UK airports back to 2 carry-on bags

[MathewLodge]

In a surprise outbreak of common sense, most UK airports now allow 2 carry-on bags through the security checkpoint per an email I got earlier today from British Airways:

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Dear Mr Lodge,

We've got some great news: thanks to new guidelines from the UK Department for Transport, we're increasing our cabin bag allowance. As of 7 January 2008 you will be able to carry two pieces of hand baggage through security when departing or transferring from London Heathrow, London City, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow or Manchester airports.

The British Airways hand baggage allowance is as follows:

• One bag no bigger than 56 cm x 45 cm x 25 cm (22 inches x 17.5 inches x 9.85 inches) (including wheels, pockets and handles) • In addition, one briefcase or laptop sized bag
The maximum bag weight is 23kg and you must be able to lift the bag into the overhead lockers in the aircraft cabin unaided.

[John_S_Chapman]

Carry on restrictions on hand luggage has been relaxed at some UK airports, but not all. Also I understand that some carriers notably the low cost ones such as Ryanair and Easyjet are still limiting the carry on to one bag.

Best to check with the Airline