New Security regulations at EDI
Dec 15, 2014, 4:12 pm
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New Security regulations at EDI
Hello all, this may have been mentioned already elsewhere, so apologies if it has been.
I have been told that new trays have been introduced at EDI Secuirty, and every bag which exceeds those dimensions will be refused and Pax be sent back to Check in.
Top opening of the tray:
L: 720 mm
W:550mm
D:140mm
Bottom base:
L: 580mm
W: 460mm
Make of it what you wish but apparently scenes at EDI security have been, let's say interesting, with loads of arguments and not sure why EDI is doing this.
Even operating Crew off all airlines have been turned away from Security I hear
I have been told that new trays have been introduced at EDI Secuirty, and every bag which exceeds those dimensions will be refused and Pax be sent back to Check in.
Top opening of the tray:
L: 720 mm
W:550mm
D:140mm
Bottom base:
L: 580mm
W: 460mm
Make of it what you wish but apparently scenes at EDI security have been, let's say interesting, with loads of arguments and not sure why EDI is doing this.
Even operating Crew off all airlines have been turned away from Security I hear
Dec 15, 2014, 4:24 pm
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I do not know the answer to that, as I have not been up there since it has been changed, but rumour has, they have been and some of the Crew have been caught out too. BA does not run the EDI Airport, so I guess they rule the roost and maybe some info will be available on BA.com in the near future.
A contingency plan has been put it in place for Crew in the meantime, and no,it's not a good one and certainly no exceptions are made for Crew
Bottom line is, if it doesn't fit in the tray, it's not going through I hear
A contingency plan has been put it in place for Crew in the meantime, and no,it's not a good one and certainly no exceptions are made for Crew
Bottom line is, if it doesn't fit in the tray, it's not going through I hear
Dec 15, 2014, 4:25 pm
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I hope bags of up to 250mm deep that adhere to BA’s policy will not be refused.
Also, it does seem odd that crew are being subjected to the same requirements as passengers
Also, it does seem odd that crew are being subjected to the same requirements as passengers
Dec 15, 2014, 4:27 pm
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They certainly are at EDI, an internal Memo has been sent out.
Seems they are ruthless up there.
Crew is meant to adhere to Cabin bag sizes anyhow, however EDI seems to have a different idea of what's acceptable in the Cabin.
Dec 15, 2014, 4:33 pm
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Dec 15, 2014, 4:36 pm
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I really don't know what BA and other airlines will do about it as the BA (main bag) allowance is in line with most carriers for Customers.
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Dec 15, 2014, 4:45 pm
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BA passengers travelling on HBO fares would face a £65 airport check in fee. Under the circumstances BA might waive the charge but that remains to be seen. To be honest, I’d be more inclined to seek a refund from Edinburgh Airport, as futile as that would be.
Dec 15, 2014, 4:47 pm
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Dec 15, 2014, 4:48 pm
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As I said its a new system, it only started a few days ago so not sure what the impact is and as for who to redirect your refund to, again I don't know, unless BA and other airlines are forced to waive these charges given the circumstances.
Dec 15, 2014, 4:59 pm
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I think this might be another 'sorry to upset/Tanqueray' post...
Bags that are deeper than the tray can and are allowed through. Saw many such bags passing through the scanners on Saturday afternoon when I was passing through; some were definitely too big, including those belonging to some rugby team.
I also can't see the airport wanting to pick fights with the airlines, there are quite a few J longhaul passengers passing through Edinburgh and can't see airlines or the airport will want to drive this business away.
Bags that are deeper than the tray can and are allowed through. Saw many such bags passing through the scanners on Saturday afternoon when I was passing through; some were definitely too big, including those belonging to some rugby team.
I also can't see the airport wanting to pick fights with the airlines, there are quite a few J longhaul passengers passing through Edinburgh and can't see airlines or the airport will want to drive this business away.