Travel advisory: UAE airline warns of new carry-on baggage policy

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Travel advisory: UAE airline warns of new carry-on baggage policy

Dubai - Citizens and expats should be aware of the security issue.

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Published: Sun 1 Jul 2018, 9:14 AM

Last updated: Sun 1 Jul 2018, 8:47 PM

UAE residents traveling to or from the US, as well as from or through Australia and New Zealand, will be subject to further security screening measures as of June 30.
Dubai-based airline Emirates has posted of the new security screening measures on their website and social media handle on Twitter.

This is in accordance with new security guidelines from the US Transport Security Administration (TSA), the Australian Government's Department of Home Affairs and the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand.
Under the new directive for flights to US destinations, powder-like substances in containers equal to or over 350 ml/grams have to be checked-in, and will not be allowed in carry-on belongings or cabin baggage. These items will be confiscated at Dubai (DXB) as well as Milan (MXP) and Athens (ATH), depending on the last point of departure. Powders under 350 ml/grams may be subject to additional screening.
Security measures will also be implemented restricting powder-like substances in the carry-on belongings or cabin baggage of all international customers departing and transiting Australia, New Zealand and the USA. The decision to confiscate or permit the powder-like substances in the cabin of the aircraft will be made by the respective security enforcement agencies.
In New Zealand, this restriction will commence at Auckland Airport on 30 June 2018; and will be introduced on all international flights departing Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown airports from 31 July 2018.
Customers are advised to place the powder-like substances in their checked bags.
Baby formula, prescription medicines and human remains are exempt. Powder-like substances purchased in airport duty free shops must be placed in Sealed Tamper Evident Bags along with proof of purchase.


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