Hand luggage consequences

dhans

Politics apart (we wouldn't want to go down that lane again )what will be the real consequences of the new handluggage rules?

* Is your stuff insured when checked into the hold? (Not with my insurance company that specifically states valuables should be kept in hand luggage.
* Who wants to fly via the UK if the rules on other airports are less strict (e.g. on Schiphol Amsterdam Airport you're still allowed to take your handluggage except on flights to the UK. To the US you're only not allowed to take liquids, but you can take th e normal rest)
* Who want to fly a UK airline if they are more strict than the rest?
* How long will it take untill economics will take over again form hysterics? Meaning: How much loner can UK airlines and airports be put at a disadvantage without going broke?

Maby a candidate for Yakyak, but I just wondered.....

Hans (booked BA to India two weeks ago....

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dhans

Long-term changes to airport security checks outlined by Transport Secretary Douglas Alexander include the following:

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Passengers can choose what to take on to a plane, but any form of liquid, fluid, lotion or gel will be banned. Electronic devices, such as laptops, will be permitted but will be thoroughly screened.

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A medium-sized item of hand luggage will be permitted. This bag will be around half the size of luggage previously admitted.

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Searches of passengers and their clothing will be conducted more frequently and are to be carried out by hand or using body scanners



OK, we are going in the right direction. Let's see how long they will uphold the new size for the hand luggage.

Hans