point provided that:

  • It is in a container with a capacity no greater than 100ml
  • It is carried within one transparent, re-sealable plastic bag with a capacity not exceeding 1 litre; the dimensions for which must not exceed 8" x 8"
  • The contents of the plastic bag must fit comfortably and the bag must be completely closed
  • The plastic bag must be carried seperately from hand baggage
  • The passenger is responsible for providing their own plastic bag. Plastic bags that do not meet the correct criteria will be required to be packed into hold baggage at the time of check in. Alternatively, the correct bag can be purchased from Superdrug

Liquids Include:

Cosmetics, 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 etc.

Essential medicines in liquid form sufficient for the trip as long as they are verified as authentic.

Baby milk/food sufficient and essential for the trip (the contents of each bottle or jar must be tasted by the accompanying passenger)

Musical Instruments

Passengers are also permitted to carry one musical instrument in its case (no items other than the instrument and its accessories may be carried in the case) provided that the instrument in question in its case cannot be carried within the one piece of permitted cabin baggage.

Further details may be found at www.dft.gov.uk

For all passenger enquiries please call 0113 250 9696