BAA clarifies baggage restrictions

James Featherstone

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A BAA statement has clarified at lunchtime today the rules concerning what can be taken on to flights out of BAA's UK airports

The statement was: "For today, all items purchased before security will either need to be consumed or packed into luggage and checked in to the airline concerned.

Once through security, all passengers, except those travelling to the USA, will be able to take all items purchased in the departure lounge onto the flight. Passengers to the USA are not permitted to take liquid or gel products purchased in the departure lounge into the cabin. Any beverage items must also be consumed prior to boarding. These particular restrictions are for passengers flying to the USA only and will apply until further notice. US-bound passengers will also be subject to a secondary search at the departure gate.

These restrictions will obviously change tomorrow morning because of the relaxation of hand-baggage restrictions."

The BAA spokesperson went on to say that throughout the day the restrictions will be lifted at different times and in different airport locations. "It will take some time before these changes work through," said the spokesperson.

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