Flights to the US

[khaosworks]

Are flights to the US and UK still under those new carry-on restrictions, i.e. I can't bring my laptop or my guitar along, and if so any sign of those being lifted anytime soon?

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[djfanboy.livejournal.com]

From United.com:

Carry-on baggage restrictions

Passengers may not have liquids, gels or aerosols of any size at the security checkpoint or in the cabin of the aircraft. These items include beverages, shampoo, suntan lotion, creams, toothpaste, hair gel, hair spray, liquid cosmetics and other items of similar consistency. Such items may be transported in checked baggage.

Passengers may have:

* Baby formula/milk and baby food in small containers if a baby or small child is traveling.
* Prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger’s ticket.
* Essential other non-prescription medicines not to exceed 4 oz. (120ml) per container.
* Liquids or gels for diabetic passengers who indicate a need for such items to address their medical condition. Quantities are limited to no greater than 8 oz. (240ml) per container. Syringes and pumps are acceptable.
* Solid cosmetics and personal hygiene items such as lipstick in a tube, solid deodorant, lip balm and similar solids.

These approved items must be presented for inspection at the security checkpoint. Also, all types of footwear must also be screened by x-ray.

Any beverages purchased in the boarding area (beyond the security checkpoint) must be consumed before boarding, as they will not be permitted on board the aircraft.


Carry-on baggage restrictions for flights from the U.K.

Each passenger is permitted to carry one item of cabin baggage through the airport security checkpoint. The dimensions of the item must not exceed a maximum length of 45 cm, width of 35 cm and depth of 16 cm (17.7" × 13.7" × 6.2") approximately. This includes wheels, handles, side pockets, etc. 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. These include gels, pastes, lotions, liquid/solid mixtures, pressurized containers and aerosols. Exceptions include:

* Baby milk and liquid baby food (the contents of each bottle or jar must be tasted by the accompanying passenger)
* Essential medicines in liquid form sufficient and essential for the flight (e.g., diabetic kit) will be verified as authentic

To help progress through security checkpoints, travelers are encouraged not to include items capable of containing liquids (for example, bottles, flasks, tubes, cans or plastic containers).

Pushchairs, walking aids and wheelchairs are permitted, but will be screened and searched.

Tips to ease travel

* Pack lightly. Reducing clutter facilitates easier screening.
* Cooperate with security personnel at all checkpoints and gates.
* Be attentive and vigilant to any suspicious activity and report it to authorities.
* Never leave baggage or personal items unattended.

[hrrunka]

Laptops seem to go hand-carried Ok both ways, provided they fit into bags of appropriate size. Guitars (and musical instruments in general) are still a problem. The musical instrument transport situation even got a mention at the Last Night of the Proms last Saturday.