Jet sets cabin baggage norms for London flights

New Delhi, Jul 17: In compliance with the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) cabin baggage standards, Jet Airways has announced implementation of cabin baggage size with effect from August 1 on all its flights between India and London Heathrow.

Jet has put into practice cabin baggage standards in the light of British Airports Authority (BAA) implementing the recommendations of the British department for transport regarding the size of cabin baggage.

According to IATA standards, individual dimensions of cabin baggage should not exceed 22 inches (56 cm) in length, 18 inches (45 cm) in width and 10 inches (25 cm) in depth. Any baggage exceeding the mentioned dimensions will not be allowed to pass through the central search area at London Heathrow Airport.

A soft start has been initiated from July 5 by BAA across all British airports with the commencement of an amnesty period extending until August 1. During this period, passengers travelling with hand baggage exceeding the stipulated size will be handed a red sticker informing them about the standard measurements.

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