Liquids, Aerosols and Gels (LAGs)

Passengers on international flights from Brisbane Airport are being advised that the Australian Department of Transport and Regional Services implemented new security measures affecting liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs), effective from Saturday 31 March 2007.

The new restrictions affect items such as drinks, creams, perfumes, sprays, gels, toothpaste and other similar substances in hand luggage taken onto the aircraft.

The measures are as follows:

• On all international flights, carry-on baggage for passengers will only be able to hold LAGs in containers up to 100ml in capacity and these containers must fit into a one-litre, resealable transparent plastic bag that measures approximately 20cm x 20cm.

• Only one bag per passenger is allowed.

• Containers over 100ml in capacity are not permitted.

• Passengers may be subject to a random pat-down search (to be undertaken by a person of the same gender).

• Passengers may still carry on board prescription medicines where the name on the medicine matches the name on the boarding pass. Non- prescription medicines and all baby products are also exempt from the new security measures.

• For passengers departing from Australia, duty free LAGs items can be purchased after passing through the screening point. www.dutyfree.com.au

• Passengers can also pre-order their duty-free items. Ready For Collection' is a unique service for passengers travelling out of Brisbane International Airport. Duty Free can be purchased in any of the Departures shops and collected on return to Brisbane in the Arrivals shop. Simply select and pay for the goods, ensuring that you tell the salesperson that you wish to have them "Ready For Collection' and they will be waiting for you on your return.

• Liquids aerosols and gels over 100ml will be surrendered when transiting through Brisbane International Airport and other Australian International Airports at the security screening points. Passengers should be aware that restrictions may also apply in other countries that will prevent duty free items being taken through transit stops and are advised to check with their travel organiser. Duty Free items containing LAGS can be purchased on arrival at Brisbane Airport.

• There are no changes to the amount of LAGs passengers are allowed to pack in checked baggage. Current restrictions on Dangerous Goods remain in force.

• All surrendered LAGs will be disposed of in accordance with Australian Quarantine and Customs requirements.