This page contains links to information relating to air safety and security: 

General Safety, Advice and Information   |   Air Rage  |   Baggage Essentials 

Religious artifacts 

General Safety, Advice and Information

Latest travel information from UK Govt. following terrorist attacks in the United States..
Check Country Status from the UK Govt. Foreign & Commonwealth Office
SARS information for Airline, Airport and Air Travel Workers from the CDC 
SARS information for Travelers from the CDC
Airline Safety in Britain - A critical look
The Federal Aviation Administration (US) website
UK Civil Aviation Authority Safety Regulation website   
Cranfield University links to aviation safety matters
Inflight Safety site by an ex BA cabin crew member
United Kingdom Air Accidents Investigation Branch website
The internet journal of Worldwide Aviation Fire Protection
UK Gov. Response to the Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs Committee's Report - Aviation Safety
International Aviation Safety Association website 
European Airlines with No Fatal Passenger Events Since 1970  (From airsafe.com) 
Aviation Safety  (From the Aviation Safety Network) 

Baggage Essentials...  

A small number of airlines/carriers have imposed additional restrictions on hand baggage allowances. It is recommended that passengers confirm details with their airline prior to arriving at the airport - and keep hand luggage to a minimum. 

British Airways Baggage Essentials  (From ba.com) 

see also: Medical : Security Issues

Extra security means extra time, so it pays to be patient with any additional personal and luggage searches that might occur. It would be useful if the traveller carried only one piece of hand luggage.

Make allowances for the increased security. Before departing, check the flight is 'on time' and confirm your 'check-in' time. It's a good plan to arrive at the airport one hour prior to the  scheduled departure (UK domestic flights) and two hours prior to scheduled departure for international flights.

At many airports, shops, restaurants and bars are open as normal and all purchases can be carried on board the aircraft, although 'larger' items may have to go in the aircraft's 'hold'. 

To be safe: 

DO NOT pack the following items in your hand luggage:

Toy/replica guns (metal or plastic)
Catapults
Household cutlery
Knives with blades of any length (see also: Religious Artifacts below)
Razor blades
Tools
Darts
Scissors
Tweezers
Hypodermic needles (unless required for medical reasons)
Knitting needles
Sporting bats
Billiard, snooker or pool cues 

Religious Artifacts 

Some religious observers (for example, Sikh) might wonder whether they can still carry sharp edged religious artifacts on board aircraft? The answer is that no such objects are permitted in hand luggage, but can be carried in checked-in luggage.

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