Carry-On Rules Revised in U.K.

January 7, 2008 at 7:23 pm · Filed under london, travel, travel safety and tagged: U.K. airports

By Linda Tancs

After much consternation surrounding the U.K. Department for Transport’s one bag carry-on rule, today’s effective date for lifting of the old rule provides welcome relief for travelers.  In the past, the one-bag rule meant that a purse or other hand bag, laptop, and luggage bag were not counted as one bag for carry-on purposes.  The old rule required passengers to choose among these items for carry-on, creating headaches for business travelers in particular.  Now, at several U.K. airports including Heathrow, London City and Stansted, each airline has the discretion to enforce the old carry-on rule.  Travelers are advised to check with their respective airline for travel originating in or connecting through U.K. airports to avoid any unwelcome surprises.  As for Gatwick, the old rule is still in effect for the time being while substantial construction activity that could potentially disrupt security measures continues.

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