Country Specific Restrictions

 
 
General Restrictions
Various countries have implemented restrictions on the carriage of liquids, aerosols and gels in compliance with new guidelines set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

Examples of liquids, aerosols and gels include:
  • all liquids including beverages, soups and syrups
  • gels, including hair and shower gels
  • pastes, including toothpastes
  • creams, lotions and oils
  • contents of aerosol cans, including sprays, shaving foam, deodorants
  • mascara
  • liquid-solid mixtures
  • any other item of similar consistency

Note:  The above items are some common examples and are not exhaustive.

The restrictions are as follows:

  • Liquids, gels and aerosols will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
  • These containers must be carried in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
  • Each person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.
  • The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel for visual examination.

Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:

  • Are permitted in cabin baggage
  • Must be removed from cabin baggage and declared to security personnel at the checkpoint. These items may be subjected to security checks.
  • Customers with prescription medicine are advised to bring along supporting documentation (e.g. ID cards, letters from doctors) as verification.

Some countries have imposed these restrictions on both arrival and departure flights. This may affect your ability to carry duty-free purchases onboard the aircraft. Customers are advised to check with duty free personnel before making their purchases.

Any excessive LAG items detected at the security screening points at the boarding gates will not be accepted for check-in in the cargo holds.



Flights from Saudi Arabia (From 12 January 2009)
New rules on what is permitted in cabin baggage will take effect from 12 January 2009. The regulations will affect customers with international connections out of Saudi Arabia. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly so as to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.

Specific regulations:

  • Liquids, aerosols and gels will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
  • These containers must be carried in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
  • Each person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.
  • The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel for x-ray screening

Any item that does not fit into a transparent re-sealable plastic bag with a capacity exceeding 1 litre will not be permitted beyond the security screening point.

Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:

  • Are permitted in cabin baggage
  • May be subjected to additional security checks
  • Customers with prescription medicine are advised to bring along supporting documentation (e.g. ID cards, letters from doctors)

Duty-free purchases:

  • Only duty-free liquid, aerosol and gel items purchased on the day of your flight will be allowed onboard.
  • These items must be bought after the boarding card checkpoint at a Saudi Arabia airport, or onboard any airline.
  • These items must be packed in a sealed, clear, plastic bag, which contains a receipt as proof of purchase.
  • The bag must not be opened until you reach your final destination.
  • Customers going to Australia or the US are advised to check with duty-free personnel before making their purchases.


Flights from Abu Dhabi (From 1 November 2007)
New rules on what is permitted in cabin baggage will take effect from 1 November 2007. The regulations will affect customers with international connections out of Abu Dhabi. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly so as to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.

Specific regulations:
  • Liquids, aerosols and gels will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
  • These containers must be carried in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
  • Each person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.
  • The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel for x-ray screening

Any item that does not fit into a transparent re-sealable plastic bag with a capacity exceeding 1 litre will not be permitted beyond the security screening point.

Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:

  • Are permitted in cabin baggage
  • May be subjected to additional security checks
  • Customers with prescription medicine are advised to bring along supporting documentation (e.g. ID cards, letters from doctors)

Duty-free purchases:

  • Only duty-free liquid, aerosol and gel items purchased on the day of your flight will be allowed onboard.
  • These items must be bought after the boarding card checkpoint at Abu Dhabi airport, or onboard any airline.
  • These items must be packed in a sealed, clear, plastic bag, which contains a receipt as proof of purchase.
  •  The bag must not be opened until you reach your final destination.
  • Customers going to Australia or the US are advised to check with duty-free personnel before making their purchases

For more information on the LAG restrictions in Abu Dhabi, please click here.



Flights from The Philippines (From 01 August 2007)
New rules on what is permitted in cabin baggage will take effect from 1 August 2007. The regulations will affect customers with international connections out of the Philippines. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly so as to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.

Specific regulations:
  • Liquids, aerosols and gels will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
  • These containers must be carried in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
  • Each person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.
  • The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel for x-ray screening
  • Any item that does not fit into a transparent re-sealable plastic bag with a capacity exceeding 1 litre will not be permitted beyond the security screening point.

Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:

  • Are permitted in cabin baggage
  • May be subjected to additional security checks
  • Customers with prescription medicine are advised to bring along supporting documentation (e.g. ID cards, letters from doctors)

Duty-free purchases:

  • Only duty-free liquid, aerosol and gel items purchased on the day of your flight will be allowed onboard.
  • These items must be bought after the boarding card checkpoint at a Philippine airport, or onboard any airline.
  • These items must be packed in a sealed, clear, plastic bag, which contains a receipt as proof of purchase.
  • The bag must not be opened until you reach your final destination.
  • Customers are advised not to buy liquids or gels, duty-free or otherwise, from non-Philippine airports if you are changing planes at a Philippine terminal. Such purchases may be confiscated at the security checkpoint.
  • Customers going to Australia or the US are advised to check with duty-free personnel before making their purchases

Please check with your local Philippine airport, or country of departure for the latest updates.



Flights from Dubai (From 17 June 2007)
New rules on what is permitted in cabin baggage will take effect from 17 June 2007. The regulations will affect customers with international connections out of Dubai. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly so as to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.

Specific regulations:
  • Liquids, aerosols and gels will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
  • These containers must be carried in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
  • Each person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.
  • The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel for x-ray screening

Any item that does not fit into a transparent re-sealable plastic bag with a capacity exceeding 1 litre will not be permitted beyond the security screening point.

Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:

  • Are permitted in cabin baggage
  • May be subjected to additional security checks
  • Customers with prescription medicine are advised to bring along supporting documentation (e.g. ID cards, letters from doctors)

Duty-free purchases:

  • Only duty-free liquid, aerosol and gel items purchased on the day of your flight will be allowed onboard.
  • These items must be bought after the boarding card checkpoint at Dubai airport, or onboard any airline.
  • These items must be packed in a sealed, clear, plastic bag, which contains a receipt as proof of purchase.
  • The bag must not be opened until you reach your final destination.
  • Customers are advised not to buy liquids or gels, duty-free or otherwise, from non-Dubai airports if you are changing planes at a Dubai terminal. Such purchases may be confiscated at the security checkpoint.
  • Customers going to Australia or the US are advised to check with duty-free personnel before making their purchases

Please check with Dubai airport, or country of departure for the latest updates, click here.

 



Flights from South Africa (From 1 June 2007)
New rules on what is permitted in cabin baggage will take effect from 01 June 2007. The regulations will affect customers with international connections out of South Africa. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly so as to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.

Specific regulations:

  • Liquids, aerosols and gels will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
  • These containers must be carried in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
  • Each person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.
  • The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel for x-ray screening

    Any item that does not fit into a transparent re-sealable plastic bag with a capacity exceeding 1 litre will not be permitted beyond the security screening point.

Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:

  • Are permitted in cabin baggage
  • May be subjected to additional security checks
  • Customers with prescription medicine are advised to bring along supporting documentation (e.g. ID cards, letters from doctors)

Duty-free purchases:

  • Only duty-free liquid, aerosol and gel items purchased on the day of your flight will be allowed onboard.
  • These items must be bought after the boarding card checkpoint at a South Africa airport, or onboard any airline.
  • These items must be packed in a sealed, clear, plastic bag, which contains a receipt as proof of purchase.
  • The bag must not be opened until you reach your final destination.
  • Customers are advised not to buy liquids or gels, duty-free or otherwise, from non-South Africa airports if you are changing planes at a South Africa terminal. Such purchases may be confiscated at the security checkpoint.
  • Customers going to Australia or the US are advised to check with duty-free personnel before making their purchases

Please check with your local South Africa airport, or country of departure for the latest updates.

For more information on the regulations, click here



Flights from Thailand (From 1 June 2007)
Thailand will implement restrictions on the carriage of liquids, aerosols and gels from 1 June 2007. The changes are in line with new guidelines set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).  These measures will apply to flights departing Thailand, as well as those who are making transit/ transfer connections in Thailand.

The restrictions are as follows:
  • Liquids, gels and aerosols will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.  LAGs carried in containers with capacity of more than 100ml will not be permitted, even though the containers are partially filled. 
  • All containers must fit comfortably in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
  • Each person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.
  • The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel for visual examination.

Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:

  • Are permitted in cabin baggage
  • Must be removed from cabin baggage and declared to security personnel at the checkpoint. These items may be subject to security checks.
  • Customers with prescription medicine are advised to bring along supporting documentation (e.g. ID cards, letters from doctors) as verification.

