5.
PERSONAL BAGGAGE
RESTRICTED
(a) Those travelling in the RAF VC10 aircraft can take with them up to 66 lbs of personal baggage.
(b) The free baggage entitlement for those travelling by scheduled services is as follows:-
First Class Economy Class
66 lbs 44 lbs
(c) All those travelling by RAF VC10 should see that their suitcases are unlocked at RAF Brize Norton for the customary security check, please.
(d) Butane gas lighter refills and matches other than safety ones may not be taken in the RAF aircraft; certain aerosol sprays, eg hairspray, toiletries and shaving cream are now accepted on RAF flights, provided that they are not used on the aircraft. Any electrical items must be disconnected from their batteries.
6. PERSONAL BAGGAGE LABELS
(a) Baggage labels are enclosed for those travelling.
under:-
i. Guests of Government or staying
with High Commissioner
ii. Hotels
iii. Press labels
They are as
red
mauve
green
All items to be cabin loaded must in addition bear a yellow label.
(b) All concerned are reminded that unused FCO special labels should be kept under safe cover until returned to the Conference Officer: old labels should not be left in hotels, etc.
7.
INSURANCE
(a) Baggage
The insurance of baggage at the expense of HMG is not permissible. In the case of loss of personal baggage while travelling or while in receipt of subsistence allowance, claims may be submitted up to a maximum of £200 (no one article to exceed £50) provided that the loss. is not covered by an existing policy.
(b) Personal
Those travelling on the RAF VC10 are advised to check whether their personal insurance policies provide cover for travel by non-commercial flights and to consult their insurers if they are in any doubt about their position. At present, claims on HMG for compensation are subject to a liability limit of £25,000.
8.
LIVING ACCOMMODATION
(a) Details for each Post are shown at Appendix IV.
(b) Mr Fenn and Miss Wheeler will be staying in an hotel at all Posts except Baghdad and a suite has been reserved for Mr Fenn for his official Press briefings.
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19. WORKING ACCOMMODATION
RESTRICTED