Brits traveling to Europe given urgent four-day warning over new rules
Brits travelling to Europe have been issued a four-day warning ahead of a new rule change coming imminently.
The EU is introducing some new rules related to passengers' carry-on luggage, including what kind of bags we can take on board an aircraft.
If you regularly fly, you'll know that different airlines often have their own rules about what luggage you can carry onto the plane.
This can often be confusing, with many passengers getting caught out at the gates with the wrong sized suitcases.
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Of course, this only ends up leading to delays - and often, extra charges.
But this is all about to change, as the EU moves to standardising carry-on luggage.
From 1 September, EU holidaymakers will be allowed to carry one cabin bag and one small personal item - such as a handbag or a laptop bag - on board.
These items must weigh no more than 10kg and the small personal item must fit under the seat in front of you, writes The Express.
Moreover, the maximum dimension of the carry-on cabin cab, including handles and wheels, will be 55 x 40 x 20cm.
The dimension limit on your small personal item should be 40 x 30 x 15cm.
But luggage isn’t the only thing the EU is standardising on 1 September, as previous legislation regarding liquid limits is set to be reintroduced.
Previously, travellers heading through terminals equipped with Explosive Detection Systems for Cabin Baggage (EDSCB) had been permitted to carry liquids in quantities exceeding 100ml.
However, the EU has decided to reinforce the 100ml rule across all airports from Sunday (1 September).
Those who have flown out of the UK since June will already be aware that the 100ml liquid limit was recently reintroduced.
The rule was brought back into play after reports of long queues forming in UK airports such as those in Birmingham and Newcastle.
Passengers will now be able to take one litre worth of liquid through security in their hand luggage.
This can be split across containers holding no more than 100ml of liquid, gel or cream.
All liquids must be placed inside of a clear, resealable pouch that roughly measures 20cm x 20cm and should be scanned separately from your case.
The EU claims both luggage and liquid standardisation are ‘necessary’ but that rules could change in the not-so-distant future.
So, if you are going on holiday from 1 September, make sure you’re aware of the new legislation. You don’t want to be caught off guard!
Lucy Devine