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Monday, 7 January 2008, 18:07 GMT

Airport hand baggage restrictions

The one-bag restriction for hand baggage has been lifted at 22 UK airports although not all airlines will allow more than one bag. Here is the situation with the main airlines at the approved airports.

ABERDEEN

Easyjet and Ryanair have a one-bag limit.

BMI has a one-bag limit for economy and a two-bag limit for premium economy and business. All BMI passengers may also bring one small personal item.

Air France has a one-bag limit. Economy passengers may also bring one accessory, and business passengers may also bring one smaller-sized item and one accessory.

KLM has a one-bag limit for economy and a two-bag limit for business. Certain personal items are allowed in addition.

BENBECULA

The one-bag hand baggage restriction no longer applies.

BIRMINGHAM

Easyjet and Ryanair have a one-bag limit.

Lufthansa has a one-bag limit for economy and a two-bag limit for business and first class. All Lufthansa passengers may take an additional item such as a laptop or handbag.

Air France has a one-bag limit. Economy passengers may also bring one accessory and business passengers may also bring one smaller-sized item and one accessory.

KLM has a one-bag limit for economy and a two-bag limit for business. Certain personal items are allowed in addition.

CAMBRIDGE

The one-bag hand baggage restriction no longer applies.

CARDIFF

KLM has a one-bag limit for economy and a two-bag limit for business. Certain personal items are allowed in addition

EDINBURGH

Easyjet and Ryanair have a one-bag limit.

Lufthansa has a one-bag limit for economy and a two-bag limit for business and first class. All Lufthansa passengers may take an additional item such as a laptop or handbag.

BMI has a one-bag limit for economy and a two-bag limit for premium economy and business. All BMI passengers may also bring one small personal item.

Air France has a one-bag limit. Economy passengers may also bring one accessory, and business passengers may also bring one smaller-sized item and one accessory.

KLM has a one-bag limit for economy and a two-bag limit for business. Certain personal items are allowed in addition

GATWICK

The one-bag hand baggage restriction no longer applies for connecting flights through the South Terminal.

The restriction still applies for connecting flights through the North Terminal.

Easyjet, Delta and US Airways have a one-bag limit.

GLASGOW

Easyjet and Ryanair have a one-bag limit.

BMI has a one-bag limit for economy and a two-bag limit for premium economy and business. All BMI passengers may also bring one small personal item.

KLM has a one-bag limit for economy and a two-bag limit for business. Certain personal items are allowed in addition

HEATHROW

BMI has a one-bag limit for economy and a two-bag limit for premium economy and business. All BMI passengers may also bring one small personal item.

American Airlines and ANA have a one-bag limit.

Lufthansa has a one-bag limit for economy and a two-bag limit for business and first. All Lufthansa passengers may take an additional item such as a laptop or handbag.

JAL has a one-bag limit plus one item such as a handbag or camera.

Air France has a one-bag limit. Economy passengers may also bring one accessory and business passengers may also bring one smaller-sized item and one accessory.

KLM has a one-bag limit for economy and a two-bag limit for business. Certain personal items are allowed in addition.

United Airlines has a one-bag limit plus one small personal item, such as a laptop or purse.

US Airways, which will run out of Heathrow from February, will allow passengers to take two bags as hand luggage.

INVERNESS

Easyjet has a one-bag limit.

BMI has a one-bag limit for economy and a two-bag limit for premium economy and business. All BMI passengers may also bring one small personal item.

ISLAY

The one-bag hand baggage restriction no longer applies.

KIRKWALL

The one-bag hand baggage restriction no longer applies.

LONDON CITY

Lufthansa has a one-bag limit for economy and a two-bag limit for business and first class. All Lufthansa passengers may take an additional item such as a laptop or handbag.

Air France has a one-bag limit. Economy passengers may also bring one accessory and business passengers may also bring one smaller-sized item and one accessory.

KLM has a one-bag limit for economy and a two-bag limit for business. Certain personal items are allowed in addition

MANCHESTER

Easyjet, Ryanair and Delta have a one-bag limit.

Lufthansa has a one-bag limit for economy and a two-bag limit for business and first class. All Lufthansa passengers may take an additional item such as a laptop or handbag.

BMI has a one-bag limit for economy and a two-bag limit for premium economy and business. All BMI passengers may also bring one small personal item.

Air France has a one-bag limit. Economy passengers may also bring one accessory and business passengers may also bring one smaller-sized item and one accessory.

KLM has a one-bag limit for economy and a two-bag limit for business. Certain personal items are allowed in addition.

US Airways allows passengers to take two bags as hand luggage.

NEWCASTLE

Easyjet and Ryanair have a one-bag limit.

Lufthansa has a one-bag limit for economy and a two-bag limit for business and first class. All Lufthansa passengers may take an additional item such as a laptop or handbag.

Air France has a one-bag limit. Economy passengers may also bring one accessory and business passengers may also bring one smaller-sized item and one accessory.

KLM has a one-bag limit for economy and a two-bag limit for business. Certain personal items are allowed in addition

PLYMOUTH

The one-bag hand baggage restriction no longer applies.

PRESTWICK

The one-bag hand baggage restriction no longer applies.

SOUTHAMPTON

Air France has a one-bag limit. Economy passengers may also bring one accessory and business passengers may also bring one smaller-sized item and one accessory.

SOUTHEND

The one-bag hand baggage restriction no longer applies.

STANSTED

Easyjet, Ryanair and American Airlines have a one bag-limit.

STORNOWAY

The one-bag hand baggage restriction no longer applies.

SUMBURGH

The one-bag hand baggage restriction no longer applies.

WICK

The one-bag hand baggage restriction no longer applies.

The Department for Transport suggests passengers check with their airline on the cabin baggage rules for their flight.



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