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Operation of the Hong Kong International Airport remained normal on the first day of new security measures for cabin baggage with no disruption to flight services, a spokesman for the Civil Aviation Department said today (March 21).
The Civil Aviation Department imposed new security measures for screening liquids, gels and aerosols in cabin baggage for all departing flights from the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) starting from today. The new measures were implemented to comply with the new guidelines of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO).
"The department is pleased that with the concerted efforts from the relevant organisations especially the Airport Authority Hong Kong, the Aviation Security Company Limited and airlines, the new security measures were implemented smoothly at the Hong Kong International Airport. The department also expresses gratitude to all passengers for their co-operation and patience," the spokesman said.
Passengers are reminded to take note of the new security requirements and arrive at the airport early for check-in, allowing enough time to go through security process, especially during the coming Easter holiday period. We strongly advise the travelling public to pack liquids, gels and aerosols that they do not need while on board the aircraft into their hold baggage before they come to the airport.
The new security measures for cabin baggage implemented at HKIA include:
1. All liquids, gels, aerosols in cabin baggage must be carried in containers with a maximum capacity of 100 ml. Liquids, gels, aerosols carried in containers larger than 100 ml will not be accepted, even if the container is only part-filled;
2. Containers must be in a transparent re-sealable plastic bag of a maximum capacity of one litre. The containers must fit comfortably within the transparent plastic bag, which should be completely closed;
3. The plastic bag has to be presented separately from other cabin baggage for visual examination at the screening point. Only one transparent plastic bag per passenger is permitted; and
4. Exemptions will be made for medications, baby milk/food and special dietary requirements subject to verification.
Ends/Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Issued at HKT 17:45
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