BMI INTRODUCES NEW CABIN BAGGAGE POLICY
Support A1+!bmi, London Heathrow’s second largest airline, is to introduce new cabin baggage rules with effect from Monday 7th January 2008, easing the "one bag rule" for hand luggage taken on flights, following the removal of certain restrictions at a number of UK airports by the Department for Transport.
Under the new guidelines passengers travelling in business and premium economy cabins will be able to take two pieces of cabin baggage, while economy cabin passengers are able to take one piece. Individual pieces of cabin baggage must be no larger than 55 x 40 x 23cm and the passenger should be able to lift their bags unaided into the overhead lockers. Rules governing the carriage of liquids remain unchanged.*
In addition, all passengers may also bring one personal item, such as a small handbag, purse, small briefcase, laptop or baby-change bag. Laptops in a thin satchel or slimline briefcase will be considered a personal item but those in a larger computer bag or bulkier briefcase will be counted as a piece of cabin baggage. Personal items are accepted at bmi's discretion.
The policy, which is in line with fellow Star Alliance member airlines, will apply from 7th January at the following UK airports bmi operates from: London Heathrow, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Inverness.
