| Cabin Baggage and Size Allowed |
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| Only one item per passenger is allowed through the airport search point with a maximum size of 56cm x 45cm x 25cm (note: the re-sealable bag must be able to fit within the cabin bag). Additional items, for example hand bags, will be required to fit inside the one permitted item of carry on baggage. |
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| Screened, but permitted are walking aids, wheelchairs and pushchairs. |
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| Outsize Items |
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All items of luggage which do not fit in the permitted cabin baggage size (maximum length 56 cm, width of 45 cm and depth of 25 cm) must be checked in to be placed in the aircraft hold.
An exception to this is musical instruments, these are allowed on the craft as a second item of hand baggage. It is advisable to check with your airline before travelling if any special arrangements need to be made. |
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| Liquids |
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| Now, some liquids are permitted through the airport security check points at Luton. However, there are restrictions on the quantity of liquids being carried through. |
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| Passengers may each carry small quantities of liquids, each in separate containers, in quantities no greater than 100ml. |
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These containers of liquids must be brought into the airport within in a single, transparent, re-sealable plastic bag - see below as an example - the transparent bag not exceeding 1 litre in capacity (approximately 20cms x 20cms). All the contents of the transparent bag must fit comfortably within the bag and it must be able to be sealed.
Each passenger is allowed to carry one such bag of liquids. |
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The bag has to go through the usual security checks. |
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| Any liquids that don't fit inside the re-sealable bag have to be packed into the hold luggage, for stowing in the aircraft hold, and checked in. |
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| The phrase 'Liquids' includes: |
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- All drinks i.e. water, soup, syrups
- Lotions, creams, oils, perfumes, mascara etc
- Pressurized canisters and sprays including shaving foam and deodorants
- Pastes, including toothpastes
- Gels such as shower and hair gel
- Other such solutions of similar consistencies
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| Liquid Baby Food |
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| Flying with baby foods - please be advised that baby foods and sterilised water are permitted in larger quantities above the 100ml limit but only sufficient for the journey. These liquids will be subject to a taste test at airport security. |
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| Essential Liquid Medicines |
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| Flying with medicines - please be advised that it is permitted to take essential medicines for the duration of your trip but they will be subject to the following authentications. You must obtain written permission from the airline and the airport. You should also have documentation from a qualified medical professional such as your GP or consultant. |
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| Electrical Items & Laptops |
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| Any electrical items being carried onboard the aircraft must be screened - this includes laptops and other large electrical items for example a large hairdryer. If carried within hand luggage it will have to be removed and screened separately. If carrying a laptop in a computer bag this is count as the one piece of hand luggage allowed per passenger. |
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| Restricted & Prohibited Goods |
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| For the complete guide on those goods that are banned or limited from luggage visit our Restricted and Prohibited Goods Guide. |
