Incoming Poland, France and Italy flights have special restrictions

Passengers travelling from Poland, France or Italy to the UK will face specific restrictions on hand luggage until further notice.

Those on flights departing from the UK are now allowed to take on board with them one item of hand luggage, not exceeding 45cm x 35cm x16cm. Although liquids (except prescribed medicine and baby milk) are still prohibited, this means that passengers can take books, magazines and electronic items such as laptops and mobile phones.

However, incoming flights from Poland France or Italy currently have tighter regulations.

From Poland, passengers may only take essential travel documents with them into the aircraft's cabin, along with spectacles without cases, contact lenses without solution, essential medicines and baby milk.

Electrical items such as laptops, mobile phones and mp3 players are not allowed on board and must be checked in as part of the hold luggage.

From France and Italy, passengers flying to the UK may carry hand luggage but they will be subject to increased screening checks. They must also carry no liquids on board (except essential medicines or baby milk).

They are also encouraged not to take with them bottles or other items that could contain liquid. In these regulations, liquids include gels, pastes, deodorant, shaving foam and lotions.

Before flying, all passengers should check with their airline to get the latest information regarding security measures.

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