Boxer
January 30th, 2007, 16:44
Here is the latest from Emirates with links to more info.
An update on baggage rules
If you are flying to or from the European Union or any of the countries listed below, here is a brief update on the new hand baggage rules that currently apply, or will soon come into effect.
European Union: You can carry a limited quantity of liquids or items with similar consistency in your hand baggage. These must be no more than 100 ml each and must be carried in a clear plastic zip-lock bag of not more than one litre capacity. Medicines and dietary requirements required during the flight (including baby food) are exempt, as are sealed Duty Free packages that meet certain criteria. As per the UK, other EU member states will enforce hand baggage size and piece limits from 6th May 2007. To find out more, please visit www.emirates.com (http://www.emirates.com)
USA/Canada: Similar restrictions on the carriage of liquids in hand baggage apply on flights to or from USA/Canada. For more information please visit www.emirates.com (http://www.emirates.com)
India: When travelling from India, you will be prohibited from carrying any liquids in your hand baggage and will be limited to only one piece of baggage. Medicines accompanied by a doctorтАЩs prescription and baby food are exempt. For full details, please visit www.emirates.com (http://www.emirates.com)
Australia: The Australian Government has announced that it will introduce similar restrictions on liquids carried in hand baggage from 31st March 2007. These are similar to the EU guidelines and will apply to all passengers flying to and from Australia. To know more, please visit www.emirates.com (http://www.emirates.com)
An update on baggage rules
If you are flying to or from the European Union or any of the countries listed below, here is a brief update on the new hand baggage rules that currently apply, or will soon come into effect.
European Union: You can carry a limited quantity of liquids or items with similar consistency in your hand baggage. These must be no more than 100 ml each and must be carried in a clear plastic zip-lock bag of not more than one litre capacity. Medicines and dietary requirements required during the flight (including baby food) are exempt, as are sealed Duty Free packages that meet certain criteria. As per the UK, other EU member states will enforce hand baggage size and piece limits from 6th May 2007. To find out more, please visit www.emirates.com (http://www.emirates.com)
USA/Canada: Similar restrictions on the carriage of liquids in hand baggage apply on flights to or from USA/Canada. For more information please visit www.emirates.com (http://www.emirates.com)
India: When travelling from India, you will be prohibited from carrying any liquids in your hand baggage and will be limited to only one piece of baggage. Medicines accompanied by a doctorтАЩs prescription and baby food are exempt. For full details, please visit www.emirates.com (http://www.emirates.com)
Australia: The Australian Government has announced that it will introduce similar restrictions on liquids carried in hand baggage from 31st March 2007. These are similar to the EU guidelines and will apply to all passengers flying to and from Australia. To know more, please visit www.emirates.com (http://www.emirates.com)