Latest Restrictions on U.S. Bound Flights
The rules keep getting modified, but it’s still a struggle for passengers traveling between the UK and the US.
Among the latest updates:
Carry-on luggage is ALLOWED, however, the dimensions have changed. Your carry-on cannot exceed a height of 45 cm, width of 35cm and depth of 16 cm (approximately 17.7″x13.7″x6.2″). All wheels, straps, handles, etc. must be included in these measurements. This is about the size of a full laptop bag, and is at least a 25% reduction in size…if not more, thanks to the strict imposing of size limits.
Carry-ons can include electonics like digital cameras, mobile phones, laptops, mp3 players and DVD devices.
A ban that includes more or less all gels and liquids is still in place. The following items are exceptions:
* Small amounts of Baby formula and breast milk if a baby or small child is traveling
* Liquid prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger’s ticket
* Up to 5 oz. (148ml) of liquid or gel low blood sugar treatment
* Up to 4 oz. of essential non-prescription liquid medications including saline solution, eye care products and KY jelly
* Gel-filled bras and similar prostethics
* Gel-filled wheelchair cushions
* Life support and life sustaining liquids such as bone marrow, blood products, and transplant organs carried for medical reasons
Duty-free items like perfume and alcohol are allowed IF transported directly to gate by the duty-free shop.