Duty-free purchases:

  • Liquids, aerosols and gels purchased from duty-free shops in Thai airports, located after security screening points, will be allowed onboard.
  • However, these items must be sealed in a clear tamper-evident bag. Receipts of the purchased duty free items must be attached or enclosed in the bag.  For transit flights, items purchased inflight must be packed in tamper-evident bags.
  • Customers going to Australia or the US are advised to check with duty-free personnel before making their purchases.
  • Customers traveling to domestic points in Thailand are allowed to carry on-board a maximum of 1 litre of liquids, gels and aerosols. Quantities exceeding 1 litre are to be checked-in. Alcohol purchased before the security checkpoint would need to be checked-in.


Flights from Malaysia (From 21 May 2007)
Malaysia will implement restrictions on the carriage of liquids, aerosols and gels from 21 May 2007. The changes are in line with new guidelines set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).  These measures will apply to flights departing Malaysia, as well as those who are making transit/ transfer connections in Malaysia.

The restrictions are as follows:

  • Liquids, gels and aerosols will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
  • These containers fit comfortably in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
  • Each person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.
  • The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel for visual examination.

Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:

  • Are permitted in cabin baggage
  • Must be removed from cabin baggage and declared to security personnel at the checkpoint. These items may be subject to security checks.
  • Customers with prescription medicine are advised to bring along supporting documentation (e.g. ID cards, letters from doctors) as verification.

Duty-free purchases:

  • Liquids, aerosols and gels purchased from duty-free shops in Malaysian airports, located after security screening points, will be allowed onboard.
  • However, these items must be sealed in a clear tamper-evident bag. Receipts of the purchased duty free items must be attached or enclosed in the bag.
  • Customers going to Australia or the US are advised to check with duty-free personnel before making their purchases.
  • Customers traveling to domestic points in Malaysia are allowed to carry on-board a maximum of 1 litre of liquids, gels and aerosols. Quantities exceeding 1 litre are to be checked-in. Alcohol purchased before the security checkpoint would need to be checked-in.


Flights from Singapore (from 8 May 2007)
Singapore will implement restrictions on the carriage of liquids, aerosols and gels from 8 May 2007. The changes are in line with new guidelines set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).  These measures will apply to flights departing Singapore, as well as those who are making transit/ transfer connections in Singapore.

The restrictions are as follows:
  • Liquids, gels and aerosols will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
  • These containers fit comfortably in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
  • Each person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.
  • The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel for visual examination.

Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:

  • Are permitted in cabin baggage
  • Must be removed from cabin baggage and declared to security personnel at the checkpoint. These items may be subject to security checks.
  • Customers with prescription medicine are advised to bring along supporting documentation (e.g. ID cards, letters from doctors) as verification.

Duty-free purchases:

  • Liquids, aerosols and gels purchased from duty-free shops at Changi Airport, will be allowed onboard.
  • These items must be packed in a transparent, sealed plastic bag. Receipts of the purchased duty free items must be attached or enclosed in the bag.
  • Inflight duty free purchases from previous sectors will be allowed onboard for transiting / transferring  passengers if they are packed in transparent, sealed plastic bags with receipt attached.
  • For flights from Singapore to Australia and/or the US, duty free liquid, aerosol and gel items are allowed provided these items are purchased on board or are delivered by duty free staff to the gate-hold room in a sealed bag.
  • Customers who are entering Australia or the US via transit in Singapore will NOT be allowed to carry duty free items purchased from previous sectors.
  • Items, which are not permitted through security checkpoints due to the LAG restrictions, will be disposed off at the gate.

For more information on the Singapore restrictions, please click here.  



Flights from China (from 1 May 2007)
China will implement restrictions on the carriage of liquids, aerosols and gels from 1 May 2007. The changes are in line with new guidelines set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).  These measures will apply to flights departing China, as well as those who are making transit/ transfer connections in China.

The restrictions are as follows:

  • Liquids, gels and aerosols will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
  • These containers fit comfortably in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
  • Each person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.
  • The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel for visual examination.

Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:

  • Are permitted in cabin baggage
  • Must be removed from cabin baggage and declared to security personnel at the checkpoint. These items may be subject to security checks.
  • Customers with prescription medicine are advised to bring along supporting documentation (e.g. ID cards, letters from doctors) as verification.

Duty-free purchases:

  • Liquids, aerosols and gels purchased from duty-free shops at all China International Airports, located after security screening points, will be allowed onboard.
  • However, these items must be packed in a transparent, sealed plastic bag. Receipts of the purchased duty free items must be attached or enclosed in the bag.
  • Customers going to Australia or the US are advised to check with duty-free personnel before making their purchases.
  • Customers traveling to domestic points in China are allowed to carry on-board a maximum of 1 litre of liquids, gels and aerosols. Quantities exceeding 1 litre are to be checked-in. Alcohol purchased before the security checkpoint would need to be checked-in.

