The
Times reports that:
a) restrictions may be relaxed in size, to 56 x 45 x 25 cms
b) may be announced tomorrow (Monday18 Sep)
c) may be implemented on Friday (22 Sep)
Article does not say when two bags may be allowed. Article does suggest that Airports are insisting on restrictions, whereas airlines want relaxation.
Just to go off-topic, it is beginning to look more like a typical supplier (airport) service quality mismatch compared to customer (airline) service expectation. This might be reasonable if the supplier is not paid enough to provide the service requested, but would be unreasonable if the customers are paying enough but the supplier just won't do it. Since the payments from airlines to airports are regulated, and airlines cannot pay the full price of extra screening now required (and hence cannot charge the flyers), then we may be stuck with restrictions. I for one would be happy to pay another GBP 2 on the ticket to take standard IATA and laptop bags on board.
regards, Talisman