Liquids carry on restrictions spread

The rules restricting liquids in carry-on luggage continues to spread. Australia and NZ will adopt them for all international travel from 31 March 2007 (refer Flysmart).

ICAO (International Civil Aviation Authority) recommended in December that all countries adopt controls on liquids. This we have seen. However the same recommendation suggest sealed duty free be allowed. This is only the case in limited circumstances and an annoyance to duty free outlets and passengers alike.

Current listing of countries restricting liquids in carry-ons:

• Australia - from 31 March on international flights
• Austria
• Belgium
• Bulgaria
• Canada
• China
• Cyprus
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Estonia
• Finland
• France
• French Overseas Departments & Territories
• Germany
• Greece
• Hungary
• Iceland
• India
• Ireland
• Italy
• Japan - from 1 March
• Lithuania
• Latvia
• Luxembourg
• Malta
• Netherlands
• New Zealand - from 31 March on international flights
• Norway
• Philippines - no liquids (whereas other countries allow limited quantities)
• Poland
• Portugal
• Romania
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Spain
• Sweden
• Switzerland
• United Kingdom
• USA

This list is incomplete and with fast changing rules all travellers should check with their airline(s) in the first instance. The rules apply for both departures and transits.