Airports Hand Luggage Restrictions in UK

Getting your hand luggage right is an important step to have a hassle free travel. The airports in the United Kingdom follow some hand luggage limits and security procedures to ensure the safe travel of all passengers. Travellers need to be completely aware of the items that are allowed on board to avoid last minute confusions. Remember the following key points as you embark on an exciting holiday.

• Two major factors that you must be worried about regarding your hand luggage is size and contents. Hand luggage must not be too heavy. Check with the respective airlines for their policies on the hand luggage.
• Liquids and aerosols must be carried in containers with a maximum volume of 100ml. Liquids include all drinks, syrups, deodorants, paste, lotions and semisolids such as jellies and jams. All the bottles must to be put together in a transparent plastic bag measuring 20cm * 20 cm exactly. Only one plastic bag will be allowed per person.
• No edible fluids such water and juices can be carried beyond the security check. All bottles, cans, plastic and glass containers will be trashed before you board your flight. One exception to this would be baby food in liquid or in semisolid form. However the contents will be screened separately. Certain dietary requirements may also be allowed with prior permission from your airlines.
• You are expected to carry a medical proof authenticating their use in case if you are carrying essential medicines in larger than 100ml. You may also be required to test the content if demanded by the security.
• Toxic substances and inflammable materials such as batteries and radioactive substances must not be carried.
• If you are carrying electronic goods such as laptops and cameras, they have to be screened separately.
• If you wish to carry musical instruments or if you are using a wheelchair, inform your airlines when booking your ticket. These items will also be screened and checked comprehensively.
• Sports equipments such as a bat or a racket are not allowed in your hand luggage.
• Passengers are allowed to carry only one cigarette lighter that is enclosed in a re sealable plastic bag.

While the above points include most of the restrictions practised at UK airports, the airport security staff may in general not let you carry an article if they consider it unsafe. Passengers can also check these rules with their respective destination to make travel easier.