Security Checkpoints

Ensuring safety requires much more precaution than in the past, and there's nothing more important to us than your safety. The guidelines that you'll need to follow to get through security depend on your itinerary. Different government agencies of the various countries we fly to have different requirements. We're unable to give detailed instruction for every possible itinerary, but we'll point you to where you can find it.

• Liquids and Containers
• Duty-free Items
• Additional Suggestions
• Additional Resources

Liquids and Containers

Taking a few minutes to prepare may help to prevent some real hassles at security or even the frustration of having some personal property confiscated. Most countries now prohibit or strictly limit the size of containers with liquids, gels, aerosols, and pastes that you can take in your carry-on luggage. Empty containers that could contain liquids are usually prohibited as well.

Examples of liquids and gels included in these security measures are:

• Beverages
• Creams
• Hair gel
• Hair spray
• Shampoo
• Suntan lotion
• Toothpaste
• Other items of similar consistency

You'll go smoothly through the security checkpoints in most countries if you follow these guidelines for your carry-on baggage.

• Do not pack or carry any empty containers.
• Limit all liquids, gels, aerosols, and pastes to 3.4 oz/100ml size containers.
• Place all such items in a quart-size, clear plastic, zip-top bag.
• Remove your quart-size bag from your carry-on and place in the provided bin as you approach the checkpoint.

In some airports it is possible to purchase these types of items and take them on board the aircraft once you've cleared security. However, if your continuing travel takes you through additional checkpoints where they're prohibited, they could be confiscated.

Special provisions are usually made for necessary items such as medications and baby formula. For specific guidelines, visit the additional resources below for links to the appropriate government agency.

Duty-free Items

Some countries have started a program that lets you purchase duty-free items that are placed in a specially sealed bag by the vendor. You can then travel within that country or region with the item in your possession or in your carry-on. If your travel takes you through a security checkpoint in a different country that does not recognize the same program, you may or may not have the opportunity to place the item in your checked baggage. If you're unable to place the item in your checked baggage, it may be confiscated. For specific guidelines visit the additional resources below for links to the appropriate government agency.

Additional Suggestions

These simple hints will usually help you to breeze right through security checkpoints.

• Travel light—minimal clutter will expedite the screening process.
• See Check-in Requirements for info about when to arrive at the airport.
• Leave lighters at home.
• Leave your pocket-knives, files, scissors, and any sharp objects at home or put them in your checked baggage.
• Be ready to take off your shoes and put belts, mobile phones, and metal objects in your carry-on.
• Take your laptop out of its case and place it in the container provided for you.
• Have acceptable identification and your boarding pass out and ready to show.

For more specific guidelines visit the additional resources below for links to the appropriate government agency.

Additional Resources

Use the links below to access the security guidelines of the government agencies for the countries that you're travelling to and through.

Government Agency Websites

Country/Region	Agency Link
European Union	European Commission
United Kingdom	Department for Transport
United States	Transportation Security Administration

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