 



Flights from Indonesia (effective 31 March 2007)
New rules on what is permitted in cabin baggage will take effect from 31 March 2007. The regulations will affect customers on international flights departing from all Indonesian airports.  You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly so as to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.

Specific regulations:
  • Liquids, aerosols and gels will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
  • These containers must be carried in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
  • Each person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.
  • The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel for x-ray screening.

Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:

  • Are permitted in cabin baggage
  • May be subject to additional security checks
  • Customers with prescription medicine are advised to bring along supporting documentation (e.g. ID cards, letters from doctors)

Duty-free purchases:

  • liquids, aerosols and gels purchased from duty-free shops at the airport,  located after security screening points, will be allowed onboard.
  • However, these items must be packed in a transparent, sealed plastic bag. Receipts of the purchased duty free items must be attached or enclosed in the bag.
  • Customers going to Australia or the US are advised to check with duty-free personnel before making their purchases


Flights to and from Australia (effective 31 March 2007)
New rules on what is permitted in cabin baggage will take effect from 31 March 2007. The regulations will affect customers flying to and from Australia. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly so as to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.

Specific regulations:

  • Liquids, aerosols and gels will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
  • These containers must be carried in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag.  The volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
  • Each person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag. 
  • The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel at the checkpoint for separate x-ray screening.
  • Domestic flights within Australia are NOT bound by these regulations

Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:

  • Are permitted in cabin baggage but amount allowable will be determined by the screening personnel
  •  May be subjected to additional security checks
  • Customers with prescription medicine are advised to bring along supporting documentation (e.g. ID cards, letters from doctors)

Duty-free purchases:

  • Customers who are flying out of Australia may carry liquid, aerosol and gel items purchased from Australian duty free shops located after security screening points.
  • For direct flights from Singapore to Australia, duty free LAG items are allowed into Australia provided these items are purchased on board or are delivered by duty free staff to the gate-hold room in a sealed bag with proof of purchase.
  • Customers who are entering Australia via transit in Singapore will NOT be allowed to carry duty free LAG items purchased from previous sectors. These items will have to be disposed off at the gatehold room. 

For more information on the regulations, click here.



Flights from New Zealand (effective 31 March 2007)
New rules on what is permitted in cabin baggage will take effect from 31 March 2007. The regulations will affect customers flying from New Zealand, including those who are transiting through the country. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly so as to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.

Specific regulations:
  • Liquids, aerosols and gels will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
  • These containers must be carried in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
  • Each person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.
  • The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel for x-ray screening.

Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:

  • Are permitted in cabin baggage
  • May be subjected to additional security checks
  • Customers with prescription medicine are advised to bring along supporting documentation (e.g. ID cards, letters from doctors)

Duty-free purchases:

  • Liquids, aerosols and gels purchased from duty-free shops New Zealand airports, located after security screening points, will be allowed onboard.
  • Liquids, aerosols and gels purchased from duty free shops in New Zealand airports, located after security screening points, will be allowed into Australia (applicable only on direct New Zealand/Australia flights).
  • Arriving customers who are connecting their international flights from Auckland or Christchurch airports will NOT be allowed to carry duty free LAG items purchased from previous sectors. These items will be disposed off at the Transit Security Check point
  • Customers going to EU countries or the US are advised to check with duty-free personnel before making their purchases 

For more information on the New Zealand regulations, click here.



Flights from Hong Kong (effective 21 March 2007)
New rules on what is permitted in cabin baggage will take effect from 21 March 2007. The regulations cover all liquids, gels and aerosols. They will affect customers flying from Hong Kong, including transfer and transit customers. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly so as to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.

Specific regulations:

  • Liquids, gels and aerosols will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
  • These containers must be carried in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
  • Each person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.
  • The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel for visual examination.

Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:

  • Are permitted in cabin baggage
  • Must be removed from cabin baggage and declared to security personnel at the checkpoint.

