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UK to US - hand luggage regulations?

I havent flown for a couple years, I know after the last security scare you basiclaly were not allowed hardly any hand luggage at all... has it eased up any since?

It depends a good deal on the airline, but make sure you don't carry more than 2 oz. of any one liquid or gel in a carry on, and any such liquids/gels you do bring with you, be certain to pack them in a clear ziplock bag.

But check with your airline for all details and restrictions.

I flew about three weeks ago. They were okay with carryons, except for the liquid/gel restriction Sultana mentioned. This includes simple items like shampoo, cologne, and other toiletries.

2 oz? Did they change the 3-1-1 rule and I dont know it?

(3 oz bottles in 1 1 quart ziplock bag)

nope, I just double checked, and its an international rule too

http://www.tsa.gov/press/happenings/...cceptance.shtm

Quote:

3-1-1 Gains International Acceptance

June 2007

You arrive at the checkpoint to the sound of a transportation security officer reminding travelers to remove liquids, gels and aerosols from carry-ons. To the seasoned traveler this is old news, but to the seasonal traveler it might be a surprise. Regardless of your personal travel experience, the international traveling community agrees – TSA's 3-1-1 for liquids makes security sense. Countries around the world support TSA's approach to reducing the amount of liquids, gels and aerosols passengers can bring in their carry-ons. The rule limits the volume of liquids, gels and aerosols to bottles 3 ounces or smaller (or 100 ml), in 1 quart-sized zip top bag, and 1 bag per traveler.

TSA implemented the 3-1-1 policy in response to the thwarted liquid explosive bomb plot in the United Kingdom in August of 2006. Today, the wide-spread acceptance of that policy demonstrates the international understanding of the threat to aviation from liquid explosives.

Countries that are currently harmonized with TSA's rules for carrying liquids through the checkpoint include: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Brazil, Canada, Cape Verde, China, Cook Islands, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, French Polynesia, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Marshall Islands, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Romania, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tunisia, Ukraine and the United Kingdom.

More than 70 percent of the world's air travelers now experience enhanced security measures at the checkpoint. The next time you hear a transportation security officer reminding passengers to finish their iced coffees before going through airport security, remember that as a global citizen, you are not alone.

the funny thing is that the whole "liquid bomb" thing turned out to be a hoax, and as far as I am aware absolutely no one was charged in relation to it at all.

I guess there's no need to trot out the old Goering quote again...

Even though there's a restriction on carry-on luggage there's absolutely no restriction on the amount of stuff you can carry in an item of clothing!

Here's a trick that's worth its weight in gold.
I have a Barbour Beaufort jacket I travel with everywhere no matter what the weather.
Why?
Because it has a ton of storage space in it.
You see the rules apply only to carry-on luggage but NOT on clothing. I've packed the coat with over 50lbs of stuff and just sent it through carry-on.
It's a tough coat and can be used, essentially, like a large bag.
You don't even need to be wearing it. I just carry it tucked under my arm right to the gate. It gets X-Rayed just like anything else and I go on my way.
I've flown to Europe and Canada and never had a single problem - even when it weighed more than my carry-on bag.

Try it! I've hesitated to tell folks because I fear that too many people exploiting this may provoke new regulation ... call me paranoid.

In any case, it works!

Last time I was at Gatwick going to the US (about 2 weeks ago) they were only allowing one carryon through security. This includes purses, laptop cases, shoping bags, etc. So, if you have a rollaboard and a laptop, you need to check one of them. I think domestic and inter-europe flights might be more flexible.

As far as the liquids/gels, they had a limit of 100ml per item, and whatever you could fit in their provided baggies (which are bigger than the 1qt bags here in the US).

I just got back from Ireland yesterday, and the Shannon security staff didn't seem to mind how many carryons you wanted to bring. I had a backpack, rollaboard and duty free items.

Have a great trip!