Advice on what ois allowed in hand luggage flying from UK

judyr


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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 14:14

Has anyone ever brought items purchased from Holland and Barrett the like in their hand luggage and had no problems. I am specifically thinking of Omega 3 capsules and Evening Primrose oil capsules. I can't seem to find out whether these fall outside the 100ml limitations. So if anyone has successfully brought these through a UK airport in their hand luggage I would be grateful to know. Don't want to risk it because I learned the expensive way a few months ago with jars of marmite and other similar ingredients! Obvioiusly putting it in the hold will guarantee them but they are quite heavy and will use my allowance. Thank you.

Cyprusquest


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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 14:41

The only medicines that are allowed are prescription ones and then you are highly recommended to have a doctors letter with you.

I am not sure if have other capsules will give you a problem and don't forget with many airlines you have a limit on carry on weight too.



Try to see if you can get an answer from: http://www.heathrowairport.com/portal/page/Heathrow%5EGeneral%5EAirport+information%5EHeathrow+security/82adeae1d1a17210VgnVCM10000036821c0a____/448c6a4c7f1b0010VgnVCM200000357e120a____/

Panchocat


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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 14:41

Yes I have but I split the bottle to have enough for the journey with me in hand luggage and I put the rest in the case in the hold.

flightholiday


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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 15:26

John in Message 2 covered most of it and I'm not sure about other capsules but suspect you might have no problem as long as they can be seen.

Don't forget that airlines and intermediate airports have their own rules which you should also abide by



For the UK regulations try:

http://www.caa.co.uk/default.aspx?catid=1767&pagetype=90&pageid=9849

http://www.caa.co.uk/docs/1219/srg_dgo_WhatCanICarry20100416.pdf

judyr


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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 15:49

Thank you for your help but I still can't find an answer. What I am wanting to bring are not technically classified as medicine. The Evening primrose oil are capsules. I have "weighed" my shopping list for such items and they come to around 1.75 kg hence my wanting them in my hand luggage if poss because flying with Easyjet I am not limited by weight.

My question is has anyone brought these capsules or omega 3 capsules as hand luggage and have had no problem at UK airports.

Thank you

gromit


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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 16:09

judyr



Surely your answer is to phone Easyjet?

Woodspeckie


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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 16:14

I have taken Omega3 and garlic capsules never had a problem going to Turkey or NC, they are not classed as liquids.

judyr


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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 18:28

Gromit - Easyjet have referred me to the airport because it is their security and not the airline but I cannot get through to anyone at gatwick who can help.



Woodspeckie - sounds promising. How recently was this and can you remember quantity?

Woodspeckie


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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 20:35

judyr. Last December stayed 5 weeks about 100 of each 2 of us take them daily they were in the Holland & Barret containers in my handbag, we went through Manchester airport but don't see any difference, went with Monarch to Larnaca.

Woodspeckie


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Message Posted:
11/08/2011 21:12

Just to make sure I have e-mailed Manchester Airport for clarification as I will be travelling to Turkey in a few weeks time, I wouldn't like to be caught out, will post when I get an answer.

judyr


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Message Posted:
12/08/2011 00:13

Brilliant, thanks!

Woodspeckie


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Message Posted:
15/08/2011 19:23

I have received e-mail from Manchester Airport, it is ok to take any amount of the capsules in hand luggage providing they do not have a liquid content.

Hector


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Message Posted:
15/08/2011 21:40

What pray do they think are in capsules other than liquid? I regularly take Omacor 1000 mg capsules in their normal plastic containers - basically fish oil (prescribed) in hand baggage on flights all over the world and never had that questioned.

judyr


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Message Posted:
16/08/2011 15:26

Thank you Woodspeckie. I am therefore assuming thay the likes of omega 3 capsules and evening primrose oil capsules must be put in the hold as I guess these are liquid? In your email to the airport did you specifically mention oil capsules? I wonder if you could give me there email address because i have had no reply from any of the airports I have asked. Many thanks

Woodspeckie


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Message Posted:
16/08/2011 18:33

e-mail address: customer.relations@manirport.co.uk

This is what I asked "are you allowed to take health shop items in hand luggage for example Omega3 and Evening Primrose in plastic containers if so in what quantities as I will be on a 4 week holiday".



e-mail answer. Tablets of this form are OK but if they have a liquid content will need to be no more than 100mls or gramms & declared in a clear re-sealable airtight plastic bag seperately from hand luggage when you enter security.

Woodspeckie


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Message Posted:
16/08/2011 18:34

customer-relations@manairport.co.uk missed out a.

judyr


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Message Posted:
16/08/2011 22:44

Many thanks, that has clarified it for me. I was wanting to take a 6 month supply back with me so clearly mine will be over the 100ml. Thank you for your help.

lucienne


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Message Posted:
16/08/2011 23:06

Cou;ldn't you buy them in Boots at the airport?

judyr


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Message Posted:
17/08/2011 11:04

Lucienne - I was told they don't stock them there as it is only a small outlet - they only stock the more popular items.

stellasstar1



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Message Posted:
17/08/2011 11:10

You could have another problem if you get stopped and searched at Ercan or if you are coming to Larnaca, when you come over the border, as we are not allowed to bring Vitamins and Minerals into the country anymore. They were banned a few months ago.

Clarissa2


Joined: 12/06/2009
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Message Posted:
17/08/2011 11:47

Re: Msg 1,



I'm so pleased it took you less than a week to decide that oil is a liquid, and that a 6-month supply of capsules is definitely more than 100 ml allowed!

judyr


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Message Posted:
17/08/2011 11:59

Message 21 - Sarcasm gets you nowhere and seems a particularl waste of time for you too as this has no relevance for you!

judyr


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Message Posted:
17/08/2011 12:03

This thread has now been answered - please close.

Woodspeckie


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Message Posted:
17/08/2011 12:41

Clarissa1. So you knew the answer all along why didn't you tell us? I have taken 5 weeks supply of these items through Larnaca, Ercan and Turkey in my hand luggage having passed through security at Manchester and never had a problem, the liquid is encased in a shell and in a plastic bottle for all to see but I have never been questioned.