Besides prohibited items, what other security restrictions are there for items carried onboard?
In compliance with new guidelines set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) on hand baggage, various countries have implemented restrictions on carriage of liquids, aerosols and gels on passenger hand baggage. The restrictions are as follows: • Liquids, gels and aerosols 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 total 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 for visual examination. • Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula are permitted in cabin baggage. They must be removed from cabin baggage and declared to security personnel at the checkpoint. These items may be subjected to security checks. Customers with prescription medicine are advised to bring along sup
