Hand luggage restrictions

[jock]

Hello,

I was wondering how to keep myself entertained on the flight from edinburgh to the good ol' USA. Are you able to take books/magazines on board as I know you cant take electronic equipment.

Thanks

[ALR]

There's a thread ongoing in the Flying Section if you want to take a look.

ALR

[JoRo]

My understanding is that you can buy books etc at duty free to take on board.
Having said that they have announced earlier today that you will be able to take a bag on from tomorrow but recommend checking with your airline.
Joyce

[Sniff]

From Sky News today, reporting on the lifting of restrictions on hand luggage by the DoT for flights departing from any UK airport.

The new rules are:

:: Cabin baggage must not exceed a maximum length of 45cm, width of 35cm and depth of 16cm (17.7" × 13.7" × 6.2" approximately), including wheels, handles and side pockets. This is smaller than the previous limits on hand luggage.

:: Other bags, such as handbags, may be carried within it.

:: All items carried by passengers will be X-ray screened.

:: No liquids of any type are permitted through the airport security search point, with two exceptions:

:: Prescription medicines in liquid form essential for the flight (such as diabetic kit), as long as it is verified as authentic.

:: Baby milk and liquid baby food (the contents of each bottle or jar must be tasted by the accompanying passenger).

:: Liquids not allowed include gels, pastes, lotions, liquid/solid mixtures and the contents of pressurised containers, for example toothpaste, hair gel, drinks, soups, syrups, perfume, deodorant, shaving foam and aerosols.

:: To help their progress through search points, passengers are encouraged not to include items capable of containing liquids (e.g. bottles, flasks, tubes, cans, plastic containers etc.) in their cabin baggage.

:: All laptops and large electrical items (e.g. large hairdryer) must be removed from the bag and placed in a tray so that such items neither obscure nor are obscured by the bag.

Pushchairs and walking aids are permitted but must be x-ray screened. Wheelchairs are permitted but must be thoroughly searched.

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.