Airport information

Airports Used

Birmingham Airport       www.bhx.co.uk                                08707 335511

Bristol Airport                  www.bristolairport.co.uk              0871 334 4344

Cardiff Airport                  www.cwlfly.com                             01446 711111

East Midlands Apt          www.eastmidlandsairport.com  0871 919 9000

Edinburgh Airport           www.edinburghairport.com         0870 040 0007

Exeter Airport                   www.exeter-airport.co.uk            01392 367 433

Gatwick Airport                www.gatwickairport.com            0870 000 2468

Glasgow Airport              www.glasgowairport.com           0870 040 0008

Guernsey Airport             www.guernsey-airport.gov.gg    01481 237766

Jersey Airport                   www.jerseyairport.com               01534 446000

Kirkwall Airport                www.kirkwallairport.info              01856 886210

Manchester Airport         www.manchesterairport.co.uk   08712 710711

Newcastle Airport           www.newcastleairport.com        0870 122 1484

Norwich Airport                www.norwichairport.co.uk          01603 411923

Hand baggage restrictions

We strongly advise you to check the cabin baggage rules for the airport you are flying from as well as the airport to which you are flying.

European Union Liquid Policy

The EU rules on liquids apply to all air passengers travelling from any EU airport, including UK airports, as well those travelling from Albania, Kosovo, Iceland, Norway and Switzerland regardless of their destination.  The changes became effective from November 6, 2006.

Limited quantities of liquids, gels or pastes must be held in individual containers not exceeding 100ml (approximately 3.5 fl. oz).

This may include:

• Shampoo
• Creams
• Hair gel, hair spray
• Suntan lotions
• Toothpaste
• Liquid or aerosol deodorants
• Perfumes
• Cosmetics such as mascara and lip gloss
• Water and other drinks, soups and syrups
• Other items of similar consistency

The containers must be carried in a separate clear plastic, zip-top or re-sealable bag that does not exceed 20 cm x 20cm (8 inches x 8 inches) or equivalent to one litre capacity.

Items must fit in the bag comfortably and the bag must be completely closed.

At the airport security search, the plastic bag must be removed from the cabin bag and x-ray screened separately.

Further information can be found at:

UK Department for Transport www.dft.gov.uk

BAA, airport operator for London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stansted, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Southampton airports www.baa.com

Does the bag have to be a particular type?

You may use any kind of bag provided that it is:

• Clear plastic
• No bigger than 20 cm x 20 cm (8 inches x 8 inches) or equivalent to one litre capacity
• A zip-top or re-sealable
• All liquid containers should fit comfortably in the bag
• You should be able to close the bag completely

The following liquids are also permitted through the airport security search point:

• Prescription medicines in liquid form sufficient and essential for the flight (e.g. diabetic kit), as long as verified as authentic

To help with the security process, passengers are also encouraged not to include items that could contain liquids (e.g. bottles, flasks, tubes, cans, plastic containers, etc) in their cabin baggage.

The dimensions of hand luggage must not exceed 56cm x 45cm x 25cm (22in x 17.7in x 9.8in approx), including wheels, handles and side pockets. This is equivalent to the size of a small roller suitcase.

Other bags, such as handbags, may be carried within the single item of cabin baggage. All items carried by passengers will be screened by X-ray.

Cabin bags may contain the following:

• Electronic equipment, including laptops, mobile phones, MP3 players, portable music and DVD players, digital and film cameras, video cameras.
• Essential medicines in liquid form (Proof is required the medicine is for the individual travelling and is needed during the flight).
• Solid cosmetics, such as lipsticks, powders and pencils. These items do not need to be carried in the clear plastic bag but customers may be required to show them for screening or testing.
• Other items normally carried in cabin baggage, such as books, medicines in non-liquid form, keys and travel documents may be carried in the cabin bag, as long as they fit into a bag no bigger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm.

Pushchairs and walking aids, including wheelchairs are permitted but must be security screened.

If passengers have any questions on their travel arrangements or security in place at airports, they are advised to contact the airport they are using or their airline.

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