Duty-free purchases:

  • Liquids, gels and aerosols purchased from duty-free shops in Hong Kong airports, located after security screening points, will be allowed onboard.
  • However, these items must be packed in a transparent, sealed plastic bag. Receipts of the purchased duty free items must be attached or enclosed in the bag.
  • Customers going to Australia or the US are advised to check with duty-free personnel before making their purchases

For more information, click here



Flights from Vietnam (effective 1 March 2007)
New rules on what is permitted in cabin baggage will take effect from 1 March 2007. The regulations cover all liquids, aerosols and gels. They will affect customers flying from Vietnam, including transfer and transit customers. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly so as to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.

Specific regulations:
  • Liquids, gels and aerosols will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
  • These containers must be carried in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
  • Each person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.
  • The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel for visual examination.

Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:

  • Are permitted in cabin baggage
  • Must be removed from cabin baggage and declared to security personnel at the checkpoint.
  • Customers with prescription medicine are advised to bring along supporting documentation (e.g. ID cards, letters from doctors)

Duty-free purchases:

  • Liquids, aerosols and gels purchased from duty-free shops in Vietnam airports, located after security screening points, will be allowed onboard.
  • However, these items must be packed in a transparent, sealed plastic bag. Receipts of the purchased duty free items must be attached or enclosed in the bag.
  • Customers going to Australia or the US are advised to check with duty-free personnel before making their purchases


Flights from Korea (effective 1 March 2007)
New rules on what is permitted in cabin baggage will take effect from 1 March 2007. The regulations cover all liquids, aerosols and gels. They will affect customers flying from Korea, including transfer and transit customers. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly so as to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.

Specific regulations:
  • Liquids, gels and aerosols will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
  • These containers must be carried in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
  • Each person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.
  • The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel for visual examination.

Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:

  • Are permitted in cabin baggage
  • Must be removed from cabin baggage and declared to security personnel at the checkpoint.
  • Customers with prescription medicine are advised to bring along supporting documentation (e.g. ID cards, letters from doctors)

Duty-free purchases:

  • Liquids, aerosols and gels purchased from duty-free shops in Korean airports, located after security screening points, will be allowed onboard.
  • However, these items must be packed in a transparent, sealed plastic bag. Receipts of the purchased duty free items must be attached or enclosed in the bag.
  • Customers going to Australia or the US are advised to check with duty-free personnel before making their purchases

For more information, click here.



Flights from Taiwan (effective 1 March 2007)
New rules on what is permitted in cabin baggage will take effect from 1 March 2007. The regulations cover all liquids, aerosols and gels. They will affect customers flying from Taiwan, including transfer and transit customers. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly so as to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.

Specific regulations:
  • Liquids, aerosols and gels will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
  • These containers must be carried in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
  • Each person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.
  • These restrictions also applies to duty free items purchased from other airports or onboard your flight i.e. only one plastic bag with items mentioned above is allowed.
  • The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel for visual examination.

Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:

  • Are permitted in cabin baggage
  • Must be removed from cabin baggage and declared to security personnel at the checkpoint.
  • Customers with prescription medicine are advised to bring along supporting documentation (e.g. ID cards, letters from doctors)

Duty-free purchases:

  • Liquids, aerosols and gels purchased from duty-free shops (located after screening points) in Taiwan airports from which you are departing, will be exempted from the above restrictions.
  • However, these items must be packed in a transparent, sealed plastic bag. Receipts of the purchased duty free items must be attached or enclosed in the bag.
  • Customers going to Australia or the US are advised to check with duty-free personnel before making their purchases


Flights from Japan (effective 1 March 2007)
New rules on what is permitted in cabin baggage will take effect from 1 March 2007. The regulations will affect customers flying from Japan, and covers all liquids, gels and aerosols. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly so as to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.

Specific regulations:
  •  Liquids, aerosols and gels will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
  • These containers must be carried in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
  • Each person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.
  • The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel for x-ray screening

Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:

  • Are permitted in cabin baggage
  • May be subjected to additional security checks
  • Customers with prescription medicine are advised to bring along supporting documentation (e.g. ID cards, letters from doctors)

Duty-free purchases:

  • Liquids, gels and aerosols purchased from duty-free shops in Japanese airports, located after security screening points, are exempt from these regulations.
  • However, these items must be packed in a sealed, tamper-evident bag. Receipts of the purchased duty free items must be attached or enclosed in the bag.
  • Customers transiting through Japan onto international flights must surrender liquid items at the transit security checkpoint.
  • Customers going to Australia or the US are advised to check with duty-free personnel before making their purchases


Flights from Maldives (effective 1 March 2007)
New rules on what is permitted in cabin baggage will take effect from 1 March 2007. The regulations cover all liquids, aerosols and gels. They will affect customers flying from the Maldives, including transfer and transit customers. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly so as to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.

