Airline Rules

[faultytowers]

Usually skip a lot of the 'newsbot' posts , but this one caught my eye and is something that could affect BM's.
It is about carry on fluids.

[IRISH JONNY]

Tnx Mike......

[faultytowers]

It got me wondering about the 'Duty Free' booze I usually buy in Dubai , would hate to have to hand it over to some security guy at the airport in Bangkok.

Edit : Will still buy the booze , but stick it in my suitcase in Bangkok before checking in for Phuket flight.

[seafox]

US citizens have been dealing with this for a while so that would be how we packed for international flights but obviously this will affect people traveling around LOS.

[Pad Mc]

"Liquid containers must be packed in a transparent, re-sealable plastic bag with a limit of one litre per bag.

Each passenger can carry only one transparent plastic bag and it must be shown to staff at screening checkpoints."

Along with your normal flight bag I hope?

[faultytowers]

Originally Posted by Pad Mc

Along with your normal flight bag I hope?

Yes , but do not put any 'liquids' in your flight bag as these will be confiscated.

[MrDK]

Originally Posted by Pad Mc

"Liquid containers must be packed in a transparent, re-sealable plastic bag with a limit of one litre per bag.

Each passenger can carry only one transparent plastic bag and it must be shown to staff at screening checkpoints."

Along with your normal flight bag I hope?

Yes.
The transparent bag must be outside of the suit case the same way many airports require your computer to be outside.

[whuakito]

I thought it was already adopted in thailand. same as in every country.didn't know that some countries hadn't adopted it yet.

[Pad Mc]

Originally Posted by faultytowers

Yes , but do not put any 'liquids' in your flight bag as these will be confiscated.

Good to know...

[Coolhand]

Originally Posted by whuakito

I thought it was already adopted in thailand. same as in every country.didn't know that some countries hadn't adopted it yet.

It is only a recommendation by the International Civil Aviation Organisation. It was adopted in Hong Kong, in March. Nice thing here, though is a ready supply of these bags available at the check in areas, so now I have a good stash of these at home - they're quite good for keeping sandwiches fresh as well!
Its not been adopted in China, yet.
Hong Kong duty free shops, are checking passengers flight details and if you are leaving HKG but will change planes somewhere else before you get to your final destination, then they will tell you not to buy bottlrs of booze, etc.

[dizbuster]

Singapore's Changi airport introduced the same thing around a month ago, but they also stated that if passengers buy duty free (liquids) then they will given out in tamper proof packaging, thus meaning that passengers can then proceed through any further security checks without any problems, before boarding their plane.

Looking at the response from King Power, it would appear that Thai airports have not yet thought about doing the same.

[LivinLOS]

My mother bought some expensive perfumes in London on her way out and they took it off her and would not let her board coming here.. Personally I would have freaked that duty free was selling it without notice as she splashed out on a few as gifts and was given no option to check them in.

[faultytowers]

The duty free issue is a very 'grey' area , at Heathrow there are signs saying it is OK to take 'duty free' goods on board the planes. But , if you have a connection somewhere else (Dubai/Sing/BKK) then there will be problems because it is not their duty free you are carrying.

Have seen a lot of passengers caught out with these rules , a lot of airports now have a "duty free - on arrival" area where you buy your stuff after getting off the plane , but before customs.

[LivinLOS]

I just thought it a total rip off, that the airport policy was no fluids (fair nuff) but that the same airport duty free was selling fluids that they knew full well would not be allowed on.. To spend 100 GBP and then just be told leave it or your not boarding seems like unfair practices.

[faultytowers]

Originally Posted by LivinLOS

I just thought it a total rip off, that the airport policy was no fluids (fair nuff) but that the same airport duty free was selling fluids that they knew full well would not be allowed on..

Sounds like someone fcuked up , rules at Heathrow are very clear:

However, if you do need to travel with liquids, please be aware of the following restrictions which apply to all liquids you wish to carry through an airport security checkpoint:

1. All liquids must be in individual containers not greater than 100ml capacity. 2. They must be placed in one transparent re-sealable transparent bag, no larger than 20cm x 20cm (8" x 8") in size, and fit comfortably inside the bag so it can be fastened closed
3. Only one bag per passenger is allowed. The bag must be clear and re-sealable, such as ‘ziplock’ bags or bags with pressable seals. Larger bags or bags that are sealable, such as fold-over sandwich bags are not allowed
4. Each passenger must remove their clear plastic bag from their hand baggage and place it in on the conveyor belt for X-ray screening
5. Liquids in containers of more than 100ml capacity can be packed in your hold baggage
6. Exemptions to the liquids rule applies for liquid medicine or baby milk/food

But anything bought 'airside' from duty free is allowed.

Exceptions

You can 'fly with everything you buy' after security. The exception is Australia. You cannot bring in any liquids over 100ml into Australia. If you are transferring to another flight before you reach your final destination, particularly within the EU, store staff may need to place your purchases in a special sealed bag. Please note if you are flying directly to the USA or Canada, you will be allowed to carry liquids. However if you are transferring within the USA or Canada you will need to place your purchases over 100ml in your hold baggage, which all passengers have to pick up before transferring to their next flight. A few other countries may have introduced individual restrictions and our staff will be able to advise you on this.

[dawsey]

Originally Posted by faultytowers

Sounds like someone fcuked up , rules at Heathrow are very clear:

But anything bought 'airside' from duty free is allowed.

That is correct.
Exactly our experience last month. Very annoying if unaware, and mountains of confiscated goods were on show. All the more stupid if your container was sealed as you could buy exactly the same thing once in duty free.

[yamabthere]

The wife got caught out on this in Belfast we (meaning me) had to take her bag full of makeup back to check in, for hold baggage.