Frequent questions about Flights

What are the EU rules on hand luggage?

The European Union /EU) has adopted new security rules that restrict the amount of liquids or substances of similar consistency that passengers can take in their hand luggage through security at European airports. These measures apply to all passengers departing from airports in the EU whatever their destination.

However, the new rules do not limit the purchase of liquids or substances in the shops (Duty Free) located beyond security or on board an aircraft operating within the EU.

These measures apply from 6th November 2006 at all EU airports and in Norway, Iceland and Switzerland.

  • You are only allowed to take small amounts of liquid in your hand luggage, which should be in individual containers and must not exceeding 100 ml. Each passenger must pack these containers in an easy seal clear plastic bag (bag of approximately 20 x 20 cm.), to facilitate inspection of these products at security. Passengers must obtain such bags before the start of the trip.
    For the purposes of the new law, fluids are considered:
    • Water including drinks, soups, syrups.
    • Creams, lotions, oils, perfumes, mascara etc
    • Gel. for example including shower gel and shampoo
    • Pastes, including toothpastes
    • Sprays and pressurized containers including shaving foam and spray deodorants
    • Aerosols
    • Any other item of similar consistence.

Liquids must be presented at security in a clean plastic bag and placed in the tray provided, along with your laptop. Coats boots and belts must also be removed.

Sufficient liquid/baby food and/or sterilised water for the journey can be taken through airport security. Likewise essential medicines for the period of the trip are permitted in larger quantities above the 100ml limit but will be subject to authentication and will require medical approval.

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