New EU Travel Security Rules Take Effect
Posted on: Sunday, 5 November 2006, 15:00 CST
BRUSSELS, Belgium - Strict new security measures on hand baggage come into effect across European airports Monday, curbing the amount of liquids passengers can bring with them on board planes.
New restrictions on the size of carryon luggage will also be introduced, starting April 17, 2007.
The 25-nation European Union agreed to tighten airport security measures after British authorities said in August they had broken up a plot to bring down U.S.-bound flights with liquid-based explosives.
The new rules will limit passengers to carrying no more than 100 milliliters (a fifth of a pint) of liquid per container. All such containers should fit into a clear re-sealable plastic bag to be presented at security checkpoints.
All liquids will be subject to security checks prior to boarding planes and include not only water and soft drinks, but also soups, creams, lotions, oils, perfumes, sprays, gels, toothpaste and shaving cream.
The new rules do not affect liquids packed in checked luggage or drinks and perfumes bought at airport shops after passengers cleared security.
Baby foods and medicines are also exempt, but can be subject to inspection, officials said.
"All airports in the European Union must apply the new regulations to protect civil aviation against the threat of homemade liquid explosives," said EU spokesman Ferran Tarradellas Espuny. "Liquids in hand luggage have to be put in a separate bag."
The rules take affect as of Monday at all airports within the 25 nation EU and in Norway, Iceland and Switzerland.
Passengers also will have to take off all coats and jackets at security checks and remove laptop computers and other large electrical items from their bags for inspection.
The new rules also will limit cabin baggage to a maximum 56-by-45-by-25 centimeters (22-by-17-10 inches) - although exceptions could be made for some items, such as musical instruments. This requirement comes into force in six months, to give the industry more time to adjust, the European Commission said.
Source: Associated Press/AP Online
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