BAA is now implementing a new set of hand baggage rules which are
expected to be in place in all its seven airports by the end of July.
British Airways has already introduced similar rules which follow a
DfT recommendation (see last week”s issue) advising all UK airlines
and airport operators to enforce the International Air Transport
Association (IATA) cabin baggage standards. Passengers will be asked
to check in all bags that do not fit in the gauges provided at
check-in. Additional gauges will also be placed at the entrance to
the security queue ticket presentation to ensure passengers face as
minimal disruption as possible. The IATA cabin baggage standards
state that hand baggage should be no more than 56cm (22in) long, 45cm
(18in) wide and 25cm (10in) deep.
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