Plans to blow up aircraft by using liquid explosives were uncovered in London in August 2006 . This represents a new threat to air travel, and in order to increase security new rules concerning hand baggage have been introduced.
The rules apply to all flights within the EU and EEA as well as Switzerland. Passengers are to be afforded the same protection regardless of which airport they are travelling from within the EU / EEA and Switzerland.
What are the consequences of the new rules?
The main rule is that no liquids may be brought through the security check. It is only permitted to bring small amounts of liquids onto planes.
The amount is determined by the size of the container, not the amount of liquid in it. Containers larger than 100 ml and anything that does not fit in the litre bag must be submitted at the security checkpoint or sent in checked baggage. An almost empty bottle will therefore be considered on the merit of its size, not what it actually contains. The term container can be understood as bottle, tube, flask, cup, jar, etc.
All containers must be placed in a transparent plastic bag that may be opened and closed. The bag may not contain more than one litre when closed.
What is considered to be a liquid?
All fluids such as water, soft drinks, gels, creams, lotions, perfumes, lip gloss, shaving lotion, aerosols and others with similar properties.
What can I bring through the security checkpoint?
– Liquids in containers no larger than 100 ml, placed in a transparent
plastic bag no larger than one litre.
– Liquid medicines that are necessary during the trip. Solid medicines are
still permitted.
– Liquids that for dietary reasons are required during the trip.
– Childrens’ food that is required during the trip.
You must be prepared to demonstrate that the contents of containers comply with the rules, e.g. by tasting the contents, applying some on the skin, etc.
What about anything I buy after the security checkpoint?
All goods that are sold beyond the security checkpoint have been approved. You may therefore bring anything that you have bought beyond the security checkpoint onto the plane. This applies to everything from soft drinks and foodstuffs to duty free products and cosmetics etc.
If you are connecting to another flight at your destination airport, you will have to pass another security checkpoint. It is therefore important that the shopping bag is sealed. It must also be equipped with a receipt that proves you have bought the goods the same day. This applies to Norway, the EU, EEA and Switzerland.
Arrivals from countries outside of the EU / EEA / Switzerland
If you arrive by plane from countries outside of the EU / EEA and Switzerland, you may bring liquid goods into the EU / EEA and Switzerland if you are not connecting to other flights from the airport you arrive at.
If you are connecting to another flight, you must pass a security checkpoint and all liquids in your hand baggage, with the exception of the permitted plastic bag, will be confiscated. It makes no difference whether it is contained in a sealed bag if it hasn’t been sealed within the EU / EEA or Switzerland.
If you are travelling with an airline that belongs to the EU / EEA or Switzerland, you may shop and have the goods sealed on the plane. You will then be allowed to bring the goods through a new security checkpoint after arriving in the EU / EEA or Switzerland.
For information about rules outside EU, EEA and Switzerland, please contact your airline. (link til flyselskaper)
You may find further information regarding the security measures on the Civil Aviation Authority’s website: www.luftfartstilsynet.no.
