Originally Posted by
terpfan101
a "small knapsack for books" would be fine in addition to a carryon...they usually say you can bring one carryon and one smaller bag like a handbag.
They being whom? Certainly not BAA at the moment!
While one piece of carry on and a personal item is permitted in the US, it is no longer that case for flights departing the UK. He'll be OK on arrival, as long as he is not connecting to another UK airport, but not on departure.