ONE BAG OR TWO? – APH sorts through the baggage

2008-04-18

Not sure about how much hand luggage to take to the airport?

It’s worth checking with your airline to see what sort of cabin baggage policy they operate, but APH Hs Made understanding these complex rules simple with our handy baggage chart - here.

We’ve listed all the major airlines – Ryanair, Easyjet, Flybe, BMI, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Air France, Lufthansa, Qantas and KLM - operating out of every major UK airport.

2008 has seen a relaxation in the one bag only policy imposed in the wake of security scares. At the start of the year BAA airports, with the exception of Gatwick, lifted the previous restriction on one cabin bag only.

And now, from April, Gatwick is also allowing passengers to take more than one piece of hand luggage through security.

But it’s still worth looking up your airline’s policy - because some have kept to the one bag limit.

A BAA spokesman said: “Some airlines operating at Gatwick have chosen to continue with a restriction of only one item of hand baggage. Passengers will be advised to check with their airline before travelling to the airport.

“Airport signage is being revised to reflect these changes and passengers with any questions about the regulations should speak to their airline or a member of airport staff.”