Following the increased security levels at all UK airports the situation continues to improve and is evolving on a daily basis. . Security has been relaxed slightly and one item of hand baggage (with the exception of all flights to the USA) may now be taken on board flights departing from UK airports. This is restricted to a bag of not more than 45 cm (17.7")long, 35 cm (13.7")wide and 16 cm (6.2")deep (including all pockets, handles and wheels). However, this relaxation my be applied at different times by different airports and it is recommended that you should check with your departure airport before setting out as to what their current requirements and flight delay status is. For further information please visit the Department of Transport www.dft.gov.uk, the Foreign Office www.fco.gov.uk or Home Office www.homeoffice.gov.ukHowever, security measures remain very stringent for passengers travelling to the USA. Severe restrictions still apply in relation to what may be carried on board the aircraft: Passengers may take through the airport security search point, in a single (ideally transparent) plastic carrier bag, only the following items. Nothing may be carried in pockets:
•Wallets and purses - for example money, credit cards, identity cards etc (not handbags).
•Travel documents essential for the journey (for example passports and travel tickets).
•Prescription medicines (with a name that matches the passenger’s ticket) and medical items sufficient and essential for the flight (eg, diabetic kit), except in liquid form unless verified as authentic.
•Spectacles and sunglasses, without cases, contact lens holders, without bottles of solution.
•For those travelling with an infant: baby food, milk (the contents of each bottle must be tasted by the accompanying passenger).
•Sanitary items sufficient and essential for the flight (nappies, wipes, creams and nappy disposal bags).
•Female sanitary items sufficient and essential for the flight, unboxed (eg tampons, pads, towels and wipes).
•Tissues (unboxed) and/or handkerchiefs.
•Keys (but no electrical key fobs).

DUTY FREE RESTRICTIONS ON FLIGHTS TO USA DESTINATIONS
•Purchases made airside, i.e Duty Free ‘dry’ goods such as cigarettes, electrical items, chocolates, etc. ARE allowed in reasonable quantities as long as the items remain sealed and the passenger has proof the items were purchased airside.
•NO LIQUID/GEL/LOTIONS OF ANY DESCRIPTION, regardless of where purchased.
DUTY DREE RESTRICTIONS ON FLIGHTS TO NON-USA DESTINATIONS ONLY
•Purchases made airside, i.e. Duty Free 'dry' goods such as cigarettes, chocolates, electrical items, etc. ARE allowed in reasonable quantities as long as the items remain sealed and the passenger has proof the items were purchased airside.
•Sealed liquid Duty Free purchases (including suntan lotions and similar), with proof of purchase.
•Books purchased airside ARE permitted with proof of purchase.