From the BAA website:
http://www.baa.co.uk/
Hand baggage restrictions
Passengers are now permitted to carry ONE item of hand baggage through the airport security search point. The cabin bag should be no bigger than 45cm wide x 35cm long x 16cm deep/high (17.7" wide × 13.7" long × 6.2" deep/high), including wheels, handles, side pockets - equivalent to a small laptop bag or rucksack.
The following items are prohibited from hand (cabin) baggage: Any cosmetics, any toiletries, including toothpaste, hair gel, lotions, perfume, deodorant, shaving foam, aerosols, etc, any liquids, any drinks and any sharp objects.
Further passenger information
Before security: all shops and catering outlets are open to all passengers. Hand baggage is now allowed BUT any liquids and gels must be packed into your hold luggage for check-in. Any other purchases must fit into your hand baggage.
Once through security: all shops and catering outlets are open to all passengers. Passengers can take all items purchased in the departures lounge into the aircraft cabin, unless you are travelling to the USA. All passengers boarding flights to the USA are not permitted to take any liquid or gel items into the aircraft cabin. For further details on the new cabin bag requirements, additional restrictions for passengers travelling to the USA and the latest status of each airport, please select the relevant airport below, where more detailed information will be posted throughout the day:
From the TSA website:
Link here:
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...d-items.shtm#1
The 1st yes or no is for carry on, the 2nd yes or no is for checked
Makeup & Personal Items
Carry-on
Checked
Aerosol spray bottles and cans No Yes
All creams and lotions including Neosporin or first-aid creams and ointments, topical or rash creams and ointments, suntan lotions, moisturizers, etc. No Yes
Bubble bath balls, bath oils or moisturizers No Yes
Bug and mosquito sprays and repellents No Yes
Cigar Cutters
Yes
Yes
Corkscrews
Yes
Yes
Cuticle Cutters
Yes
Yes
Deodorants made of gel or aerosol No Yes
Eye drops - You are allowed to carry up to 4 oz., of eye drops with you. Volumes greater than 4 oz., are only permitted in your checked baggage. No Yes
Eyeglass Repair Tools - including screwdrivers.
Yes
Yes
Eyelash Curlers
Yes
Yes
Gel-filled bras and similar prosthetics - Gel-filled bras may be worn through security screening and aboard aircraft.
Yes
Yes
Hair styling gels and spray of all kinds including aerosol No Yes
Hair straightener or detangler No Yes
Knitting and Crochet Needles
Yes
Yes
Knives - except for plastic or round bladed butter knives.
No
Yes
Lip gels such as Carmex or Blistex No Yes
Liquid lip glosses or other liquids for lips
No
Yes
Liquid bubble bath including gel or liquid filled
No
Yes
Liquid foundations
No
Yes
Liquid, gel or spray perfumes and colognes
No
Yes
Liquid sanitizers
No
Yes
Liquid soaps
No
Yes
Liquid mascara
No
Yes
Make up removers or facial cleansers
No
Yes
Mouthwash
No
Yes
Nail Clippers
Yes
Yes
Nail Files
Yes
Yes
Nail polish and removers
No
Yes
Non-prescription liquid or gel medicines like cough syrup and gel cap type pills - Up to 4 oz. of essential non-prescription liquid medications
Yes
Yes
Personal lubricants - Up to 4 oz. Yes Yes
Safety Razors - including disposable razors.
Yes
Yes
Saline solution - You are allowed to carry up to 4 oz., of eye drops with you. Volumes greater than 4 oz., are only permitted in your checked baggage.
No
Yes
Scissors - plastic or metal with blunt tips.
Yes
Yes
Scissors - metal with pointed tips and blades shorter than four inches in length.
Yes
Yes
Shampoos and conditioners
No
Yes
Toothpaste
No
Yes
Toy Transformer Robots
Yes
Yes
Toy Weapons - if not realistic replicas.
Yes
Yes
Tweezers
Yes
Yes
Umbrellas- allowed in carry-on baggage once they have been inspected to ensure that prohibited items are not concealed.
Yes
Yes
Walking Canes - allowed in carry-on baggage once they have been inspected to ensure that prohibited items are not concealed.
Yes
Yes
NOTE: Some personal care items containing aerosol are regulated as hazardous materials. The FAA regulates hazardous materials. This information is summarized at
www.faa.gov.