News: Virgin call for review of hand luggage restrictions
Flights > News > # 1880 (10/09/2008)
Virgin Atlantic has called for a review into hand luggage restrictions on flights from the UK.
Rules about what could be taken on to planes were changed in August 2006 following the arrest of a number of men accused of plotting to blow up planes on transatlantic flights. None was found guilty of the aircraft plot but three were convicted of conspiracy to murder this week, following a trial at Woolwich Crown Court, in south east London.
The Government has ruled that restrictions on carrying liquids and gels in hand luggage on flights must continue despite the inconclusive verdicts.
Virgin Atlantic director of communication Paul Charles said: "Maybe now is the time for a review to be held on whether the restrictions in place on hand luggage and liquids should still take place. Passengers are still confused, there are different rules all over the world.
"There needs to be some consistency worldwide on what you can and what you can't take on board. We have been saying this for six months or so now."
The restrictions caused chaos at airports when they were brought in last and resulted in delays as customers were left unsure about what they could take on to flights.
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