New carry on regulations with Swiss???
Aug 10, 2006, 11:26 am
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New carry on regulations with Swiss???
I am wondering how the activity in England has affected Swiss travelers. I am flying Saturday and am wondering if I should pack a carry on or travel without the fun things. Ipod, laptop etc.
Aug 10, 2006, 2:45 pm
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Aug 11, 2006, 2:56 am
#4
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On the upside...
Yes, you will be packing away everything "fun" and hope it arrives in one piece. (Having observed the gusto with which baggage handlers at Heathrow hurl items onto the conveyor belts, that is in no ways guaranteed!).
However, at least flying from London City Airport, once you're past security you appear to be able to shop in duty free to your heart's delight. I called the airport earlier and they confirmed that depending on your destination you're allowed to buy anything you want at the airside outlets. As far as I remember, those outlets also sell "banned items" like liquids, electronics, boxed toiletries, etc. Does this make sense? Probably not, but I am glad I can get a book and a paper to read for the inevitable delay in a lounge-less airport :-)
However, at least flying from London City Airport, once you're past security you appear to be able to shop in duty free to your heart's delight. I called the airport earlier and they confirmed that depending on your destination you're allowed to buy anything you want at the airside outlets. As far as I remember, those outlets also sell "banned items" like liquids, electronics, boxed toiletries, etc. Does this make sense? Probably not, but I am glad I can get a book and a paper to read for the inevitable delay in a lounge-less airport :-)
Aug 11, 2006, 3:55 am
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Well those of us not flying through the UK on Swiss(LX) wont have to pack away all of our fun stuff. If you are flying JFK-ZRH or LAX-ZRH according to the most current information the only restrictions will be on the liquids and if you are connecting through ZRH to other locations in Europe you should be able to purchase drinks in ZRH and carry them on your flights from ZRH to other European cities, of course unless you are connecting to England from ZRH.
Aug 11, 2006, 4:13 am
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Originally Posted by Hufflepuff
Yes, you will be packing away everything "fun" and hope it arrives in one piece. (Having observed the gusto with which baggage handlers at Heathrow hurl items onto the conveyor belts, that is in no ways guaranteed!).
However, at least flying from London City Airport, once you're past security you appear to be able to shop in duty free to your heart's delight. I called the airport earlier and they confirmed that depending on your destination you're allowed to buy anything you want at the airside outlets. As far as I remember, those outlets also sell "banned items" like liquids, electronics, boxed toiletries, etc. Does this make sense? Probably not, but I am glad I can get a book and a paper to read for the inevitable delay in a lounge-less airport :-)
However, at least flying from London City Airport, once you're past security you appear to be able to shop in duty free to your heart's delight. I called the airport earlier and they confirmed that depending on your destination you're allowed to buy anything you want at the airside outlets. As far as I remember, those outlets also sell "banned items" like liquids, electronics, boxed toiletries, etc. Does this make sense? Probably not, but I am glad I can get a book and a paper to read for the inevitable delay in a lounge-less airport :-)
Aug 13, 2006, 4:37 am
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I'm flying tomorrow HKG-ZRH-JFK in one shot and am wondering if I will have the same restrictions on both legs. Thinking of just Fedexing my toiletry kit to NYC to avoid the baggage claim...
On another note, I imagine the lounges these days (not just LX) are offering more products for passengers who are showering etc? What about airline amenity kits?
On another note, I imagine the lounges these days (not just LX) are offering more products for passengers who are showering etc? What about airline amenity kits?
Aug 13, 2006, 12:01 pm
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You'll only have restrictions on the ZRH to JFK leg. Or should anyway. Jfk to ZRH was restricted but NO ONE checked what i had in my pockets.
ZRH onward was clear to bring whatever.
So far anyway it seems to only be flights to the UK or US.
ZRH onward was clear to bring whatever.
So far anyway it seems to only be flights to the UK or US.
Aug 13, 2006, 12:17 pm
#9
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I'll be flying ZRH-LAX on Swiss this week. How bad are the queues in terminal E? is there still a priority line for passengers travelling in C/F/*elite?
thx.
(spent 1.5 hours at security in FRA 2 days ago (destination ZRH!) - so I'm getting a bit cautious....)
thx.
(spent 1.5 hours at security in FRA 2 days ago (destination ZRH!) - so I'm getting a bit cautious....)
Aug 13, 2006, 9:45 pm
#10
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Flew ZRH-YUL-YYZ two days ago: The F&C lines in terminal E are perfect, almost no wait time. For flights to Canada there is no restriction of what to take on the plane, but be aware if you connect in Canada you better put everything in you checked luggage as the Canadians adopted the US Policy of no liquids, not even a pricey Laura Biagiotti Deodorant :-(
Aug 14, 2006, 1:32 am
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At 920 am I was the line in the E wing. The F/C didnt matter at that time of the morning (granted it was sunday)
Aug 21, 2006, 2:32 pm
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i flew ZRG - LHR on sunday and there were no additional restrictions, i had water bottle, some wine and make up with me in carry on as usual. No queues at check-in at all.
Only flights to the USA are restricted with liquids etc from ZRH
Only flights to the USA are restricted with liquids etc from ZRH
Mar 23, 2007, 2:27 am
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Bump. If I understand the rules correctly, I can buy wine at the LHR duty free shop and provided I keep this properly sealed in a bag from the shop I bought it at, together with a receipt proving that it was bought same day, I shouldn't have an issue taking it on to my onward flight ZRH-ATH? Right?
Mar 23, 2007, 8:38 am
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Bump. If I understand the rules correctly, I can buy wine at the LHR duty free shop and provided I keep this properly sealed in a bag from the shop I bought it at, together with a receipt proving that it was bought same day, I shouldn't have an issue taking it on to my onward flight ZRH-ATH? Right?