UK airport security tightened

Airline passengers travelling on some routes to and from the UK will be required to show their electronic devices can be powered up before being allowed to fly.

The Department for Transport have advised passengers to ensure their devices are charged before travelling, warning that if your device doesn’t switch on when requested, you will not be allowed to take it onto the aircraft.

A DfT spokesperson said: “The UK government keeps aviation security under constant review in conjunction with international partners and the aviation industry.

“On 2 July we announced we were stepping up some of our aviation security measures.

“In line with the US advice, passengers on some routes into and out of the UK may now also be required to show that electronic devices in their hand luggage are powered up or face not being allowed to bring the device onto the aircraft.

“Passengers flying into or out of the UK are therefore advised to make sure electronic devices being carried in their hand luggage are charged before they travel.

“For obvious reason we will not be commenting in detail on the routes affected. We will work with the aviation industry to minimise disruption as far as possible.

“The UK has some of the most robust aviation security measures in the world and we will continue to take all the steps necessary to ensure that public safety is maintained.”

For further information on hand luggage restrictions at UK airports click here.