Security at all UK airports has been tightened after an alleged plot to blow up planes in mid-flight from the UK to the US.

Broadly, passengers are not being allowed to take on any hand luggage except essential items in see-through carrier bags, and are advised to expect severe delays.

There is severe disruption to flights at major airports and many international services have been cancelled, as have many domestic flights to Heathrow.

Many other domestic flights are running, albeit with delays.

Passengers are advised to contact their airline with any queries.

British Airways said customers not wishing to travel on Thursday could rebook to travel up to 1 December subject to availability, or get a refund.

Currently, travellers must place all personal property in their hold luggage with only the following allowed on board aircraft as hand luggage:

CABIN LUGGAGE ALLOWED:

Pocket-sized wallets and purses, plus contents.

Passports and travel tickets.

Prescription medicines, not in liquid form unless can be verified as authentic.

Essential medical items such as diabetic kit.

Glasses and sunglasses, no cases.

Contact lens holders, no bottles of solution.

Baby food and milk for those with infants-contents of each bottle must be tasted by accompanying passenger.

Essential sanitary items for infants.

Female sanitary items, unboxed.

Tissues, unboxed, or handkerchiefs.

Keys, but no electric key fobs.

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