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New regulations in effect since November 6, 2006
Liquids in hand baggage
Due to new EU security regulations, key changes came into effect on November 6, 2006 for the screening of passengers and carry-on luggage at European airports. We advise our passengers to place any liquids in their check-in luggage whenever possible.
Liquids affected by the regulations
Passengers who wish to take such items on board the aircraft must comply with the following regulations for carry-on luggage:
Maximum capacity and transport
Under the regulation, fluids can only be carried in small quantities in containers with a maximum volume of 100 ml placed in a resealable, transparent plastic bag with a maximum volume of 1 liter (approx. 20x20 cm). At the screening point, the passenger must show this transparent plastic bag separately from other carry-on luggage. This plastic bag can be purchased at many airports, but often more cheaply at supermarkets or drugstores.
Exceptions
The regulation provides for certain exceptions to the quantity limit for medication and liquid foods, e.g. for baby food or persons with special dietary needs. Passengers are committed to take these foods through the screening checkpoint in the quantities required for their journey. If asked, the passenger must be in a position to document the special requirement (e.g. by presenting a prescription).
Purchase and carry-on of sealed duty free goods still permitted
Passengers are still permitted to purchase liquids in shops at EU airports or on board the flights of EU airlines. These liquids are packed by the shop or aircraft crew in tamper-proof bags and can be taken on board in addition to the one-liter bag.
However, liquids purchased at non-EU airports or on flights operated by non-EU airlines are generally subject to the quantity restriction. Under a special EU regulation, an exception applies to this quantity restriction only for liquids purchased at the following non-EU airports, provided that the liquid is packed in a tamper-proof bag in which adequate proof can be seen that the purchase was made on the airside of the airport within the past 24 hours.
However, liquids purchased at non-EU airports or on flights operated by non-EU airlines are generally subject to the quantity restriction. Under a special EU regulation, an exception applies to this quantity restriction only for liquids purchased at the following non-EU airports, provided that the liquid is packed in a tamper-proof bag in which adequate proof can be seen that the purchase was made on the airside of the airport within the past 24 hours.
- Canada:
- All international airports
- Republic of Croatia:
- Dubrovnik Airport (DBV),
- Pula Airport (PUY),
- Rijeka Airport (RJK),
- Split Airport (SPU),
- Zadar Airport (ZAD),
- Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
- Malaysia:
- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
- Republic of Singapore:
- Changi Airport (SIN)
- United States of America:
- All international airports
