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Alert UK airports - Aberdeen update

BAA News Release 15th August 2006

Following the Government?s reduction in security levels from critical to
severe, passengers are reminded that strict security remains in place at
all UK airports. This easing of restrictions is not a return to normal.

The revised regulations will continue to have an impact on our airport
operations. All passengers will be subject to hand baggage restrictions.
Passengers are asked to be patient while these additional security measures
are in place. Delays are likely, and anyone travelling over the next few
days is asked to allow extra time for their journey and to arrive at the
airport prepared.

Current airport status
The majority of flights from Aberdeen Airport are operating normally.
However, flights between Aberdeen and London (Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted
and Luton) are particularly affected. Passengers due to fly to London over
the next few days are advised to check with their airline before travelling
to the airport.

All passengers will be subject to the revised hand baggage restrictions. We
ask anyone intending to fly today to arrive at the airport prepared. This
means only bringing those items allowed into the cabin.

Hand baggage restrictions
Passengers are now permitted to carry ONE item of cabin baggage through the
airport security search point.

The cabin bag should be no bigger than 45cm wide x 35cm long x 16cm deep
(17.7" wide × 13.7" long × 6.2" deep), including wheels, handles, side
pockets - equivalent to a small laptop bag or rucksack. Other bags, such as
handbags, may be carried within the single item of cabin baggage. All items
carried by passengers will be x-ray screened.

The restrictions on contents allowed in cabin baggage have now been relaxed
and the items prohibited from cabin baggage are now as follows:
- Any cosmetics
- Any toiletries, including toothpaste, hair gel, lotions, perfume,
deodorant, shaving foam, aerosols, etc.
- Any liquids
- Any drinks
- Any sharp objects.

Please note: Baby milk and liquid baby food are allowed but the contents of
each bottle must be tasted by the parent. Prescribed medicines in liquid
form, eg diabetic medicines, over 50ml, must be verified by a pharmacist at
any of the airport pharmacies.

All laptops and large electrical items (eg large hairdryer) must be removed
from the bag and placed in a tray so that such items neither obscure nor
are obscured by the bag.

Pushchairs and walking aids are permitted but must be x-ray screened.
Wheelchairs are permitted but must be thoroughly searched.emoved.

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