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Posted by Amanda Kendle Oct 6, 2006 |
We mentioned before that the EU was planning on restricting hand luggage for EU flights. Now it's clear and official that from 1 November, liquids will be restricted, but fortunately not banned, on all departing flights from and within Europe.
The rules look like this: you can take necessary liquids and gels on board, but only in small quantities - each container less than 100 ml - with a maximum of one litre, or ten such small containers, all held in a transparent plastic bag.
The good news is that liquids in the form of drinks or perfume bought duty free after the security check will be permitted - so I won't have to go too thirsty. Baby food and medicines will generally not be restricted.
In six months, restrictions on the size of hand luggage also come into force, with a smaller maximum size: not good if you're one of those travelers who bought a "handy overnight case" right on the limits of the previous dimenions. But you have 6 months to think about finding a new case.