baggage restrictions...?

Question

i'm flying to new york from heathrow what are the current hand luggage safety restrictions?

i'm flying to new york from heathrow what are the current hand luggage safety restrictions?

i hear they have introduced lotions now but have restricted quatities and requested that they are in a sealable clear food bag!

Answer 1

hand carry restrictions vary from airport to airport and airline to airline, but generally no liquids (hand sanitizers, lotion), no aerosols, no sharp objects, no lighters. although some allow liquids bought from within the airport after checking in.

check your local airport and your airline for specifications before flying.

Answer 2

Under a new EU law introduced November 2006, if you are travelling from any european airport you may only carry liquids, pastes or gels in containers no larger than 100ml. All your liquids should be placed in a clear plastic re-sealable (like a lunch bag) bag measuring no more 20cm x 20 cm . Most airports supply these bags at customer service. You must present this bag for inspection at security screening. The only exceptions to this new ruling are medication or baby food needed for the duration of the flight. Liquids include all things like shampoo, conditioner, deodorant (even in pressure packs) toothpaste, lip gloss, mascara etc. and any foods packed in liquid. You will also be required to remove your laptop if carrying one, from its case for screening. Don't be temped not to declare your liquids as they will be seen during x-ray screening & confiscated from you, plus you will be subjected to your luggage being searched thoroughly.

Answer 3

Umm...I went to Ocean City Maryland and here is what I was told. If your luggage is going on the back of the plan it needs to be under 50 pounds or there will be an extra charge for overweight luggage.

When it comes to the carry-on, they are the most picky. No liquids allowed on flights. I had lotion, chapstick, a stick of deodorant, and some lighters taken away from me. So, those are a few things NOT to bring along with nailfiles, knives, and anything stupid like that!!

Answer 4

You can only take on one piece of hand luggage and one piece of luggage in the hold or risk being charged excess baggage fees, airlines are really clamping down on this. Law changes have meant liquids are now allowed on board but only small quantities. Not full sized bottles and these must be sealed in a plastic bag, I suggest using something like a small clear plastic freezer bag. Hope this helps

Answer 5

The baggage restrictions seem to be changing all the time
What I tell my clients is to visit www.tsa.gov
This web site is the most up to date and current with all the do's and don'ts for carry on luggage. The latest craze is the 3-1-1 rule and this should be explained in great detail on this site

Answer 6

you can bring 1 piece of hand luggage and this includes your handbag so if you are carrying a larger bag, put your handbag inside it.

You can bring up to 150ml (same size as one of those mini cans of coke) of liquids so it's really not worth the bother. Make sure all your toiletries are in your main luggage. If you must bring lip balm or hand lotion it must be in a separate clear plastic bag and be placed on the conveyer belt separately from your hand luggage.

Have a great trip!

Answer 7

Passengers are allowed to carry ONE item of hand baggage, no larger than:

56 centimetres tall (approximately 22 inches)
45 centimetres wide (approximately 17.7 inches)
25 centimetres deep (approximately 10 inches)

All liquids must be in individual containers not greater than 100ml capacity. They must be placed in one transparent re-sealable transparent bag, no larger than 20cm x 20cm (8" x 8") in size, and fit comfortably inside the bag so it can be fastened closed

Answer 8

You are allowed to bring both liquids and gels on the aircraft with you in your carry on luggage, and they must be restricted by size, etc... for all of the information that you need visit http://www.baa.com/ for Europe travel and http://www.tsa.gov/ for traveling in the US.

Hope this helps and have a great trip!

Answer 9

I flew from Heathrow to New York recently and you could not carry any makeup whatsoever,any deodorants,liquids of any description in hand luggage.Also no guns,knives,machete's or explosives or cigarette lighters.Any duty free alcohol had to go in the hold.

Answer 10

Liquids
Following the Department for Transport’s announcement on 2 November, passengers can now carry a limited quantity of liquids, ie gels, lotions, pastes, liquid cosmetics, foams and foodstuffs, in their hand baggage when going through airport security checkpoints.

To ease your journey, we suggest that most items are placed in your hold baggage and only items of value or that you require whilst onboard the aircraft are carried in your hand baggage.

The following information will help you prepare for your journey. More detailed guidance, including advice on travelling with medicines and baby milk/food, is contained in our 'Need more help?’ section below.

Hand baggage restrictions
Passengers are allowed to carry ONE item of hand baggage, no larger than:

56 centimetres tall (approximately 22 inches)
45 centimetres wide (approximately 17.7 inches)
25 centimetres deep (approximately 10 inches)
through the airport security search point. Please note, this is the maximum bag size allowed through security. Smaller bag sizes may apply depending on which airline you travel with.We therefore advise you to contact your airline.

Other bags, such as handbags, may be carried WITHIN the single item of cabin baggage, not in addition. All items carried by passengers will be X-ray screened. Cameras, (including digital, small electrical items such as mobile phones, MP3 players and game consoles can remain in the bag for screening. However, all laptops and large electrical items must be removed from the bag and placed in a separate tray.

Travelling with liquids
We strongly advise you to pack any liquids that you don’t need whilst onboard the aircraft in your hold baggage. However, if you do need to travel with liquids, please be aware of the following restrictions which apply to all liquids you wish to carry through an airport security checkpoint:

All liquids must be in individual containers not greater than 100ml capacity. They must be placed in one transparent re-sealable transparent bag, no larger than 20cm x 20cm (8" x 8") in size, and fit comfortably inside the bag so it can be fastened closed
Only one bag per passenger is allowed. The bag must be clear and re-sealable, such as ‘ziplock’ bags or bags with pressable seals. Larger bags or bags that are sealable, such as fold-over sandwich bags are not allowed
Each passenger must remove their clear plastic bag from their hand baggage and place it in on the conveyor belt for X-ray screening
Liquids in containers of more than 100ml capacity can be packed in your hold baggage
Exemptions to the liquids rule applies for liquid medicine or baby milk/food 'Need more help?’