Heightened Security Measures at UK Airports
Important Information - Due to heightened security measures at
UK airports, we advise all customers to check in a minimum of 2 hours before
departure and to check with your departure airport for updated information on
security measures.
Passenger Notice
REVISED
SECURITY RESTRICTIONS
New flexibility on liquids for passengers
travelling from all EU airports
With effect from 0200 Hours on Monday 6
November 2006, limited amounts of liquid will be allowed through the 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 20cm x 20cm (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 separately 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
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 authentic
• Baby milk/food sufficient and essential for the trip
(the contents of each bottle or jar must be tasted by the accompanying
passenger)
Further
information can be found at www.dft.gov.uk