Global security guidelines have been issued by the International Civil Aviation Organisation implementing restrictions on liquids, gels, pastes and aerosols that passengers will be allowed to carry in their hand luggage.
With effect from 1 June 2007, the following rules will apply throughout most airports world wide:
Passengers may only carry small quantities (max. 100 ml per container) of liquids, gels, pastes and aerosols in their hand baggage. The packaging of these products must also meet specific requirements.
The new rules apply for liquids such as water, drinks, cream, lotion, oil, perfume, spray, hair gel, bath gel, various types of foam, toothpaste, deodorant, lip gloss or any product of similar substance. Exceptions will be made for baby milk, special dietary foods and medication, for which prescriptions are required.
The following rules apply for liquids in hand baggage:
- Passengers are only allowed to carry liquids and gels in containers with a volume of 100 ml or less.
- These containers may only be carried in a transparent plastic bag.
- Each passenger may only carry one such transparent plastic bag.
- The volume of the transparent plastic bag may not exceed 1 litre.
- The transparent plastic bag must be re-sealable.
- You may bring a transparent plastic bag from home.
Liquids and gels that you purchase after passing through passport control or aboard the aircraft will be packed and sealed for you in the shop or on board, if necessary. The package seal will remain valid for 24 hours. If you have to catch a connecting flight, you will not be allowed to break the seal until you have reached your final destination.
Note: Please contact your travel consultant for hand baggage rules regarding liquid ban.