Travel Alert
Zoom Airlines
It has been announced that Zoom ceased trading on 28 August; Any customers booked on package holidays with us that include Zoom flights need not worry, as we are looking for alternative arrangements and will contact all customers affected to advise them of any changes or costs involved.
Stansted Baggage Scanner Go-Slow
Security Scanner Operators at Stansted are planning more "go slow" industrial action. You should turn up & check in on time for your flight - possibly try to allow an extra 30 mins, but be prepared for delays.
You can minimise delays & distruption by making absolutely certain that you observe current hand baggage size / weight / security restrictions (see below).
Airport Security
The "one small item of hand baggage" rule has been in place for some time, and even where the airline permits any additional hand baggage, there may be charges for this. In your hand baggage, only small quantities (100ml) of "liquid" may be taken through Airport Security & into the aircraft cabin. This covers gel/paste/lotion/cream/perfume/drinks/foam etc.- and if you must take anything like this, the containers must be placed in a clear re-sealable plastic bag, 20cmx20cm (like a sandwich bag). Anything else will be confiscated. Detailed advice is available on the DfT Website - http://www.dft.gov.uk/ including specific information about the way that hand baggage should be presented for scanning. Our advice is that you continue to travel very light, as security checks are still thorough, so the less you carry, the less there is to check, and the quicker you can be processed through the airport.