Specific regulations:
  • Liquids, gels and aerosols will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
  • These containers must be carried in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
  • Each person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.
  • The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel for visual examination.

Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:

  • Are permitted in cabin baggage
  • Must be removed from cabin baggage and declared to security personnel at the checkpoint.
  • Customers with prescription medicine are advised to bring along supporting documentation (e.g. ID cards, letters from doctors)

Duty-free purchases:

  • Liquids, aerosols and gels purchased from duty-free shops in Maldives airports, located after security screening points, will be allowed onboard.
  • However, these items must be packed in a transparent, sealed plastic bag. Receipts of the purchased duty free items must be attached or enclosed in the bag.
  • Customers going to Australia or the US are advised to check with duty-free personnel before making their purchases


Flights from/within Canada (effective 26 November 2006)
New rules on what is permitted in cabin baggage will take effect from 26 September 2006. The regulations will affect customers flying from and within Canada. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly so as to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.

Specific regulations:

  • Liquids, aerosols and gels will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
  • These containers must be carried in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag.  The volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
  • Each person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag. 
  • The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel at the checkpoint for separate x-ray screening.

Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:

  • Are permitted in cabin baggage and may be subjected to additional security checks
  • Screening personnel will determine the amount allowable. You are advised to carry medication that is required for your itinerary
  • Customers with prescription medicine are advised to bring along supporting documentation (e.g. ID cards, letters from doctors)

Duty-free purchases:

  • Liquids, gels and aerosols purchased from duty-free shops in Canadian airports, located after security screening points, are exempt from these regulations.
  • Customers going to Australia or the US are advised to check with duty-free personnel before making their purchases

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Flight to and from United States (effective 9 November 2006)
New rules on what is permitted in cabin baggage will take effect from 9 November 2006. The regulations will affect customers flying to and from the United States. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly so as to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.

Specific regulations:
  • Liquids, aerosols and gels will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
  • These containers must be carried in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag.  The volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
  • Each person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.
  • The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel at the checkpoint for separate x-ray screening.

Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:

  • Are permitted in cabin baggage and may be subjected to additional security checks
  • Screening personnel will determine the amount allowable. You are advised to carry medication that is required for your itinerary
  • Customers with prescription medicine are advised to bring along supporting documentation (e.g. ID cards, letters from doctors)

Duty-free purchases:

  • Customers who are flying out of the United States may carry liquid, aerosol and gel items  purchased from US duty free shops located after security screening points.
  • Customers are advised to buy duty-free LAGs ONLY at their last point of departure
  • Customers who are entering the US via transit in Singapore will NOT be allowed to carry duty free items purchased from previous sectors. These items would have to be disposed off at the gatehold room.
  • For direct flights from Singapore to the US, duty free LAG items are allowed into the US provided these items are purchased on board or are delivered by duty free staff to the gate-hold room in a sealed bag with proof of purchase.

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Flights from European Union countries (effective 6 November 2006)
New rules on what is permitted in cabin baggage will take effect from 6 November 2006. The regulations will affect customers who have direct or onward connections in Europe. The same restrictions apply whenever you are departing or changing planes in the EU, as well as in Norway, Iceland and Switzerland. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly so as to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.

Specific regulations:
  • Liquids, aerosols and gels will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
  • These containers must be carried in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
  • Each person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.
  • The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel for x-ray screening

Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:

  • Are permitted in cabin baggage
  • May be subjected to additional security checks
  • Customers with prescription medicine are advised to bring along supporting documentation (e.g. ID cards, letters from doctors)

Duty-free purchases:

  • · With effect from 13 December 2007, customers arriving from Singapore and transferring at an European Union (EU) airport will be allowed to carry duty-free liquids onboard their connecting flights in the EU.
  • These items must be packed in a sealed, clear, plastic bag which contains a receipt as proof of purchase.
  • The bag must not be opened until you reach your final destination.
  • Customers going to Australia or the US are advised to check with duty-free personnel before making their purchases

Please check with your local EU airport, or country of departure for the latest updates.
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Flights from/within United Kingdom (effective 6 November 2006)
New rules on what is permitted in cabin baggage will take effect from 6 November 2006. The regulations will affect customers who have direct or onward connections in Europe. The same restrictions apply whenever you are departing or changing planes in the EU, of which the United Kingdom is part of. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly so as to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.

