In Reply to: new rules for dutyfree carry on alcohol posted by reg on Monday, 12. March 2007 at 17:53 Bali Time:
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.
Specific regulations:
Liquids, aerosols and gels 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 volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
Each 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 but amount allowable will be determined by the screening personnel
May be subjected to additional security checks
Customers with prescription medicine are advised to bring along supporting documentation (e.g. ID cards, letters from doctors)
Duty-free purchases:
Customers who are flying out of Australia may carry items purchased from Australian duty free shops located after security screening points.
For flights departing Singapore, duty free items are allowed into Australia provided these items are purchased on board or are delivered by duty free staff to the gate-hold room in a sealed bag.
Customers who are entering Australia via transit in Singapore will NOT be allowed to carry duty free items purchased from previous sectors.
Note: The proposed implementation date of the restrictions have yet to be officially finalized and may be subjected to change by authorities.