Air Travel Hand Baggage Rules
There are augmented security actions in place at all UK airports, with stern rules on what you can and can't take in your hand baggage.
It is significant to pack keeping this in mind to evade needless delays at airport security.
Type and Size of Hand Baggage allowed Hand baggage is the bag that you take on the plane with you, while hold baggage is luggage that you send in.
The Department for Transport has decided the maximum size for an article of hand baggage as 56cm x 45cm x 25cm, that is inclusive of wheels, handles and the extra pockets.
Individual Airlines may also have their personal rules related to the number of bags you are permitted to carry on the aircraft.
It is better to contact them if you have any queries.
Laptops and other electrical items You are permitted to carry electrical stuff such as laptops and hairdryers in your carry baggage but they will be required to be checked separately.
Essential medical equipment You are also permitted to carry along medical apparatus if it is required in between the journey.
The appratus too would be checked separately and must be carried by sustaining documentation from a competent medical professional.
Unsafe and constrained items: that you cannot take on board on an aircraft Extra-large items Any item of hand baggage that is very big will not be permitted in the aircraft cabin.
Musical instruments If you have some plans of traveling with very big musical instrument, it is most advisable to contact your airline before booking in your luggage as this would require special permission and you may need to make special provisions.
All these musical instruments need to be specially checked.
Wherever possible you should pack liquids in your hand baggage, as there are restrictions on the amount you can take in your hand baggage.
Liquids include all drinkable items,cosmetics,perfumes, lipsticks, sprays, shower gel, contact lens solution and certain other liquids of the same consistency, If you need some liquids at the time of the flight the, you can carry them into the cabin in less quantities as the bottles must not have liquid more than 100ml,it should be in transparent bottles or bags.
Lighters One lighter per person may be taken on a flight.
Lighters are taken to be liquids and should be put in the transparent plastic bag or checked separately.
Essential medicines, including inhalers and liquid dietary foodstuffs You are allowed to take the most required medicines of more than 100ml in your hand baggage, but you will need permission from the airline or from the airport from which you are departing and the doctors prescription is required too.
It is significant to pack keeping this in mind to evade needless delays at airport security.
Type and Size of Hand Baggage allowed Hand baggage is the bag that you take on the plane with you, while hold baggage is luggage that you send in.
The Department for Transport has decided the maximum size for an article of hand baggage as 56cm x 45cm x 25cm, that is inclusive of wheels, handles and the extra pockets.
Individual Airlines may also have their personal rules related to the number of bags you are permitted to carry on the aircraft.
It is better to contact them if you have any queries.
Laptops and other electrical items You are permitted to carry electrical stuff such as laptops and hairdryers in your carry baggage but they will be required to be checked separately.
Essential medical equipment You are also permitted to carry along medical apparatus if it is required in between the journey.
The appratus too would be checked separately and must be carried by sustaining documentation from a competent medical professional.
Unsafe and constrained items: that you cannot take on board on an aircraft Extra-large items Any item of hand baggage that is very big will not be permitted in the aircraft cabin.
Musical instruments If you have some plans of traveling with very big musical instrument, it is most advisable to contact your airline before booking in your luggage as this would require special permission and you may need to make special provisions.
All these musical instruments need to be specially checked.
Wherever possible you should pack liquids in your hand baggage, as there are restrictions on the amount you can take in your hand baggage.
Liquids include all drinkable items,cosmetics,perfumes, lipsticks, sprays, shower gel, contact lens solution and certain other liquids of the same consistency, If you need some liquids at the time of the flight the, you can carry them into the cabin in less quantities as the bottles must not have liquid more than 100ml,it should be in transparent bottles or bags.
Lighters One lighter per person may be taken on a flight.
Lighters are taken to be liquids and should be put in the transparent plastic bag or checked separately.
Essential medicines, including inhalers and liquid dietary foodstuffs You are allowed to take the most required medicines of more than 100ml in your hand baggage, but you will need permission from the airline or from the airport from which you are departing and the doctors prescription is required too.