For all our jet-setting readers, freshinfo has obtained from Lufthansa an update on the rules regarding hand baggage on all flights departing the European Union Switzerland, Norway and Iceland as well as the United States and Canada from November 6.

For the most part, the EU regulations correspond to the requirements imposed by the US authorities, which have applied since the end of September on all flights to or from the US. Under the new standardised regulations, the amount of liquids, gels & creams permitted in hand baggage will be limited to 100ml per container. These have to be carried in a transparent, zip-lock plastic bag with a maximum volume of one litre and must be presented during security checks. Only one bag per passenger is permitted. Zip-lock bags can be bought at retail outlets.

Exempted from this ruling are medicines as well as special food (eg baby food or food items for diabetics), larger amounts of which may be carried in hand baggage if they are required during the flight.

Liquids can also be purchased duty-free on board flights. Liquids that have been purchased after passing through security at the airport may also be taken on board, although this does not apply on flights to the US.

Lufthansa advises its passengers to pack any larger containers with liquids in their check-in luggage and to reduce the amount of liquids taken on board to a minimum.

For detailed information about the latest hand baggage regulations, you can visit www.lufthansa.com.

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