Travel Tip 1

Here’s what you need to do…

Before Check-In
Sort through any liquids, aerosols and gels that you plan to take with you on your flight. If possible, do this before you leave for the airport.

All liquids, aerosols and gels that you intend to take in your carry-on baggage must be in containers 100ml in volume or less.

Any containers larger than 100ml will need to be packed into your check-in baggage or left behind.

Partially filled containers larger than 100ml will not be accepted.

Place the containers that you want to take in your carry-on baggage must be carried in a transparent, resealable plastic bag.

The bag must be approximately 20cm in height and width. Maximum liquids no greater than one litre. The plastic bag must be no greater than 1 litre (1 quart) in capacity with a total outer edge measurement of the sealed section of the bag no larger than 80cm.

There is a limit of one plastic bag per passenger.

The plastic bag should close comfortably when full. If it doesn’t, you will need to remove some items.

Keep this bag accessible in your carry-on baggage. You will need to show it to security screening staff.

At the security screening point
You will need to present your plastic bag to security screening staff separately.

At the screening point, you must surrender any liquids, aerosols or gels greater than 100ml that you still have with you, including duty free. These items will be destroyed.

Security staff may ask for proof of need for any medicines you are carrying, such as matching the name on your prescription medications to your boarding pass.

These rules also apply to passengers transiting through Australian international airports.

What are liquids, aerosols and gels?
The new rules apply to drinks, creams, perfumes, sprays, gels, toothpaste, lipstick, lip balm and similar substances.

Source: Australian Government, Department of Transport and Regional Services.
Australian Transport Safety Bureau, for more information visit www.dotars.gov.au
‘New Aviation Security Measures for Carry-on Baggage at International Airports’