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UK aviation security measures changed New Delhi: The UK Department for Transport has announced changes to the UK's aviation security measures, notably increases to the size of cabin baggage that can be taken onboard an aircraft. The changes came into effect today, a British High Commission release said. All passengers starting their journey at a UK airport and those transferring from international flights at a UK airport are required to be aware of the following: Cabin Baggage One item only of cabin baggage is permitted through the airport security search point, the dimensions of this item must not exceed: 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. All items carried by passengers will be x-ray screened. Mobility aids Pushchairs, walking aids and wheelchairs are permitted but will be screened. Liquids No liquids of any type are permitted through the airport security search point, other than the following items: Essential medicines in liquid form sufficient and essential for the flight (e.g. diabetic kit), as long as it is verified as authentic. Medicines in solid form continue to be permitted. Baby milk and liquid baby food (the contents of each bottle or jar must be tasted by the accompanying passenger). To help their progress through search points, passengers are advised not to include items capable of containing liquids (e.g. bottles, flasks, tubes, cans, plastic containers etc.) in their cabin baggage. The definition of liquids includes 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. Large electrical items / Laptops Laptops and other large electrical items (e.g. a large hairdryer) have to be removed from cabin baggage and screened separately. (Note: a laptop bag will be regarded as your one item that is allowed in the cabin). Musical instruments Musical instruments which do not fit in the permitted cabin baggage size (maximum length of 56 cm, width of 45 cm and depth of 25 cm (including wheels, handles, side pockets etc.)) are allowed as a second item of cabin baggage, and will need to be screened. Larger instruments (e.g. cellos) are also permitted into the cabin following screening. However, passengers should check with their airlines if special arrangements (e.g. purchasing an extra seat) for these large instruments need to be made. Oversized baggage All other items of oversized luggage are required to be placed in the aircraft hold. Flights to the US Passengers
boarding flights to the USA and items they are carrying, including those
acquired after the central screening point, will be subjected to secondary
search at the gate. Any liquids discovered will be removed from the passenger.
If passengers have any questions on their travel arrangements or security
in place at airports they should contact the airport or their airline.
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