European Union Policy (including Spain and Finland):
The European Union (EU) liquid policy
The European Union agreed a new policy that brings into line all EU countries. The change in policy protects air travellers against the current security threat. Greater consistency will help customers understand more easily what they can and can't take onboard flights with them in the future.
The EU rules on liquids apply to all air passengers travelling from any EU airport, including UK airports, as well those travelling from Albania, Kosovo, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Switzerland and Ukraine, regardless of their destination. The changes became effective from 6 November 2006. Limited quantities of liquids, gels or pastes must be held in individual containers not exceeding 100ml (approximately 3.5 fl. oz). This may include:
Shampoo
Creams
Hair gel, hair spray
Suntan lotions
Toothpaste
Liquid or aerosol deodorants
Perfumes
Cosmetics such as mascara and lip gloss
Water and other drinks, soups and syrups
Other items of similar consistency
The containers must be carried in a separate clear plastic, zip-top or re-sealable bag that does not exceed 20cm x 20cm (8 inches x 8 inches) or equivalent to one litre (1.75 pint) capacity.
Items must fit in the bag comfortably and the bag must be completely closed.
At the airport security search, the plastic bag must be removed from the cabin bag and x-ray screened separately.
USA TSA and Canadian Air Transport Airport security:
The North American liquid policy
The Transportation Security Administration in the USA and the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority relaxed the restrictions in September 2006 on the carriage of liquids through airport security searches on flights departing airports in the USA and Canada.
Customers may take with them in their cabin bag limited quantities of liquids, gels and aerosols, including travel-size toiletries such as shampoo, suntan lotion, creams, toothpaste, hair gel and hair spray. Containers holding liquids must not exceed three American ounces or 90ml. Liquid containers must be carried in a separate clear plastic zip-top bag that does not exceed 20cm x 20cm, or 8 inches x 8 inches, or quart size. Items must fit in the bag comfortably and the bag must be completely closed. At the security search, the plastic bag must be removed from the cabin bag and x-ray screened separately. Customers carrying liquids may be subject to secondary searches before boarding.
Countries not allowing any liquid in hand baggage:
Countries that do not allow any liquids in hand baggage
The following countries do not permit liquids, gels or cosmetics at all in passenger hand baggage:
Egypt
India
Jamaica
Kenya
Pakistan
St Lucia
Germany:
Normal hand baggage policies apply apart from Frankfurt - there are restrictions during the morning period where no liquids, gels or cosmetics are permitted in hand baggage due to US flights departing from the same gate area.
Australia:
Passengers travelling on BA009 London Heathrow to Sydney can only purchase duty free goods on board during the Bangkok/Sydney sector and/or on arrival in Sydney at the arrivals duty free shop. Any other duty free goods containing liquids cannot be carried into Australia.
Passengers travelling on BA015 London Heathrow to Sydney can only purchase duty free goods during the transit in Singapore (items will be delivered to the gate in a Sealable Tamper Evident Bag approved by the Australian Government), on board during the Singapore/Sydney sector, and/or on arrival in Sydney at the arrivals duty free shop. Any other duty free goods containing liquids cannot be carried into Australia.
Passengers who are making direct domestic connections in Sydney to Australian destinations will be allowed to carry duty free goods, as purchased in the manner specified above, through security checks prior to boarding their service.
Passengers who are making direct international connections in Sydney to international destinations will not be allowed to carry duty free goods through security checks. However they will be allowed to make purchases at the departure duty free shops.