New security rules for hand luggage - 24 May 2007

Check this out before checking in. Begins 1 June 2007.

You may have heard of LAGs, but what exactly is it?

LAGs stands for Liquid, Aerosols and Gels and refers to new International safety regulations that limit the quantity of these items allowed in your hand luggage on international flights.

Yes, the new laws do mean a little more planning is needed when packing but they are for the safety of all international flights.

If you want to take any creams, toothpaste, drinks, gels, shampoo, mascara, perfumes, shaving foam, deodorant, sprays, lotion, oils, soups, solutions, syrups and so on in your hand luggage remember…

 Liquids, Aerosols and Gels in                 Store them in a transparent,                    Be prepared before you                   

your hand luggage must be in                 resealable bag. Total bag capacity         have your bag opened at the      

containers of maximum100ml                 must be maximum 1 litre.                        Security check.

                                                                 Only 1 bag per passenger.

 
We don’t want to confiscate your              No containers over 100ml in                    Baby formula and food as well as 

belongings so if they don’t comply           your hand luggage, even if                      medication carried on-board need

with the new rules, pack them                  they’re partially filled.                               not be in your LAGs bag but

in your check-in luggage.                                                                                         remember to show them to

                                                                                                                                Security. If carrying medication

                                                                                                                                you may need to

                                                                                                                                produce your prescription.

The best news is Duty-free can be carried on to the plane. Your goods and proof of purchase slip will be sealed in a special Duty-free bag. Don’t break the seal of the bag before arriving at your final destination.