Airport adopts new security rule on liquid

Source: | 05-01-2007 16:18

An airport security worker checks the carry-on of a passenger at an airport in Chongqing, April 30, 2007. [Xinhua]

Passengers taking international flights from the Beijing Capital International Airport during the May Day holiday should arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before departure because of extended security checks.

A new rule starts today, limiting passengers to carrying no more than 1 liter of liquid in their hand luggage.

"Security checks now may take longer than usual," Lu Haifeng, assistant manager of quality and safety department at the airport, said.

The airport is expected to receive more than 1 million passengers during the weeklong holiday.

The General Administration of Civil Aviation (CAAC) introduced the new rule in accordance with the recommendation by the International Civil Aviation Organization.

For passengers on international flights, all liquids carried in hand luggage must be held in containers with a capacity of no more than 100 milliliters. The containers should be placed in a transparent, re-sealable bag with a maximum capacity of 1 liter. Each passenger will be allowed to carry only one bag.

Exemptions will be made for baby milk and baby food in the baby's presence as well as medications with prescriptions.

Women passengers should also be aware that facial cream, lip gloss, perfume and even mascara all come under the liquid category.

"The airport will provide free bags at counters in front of the security check machine," Lu said.