Put liquids and gels into a one-quart re-sealable plastic bag. All liquids, aerosols and gels (LAG) items must be in 100 milliliter (3.4 ounces) or smaller containers. Every liquid and gel product you carry into the passenger compartment must meet this requirement and fit into a single, one-quart re-sealable clear plastic bag. If you must bring larger liquid or gel items, you are required to place them in your checked luggage, unless they are medically necessary (see exemption below).
Powdered and Granular Substances 12oz/34G and over are required to be placed in your checked luggage. Restriction on powdered substances in hand luggage include items such as: cosmetics, coffee and spices. Baby formula and medically prescribed items are exempted. Powdered substances purchased post-security are approved for transportation in carry-on luggage. This is in keeping with new rules established by the "Transportation Security Administration (TSA)".
Medication and other Dietary Requirements: Passengers are to declare their medication and special supplies at the security screening checkpoint. Upon declaration, the Port Security Officer will determine if the types and quantities of the liquids, aerosols and/or gels, fit within one of the following categories and are in quantities reasonably necessary for the passenger's journey. When required, the passenger is to provide proof of authenticity of the exempted LAGs.
- Special dietary requirements: Baby formula/milk and baby food in containers for baby or small child travelling. Baby products may include: wet wipes, baby milk or juice, sterilized water and baby meals in liquid, gel or paste form; or special foods required by lactose or gelatin-intolerant passengers.
- LAGs for medical purposes: Prescribed and over-the-counter medications may be accepted when the total volume exceeds 100 ml if it is essential to carry the medicine in the cabin and the amount is no more than necessary for the trip.
Prepare laptops and cameras for X-ray screening. You are required to take your laptop out of its case. If you are carrying undeveloped film, ask the Port Security Officer to inspect it by hand as X-ray screening will damage undeveloped film.
Plan ahead if you are wearing a coat or jacket. You will need to place your coat or jacket in a plastic bin at the security screening checkpoint. This will take extra time; you will also need to remove your shoes and place them, your carry-on and metal items in bins for X-ray screening. Give yourself plenty of time to regroup after the screening process is complete.
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