UK to make new security rules permanent

[RamboLiberal]

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/edea35c0-2bba-11db-a7e1-0000779e2340.html

Tough new restrictions coming into force on Tuesday at Britain’s busiest airports are set to become permanent, the Financial Times understands, changing the face of business travel for months and even years to come.

Ministers have told BAA, the airports operator, they do not envisage “fundamental” changes to a regime that will limit the tens of millions of passengers a year who use London’s Heathrow – the world’s busiest international airport – and other international hubs to one small cabin bag, half what they were able to take on board before last week’s terror alert.

The Department for Transport said extra restrictions would be in place for flights from the UK to the US, which account for over 40 per cent of all air travel between Europe and America.

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The airline BA said on Monday it was seriously considering seeking compensation from BAA for costs related to the disruption at Heathrow and Gatwick, London’s second-biggest airport.

The airline is being forced to hire trucks and space in its own cargo aircraft to send baggage across Europe, after thousands of items were left at Heathrow airport rather than being flown to their destinations.

[daveskilt]

1. Im just relieved I get a book on board now

I thought I was going to have to fly next week with my three year old for 8 hours with no toys, crayons, books, snacks. My wallet and passport will keep her entertained only so long.

[dipsydoodle]

2. So much for the list of stuff

to keep you occupied. What you going to take for your daughter ? :)

Travel safely both of you.