18 August 2006
Passengers departing from Jersey Airport are now allowed to take one piece of hand luggage with them when they fly, but stringent controls are in place concerning the size and content.
Passengers are still able to purchase duty free goods at Jersey Airport after their flight has been called for boarding and they have cleared security control.
What can you take through security?
One piece of hand luggage (Only).
- The luggage must not be larger than a standard laptop bag or briefcase. The dimensions must not exceed a maximum length of 45cm, a width of 35cm and a depth of 16cm, including all wheels, handles and side pockets. Hand luggage will be measured and x-ray screened at security control.
- All laptops and large electrical items, such as large hairdryers or portable DVDs, must be removed from your one piece of hand luggage and placed in a tray at security control.
- Please note that all passengers will be required to remove their footwear and have their shoes x-ray screened, prior to them passing through the detection archway.
Baby milk and baby food
Baby milk and food may be taken through security but must be tasted by the passenger in the presence of a security guard at security screening
Medicines
Essential medicines in liquid, cream or gel form are permitted for the journey, provided they do not exceed 50ml per person. Essential medicines in tablet form or powder form (up to 50g) can be carried in the cabin. Passengers may be asked to taste their medicines or provide authentication of their prescription.
Pushchairs, walking aids and wheelchairs
Pushchairs and walking aids are permitted but will be screened. Wheelchairs will be searched thoroughly.
What can’t you take through Security?
No liquids are allowed (other than essential medicines, baby milk and baby food)
This prohibited list includes:
tooth gels, toothpastes, skin and hair lotions, mouthwash, hair gel, drinks, soups, syrups, yogurts, perfume, most makeup items, deodorants, shaving foam and aerosols.
Please note that these lists of approved and prohibited items may be amended from time to time. The acceptance of any item through security is by approval of the airport authority; the acceptance of any item onto an aircraft is by approval of the airline.
Duty Free
Passengers departing Jersey Airport are able to purchase duty free items once their flight has been called for boarding and they have cleared security control. The full range of duty free goods remain available, however, any passengers with an onward flight to the United States are not permitted to carry on any duty free liquids on their US connection. Accordingly, passengers are asked to ensure that when they come to the airport, they do so in the knowledge of current restrictions on cabin luggage allowances and the list of prohibited items.
For the latest information please look at the Jersey Airport website www.jerseyairport.com or contact your airline direct.
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