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Air Travelers to Face New Limits on Liquids
Airports on the Chinese mainland will limit the amount of liquids, gels and aerosols in passengers' carry-on luggage starting May 1 to bring their security rules in line with international practices.
Fluids and aerosols must be in containers holding no more than 100 millimeters, and the containers must be carried aboard international flights in clear, re-sealable plastic bags no larger than one liter.
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The new restrictions were issued yesterday by the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China.
Each passenger will be restricted to one plastic bag, which will be inspected by security staff, the regulator said.,
Passengers on incoming overseas flights must follow the same restrictions, the new rules said.
All liquid duty-free items must be carried aboard in intact, sealed plastic bags, and passengers must produce their purchase invoices.
Passengers on domestic flights can carry packages of liquids up to one liter, but all alcohol has to be packed inside checked luggage, according to the new set of rules.
Exceptions will be made for special items, such as medications and baby milk, subject to verification.
The administration has ordered airlines and airports to supply sufficient drinking water in waiting halls so that passengers don't need to carry their own bottles.
News Source: China Daily
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