Airport Security
All passengers travelling through Newquay Cornwall Airport should be advised that from Tuesday 1 May 2007 as directed by the Department for Transport (DfT), there will be a requirement for Airport Security staff to conduct testing on a certain percentage of liquid items contained within departing passengers' hand baggage. This testing will be mandatory, therefore it would be appreciated if passengers could provide their full co-operation should their items be selected. The Airport Management apologies for any inconvenience this new regulatory directive may cause and wishes you a safe flight.
All passengers starting their journey at a UK airport and those transferring from international flights at a UK airport are required to be aware of the following:
Cabin Baggage
One item only of cabin baggage is permitted through the airport security search point, the dimensions of this item must not exceed:
Maximum Length: 56 cm (approx. 22 inches)
Maximum Width: 45 cm (approx, 18 inches)
Maximum Depth: 25 cm (approx. 10 inches)
These dimensions should include wheels, handles, side pockets, etc.
Other bags such as handbags, may be carried within the single item of cabin baggage. Please do not carry any sharp items or any prohibited items in hand baggage. All items carried by passengers will be x-ray screened.
Mobility aids
Pushchairs, walking aids and wheelchairs are permitted but will be x-ray screened.
Liquids
From the 6 November 2006 passengers will be permitted to carry under 100ml of fluid when they are stored in individual containers. The containers must then be packed into one transparent re-sealable plastic bag of no more than 1 litre capacity per passenger.
To protect you against the new threat of liquid explosives, the European Union (EU) has adopted new security rules that restrict the amount of liquids that you can take through security checkpoints. They apply to all passengers departing from airports in the EU whatever their destination. This means that, at security checkpoints, you and your hand luggage must be checked for liquids in addition to other prohibited articles. However, the new rules do not limit the liquids that you can buy at shops located beyond the point where you show your boarding pass or on board an aircraft operated by an EU airline.
While packing:
You are only allowed to take small quantities of liquids in your hand luggage. These liquids must be in individual containers with a maximum capacity of 100 millilitres each. You must pack these containers in one transparent, re-sealable plastic bag of not more than one litre capacity per passenger (see photo attached).
At the airport
To help screeners detect liquids, you must:
- present all liquids carried to the screeners at security checkpoints for examination;
- take off your jacket and/or coat. They will be screened separately whilst you are screened
- remove laptop computers and other large electrical devices from your hand luggage. They will be screened separately whilst you are screened
Liquids include:
- water and other drinks
- soups and syrups
- creams, lotions and oils
- perfumes and sprays
- gels, including hair and shower gels
- contents of pressurised containers; including shaving foam, other foams and deodorants
- pastes, including toothpaste
- liquid-solid mixtures
- mascara
- any other item of similar consistency
What does not change?
You can still:
- pack liquids in bags that you check in – the new rules only affect hand luggage;
- carry in your hand luggage medicines and dietary requirements, including baby foods, for use during the trip. You may be asked for proof that they are needed;
- buy liquids such as drinks and perfumes; either in an EU airport shop when located beyond the point where you show your boarding pass or on board an aircraft operated by an EU airline. If they are sold in a special sealed bag, do not open it before you are screened – otherwise the contents may be confiscated at the checkpoint. (If you transfer at an EU airport, do not open the bag before screening at your airport of transfer, or at the last one if you transfer more than once)
All these liquids are additional to the quantities in the re-sealable plastic bag mentioned above.
If you have any doubts, please ask your airline or travel agent in advance of travel. Please be courteous and cooperate with airport security and airline staff.
Large electrical items / Laptops
Laptops and other large electrical items (e.g. a large hairdryer) have to be removed from cabin baggage and screened separately. (Note: a laptop bag will be regarded as your one item that is allowed in the cabin).
Musical instruments
Musical instruments which do not fit in the permitted cabin baggage size (maximum length of 56cm, width of 45 cm and depth of 25 cm (including wheels, handles, side pockets etc.)) are allowed as a second item of cabin baggage, and will need to be screened. Larger instruments (e.g. cellos) are also permitted into the cabin following screening. However, passengers should check with their airlines if special arrangements (e.g. purchasing an extra seat) for these large instruments need to be made.
Oversized baggage
- All other items of oversized luggage are required to be placed in the aircraft hold.
- These are the requirements set down by the Department for Transport. Airlines and Airports may have additional measures in place, and passengers are strongly advised to check the website of their carrier or airport before travelling.
- Additionally, if passengers have any questions on their travel arrangements or security in place at airports they should contact the airport or their airline.
Following the latest outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease, the EU has introduced protection measures to help prevent the spread of the disease from Gt. Britain. Travellers cannot take abroad any fresh meat or meat products, fresh milk or milk and dairy products from animals such as cattle, pigs, sheep, goats and deer, which are susceptible to this disease. Some examples of this food are bacon, sausages, ham, cheese, cream, butter, yoghurt and ice cream. This list also includes items such as biscuits, bread, cakes, chocolate or confectionary that contain these products.
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