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Are you allowed (moved to flights)

Dawnlee

2007-03-05 09:41:42

to take a pillow on board with you - as we will be flying long haul thought it would be a good idea but wondered firstly will they let you through with one and do they count it as part of your hand baggage allowance.

Thanks

Jay Trip

2007-03-05 09:47:25

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I am not sure Dawn,but I have one of those small pillows full of tiny beads called Cushtie which are about £5 and come in different shapes.They are very comfortable.

David

2007-03-05 13:12:42

Hi Dawn ... I see no reason why they would not allow you to take a pillow. But bear in mind that it will have to fit comfortably within the one piece of hand luggage which you are allowed through security checks. That one piece of baggage would also need to accomodate any other valuables, camera, handbag, etc. For more info and discussion on current hand luggage restrictions, please click on the link in my signature just below.

David :wave

Dawnlee

2007-03-05 15:57:26

Thanks for your replies

David I was hoping i'd be able to get away with carrying it on board under my arm, if I have to put it in my hand luggage I am going to have very little room left for anything else

nivsy

2007-03-05 17:15:34

Going long haul your carrier will probably provide you with a pillow or two if you want (unless you are going low cost?)

Would be a shame to carry a bulky pillow if you dont need to...who are you flying with?

Nivsy

puddleduck2

2007-03-06 12:16:11

Dawn, I don't think you'll be able to carry it under your arm. The rules are pretty strict now, you will have to put in to your hand luggage.
You may find you'll get them on the plane. We got pillows, eye masks and blankets on our long haul flights last year.
I also have some blow up ones that fit around your neck and they are quite comfortable and easy to store.

Dawnlee

2007-03-06 12:26:07

Hi

We are flying with Thomas Cook airbus A330. But if the pillows are like the ones we have had flying short haul they are useless are they bigger and thicker long haul?

Might have a look for the blow up kind.

Thanks

calabonagirl

2007-03-06 19:52:00

My beach towel has a blow up pillow you might be able to get one of those. All the shops seem to have summer goodies in now.

tracy99

2007-03-06 20:09:30

i also have one of those, that are filled with little beads,i wouldn't be without it,it is so comfortable.it came in a little draw string bag,so it's really no hassle to carry.bought the grandaughter one,at manchester airport,last year,but not sure,how much i paid.
you won't be sorry, if you buy one!
tracy

Jay Trip

2007-03-06 20:56:39

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I saw these pillows today in Boyes for £4.99 and they came in a drawstring bag.

Dawnlee

2007-03-07 10:18:06

Thanks I will have a look are they easy to blow up though when you are sat on the plane?

tracy99

2007-03-07 17:04:06

i'd get one,with the little beads in,not a blow up one! honestly they are really comfortable!!!!

Miss_Chief1

2007-03-07 17:23:59

Recommend the Cushtie pillows too.....some great bargains if you "Google" CUSHTIE..............be aware of cheap imitations though as they're not as good or as comfortable