People travelling with easyJet have been warned over a little-known rule that could see them stopped from boarding their flights.
All passengers should check the airline's stance on carrying medication after the British Medical Association (BMA) has warned some airlines, including easyJet, are asking travellers to provide documents at security for medicines they have packed in their hand luggage.
In a news bulletin, the BMA's GP Committee said: "It has been brought to our attention that some airlines are advising that travellers bringing medication in their hand luggage should bring a letter from their medical practitioner confirming the type of medication and what it is for.
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"We will raise this issue with the airline, but in the meantime, we would remind practices that patients can print off their medical record from the NHS app, or alternatively, practices are able to charge for travel-related requests for information."
When asked for clarification by Pulse, an EasyJet spokesperson confirmed that the advice only applies to prescribed medication.
They added that travellers bringing prescribed medication must bring a medical certificate or a copy of their prescription and that they must also present a medical certificate to airport security if any medicines in liquid or gel form exceed 100ml. They said this requirement is in line with Government guidelines and that it is also the case for other airlines.
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