Airlines ease ban on liquids with conditions
Passengers flying from Australia to the US are now being allowed to include small amounts of liquids and gels in their carry on luggage after aviation security authorities have relaxed the ban imposed two months ago after the August UK bombing scare and terrorist plot.
The ban resulted in Qantas and other airlines bound for the US stopping passengers taking liquids including bottled water, shampoo, gel, suntan lotion and toothpaste into the cabin, because British authorities’ investigations revealed that the plan included terrorists carrying volatile liquids in drink bottles on to aircraft and combining the liquids in mid air.
The US Department of Homeland Security has now revised its security measures and it is believed strong pressure from airlines and passengers, becoming tired of the inconvenience and disruption was a significant factor in the decision. In addition, it appears that a record 437,000 checked in airline bags were lost, stolen or damaged in the US in August, up a third on the same month last year.
Melbourne Airport has introduced new rules after discussions with airlines and US officials, with US bound travellers now allowed to carry on liquids, gels and pastes in containers of 90ml capacity or less, but the items must fit comfortably in a one litre-sized clear plastic bag that can be sealed, with the contents screened separately from other hand luggage and bigger items having to be put into checked baggage.
Duty-free goods such as alcohol and perfume bought after immigration and initial screening points and delivered to passengers as they board aircraft can also be carried on board.
Report by The Mole
John Alwyn-Jones
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