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The UK ratcheted down their threat level (similar to the rainbow of fear in the United States) and hand luggage is once again permitted on board British flights.

In a statement, it said: “Each passenger is permitted to carry one item of cabin baggage through the airport security search point. The dimensions of this item must not exceed a maximum length of 45cm, width of 35cm and depth of 16cm, including wheels, handles and side pockets.”
However, liquids of any type - including gels, pastes, aerosols and lotions - cannot be taken on to planes. The exceptions were prescription medicines and baby milk.

But don’t be surprised if flights headed TO the UK will still carry a restriction on carry-ons today. As other countries and airlines have adapted to the British ban, they will likely not instantly reverse that ban. Today’s a transition day, so you may still face problems out there.

This is especially good news for those carrying electronics such as iPods and laptops, since insurers are balking at paying for damaged, lost, or stolen electronics that are transported in checked luggage. Even though passengers didn’t have a choice in the matter.

Insurers say the airlines are responsible, and the airlines reply with “I’m rubber and you’re glue,” refusing to pay more than the maximum amount of £850 as determined by the Montreal Convention. Passengers, stuck in the middle, lose.

Official announcement of new UK security rules is here.

(hat tip Consumerist on the insurance article)
tags: travel | insurance | airport security