New rules on hand baggage liquids at DIA
Decision in line with GCAA’s implementation of ICAO regulations in UAE
DUBAI – Dubai Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) will implement new security regulations on hand baggage liquids, aerosols and gels at Dubai International Airport starting June 17, 2007. The announcement follows a recent decision by the General Civil Aviation Authority to enforce rules as specified by the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) for its member states.Under the new security rules passengers are allowed to take small quantities of liquids in their hand luggage provided these are in separate containers with a maximum capacity of 100 millilitres each. Passengers are required to pack all such containers in one transparent, re-sealable plastic bag of not more than one litre capacity per individual. In addition passengers must present all liquids being carried to the screeners at security checkpoints for examination.
Since the new rules only affect what can be carried as hand luggage, passengers can still pack liquids in bags that are checked in. Medicines and dietary requirements, including baby foods, can be carried in hand luggage, without being sealed in a clear plastic bag, for use during the journey, but passengers may be asked to prove these are needed.
Passengers can still buy liquids such as perfumes etc. on board an aircraft or at Dubai Duty Free. Here the liquids will be sold packed in 2-litre security tamper-evident bags, which passengers are advised not to open before they are screened or risk confiscation of the item at the checkpoint. All these liquids are additional to the quantities mentioned for re-sealable bags.
Almost all airports worldwide follow the same regulations.
Referring to the new rules, Mohammed Bin Ahmed Al Tayer, Director of Aviation Unit at DCA, said, “The UAE is an ICAO member state and as such the GCAA, the UAE’s federal civil aviation authority, and through it all local civil aviation authorities across the country, follow safety and security standards set by the organisation. It translates into greater security for the passengers, and should therefore be welcomed by one and all.”
People are being made aware of the new regulations to ensure passengers are already well-adjusted to the system. “Information on the new rules is available on DIA’s website, and will be published in our various internal and external newsletters.” Al Tayer said.
For more information, passengers are advised to check with their travel agents and airline offices.
Liquids Included
Water and other drinks, soups and syrups
Creams, lotions and oils
Perfumes, sprays
Gels, including hair and shower gels
Contents of pressurised containers, including shaving foam, other foams and deodorants
Pastes, including toothpaste
Liquid-solid mixtures
Mascara
Any other item of similar consistency
