March 30, 2007

Carry-on safety “measures” go global

Canadian and American travelers are already used to carry-on restrictions that limit the amount of gel, liquids and aerosols that can be packed in carry-on luggage. As of March 31, 2007 many other countries such as South Korea, Australia and New Zealand will have these security measures in place. According to media sources, the new measures will likely cause confusion and delays for air travelers.

The new restrictions mean that travelers will be allowed to carry no more than 100ml of gels, aerosols or liquids and must present these items in a re-sealable plastic bag of about 1 litre in volume. This bag must be presented for screening separately from all other carry-on luggage.

Full details of the restrictions can be found at the Flysmart and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) websites.

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