Advancing UK Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space Solutions Worldwide
  • Home
  • /
  • Aerospace
  • /
  • UK Government announces hand luggage restrictions

Aerospace

UK Government announces hand luggage restrictions

The UK Governemnt has announced additional airline security measures on some routes travelling to the UK, with phones, laptops and tablets larger than 16.0cm x 9.3cm x 1.5cm not being allowed in the cabin on flights to the UK from Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Tunisia.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has calculated that this ban will impact about 393 scheduled passenger flights per week, equivalent to about 2.7 % of the total international scheduled passenger flights to the UK.

The US Government made a similar announcement earlier today regarding flights to the United States.

Passengers are therefore advised to check online with their airline for further details.
 

Advertisement
General Atomics LB General Atomics LB
Smith Myers

Aerospace Security

Smith Myers' ARTEMIS selected by Nova Systems for Coast Guard SAR contract

23 April 2024

Smith Myers' ARTEMIS Mobile Phone Location and Communications system has been selected by Nova Systems for integration into its airborne mission system SAR (search and rescue) contract for a European Coast Guard.

Bristol Airport hosts ground-breaking airside hydrogen refuelling trial

Aerospace

Bristol Airport hosts ground-breaking airside hydrogen refuelling trial

23 April 2024

A ground-breaking airside hydrogen refuelling trial, led by easyJet and supported by several cross-industry partners, has been successfully completed at Bristol Airport – the first airport trial of its kind at a major UK airport.

Glasgow Airport delivers the Baby Room

Aerospace

Glasgow Airport delivers the Baby Room

23 April 2024

Glasgow Airport welcomed the arrival of the new dedicated Baby Room to help parents travelling with infants and young children.

RAeS highlights mental health challenge to civil aviation safety

Aerospace

RAeS highlights mental health challenge to civil aviation safety

23 April 2024

The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) has published a paper on the mental health challenge to civil aviation safety, covering both psychosocial risk management and mental health.

Advertisement
ODU RT
Roke opens Gloucester office

Aerospace Defence Security

Roke opens Gloucester office

19 April 2024

Romsey headquartered technology company Roke, has today officially opened its new bespoke office space in Gloucester, as it focuses on further expansion, innovation and technological growth in the area and for the UK.

EDGE secures project management contracts at Leeds Bradford and Luton airports

Aerospace

EDGE secures project management contracts at Leeds Bradford and Luton airports

19 April 2024

Multidisciplinary property and construction consultancy EDGE has secured a new project for Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) and the re-appointment to London Luton Airport’s (LLA) project management framework.

Advertisement
ODU RT