Government bans hold luggage on flights between Sharm el-Sheikh and UK under new strict security measures

Strict restrictions will apply to flights Credit: PA

Wheelchairs, pushchairs, and car seats are among items banned from all UK-bound flights from Sharm el-Sheikh under emergency security measures announced by the government.

Flights will not be permitted to carry any hold luggage at all - including large medical items.

Instead, passengers will only be allowed to take on one small piece of hand luggage, while larger items will be securely shipped separately via government couriers.

The restrictions include:

  • Only one small item of hand luggage will be allowed per passenger.

  • This should only contain essential items, such as valuables, travel documents, house and car keys, medication, cash and credit cards

  • The bag should be small enough to fit under the seat in front

  • Any bags bigger than this may be removed and shipped alongside the hold luggage

  • Bags for babies with essential items like nappies, milk and baby food will be allowed

  • No hold luggage will be allowed on board - including items such as pushchairs, car seats, wheelchairs and large medical items

Customers will be asked to attach an external label featuring their full name and address on the outside of all hold luggage, as well as on a piece of paper inside every bag.

This will be checked-in as normal, but instead of being taken to the plane, luggage will be checked and secured before being transported to the UK separately.

Anyone with specific mobility needs can call one of the following numbers at the relevant airline:

  • Monarch: 0333 003 0700

  • Thomson: 0800 009 3833 or 0203 636 1994, or for those in-resort: +44 3333 365147