Originally Posted by
lc412000
Our last three flights on BA with a connection through LHR has been a nightmare, so I'm asking for suggestions to make it less painful with an upcoming connection in November.
We are seemed to be stuck on the USA TSA rule of 3 ounces or less in your carryon and you are fine. Our last connection through LHR was just terrible. We were flying business class and it still took us over two hours to get through the security checkpoint because we had liquids in our carryon luggage.
My questions are:
1. Do ALL liquids have to be removed even if small quantities like 15ml ophthalmic drops?
2. If ALL liquids have to be removed from carryon luggage, does each item have to be placed into its own small plastic bag?
3. Does an item like toothpaste which is not a liquid have to be placed in a small plastic bag? How large can a tube of toothpaste be to be carried in your carryon luggage?
4. If flying Business Class from the US and connecting through LHR, is there an expedited line that we can utilize?
5. Any additional suggestions would be appreciated
TIA
Hi,
I can answer a few of these:
1. yes
2. Yes, all liquids, pastes, sprays etc need to be removed and everything needs to fit in a single 1L sealable clear bag that they hand out everywhere
3. Yes, pastes come under this rule, 100ml maximum container size… note - container size - a 200ml bottle of perfume, half used, will fail this test and be disposed of at security.
4. No idea
5. Be prepared! Everything off your person and into coat or bag pockets before you reach the trays, follow the rules to the letter, laptops and ipads out, nothing on person, use plenty of trays and space things out, if in doubt, pull it out - hair straighteners, battery packs, etc. I’m passing through airport security about four times a week at present, generally two of those at LHR, and the only thing that slows me down is that the mass scanners hate me.
From LHR site
The following restrictions apply to all liquids, creams, gels, pastes and aerosols taken through security control:- Liquids may only be carried in containers holding 100ml or less.
- They must be carried separately in a single bag which is:
- Transparent and resealable
- No larger than 20cm x 20cm (8in x 8in)
- Able to close properly with all the items inside.
- At security control, place the bag in the tray with your other items.
- Liquids in containers over 100ml will not be permitted through security – please pack them in your hold baggage instead.