Go Back  FlyerTalk Forums > Miles&Points > Airlines and Mileage Programs > British Airways | Executive Club
Reload this Page >

Security @LHR (Chocolates)

Register
Community
Wiki Posts
Today's Posts
Search

Security @LHR (Chocolates)

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 18, 2023, 2:51 pm
  #1  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Programs: AAdvantage EXP, Kimpton InTouch
Posts: 21
Security @LHR (Chocolates)
Thanks in advance for your help. When vacationing, we always like to bring chocolates for the crew. We will be getting off a cruise in Southampton. Will we be able to clear security with chocolates? In the US it is allowed but want to ensure it is in the UK also.
nps001 is offline  
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2023, 2:55 pm
  #2  
Ambassador, British Airways; FlyerTalk Posting Legend
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Leeds, UK
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, GfL, HH Diamond
Posts: 42,964
Yes you can take chocolates through - or you can buy some once airside.
PETER01 likes this.
KARFA is online now  
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2023, 3:39 pm
  #3  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: London, UK
Programs: BA Gold, SQ Gold, KQ Platinum, IHG Diamond Ambassador, Hilton Gold, Marriott Silver, Accor Silver
Posts: 16,348
Don’t forget to bring some chocolates for the check-in agents, security staff, any retail staff you interact with, lounge staff, gate staff, flight crew, immigration and customs officers and your taxi driver.
Koru Flyer, SK, PUCCI GALORE and 41 others like this.
Genius1 is offline  
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2023, 3:44 pm
  #4  
A FlyerTalk Posting Legend
 
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Argentina
Posts: 40,211
Originally Posted by Genius1
Don’t forget to bring some chocolates for the check-in agents, security staff, any retail staff you interact with, lounge staff, gate staff, flight crew, immigration and customs officers and your taxi driver.
As well as BAEC Gold Card holders...they like to feel wanted.
FLYMSY, Concerto, Dan72 and 31 others like this.
HIDDY is offline  
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2023, 3:53 pm
  #5  
 
Join Date: Nov 2022
Programs: British Airways Executive Club - Silver, Nectar, Tesco
Posts: 1,001
If taking chocolates through security, you had better do it before 19:59 because After Eight its impossible
Koru Flyer, SK, moondog and 50 others like this.
IJN Harekaze is offline  
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2023, 3:55 pm
  #6  
 
Join Date: Jun 2021
Programs: BAEC Gold
Posts: 538
No. If they catch you, you’ll be sent to the Tower of London.

(Seriously; what do people think the UK is like?)
N1120A, HIDDY, Genius1 and 5 others like this.
BA850 is offline  
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2023, 3:56 pm
  #7  
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: NYC
Programs: AA ExecPlat; AF Gold; UA GS; Hyatt L. Globalist; Marriott Plat; Hilton Diamond; National EE
Posts: 6,161
Chocolates are permitted but sometimes a block or box of chocolates can look suspicious on the Xray. When carrying chocolates in this format, I always put them through in a separate bin by themselves.
RJD1983, LCSinTexas and Pilou like this.
Buster CT1K is offline  
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2023, 3:58 pm
  #8  
 
Join Date: Nov 2022
Programs: British Airways Executive Club - Silver, Nectar, Tesco
Posts: 1,001
Originally Posted by BA850
No. If they catch you, you’ll be sent to the Tower of London.

(Seriously; what do people think the UK is like?)
A place of sanity where the biggest threat to the country is running out of toilet paper in the office during Taco Tuesdays
IJN Harekaze is offline  
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2023, 3:58 pm
  #9  
Ambassador, British Airways; FlyerTalk Posting Legend
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Leeds, UK
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, GfL, HH Diamond
Posts: 42,964
Originally Posted by Buster CT1K
Chocolates are permitted but sometimes a block or box of chocolates can look suspicious on the Xray. When carrying chocolates in this format, I always put them through in a separate bin by themselves.
and sometimes the only way to test it is for the security staff to try eating it to make sure
RJD1983, the810, megaloman and 1 others like this.
KARFA is online now  
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2023, 3:59 pm
  #10  
 
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: NYC
Programs: AA ExecPlat; AF Gold; UA GS; Hyatt L. Globalist; Marriott Plat; Hilton Diamond; National EE
Posts: 6,161
Originally Posted by BA850
No. If they catch you, you’ll be sent to the Tower of London.

(Seriously; what do people think the UK is like?)
Seriously, UK airport security staff are some of the most paranoid I have ever met (though many of them are nevertheless courteous while performing their duties). The UK has sniff tests for liquids and a higher level of stringency that I don't usually encounter at other European airports.
makin'miles, the810, zymm and 1 others like this.
Buster CT1K is offline  
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2023, 3:59 pm
  #11  
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Wales
Programs: BAEC Silver
Posts: 147
Chocolates with a high lactose content have to be specially screened. Ask for the “milk tray” at security.
wyddfa is offline  
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2023, 4:01 pm
  #12  
 
Join Date: Nov 2022
Programs: British Airways Executive Club - Silver, Nectar, Tesco
Posts: 1,001
Originally Posted by wyddfa
Chocolates with a high lactose content have to be specially screened. Ask for the “milk tray” at security.
But to be visually inspected only - otherwise there is Black Magic involved in going through the scanner
HIDDY, Genius1, kileysmom and 5 others like this.
IJN Harekaze is offline  
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2023, 4:07 pm
  #13  
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: GLA
Programs: BA Silver
Posts: 2,962
Wispa it quietly, but I think you'll be okay.
VSLover, HIDDY, Genius1 and 7 others like this.
Scots_Al is offline  
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2023, 4:09 pm
  #14  
 
Join Date: Nov 2022
Programs: British Airways Executive Club - Silver, Nectar, Tesco
Posts: 1,001
Originally Posted by Scots_Al
Wispa it quietly, but I think you'll be okay.
Do this enough times and I think you can very get upgraded to Wispa Gold Guest List
RJD1983 and mrow like this.
IJN Harekaze is offline  
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2023, 4:12 pm
  #15  
Ambassador, British Airways Executive Club
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 10,153
You'll only get Chocolates through security if you do a Twirl beforehand.
HIDDY, Genius1, kileysmom and 4 others like this.
PETER01 is offline  
Reply



Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Manage Preferences - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.