NEW AVIATION SECURITY MEASURES
TO RESTRICT LIQUID, AEROSOLS AND GELS (LAGs) ON FLIGHTS FROM SINGAPORE
As of the 8th of May 2007, there will be enhanced security
measures for flights departing from Singapore Changi Airport, involving
restrictions on the carriage of Liquids, Aerosols and Gels (LAGs).
The LAGs control measures cover personal hand-carry items and
retail items bought at the airport or on board the aircraft only.
The following restrictions on the carriage of LAGs in passengers’ hand
carry will apply:
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LAGs taken through the screening point for flights
from Singapore, must be carried in containers with a capacity
no greater than 100 ml. LAGs carried in partially filled containers
larger than 100 ml will not be accepted |
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Containers must be placed in a transparent re-sealable plastic
bag with a maximum capacity not exceeding 1 litre. The containers
must fit comfortably within the transparent bag, which must
be completely closed. |
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Only one transparent re0sealable plastic bag must be presented
separately for examination at the security screening point. |
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The transparent re-sealable plastic bag must be presented
separately for examination at the security screening point. |
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Exceptions will be made for medications, baby milk/foods
and special dietary requirements in LAGs form. These items
will be subjected to additional checks and verification at
the screening point. |
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Medicines may include the following:
- Essential prescribed medicines, including angina spray
- Essential non-prescribed medicines, such as cough syrup
- Children’s medicines
- Insulin
- Clotting factor (for haemophiliacs)
- Inhaler (with spare canisters to be packed in checked
baggage)
- Medication for diabetics etc.
Baby products include:
- Baby milk
- Sterilized water
- Baby juice
- Baby food in liquid, gel or paste form
- Wet wipes
Special dietary items are food without which the passenger’s
health is threatened. They should be taken in quantities
that are sufficient for the flight. Examples include special
foods that are necessary in:
- Special diets for lactose intolerant passengers
- Special diets for gluten-intolerant passengers
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Exemptions will also be made for retail liquid
items bought at the airport or on board the aircraft and packed
in sealed transparent tamper-evident bags by the airport/airline
staff. The receipt shall be clearly displayed in the sealed
bag and the date of purchase shall coincide with the date of
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To facilitate their check-in and screening processes, passengers
are advised to pack all LAGs items appropriately before arriving
at the airport. All LAGs items not required during the flight should
be packed into check-in luggage. If passengers are unsure of any
item, they are advised to pack it in their check-in luggage.
Passengers are encouraged to check in for their flight early and
to proceed to the security screening point at least 60 minutes
prior to the flight departure time. All items exempted from the
restrictions, such as medications, baby foods and special dietary
items, as well as any supporting documentation should still be
promptly presented for security checks. |
