2 If you are flying don't forget to weigh each item of luggage as the airlines do enforce their regulations & the new laws on liquids on board :-
On the 6th November 2006, New European Union hand baggage security restrictions were implemented on all flights to and from EU/EEA airports. Consequently, from this date, passenger hand baggage containing any liquids, gels, pastes, lotions or liquid cosmetics MUST be presented at the airport passenger security point in a transparent re-sealable bag of no more than one litre capacity (e.g. 20cm x 20cm ziplock freezer bag). Only gels, pastes, lotions and liquid cosmetics in containers of 100mls or less will be permitted through the passenger security screening points at all EU/EEA Airports, please note there is a limit of one transparent resealable plastic bag per person
(There is nothing worse than having your expensive sun cream confiscated ! )
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