FLIGHTS SECURITY UPDATE - FOR ALL UK FLIGHTS

Fiona

2014-07-07 18:02:33

**ALL passengers flying into and out of the UK are now advised to make sure that electronic devices
carried in their hand luggage are charged.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/aviation-security-update **

IFyou are flying to the US you must ensure that all your electronic devices have some charge remaining. Anything uncharged will not be allowed onboard. You may be asked during screening to turn them on.
Taking it a stage further, BA has announced that if you have uncharged or broken electronic devices you will NOT be allowed on your flight.
http://www.britishairways.com/travel/flightops/public/en_gb?p_faqid=5047&source=hp_disruption_banner
Passengers are advised to arrive in good time for check in, main security area and boarding gates . You may be subject to additional searches or questions.

edit - BA have not done a U- turn and will allow you to take your flight, but not your uncharged devices.

Edited by Fiona 2014-07-09 07:57:22
To update the advice

denny.53

2014-07-07 18:29:45

Re: IMPORTANT- FLYING TO THE UNITED STATES? Please read.

Just heard that on the news - especially the bit about you will not be allowed to travel. Thats it then i'm not taking my tablet or mobile with me - with my luck either will decide to not work and i'll miss my holiday!

Fiona

2014-07-07 19:36:11

Re: IMPORTANT- FLYING TO THE UNITED STATES? Please read.

Also note that this means that any electronics you buy at the airport also have to have some charge on them.

brewerdave

2014-07-08 05:50:12

Re: IMPORTANT- FLYING TO THE UNITED STATES? Please read.

Fiona HT Mod wrote:
Also note that this means that any electronics you buy at the airport also have to have some charge on them.

..but if you buy them airside you won't be passing thru' Security :que

Fiona

2014-07-08 07:26:21

Re: IMPORTANT- FLYING TO THE UNITED STATES? Please read.

Dave - there are additional security searches in force.I have edited first post to include more of the link I gave.

Fiona

2014-07-08 17:41:02

Re: FLYING TO THE UNITED STATES? .**UPDATED ADVICE**

Advice now changed.
BA will allow you to travel but not your uncharged devices. See link in first post for more information.

brewerdave

2014-07-08 18:39:08

Re: FLYING TO THE UNITED STATES? .**UPDATED ADVICE**

...so you go into Dixons @ Gatwick and buy a new device for use on holiday -its still in packaging -surely they can't expect those to be charged??

Fiona

2014-07-08 18:44:45

Re: FLYING TO THE UNITED STATES? .**UPDATED ADVICE**

apparently Dave. Have a look at the questions and answers near the bottom of the info on the link.

Fiona

2014-07-08 18:50:13

Re: FLYING TO THE UNITED STATES? .**UPDATED ADVICE**

http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/gb/en/travel-information/customer-service/latest-news.html
similar info here to BA but it does not spell out what is expected of items bought in airport shops.

just to emphasise to everyone- information within the links is liable to change so keep checking them for latest advice

Fiona

2014-07-09 07:58:39

Re: FLIGHTS SECURITY UPDATE - FOR ALL UK FLIGHTS

First post has been edited due to a security update

brewerdave

2014-07-09 12:48:23

Re: FLIGHTS SECURITY UPDATE - FOR ALL UK FLIGHTS

Glad I'm not planning on flying anywhere soon!
Just wait for the first story to hit the news -flight to Orlando -kid's game machine confiscated as no charge-lots of tears before bedtime!!

Mobor One

2014-07-10 12:14:05

Re: FLIGHTS SECURITY UPDATE - FOR ALL UK FLIGHTS

I was planning to put my laptop in my suitcase. Any ideas if that would be OK?

qatarman

2014-07-11 04:18:37

Re: FLIGHTS SECURITY UPDATE - FOR ALL UK FLIGHTS

Please do not put a laptop in your checked luggage as when you get your Luggage back it will have gone talking from experience.
Just charge it when you leave home there will be enough charge to show it turns on.
Then when Air side find a plug stick some extra charge in case they ask you at the gate.
What about electrical items that need mains to power up not a battery?? Anything on those items.??

Tarry

2014-07-11 17:26:52

Re: FLIGHTS SECURITY UPDATE - FOR ALL UK FLIGHTS

I had that check back when I flew back from Jersey in 2012...

Feebee1

2014-07-12 06:17:36

Re: FLIGHTS SECURITY UPDATE - FOR ALL UK FLIGHTS

I really don't understand what all the fuss is about, who would take a device with them which wasn't charged :think

I will have my iphone and iPad with me as I intend to surf before my flight in the lounge and watch a film or something on the flight, flying Jet2 with no IFE.

Sunaddict

2014-07-12 06:53:47

Re: FLIGHTS SECURITY UPDATE - FOR ALL UK FLIGHTS

Feebee1 wrote:
I really don't understand what all the fuss is about, who would take a device with them which wasn't charged I will have my iphone and iPad with me as I intend to surf before my flight in the lounge and watch a film or something on the flight, flying Jet2 with no IFE.

People on connecting flights who will have used their devices on the previous flight/s. Business travellers who work during flights. Not everyone flies short routes, or just for leisure.

brewerdave

2014-07-12 07:34:17

Re: FLIGHTS SECURITY UPDATE - FOR ALL UK FLIGHTS

Sunaddict wrote:
Feebee1 wrote:
I really don't understand what all the fuss is about, who would take a device with them which wasn't charged I will have my iphone and iPad with me as I intend to surf before my flight in the lounge and watch a film or something on the flight, flying Jet2 with no IFE.

People on connecting flights who will have used their devices on the previous flight/s. Business travellers who work during flights. Not everyone flies short routes, or just for leisure.

...plus kids who have used their devices in the car travelling to the airport, people using phones whilst queueing for check in, someone who left home in a hurry in the early hours to catch an early morning flight etc etc etc etc

Fiona

2014-07-12 09:04:40

Re: FLIGHTS SECURITY UPDATE - FOR ALL UK FLIGHTS

Last summer I arrived at Cancun airport with no charge in my mobile. I had accidentally put in our room safe without switching it off. I have also connected at Heathrow after flying two sectors.
I have just had my preboarding email from BA and it does not include any information about the security alert.

qatarman

2014-07-12 10:05:18

Re: FLIGHTS SECURITY UPDATE - FOR ALL UK FLIGHTS

I still would like to know about items that require a USB to power them up. I have a power pack that is always fully charged is this exempt there is not enough information out there, i suppose it will depend on who you get doing the checking, and how they wish to apply the rules.

Fiona

2014-07-12 10:35:36

Re: FLIGHTS SECURITY UPDATE - FOR ALL UK FLIGHTS

I am also unsure about portable chargers now. I have been reading on the BA forum elsewhere that some are saying they may be taken from you. I would have thought that if you could prove it does charge then it would be ok.

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