Specific regulations:
  • Liquids, aerosols and gels will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
  • These containers must be carried in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
  • Each person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.
  • The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel for x-ray screening

Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:

  • Are permitted in cabin baggage
  • May be subject to additional security checks
  • Customers with prescription medicine are advised to bring along supporting documentation (e.g. ID cards, letters from doctors)

Duty-free purchases:

  • With effect from 13 December 2007, customers arriving from Singapore and transferring at an European Union (EU) airport will be allowed to carry duty-free liquids onboard their connecting flights in the EU.
  • These items must be packed in a sealed, clear, plastic bag which contains a receipt as proof of purchase.
  • The bag must not be opened until you reach your final destination.
  • Customers going to Australia or the US are advised to check with duty-free personnel before making their purchases

Cabin baggage limitations:

For customers traveling from Heathrow Airport

  • In line with new regulations laid down by British airport authorities on 7 Jan 2008, customers traveling in Economy Class will be allowed ONE cabin baggage and ONE personal item*
  • Customers in Business and First Class are allowed TWO cabin baggage, and ONE personal item*

Cabin Baggage size:

  • Dimension : Length + Breadth + Height
    (including protrusions) must not exceed 115 cm (45 inches) in total subject to stowability.
  • Weight : Up to 7 kgs

Examples of personal item:

  • purse, briefcase, laptop or baby changing bag.
  • Laptops in a thin satchel and slim line briefcase are considered a personal item. However laptops in larger computer bags and larger, bulkier briefcases are considered as one piece of cabin baggage.

For customers traveling from Manchester Airport

Cabin baggage size restrictions for customers of Singapore Airlines:

  • Economy Class will be allowed ONE cabin baggage and ONE personal item*
  • Customers in Business and First Class are allowed TWO cabin baggage, and ONE personal item*

Cabin Baggage size:

  • Dimension : Length + Breadth + Height
    (including protrusions) must not exceed 115 cm (45 inches) in total subject to stowability.
  • Weight : Up to 7 kgs

Examples of a personal item:

  • A lady’s handbag
  • An overcoat 
  • An umbrella or walking stick
  • A laptop or notebook computer (in a thin satchel or slim briefcase only)
  • A small camera
  • A reasonable amount of reading material for the flight
  • Infant’s food for consumption in flight and infant’s carrying basket
  • A fully collapsible wheelchair and/or a pair of crutches and/or other prosthetic devices for the    customer’s use provided he/she  is dependent upon them
  • Infant’s stroller provided the infant is on board the aircraft

    (Both the wheelchair and baby stroller will be retrieved at the Boarding Gate at the aircraft by staff for loading into the cargo hold)


Flights from Norway (effective 6 November 2006)
New rules on what is permitted in cabin baggage will take effect from 6 November 2006. The regulations will affect customers who have direct or onward connections in Norway. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly so as to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.

Specific regulations:
  • Liquids, aerosols and gels will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
  • These containers must be carried in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
  • Each person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.
  • The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel for x-ray screening

Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:

  • Are permitted in cabin baggage
  • May be subjected to additional security checks
  • Customers with prescription medicine are advised to bring along supporting documentation (e.g. ID cards, letters from doctors)

Duty-free purchases:

  • Only duty-free liquid, aerosol and gel items purchased on the day of your flight will be allowed onboard.
  • These items must be bought after the boarding card checkpoint at a Norwegian airport, or onboard a Norwegian airline.
  • These items must be packed in a sealed, clear, plastic bag which contains a receipt as proof of purchase.
  • The bag must not be opened until you reach your final destination.
  • Customers are advised not to buy liquids or gels, duty-free or otherwise, from non-Norwegian airports if you are changing planes at a Norwegian terminal. Such purchases may be confiscated at the security checkpoint.
  • Customers going to Australia or the US are advised to check with duty-free personnel before making their purchases


Flights from Switzerland (effective 6 November 2006)
New rules on what is permitted in cabin baggage will take effect from 6 November 2006. The regulations will affect customers who have direct or onward connections in Switzerland. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly so as to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.

