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News Alert: Australia & Japan cabin baggage restrictions from 1 March 2007
News Update from SQ website:
Flights from Japan
New rules on what is permitted in cabin baggage will take effect from 1 March 2007. The regulations will affect customers flying from Japan, and covers all liquids, gels and aerosols. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly so as to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
Specific regulations:
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Liquids, gels and aerosols will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
*
These containers must be carried in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
*
One person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.
*
The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel at the checkpoint for separate x-ray screening.
Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:
*
Are permitted in cabin baggage
*
May be subject to additional security checks
Duty-free purchases:
*
Liquids, gels and aerosols purchased from duty-free shops in Japanese airports are exempt from these regulations.
*
They may however, be confiscated when in transit in other states, according to the regulations of these states.
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Flights to and from Australia
New rules on what is permitted in cabin baggage will take effect from 31 March 2007. The regulations will affect customers flying to and from Australia. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly so as to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
The rules cover:
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all liquids including beverages, soups and syrups
*
gels, including hair and shower gels
*
pastes, including toothpastes
*
creams, lotions and oils
*
contents of aerosol cans, including sprays, shaving foam, deodorants
*
mascara
*
liquid-solid mixtures
*
any other item of similar consistency
Specific regulations:
*
all items mentioned above will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
*
These containers must be carried in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
*
One person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.
*
The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel at the checkpoint for separate x-ray screening.
Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:
*
Are permitted in cabin baggage
*
may be subject to additional security checks
Duty-free purchases:
*
Passengers can still take on board items purchased after the screening point, including duty free.
Passengers may still carry on board the things they would normally take in carry-on baggage, such as cameras; personal music devices; books; and clothing.
Existing restrictions for carry-on baggage remain the same.
For more information on the regulations, click here.
New rules on what is permitted in cabin baggage will take effect from 1 March 2007. The regulations will affect customers flying from Japan, and covers all liquids, gels and aerosols. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly so as to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
Specific regulations:
*
Liquids, gels and aerosols will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
*
These containers must be carried in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
*
One person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.
*
The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel at the checkpoint for separate x-ray screening.
Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:
*
Are permitted in cabin baggage
*
May be subject to additional security checks
Duty-free purchases:
*
Liquids, gels and aerosols purchased from duty-free shops in Japanese airports are exempt from these regulations.
*
They may however, be confiscated when in transit in other states, according to the regulations of these states.
Back to top
Flights to and from Australia
New rules on what is permitted in cabin baggage will take effect from 31 March 2007. The regulations will affect customers flying to and from Australia. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly so as to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.
The rules cover:
*
all liquids including beverages, soups and syrups
*
gels, including hair and shower gels
*
pastes, including toothpastes
*
creams, lotions and oils
*
contents of aerosol cans, including sprays, shaving foam, deodorants
*
mascara
*
liquid-solid mixtures
*
any other item of similar consistency
Specific regulations:
*
all items mentioned above will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
*
These containers must be carried in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
*
One person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.
*
The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel at the checkpoint for separate x-ray screening.
Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:
*
Are permitted in cabin baggage
*
may be subject to additional security checks
Duty-free purchases:
*
Passengers can still take on board items purchased after the screening point, including duty free.
Passengers may still carry on board the things they would normally take in carry-on baggage, such as cameras; personal music devices; books; and clothing.
Existing restrictions for carry-on baggage remain the same.
For more information on the regulations, click here.
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