Hi all,
Not sure if this has been discussed previously but thought it may give anyone traveling soon some time saving tips - As far as I know anything above and beyond these limits will be discarded at the security check point just past immigration. (Perth airport) I am not sure about other ports but if everyone does the right thing, We all arrive in Bali on time as I was speaking to someone at the airport yesterday and they are all preparing for the possibility of delayed flight's while the new regulation's are being implemented - Liquids, Aerosols & Gels (LAGs)
New Australian Restrictions
In response to the threat posed by liquid explosives new security arrangements are being introduced. From 31 March 2007, passengers on international flights to and from Australia will only be allowed to carry a small amount of liquids, (including aerosols and gels) in their carry-on baggage. The restriction will cover items such as drinks, creams, perfumes, sprays, gels, toothpaste and other similar substances.
Liquids will only be allowed in carry-on baggage if they are in containers up to 100ml in capacity and these containers are put in a one-litre, resealable transparent plastic bag. Having carry-on liquids organised in the plastic bag before arriving at the security screening point will minimise delays and disruption. The bags can be purchased at most supermarkets and measure approximately 20cm by 20cm. Passengers are only allowed one bag.
In addition, any person passing through an international screening point may be subject to a frisk search (this selection occurs randomly). All frisk searches are undertaken by a person of the same gender.
Exemptions
Passengers may still carry on board prescription medicines where the name on the medicine matches the name on the boarding pass. Baby products and non-prescription medicines necessary for the flight are also allowed.
Duty Free
For flights departing Australia, passengers may take on-board an aircraft any liquids, aerosols and gels, including duty free, of a greater capacity than 100ml that they have purchased or collected after the security screening point of an Australian international airport. Passengers should be aware that restrictions may apply in other countries that will prevent duty free items being taken through transit stops.
For flights arriving into Australia, passengers may purchase duty free liquids, aerosols and gels of a greater capacity than 100ml if they can be delivered to the boarding gate in a sealed bag with proof of purchase. They can only be collected by the passenger after proceeding through the screening point. Further, passengers may purchase liquid, aerosol and gel duty free items onboard an aircraft, but should note that in some instances these items will not be permitted to be taken through transit screening points.
The Australian Government is working closely with other countries on the issues of transit duty free and liquids aerosols and gels.
There are no changes to the amount of aerosols, liquids and gels you are allowed to pack in each passenger's checked baggage. Please note that current restrictions on Dangerous Goods apply.
For more information on these measures, including the carriage of duty-free, please speak with your airline, contact the Department of Transport and Regional Services on 1300 791 581 or visit www.dotars.gov.au.
Alternatively, click here to view the latest media release issued by the Department of Transport and Regional Services. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the media release, which can be downloaded for free from www.adobe.com.
The key points:
* Containers do not exceed 100 millilitres individually
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* Containers fit comfortably within the re-sealable one-litre transparent plastic bag
* Only one bag per passenger
Plastic bag measures approximately 20 cm X 20 cm or 15cm x 25 cm.