Unite strikes 31 March – 9 April

Unite has confirmed a strike among two groups of Heathrow security officers for 31 March – 9 April. The airport will remain open and operational but the strikes may affect the journeys of some passengers planning to travel during this period. You can check the status of your flight with your airline for the latest information.

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SECURITY

Fly through security

Check your bags are the right size, your liquids are under 100ml and you're not carrying anything sharp or dangerous.

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Keeping you safe

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What not to take

To make flying as safe as possible, some items are banned. Please don't take these with you.

What to leave at home
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Keeping our borders safe

If you're flying between the UK and Ireland, we'll take a facial biometric image of you before you enter departures.

UK and Ireland flights
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Testing for tomorrow

Were trying out our biometric cameras and face-recognition systems in the airport. You can take part if you want to.

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Respecting your privacy

We look after your personal details and follow the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) and other related laws.

How we protect your data
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Any questions?

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  • Staying extra secure
    Staying extra secure

    To protect everyone on board, we can sometimes use body scanners.

    Find out more about body scanners
  • Charge before you fly
    Charge before you fly

    If you can't turn your devices on, you may not be able to take them on board. You can charge them for free at various points around the airport.