hand luggage - what's allowed?

sal-ad_daze

We are travelling to Gibraltar with an 18 month old and are not quite sure what we are allowed to take in hand luggage and what must be bought 'airside'.
She doesn't need formula milk but will need 'ordinary' milk and juice for the journey, also thinking about treats for distraction purposes (first flight) so things like chocolate buttons, grapes etc. all her treat foods. I guess we'll be able to buy the chocolate but not the grapes! Are you allowed creams like sudocrem?
As you can guess, haven't got a clue!
Thanks for any tips you have.

phatbear

Only limited quantities of liquids may be carried through security control in hand baggage.

This includes bottled drinks, suntan lotion, fragrances, cosmetics and toiletries.

The following restrictions apply to all liquids, creams, gels, pastes and aerosols taken through security control.

● Liquid items may only be carried in containers holding up to 100ml.
● They must be carried separately in a single transparent, resealable plastic bag.
● The bag must be no larger than 20cm x 20cm (8in x 8in) and all items must fit inside so that it closes properly.
● At security control the bag must be placed separately on the conveyor belt for screening.
● Liquid items larger than 100ml should be packed in your hold luggage – otherwise they will be confiscated.

Exceptions to the 100ml rule can be made for baby food or milk. However, you should only carry what you need for the flight, and you will be asked to taste at least 50 per cent of the containers at security control.
Exceptions may also be made for medicines. However, you may be asked to taste any liquid medicines, or to provide evidence (such as a doctor's letter) that you need them for your journey.

You can take as much liquids on board as long as you have got it through security or have bough it airside, however if its with a budget airline they usually insist all purchases fit into your carry on bag

blue_haddock

There is a big branch of morrisons in gibraltar so whatever you need you can buy there. Just take the basics for on the flights.

purplestar133

Can you take medicines in the form of tablets in your hand luggage?

Sounds silly but these restrictions weren't in place the last time I flew, where do you get the clear plastic bags from? Do they give you them at the airport, do you buy them there or somewhere else?

If you can have up to 100ml of liquids, is that 100ml in each container? Do the containers have to be see through? Can I put mascara in the clear bag for example?

Engadine

The plastic bags are generally available at airports, BAA airports tend to supply them free of charge, the other airport often have vending machines and charge for the bags. You can use freezer bags that seal along the top.

It is a max of 100ml per container, once you have put all the containers in the bag you must be able to seal the bag. The containers don't have to be see through and yes you can put mascara in the bag.

purplestar133

Engadine wrote: »

The plastic bags are generally available at airports, BAA airports tend to supply them free of charge, the other airport often have vending machines and charge for the bags. You can use freezer bags that seal along the top.

It is a max of 100ml per container, once you have put all the containers in the bag you must be able to seal the bag. The containers don't have to be see through and yes you can put mascara in the bag.

Great, thanks. Does the bag need to be totally see through? My freezer bags are big enough but have those white panels on for you to write on!

Do you know whether I can take medicines in the form of tablets in my hand luggage? Mind you, I will have to whether I'm allowed or not!

phatbear

The only thing you have to worry about getting through security are liquids and all the obvious stuff, nukes/guns/badgers, therefore tabs are not a problem, however as I tell anyone who asks if in doubt make sure the tabs are in the pescribed bottles/packs

purplestar133

phatbear wrote: »

all the obvious stuff, nukes/guns/badgers

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

jackieblack

purplestar133 wrote: »

Great, thanks. Does the bag need to be totally see through? My freezer bags are big enough but have those white panels on for you to write on!

Do you know whether I can take medicines in the form of tablets in my hand luggage? Mind you, I will have to whether I'm allowed or not!

You shouldn't have a problem, I've used the freezer bags with white 'write-on' panels the last couple o years, never been a problem, I also always take tablets in my hand luggage - can't risk putting them in the case and the case going astray! - again, never had a problem with this.

jammin_2

phatbear wrote: »

Only limited quantities of liquids may be carried through security control in hand baggage.

This includes bottled drinks, suntan lotion, fragrances, cosmetics and toiletries.

The following restrictions apply to all liquids, creams, gels, pastes and aerosols taken through security control.

● Liquid items may only be carried in containers holding up to 100ml.
● They must be carried separately in a single transparent, resealable plastic bag.
● The bag must be no larger than 20cm x 20cm (8in x 8in) and all items must fit inside so that it closes properly.
● At security control the bag must be placed separately on the conveyor belt for screening.
● Liquid items larger than 100ml should be packed in your hold luggage – otherwise they will be confiscated.

Exceptions to the 100ml rule can be made for baby food or milk. However, you should only carry what you need for the flight, and you will be asked to taste at least 50 per cent of the containers at security control.
Exceptions may also be made for medicines. However, you may be asked to taste any liquid medicines, or to provide evidence (such as a doctor's letter) that you need them for your journey.

You can take as much liquids on board as long as you have got it through security or have bough it airside, however if its with a budget airline they usually insist all purchases fit into your carry on bag

Only problem is, not all UK airport follow the same rules. In my experience of frequent flying with an infant, Birmingham airport will have different rules from East Mids.. Heathrow will have different rules again.. International airports, such as Dublin, Waterford, Charleroi, Amsterdam will be different again..

..it's hard (or impossible) to know what's allowed and what's not. For example, a flask of hot water to make up formula milk. One airport wants all the water thrown away and the flask to be empty. Another just wants us to taste the water. Another says it's allowed as it's for the baby (not tasting required). One airport even wanted to confiscate the flask.

I'm all for doing things right and playing by the rules, but when the rules are so inconsistent..

EDIT: I should say, I'm all for doing things right and playing by the rules, but when the implementation of the rules is so inconsistent..

will-in-estoril

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Publictransport/AirtravelintheUK/DG_078179

The DFT set the rules; airport operators enforce them. My own experience that most security staff (except Heathrow) are perfectly ok. It can be no bad thing to actually telephone and speak to one of the supervisors with any queries (get a name) before you set out.

When the DFT do inspections (which happens periodically)you will find that security staff may be a bit stricter, knowing that they are being watched.