Specific regulations:

  • Liquids, aerosols and gels will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
  • These containers must be carried in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
  • Each person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.
  • The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel for x-ray screening

Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:

  • Are permitted in cabin baggage
  • May be subjected to additional security checks
  • Customers with prescription medicine are advised to bring along supporting documentation (e.g. ID cards, letters from doctors)

Duty-free purchases:

  • Only duty-free liquid, aerosol and gel items purchased on the day of your flight will be allowed onboard.
  • These items must be bought after the boarding card checkpoint at a Swiss airport, or onboard a Swiss airline.
  • These items must be packed in a sealed, clear, plastic bag which contains a receipt as proof of purchase.
  • The bag must not be opened until you reach your final destination.
  • Customers are advised not to buy liquids or gels, duty-free or otherwise, from non-Swiss airports if you are changing planes at an Swiss terminal. Such purchases may be confiscated at the security checkpoint.
  • Customers going to Australia or the US are advised to check with duty-free personnel before making their purchases


Flights from Iceland (effective 6 November 2006)
New rules on what is permitted in cabin baggage will take effect from 6 November 2006. The regulations will affect customers who have direct or onward connections in Iceland. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly so as to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.

Specific regulations:
  • Liquids, aerosols and gels will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
  • These containers must be carried in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
  • Each person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.
  • The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel for x-ray screening

Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:

  • Are permitted in cabin baggage
  • May be subjected to additional security checks
  • Customers with prescription medicine are advised to bring along supporting documentation (e.g. ID cards, letters from doctors)

Duty-free purchases:

  • Only duty-free liquid, aerosol and gel items purchased on the day of your flight will be allowed onboard.  
  • These items must be bought after the boarding card checkpoint at an Iceland airport, or onboard an Iceland airline.
  • These items must be packed in a sealed, clear, plastic bag which contains a receipt as proof of purchase.
  • The bag must not be opened until you reach your final destination.
  •  Customers are advised not to buy liquids or gels, duty-free or otherwise, from non-Iceland airports if you are changing planes at an Iceland terminal. Such purchases may be confiscated at the security checkpoint.
  • Customers going to Australia or the US are advised to check with duty-free personnel before making their purchases


Flights from/within India (effective 29 September 2006)
New rules on what is permitted in cabin baggage will take effect from 29 September 2006. The regulations cover all liquids, aerosols and gels. They will affect customers flying from India, including transfer and transit customers. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly so as to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.

Specific regulations:

  • Liquids, aerosols and gels will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
  • These containers must be carried in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
  • Each person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.
  • The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel for visual examination.

Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:

  • Are permitted in cabin baggage
  • Must be removed from cabin baggage and declared to security personnel at the checkpoint.
  • Customers with prescription medicine are advised to bring along supporting documentation (e.g. ID cards, letters from doctors)

Duty-free purchases:

  • Liquids, aerosols and gels purchased from duty-free shops in Indian airports, located after security screening points, will be allowed onboard. These will be delivered to customers by duty free staff at the boarding gate.
  • However, these items must be packed in a transparent, sealed plastic bag. Receipts of the purchased duty free items must be attached or enclosed in the bag.
  • Customers transiting in India are not allowed to carry duty free LAGs purchased inflight or outside India.
  • Customers going to Australia or the US are advised to check with duty-free personnel before making their purchases


Flights from Pakistan
The regulations cover all liquids, aerosols and gels. They will affect customers flying from Pakistan, including transfer and transit customers. You are advised to pack your cabin baggage accordingly so as to avoid unnecessary inconvenience.

Specific regulations:
  • Liquids, aerosols and gels will only be allowed in cabin baggage if they are kept in containers with volumes of not more than 100 ml each.
  • These containers must be carried in a clear, re-sealable plastic bag. The total volume of the bag must not exceed 1 litre.
  • Each person is allowed to carry only one such plastic bag.
  • The bag must be removed from cabin baggage and presented to security personnel for visual examination.

Medications and special dietary requirements, including baby formula:

  • Are permitted in cabin baggage
  • Must be removed from cabin baggage and declared to security personnel at the checkpoint.
  • Customers with prescription medicine are advised to bring along supporting documentation (e.g. ID cards, letters from doctors)

Duty-free purchases:

  • Duty free LAGs must be packed in a sealed transparent tamper-evident plastic bag.
  • Receipts of the purchased duty free items must be attached or enclosed in the bag.
  • These bags must not be opened or damaged until customers have boarded the aircraft bound for their final destination.
  • Customers going to Australia or the US are advised to check with duty-free personnel before making their purchases