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Thousands of travellers a year use London City Airport and as a result London City security is of utmost importance. Read this London City Airport security unofficial information guide so your transition is as smooth and safe as possible. |
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London City Security Information ... |
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| Liquid Substances Now Allowed |
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| Now some liquids are once again allowed through London City Airport security points. But do note that restrictions on types of liquids and quantities do apply. |
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| Liquids can only be carried in quantities of 100ml or less, and each in a separate container. |
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Containers have to be brought to the airport sealed in a single, transparent, re-sealable plastic bag, no bigger than 1 litre in capacity (approximately 20cms x 20cms), that has to fit comfortably within the passenger's hand luggage.
Note that only one clear bag is allowed in each piece of hand luggage. |
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London City Airport security unofficial information's example of clear plastic bag: |
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| Larger quantities of liquids, or any that don't fit into the clear plastic bag as full, have to be placed in main luggage as strictly stated by London City security. |
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| Authorised liquids include: |
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- Drinks such as water and foods like soup and syrups
- Creams, perfumes, lotions and oils
- Pressurized containers and spray cans like deodorants and shaving foam
- Toothpastes
- Shower gels and hair gels
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| Medicine and Baby Foods |
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| Any essential medicines are allowed in addition to the strict allowances for liquids. As are baby foods, however these may be subject to authentication. |
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| Hand Luggage Size |
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| Hand luggage must be no bigger than a maximum size of 56cm x 45cm x 25cm and the above mentioned re-sealable bag has to fit within this piece of hand luggage. |
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| Pushchairs are also allowed but will need to be screened at the security points. As will wheelchairs and other such walking aids. |
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| Laptop PCs |
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London City Airport security unofficial information says that laptop PCs have to be removed from hand luggage for screening. If they are in a specialist PC bag then this will class as your one piece of allowed hand luggage.
Also, if large electrical items are being carried in hand luggage, these too must be removed for separate screening. |
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| Larger Items |
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London City Airport baggage security unofficial information says that larger items of luggage that don't fit into hand luggage have to be placed in the main luggage.
However, musical instruments can be carried on board as a second piece of hand luggage. |
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| Leaving For The Airport |
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| When preparing to leave for the airport London City Airport security unofficial information asks you to consider the following advice: |
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- Limit all items of hand luggage to only what you will actually need for the flight
- Wherever possible place all liquids in main hold luggage
- The re-sealable bag of liquids should be prepared before arriving at London City Airport
- Should you have any queries about London City Airport baggage security unofficial information contact your airline
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| London City Security Points |
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- On the approach to the security points have your re-sealable bag of liquids out, ready for screening
- Remove shoes, coats and jackets as you approach the security points for screening and place all pocket contents in the trays provided
- Remove your PC and electrical items from luggage for screening separately
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| Duty Free Purchases |
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| For liquids purchased in the departure lounge/duty free outlet London City Airport security unofficial information dictates that they will be placed in a sealed plastic bag. Do not break this seal. Not until you have reached your final destination. Retain your receipt for proof of purchase. You may take on board liquid items of any size that are purchased after the security check in the Departure lounge (sometimes referred to as 'Airside'). |
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Security Information For Transit Passengers |
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If you have to change flights half way through your journey you may be required to go through more than one security check point. At check-in you will be told if this applies.
For duty free purchases, they must: |
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- they conform to requirements for travellers departing from EU airports as set out above; or
- have been purchased airside at another EU airport, or on the plane operated by an EU carrier - retain your receipt
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The member states of the European Union are:
Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom. |
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| The above security unofficial information has been provided by the Department for Transport Website. |
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| You can click here for further unofficial information on baggage allowances. |
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London City Airport Baggage Security Information ... |
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London City Airport baggage security unofficial information is detailed in the following sections, along with the security check each passenger will be required to pass through.
Passengers, like the
cooperating airlines and airport business partners, are asked for full cooperation so the security and safety of all passengers is ensured.
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Airport Check-in Times ... |
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The additional security checks can mean longer check-in times, and queues getting through into the departure lounge and into the boarding gate.
Therefore make sure you arrive for check-in in good time for your flight. The following is advised: |
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Type Of Flight |
Check In Time |
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Long Haul Flights |
3 HOURS before departure |
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European Flights |
2 HOURS before departure |
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UK & Northern Ireland Flights |
1 HOUR before departure |
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Do consider that the security precautions that are carried out at London City Airport are for the security and safety of all airport visitors and passengers. Cooperation with searches is vitally important.
Keep your luggage with you at all times, alerting airport staff immediately should you see any suspicious or notice any unattended packages. |
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London City Security Checks ... |
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On route to the airport Departure Lounges all passengers will pass through the security controls where boarding cards and passports will be inspected.
Hand luggage will also be checked, as will passengers themselves.
All passengers will need to put hand luggage through the airport's x-ray machine, as well as shoes, jackets and coats. Hand bags, mobiles, cameras etc must also go through, separately, the x-ray machine.
Pocket contents and any metallic item, such as belts, must also be placed through the x-ray machine.
The passengers then passes through an x-ray machine, some needing an additional hand search.
Wheelchair users will have a hand search.
Pregnant women can also request a hand search, although it is safe to pass through the x-ray machine. |
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Connecting Flights - additional security ... |
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| If you have a connecting flight, and additional security checks are required when you are waiting for your flight transfer, you will be advised at check-in. |
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London City Airport Baggage Security Information ... |
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London City Airport baggage security unofficial information states that certain items are not permitted to be packed in any luggage. Please take careful note of the following London City Airport baggage security unofficial information:
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Hand Luggage |
Exceptions |
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Scissors |
| Except where both blades are round-ended or less than three centimetres |
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Razor blades |
| Razors that have the blade set into a plastic moulding are allowed, but razors that can be opened and the razor blade removed are prohibited |
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Knives, including pen knifes or knives with any length blade |
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Household cutlery |
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Tweezers |
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Hypodermic Needles |
| Unless required for medical reasons, i.e. diabetics. It is worth checking with your Airline to find out what proof you will need to show to take any syringes on board. |
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Tools |
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Toy or replica guns
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| Firearms are permitted to be carried on flights provided they are in locked cases, you carry the correct licence for the firearms and they are checked into the hold (Not allowed as carry on) |
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Catapults |
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Sports Bats |
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Darts |
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Corkscrews |
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Knitting Needles |
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Billiard, Snooker or pool cues |
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Walking or hiking poles |
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Main Luggage |
Inclusions |
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Fireworks |
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Gas cylinders or tear gas devices |
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Flammable liquids & solids |
Paints, thinners, Acids, corrosives, alkalis, caustic soda, Poisons, arsenic, cyanide, weed killer, Organic peroxides
Oxidisers i.e. bleaching powders, Creosote, quicklime, oiled paper, Non-safety matches, fire lighters, lighter fluid |
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Infectious substances |
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Hypodermic Needles |
| Unless required for medical reasons, i.e. diabetics. It is worth checking with your Airline to find out what proof you will need to show to take any syringes on board. |
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Instruments containing magnets or mercury |
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Wet car cell batteries |
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Magnetrons |
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Radioactive materials |
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Vehicle fuel |
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System components which have contained fuel |
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| For more unofficial information on packing and luggage, weight restrictions, baggage allowances and travelling on an Aircraft with unusual items, click here for more unofficial information |
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