August 10th
Statement From British Airways - London Heathrow

The following is a statement from British Airways giving advice on disruption to flights and restrictions on hand luggage following the introduction of heightened security measures in the United Kingdom.:

British Airways, along with all other airlines, is experiencing major disruption to its operations at London Heathrow today (Thursday, August 10), because of the severe airport congestion, following the introduction of new security arrangements.

All British Airways shorthaul (UK and European) inbound and outbound flights to and from London Heathrow up until 3pm (BST) this afternoon (Thursday 10 August) are cancelled.

Any customers (both longhaul and shorthaul) who do not need to travel today to or from London Heathrow (Thursday August 10) are advised to stay at home.

It is likely that there may be a number of longhaul cancellations from London Heathrow during the day.

Customers due to depart from UK airports who do not wish to travel today or tomorrow or are due to travel on cancelled flights can re-book up until December 1, 2006 or obtain a refund.

Customers in the UK can call a special freephone number - 0800 727 800.

Passengers who do decide to travel from any UK airport, may only take through the airport security search point, the following items:

Travel documents essential for the journey (eg passports, tickets and visas)

Pocket sized wallets and pocked sized purses plus contents (for example money, credit cards and identity cards). Handbags are not permitted.

Prescribed medicines essential for the duration of the flight, except in liquid form unless verified as authentic.

Spectacles and sunglasses, without cases.

Contact lenses, without bottles of solution For those traveling with an infant: baby food, milk and sanitary items essential for the flight.

Keys (but no electrical key fobs).

Every other item must be carried in customer's hold luggage.

For clarity, passengers are advised that no electrical or battery powered items including laptops, mobile phones, ipods, remote controls etc can be carried in the cabin and must be checked in as hold baggage.

British Airways Website

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