Baggage rules for 9/06
 

We fly Delta from ATL to Gatwick and are not sure about how to pack cellphones, cameras, other electronic devices. Last I heard on TV and newspapers were they have to be in checked luggage. Where do I find the latest information? Thanks to all.

The latest I can find is from BBCNews:

Baggage advice for UK passengers
Restrictions on hand luggage for air passengers look set to stay in place because the threat from liquid explosives remains, officials say.
Passengers can now take one item of cabin baggage through security search points at UK airports - but they are subject to size and content restrictions.

The dimensions of the hand luggage must not exceed 45cm x 35cm x 16cm (17.7in x 13.7in x 6.2in approx), including wheels, handles and side pockets. This is equivalent to a small laptop bag or rucksack.

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.

No liquids of any type are permitted through the airport security search point, other than the following items:

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

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

Gels, pastes, lotions, liquid/solid mixtures

The contents of pressurised containers, eg toothpaste, hair gel, drinks, soups, syrups, perfume, deodorant, shaving foam, aerosols etc
To help with the security process, passengers are also encouraged not to include items which could contain liquids (eg bottles, flasks, tubes, cans, plastic containers etc) in their cabin baggage.

All laptops and large electrical items (such as hairdryers) must be taken out of the bag and placed in a tray to be scanned separately from the other items in the bag.

Pushchairs and walking aids must be X-ray screened. Wheelchairs are allowed on board, but must be thoroughly searched.

Once through security, passengers travelling to any destination except the US can buy items in the departures lounge and take them on board.

Passengers boarding US-bound flights - and any items they are carrying, including those bought in departures - will be subjected to secondary search at the gate. No toiletries, cosmetics, drinks or liquids purchased in departures will be allowed on board, but food is allowed.

BAA, which operates Heathrow and Gatwick, has stressed that the easing of restrictions on hand luggage does not represent a return to normal.

"The revised regulations will continue to have an impact on our airport operations. All passengers will be subject to hand baggage restrictions," it said.

"Passengers are asked to be patient while these additional security measures are in place."


However, BAA said that, as a rule, passengers should not turn up more than three hours before their flight, as this could add to the backlog rather than ease it.

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.

go to delta.com it is all there for you under advisories....

At present in flying from the USA to the UK, you are subject to the USA rules on baggage whatever they are...I think the only thiings prohibited are liquids, gels and the like...I think, but odn't hold me to this, you can still bring hand luggage the same size as before and I believe they will still permit you to bring a handbag, laptop case, attache case in addition.

But the problem is returning from the UK where you will be subject to UK rules as noted in one of the previous posts; also if you are connecting in the UK you will have to go through UK security again and be subject to the same rules.

Where do I find the latest information? ...

I assume that means you want THE answer, right?

then call the carrier and ask or go on their website.

The BBC, what happened yesterday, and me are NOT the reliable sources of what Delta and the Atlanta airport are going to require.

I thank all of you. I have visited the Delta website and will continue but had not called as usually it is a hassle but I will check again with my travel agent who sold me the tickets. At least I have more answers than I had previously. Thanks again.