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26. Oct 2006: New EU Security Regulations for Carry-on Baggage

New security regulations apply effective November 6, 2006, for carry-on baggage on flights departing EU airports - regardless of the destination. The new regulations restrict the amount of liquids that you can take through security checkpoints and maximum size of carry-on baggage.

These are the specific new regulations:

• Liquids or comparable items of similar consistency such as gels, aerosols, lotions, creams or toothpaste may only be carried by travelers in small quantities and in small containers. The maximum size of a container is limited to 100 ml.
• The containers must be placed and transported in a clear plastic, zip lock bag having a maximum volume of 1 liter. Only one bag is permitted per passenger. This bag must be removed from the carry-on baggage and presented to security personnel at the checkpoint for separate X-raying.
• Medications and special dietary requirement, including baby formula, are permitted in carry-on baggage if needed on board. These must be removed from the carry-on baggage and declared to security personnel at the checkpoint.
• The traveler may take Duty Free items through the security checkpoint which he/she has purchased on the day of the flight in a shop after the boarding card checkpoint at an EU airport or on board an aircraft of an EU airline. These items must be packed in a clear plastic bag which has been sealed by shop personnel after paying. The sales slip with date and location of the purchase must be inside the bag and capable of being checked (read) without having to open the bag.
• Flights to the US and to UK are still subject to specific regulations.
• The size of carry-on baggage is limited to 56 cm x 45 cm x 25 cm. This regulation does not become legally binding until May 6, 2007.

Further detailed information from the EU Commission can also be found here »

Additional security measures on UK and US flights

Additional cabin baggage restrictions and security controls apply for all Lufthansa flights from Great Britain to Germany as well as for all flights to and from the United States. We regret any inconvenience our passengers might experience due to these measures. Lufthansa recommends that its passengers reduce their carry-on luggage to a minimum and arrive early at the airport.

US: At the instruction of the German and US authorities since August 10, passengers are not allowed to bring liquids or gels of any size aboard aircraft in their carry-on luggage. This includes

• beverages
• shampoo
• suntan lotion
• creams
• parfum
• toothpaste
• hair gel
• other liquids of similar consistency

Passengers are still allowed to have the following items in their carry-on luggage:

• electronic equipment including mobile phones, digital cameras, MP3 players and laptops
• baby formula, breast milk or juice (if a baby or infant travels in their company)
• essential medicine if the name marked on the medicine / prescription matches the name on the ticket.

These regulations apply to all flights to the USA with immediate effect. The items listed above must be stored in passengers baggage ahead of travel and checked in.

UK: Following rules apply for all passengers traveling from and via the UK but not for passengers flying from Germany to the UK where the well established rules are still in effect.

Passengers may now take one piece of cabin baggage with them. This piece must not exceed the following dimensions: 45 x 35 x 16 cm
(former approved size of cabin baggage: 55 x 40 x 20 cm.)

The bag must not contain:

• any liquids
• cosmetics or toiletries, including gels, pastes, lotions, liquid/solid mixtures,
  perfumes and the contents of pressurised containers - these must be checked
  in as hold baggage
• cigarette lighters are not permitted in hold baggage or through the security
  search. These may be purchased airside.

The bag can include:

• electronic equipment including mobile phones, digital cameras and MP3
  players
• laptops and large electronic equipment (e.g. large hair dryer) may be carried in
  cabin baggage, but must be removed for x-ray controls
• prescription medicines in liquid form if needed during the flight, eg diabetic kit
• baby milk and liquid baby food (the contents of each bottle must be tasted by
  the accompanying passenger)

NO LIQUIDS OR GELS OF ANY KIND CAN BE CARRIED ON THE AIRCRAFT

The TSA has implemented the following changes to airport screening procedures, effective August 10, 2006. These procedures will remain in place as circumstances warrant.

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