Restrictions in hand luggage

[tigwig]

We go to Florida in 5 weeks and are flying with Virgin. What are the current requirements regarding what you can and can't take in your hand luggage and suitcase and do you still have to get to the airport ridiculously early?

[Buenchico]

The cabin baggage security regulations which apply to all departures from any EU airport (irrespective of the destination) are here:
http://www.dft.gov.uk/transportforyou/airtrave l/airportsecurity/

Virgin's own rules about baggage are here:
http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/en/gb/passenger information/baggage/index.jsp
(Use the links down the left, as well as the FAQs section).

Virgin Atlantic close their check-in desks 60 minutes prior to take-off. They currently recommend checking in 2� hours before take-off. If you aim to allow 3 hours, you could be delayed en route to the airport for up to an hour and still check-in with no great rush.

Chris

[tigwig]

thanks Chris

[spudqueen]

Make sure you get to the airport in plenty of time tigwig, I always think it such a pity to ruin your holiday by missing your flight for the sake of an extra hour in bed!