Hand
Luggage Restrictions from EU Airports - Effective from 06 November 2006 From
6 November 2006 new regulations on hand baggage will apply to all passengers departing
from airports in the European Union. For the most part, the EU regulations correspond
to the requirements imposed by the US authorities, which have applied since the
end of September 2006 on all flights to or from the United States. Under the new
standardised regulations, the amount of liquids, gels & creams permitted in
hand baggage will be limited to 100 ml per container. These have to be carried
in a transparent, zip-lock plastic bag with a maximum volume of one litre &
must be presented during security checks. Only one bag per passenger is permitted.
Zip-lock bags can be bought at retail outlets. Exempted from this ruling
are medicines as well as special food (e.g. baby food or food items for diabetics),
larger amounts of which may be carried in hand baggage if they are required during
the flight. Liquids can also be purchased duty-free on board some flights. Liquids
that have been purchased after passing through security at the airport may also
be taken on board, although this does not apply on flights to the United States. The
new regulations, which take effect on 6 November 2006, apply to all flights departing
from airports in the European Union, Switzerland, Norway & Iceland as well
as to all flights from the United States & Canada. Information provided
by: LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINES | 
