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  • Liquid curbs likely on all flights from Singapore

    http://www.straitstimes.com/portal/s...00430a0a0aRCRD

    SINGAPORE is seriously considering limiting the amount of liquids, aerosols and gels that passengers can carry aboard aircraft, joining the United States, Canada and European Union states that already have the anti-terror restrictions in place. The move is in line with the International Civil Aviation Organisation's (ICAO) recommendation, made after last year's foiled terror plot in Britain to blow up planes, said the airport police head of operations and training, Deputy Superintendent Wendy Koh.
    'As an ICAO member state, this (the recommendation) is something we are very keen to pursue,' she said. Details are still being worked out and should be finalised by March but, broadly, ICAO proposes that countries adopt a common set of guidelines for screening departing passengers and for the carrying of items like alcohol and perfumes.
    If Singapore decides to introduce the restrictions, it will affect all passengers flying out of Changi Airport to any destination.
    It will not affect passengers flying in.
    In the foiled terror plot on Aug 10 last year, the authorities said terrorists had planned to bomb several transatlantic flights in mid-air by using liquid explosives carried on board in innocent-looking packages.
    Changi had earlier introduced restrictions on the amount of liquids and gels that passengers may carry aboard flights bound for the US, Canada and transiting in Europe.
    Industry watchers note that countries which have yet to introduce the restrictions are mindful of the possible impact on duty-free sales as well as the potential inconvenience to travellers.
    The manpower requirements are another issue to be considered. If necessary, Singapore is prepared to increase its staffing resources, DSP Koh said.
    Singapore is also considering making it compulsory for airlines that fly here to provide security agencies with information on all arriving passengers.
    DSP Koh was speaking on the sidelines of Aviation Security Asia, a two-day event where 50 international air security experts are sharing experiences.
    In his address, Mr Kevin McGarr, vice-president and chief technology officer of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority, spoke of the need for better cooperation and communication among countries in the fight against terrorism. He said: 'There is a saying that when spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion... Together, we can tie up the beast that international terrorism is.'
    More also needs to be done to educate travellers on changing rules and regulations. For example, many passengers, especially those who do not fly frequently, are still confused about what liquids, gels and aerosols they can and cannot carry on planes.

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    I thought they have relaxed the ban on liquid materials?

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