BAA confirms "business as usual" at UK airports

James Featherstone

10-Aug-2006

UK airport operator BAA has confirmed that its "business as usual" for retailers at UK airports following a major terrorism plot

A BAA spokesperson confirmed: "There are no restrictions on retailers apart from those in place as part of the security precautions. This means that consumers can still buy liquid products such as liquor and fragrances even if they are travelling to the US as long as they consume them before they get on the plane."

BAA operates at London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stansted, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Southampton.

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