Hand Baggage Size/Weight
Passengers should check the airline's size and weight restrictions rather than the DfT's size limit (56cm x 45cm x 25cm).

Laptops / Electrical Items
Passengers are allowed to take electrical items (such as laptops and hairdryers) in your hand baggage but they will need to be removed and screened separately.

Other Items
Pushchairs, walking aids and wheelchairs are usually permitted in the cabin, but will be security screened.

Oversized Items
Any item of hand baggage larger than 56cm x 45cm x 25cm will not be allowed in the aircraft cabin. It must be checked in as hold baggage, with the exception of musical instruments.

Musical Instruments
Musical instruments which do not fit in the permitted cabin baggage size will normally be allowed as a second item of cabin baggage. Larger instruments are also permitted but passengers should check with the airline as special arrangements need to be made, such as buying an extra seat.

Hold (checked-in) Baggage

• Dangerous and Restricted Items are not permitted on board the aircraft. These include, but are not limited to:

• Explosives, detonators and fuses

• Gasses (butane, propane, acetylene)

• Flammable liquid (petrol, lighter fluid, alcohol, ethanol)

• Flammable solids and reactive substances (magnesium, firelighters, fireworks, flares)

• Oxidisers and organic peroxides (bleach, car body repair kits)

• Toxic or infectious substances (poison, infected blood, bacteria, viruses)

• Radioactive material (medicinal or commercial isotopes)

• Corrosives (mercury and vehicle batteries)

Passengers should check booking conditions for airline or holiday company baggage limits and restrictions. eg:  Flybe (baggage)  |  First Choice (baggage) | Inghams (baggage) | Thomas Cook (baggage) | Thomson (baggage)

Maximum Baggage Weight
Maximum Baggage Weight limits generally restrict individual items to 32kgs (30kgs with flybe) and items above these weights will not be accepted at check-in. The load should be split between two bags if carrying more than this.

Over-Size Baggage
Over-Size Baggage (eg golf clubs, surf boards, skis) cannot be guaranteed carriage without prior notice and may be subject to a charge at check-in.

Outbound items will be tagged at check-in and must be deposited at the over-size baggage belt in the Departures channel.
Inbound items will be available at the over-size zone in baggage re-claim.
Pushchair & Child Buggy procedures are detailed in the Baby & Child section.

General Baggage Information

• Passengers must comply with all Baggage Regulations above.

• Hold Baggage should be strong and fit for purpose as it will be handled, manually and mechanically, many times between Check-in and Baggage Reclaim.

• Pack medication for use on the journey in hand baggage and carry a letter from your doctor.

• Do not pack money, jewellery and other valuable items in Hold (checked-in) Baggage.
• Electrical items, aerosols and gas hair curlers, without refills, should be placed in Hold (checked-in) Baggage.

• Never carry anything onto an aircraft for other people.

• Airport Baggage Tags will be issues at check-in but baggage labels are not usually issued by the airline.

• Passengers' own labels should not display the home address. For identification in an emergency, name and home address, should be placed inside baggage.
• Baggage should be securely locked at all times.
• Do not leave baggage or personal belongings unattended in or around the airport.

HM Revenue & Customs, Defra and EU Restrictions

• Passengers travelling to an EU country should be aware of the ban on fresh meat, meat products, fresh milk or milk products. Baby milk can be circulated freely within the European Union but in other countries products may be confiscated.
• Passengers do not have to pay any tax or duty in the UK on goods bought tax paid in other EU countries which are for their own use but Customs Officers may question travellers with large quantities of alcohol or tobacco.
• Passengers travelling to the UK from outside the EU you are entitled to a lower allowance. Please check with HM Revenue & Customs for details of all allowances into the country.
• Passengers should be aware of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) rules and their campaign DON'T BRING ME BACK!

Delayed, Lost & Damaged Baggage

Once checked-in the airline is liable for the damage, delayed or mishandled baggage under the Montreal Convention.  Passengers must report an incident at the baggage reclaim area of the arrival airport and a Property Irregularity Report (PIR) should be completed. Air Transport Users Council and the UK European Consumer Centre (Air Travel) offer information about baggage problems and making claims.