Britain to implement the same Electronic Ban on Flights as U.S.A.

[stoop]

Surely there is no change in the rules for flights TO Turkey, just FROM?

Exactly Kieth! That's what I was asking. Maybe David can confirm that he wasn't allowed the items on the return flight FROM Manchester?

[DavidGray]

There was a notice on the desk at check in, both at Manchester and Dalaman regarding the size of electrical items that can be carried as hand luggage.
This was basically the first week that the ban was introduced so may have changed. Maybe a traveler this week can comment on their experience.

[stoop]

I think the signs might be relating to return journies as this is the latest update from Manchester:

Security Update
If you’re flying to the USA please ensure electrical devices are charged and capable of being switched on. Any passengers with specific queries about their individual flight should check with their airline for more detailed information.

At Manchester Airport, we make the safety and security of customers and staff our absolute priority. To make your journey as smooth as possible and avoid unnecessary delays, we ask that you pay special attention to our 4 step security procedure.

Electronics Ban – Inbound Flights

In line with the Government announcement regarding all UK airports, electronic items larger than 16 x 9.3 x 1.5 cm will not be allowed into the cabin of flights coming into Manchester Airport from:

Turkey
Egypt
Saudi Arabia
These items must go into the hold and passengers are advised to liaise with their airline on how to facilitate this.

This will only affect passengers flying into Manchester from these countries, and not any departing from here. It will however affect passengers’ return journey, when they come back into Manchester Airport.

For more information, please visit https://www.gov.uk/hand-luggage-restrictions/electronic-devices-and-electrical-items

[suehugh]

We travelled back from Manchester last Saturday . Any electrical item had to be switched on to go through security. Tablets and laptops were allowed in hand luggage as normal.
Traveling out from Dalaman the week before , electrical items had to be in hold luggage. (Other than small mobiles)

[faymoore]

Returned to UK ( Thursday ) following a 1 week visit to Turkey...

Flying out STN / DLM

Ipads scanned seperately and then returned to hand luggage, as normal.

Flying back DLM / STN

Presented IPads to security on arrival at Dalaman..they asked us to switch them on...placed through the scanner and they then watched whilst we put them in our Hold luggage.
Dropped cases off at checking desk and walked through security as normal.

No security checks  /customs at Stansted only passport control!

Dave

[daveG]

Received today from TC latest travel updates for Turkey.
" The new measures mean that laptops, tablets, e -readers,-16.0cm in length, 9.3cm and 1.5cm deep-will not be allowed in hand luggage and must be placed in the hold. This includes duty free purchases of these devices in the airport. The measure also applies to keyboards, power cable transformers, spare or separate device batteries ,portable power sources, or external hard drives that are above the size restrictions. Please be aware that spare or separate device batteries for use with phone, laptop or battery are also listed as dangerous goods and cannot be placed in the hold"
There will be no restrictions on mobile phones etc as before subject to size.
Then a further paragraph, "Spare  or separate device batteries and portable power sources cannot be carried in either the hold or hand baggage and will be confiscated. If you are unsure whether you can carry any other device, please ask our staff at check in"   
The advice refers to TC customers flying TO UK from Turk still no mention of FROM UK.
Maybe it's just me but the info I find confusing.

[stoop]

"Presented IPads to security on arrival at Dalaman..they asked us to switch them on...placed through the scanner and they then watched whilst we put them in our Hold luggage."

Pardon me if this is a stupid question but surely it would be sensible to put your ipads, etc into your hold luggage when you pack it? You can then make sure it's as secure as possible.

Also, as you cannot get it past security, what's the point in having it in your hand luggage at the first check point? Or do they insist you show them before packing them in the hold luggage?

[stoop]

Received today from TC latest travel updates for Turkey.
" The new measures mean that laptops, tablets, e -readers,-16.0cm in length, 9.3cm and 1.5cm deep-will not be allowed in hand luggage and must be placed in the hold. This includes duty free purchases of these devices in the airport. The measure also applies to keyboards, power cable transformers, spare or separate device batteries ,portable power sources, or external hard drives that are above the size restrictions. Please be aware that spare or separate device batteries for use with phone, laptop or battery are also listed as dangerous goods and cannot be placed in the hold"
There will be no restrictions on mobile phones etc as before subject to size.
Then a further paragraph, "Spare  or separate device batteries and portable power sources cannot be carried in either the hold or hand baggage and will be confiscated. If you are unsure whether you can carry any other device, please ask our staff at check in"   
The advice refers to TC customers flying TO UK from Turk still no mention of FROM UK.
Maybe it's just me but the info I find confusing.

I wonder if my iphone battery case is allowed?

[Scunner]

"Presented IPads to security on arrival at Dalaman..they asked us to switch them on...placed through the scanner and they then watched whilst we put them in our Hold luggage."

Pardon me if this is a stupid question but surely it would be sensible to put your ipads, etc into your hold luggage when you pack it? You can then make sure it's as secure as possible.

Also, as you cannot get it past security, what's the point in having it in your hand luggage at the first check point? Or do they insist you show them before packing them in the hold luggage?

Maybe people want to use it on their transfer or have it close to hand when they pick up their case UK end

[faymoore]

"Presented IPads to security on arrival at Dalaman..they asked us to switch them on...placed through the scanner and they then watched whilst we put them in our Hold luggage."

Pardon me if this is a stupid question but surely it would be sensible to put your ipads, etc into your hold luggage when you pack it? You can then make sure it's as secure as possible.

Also, as you cannot get it past security, what's the point in having it in your hand luggage at the first check point? Or do they insist you show them before packing them in the hold luggage?

We were told that security wanted to " examine them " before we placed them in our hold luggage Stoop.
( Which they did at first scanner )

This also gave us the option of using them before we bag dropped some 2 hours later.

Dave.