The TSA has revised the ban on liquids, aerosols and gels.
For more information, please visit the Transportation Security Administration website.
1. Travelers may now carry through security checkpoints travel-size toiletries (3 oz. or less) that fit comfortably in ONE, QUART-SIZE, clear plastic, zip-top bag.
2. After clearing security, travelers can now bring beverages and other items purchased in the secure boarding area on-board the aircraft.
At the checkpoint, travelers will be asked to remove the zip-top bag of liquids and place it in a bin or on the conveyor belt. X-raying will allow TSA security officers to more easily examine the declared items.
In addition, larger amounts of prescription liquid medications, baby formula and diabetic glucose treatments must be declared at the checkpoint for additional screening.
It is unlikely that additional changes in the liquid, aerosol and gel policy will be made in the near future. This security regimen applies to all domestic and international flights departing U.S. airports. Travelers should, however, check with transportation security authorities in their country-of-origin for flights originating at non-U.S. airports.
For more information, please visit the Transportation Security Administration website.
For passengers traveling on Icelandair to and from Iceland or the USA via the United Kingdom: Security at all UK airports has been revised and additional security measures remain in place for all flights until further notice. The following arrangements apply to all passengers starting their journey at a UK airport and to those transferring between flights at a UK airport.
Passengers due to travel on Icelandair flights from London Heathrow and Manchester are advised to check in three hours prior to departure, bearing in mind the new cabin baggage restrictions still in place. Passengers from Glasgow should check in two hours prior to departure.
Icelandair is sorry for the inconvenience these measures will cause.
New baggage requirements for London Heathrow, Manchester and Glasgow
Each passenger is permitted to carry ONE item of cabin baggage through the airport security search point. The dimensions of this item must not exceed: a maximum length of 56 cm, height of 45 cm and depth of 25 cm (22"×17.5"×9.85" approx) (including wheels, handles, side pockets etc.).
Other bags, such as handbags, may be carried within the single item of cabin baggage.
All items carried by passengers will be X-ray screened.
No liquids of any type are permitted through the airport security search point, other than the following items:
- Essential medicines in liquid form sufficient and essential for the flight (e.g. diabetic kit), as long as verified as authentic.
- Baby milk and liquid baby food (the contents of each bottle or jar must be tasted by the accompanying passenger).
Other prohibited items:
- toiletries
- gels and pastes including foodstuffs
- sharp items
- lighters (not allowed on aircraft at all - please do not travel with lighters)
All laptops and large electrical items (e.g. large hairdryer) must be removed from the bag and placed in a tray so that such items neither obscure nor are obscured by the bag.
Pushchairs and walking aids are permitted but must be X-ray screened. Wheelchairs are permitted but must be thoroughly searched.
You may purchase liquids, gels and pastes (i.e. toothpaste) and solid cosmetics (i.e lipstick) from shops and restaurants after airport security and take these onto the aircraft as long as they all fit into your ONE carry on hand baggage item.If travelling on to the USA you will not be able to take any liquid cosmetics, liquids (i.e. water) or gels and pastes on to the aircraft in your hand baggage.
For full details of restrictions please consult www.baa.com
