We currently travel to Europe twice a year for a few weeks (this fall it will be 6 weeks), and we fly around the continent while there. It was complicated enough due to luggage and secrutiy restrictions of European airlines, now it will be even more of an ordeal to travel. Does anyone know if they even allow paperback books on planes going to and from England and other countries? They did not on the day the terrorists were arrested. But our sacrifices as travelers are for a good cause, safety...We can't really complain about that!
Sounds like a great way to see European airports. Rent a car or take the train. Or at least avoid the major legacy carrier hubs.
Not sure if your question has been answered, as I am just skimming some threads, but I know on our Intl flights from Houston, they were letting people take paperback books, wallets, passports, a few small things like that in clear plastic bags, which you show as you board, so they can see what is in there.
That was the first day, but it might speed things up if people keep on doing it.
Hope that might help.