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New rules permitting small amounts of liquids in hand luggage on European and UK flights are coming into effect.New rules permitting small amounts of liquids in hand luggage on European and UK flights are coming into effect.
They will allow passengers to carry drinks and toiletries through airport security for the first time since the clampdown on hand luggage in August. Passengers will be able to carry drinks and toiletries through airport security, but only in small amounts.
But people will be limited to 100ml per container and no more containers than would fit in a one-litre plastic bag. Liquids will be limited to 100ml per container and no more containers than would fit in a one-litre plastic bag.
The restrictions are also being brought in across the EU and airports say the introduction may mean possible delays. The restrictions - brought in over fears that liquids could be used to make explosives - will be the same across the EU and may cause delays.
The government-imposed curbs on liquids began after police said they had foiled an alleged terror plot to bring down as many as 10 planes travelling from the UK to the US. Airport officials say staff have been undergoing training and will be on duty to advise people in check-in queues about the latest changes.
Staff training The UK imposed curbs on liquids in August after police said they had foiled an alleged terror plot to bring down as many as 10 planes travelling from the UK to the US.
Re-sealable bag
While restrictions on hand luggage sizes brought in at UK airports in August were relaxed the following month, most liquid items have been banned from hand luggage until now.
Some European countries introduced similar regulations, but now all 25 EU countries, plus Switzerland, Norway and Iceland, will have to impose the same rules as minimum standards. Countries can use even tighter rules if they wish.
The new rules require the liquid containers containing items such as toothpaste, cosmetics and shaving foam be carried in a clear plastic, re-sealable bag that does not exceed 20cm x 20cm (8in x 8in).The new rules require the liquid containers containing items such as toothpaste, cosmetics and shaving foam be carried in a clear plastic, re-sealable bag that does not exceed 20cm x 20cm (8in x 8in).
At the airport security search, the plastic bag will need to be removed from the hand luggage and X-rayed separately.
LIQUIDS PERMITTED 100ml containers in one-litre re-sealable clear plastic bag (20cm x 20cm)Verified prescription medicines essential for flightBaby milk and liquid baby food Baggage advice in fullLIQUIDS PERMITTED 100ml containers in one-litre re-sealable clear plastic bag (20cm x 20cm)Verified prescription medicines essential for flightBaby milk and liquid baby food Baggage advice in full
Airport officials say staff have been undergoing training and will be on duty to advise people in check-in queues about the latest changes. At the airport security search, the plastic bag will need to be removed from the hand luggage and X-rayed separately.
The new rules also mean essential medicines and baby food are allowed in amounts larger than 100ml.The new rules also mean essential medicines and baby food are allowed in amounts larger than 100ml.
Large musical instruments are also permitted, in addition to one item of cabin baggage, the Department for Transport has said. However, passengers will continue to be able to buy perfumes, cosmetics, bottles of alcohol and other drinks in the departure lounge after passing through airport security.
Restrictions on hand luggage sizes brought in at UK airports in August were relaxed the following month. "The new rules do not limit the liquids that you can buy at shops located beyond the point where you show your boarding pass or on board an aircraft operated by an EU airline," said the European Commission.
Liquid items, other than small quantities of essential medicines and baby food, have not been allowed through security at UK airports since August. Travellers will have to remove jackets and coats, and take large electrical items like laptop computers out of their luggage for separate scanning.
But passengers travelling from some European countries have not always faced the same restrictions. Large musical instruments are also permitted, in addition to one item of cabin baggage, Britain's Department for Transport has said.
The new regulations on liquids are now standardised across the EU and also apply to airports in Switzerland, Norway and Iceland.