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Transatlantic liquids ban to stay EU restricts hand-luggage liquid
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A hand-luggage liquids ban will stay in place on UK flights to the US despite the Americans easing restrictions, the Department for Transport has said. Air passengers travelling from European Union countries are to be restricted on how much liquid they can take on board.
Earlier this week the US announced liquids bought from secure airport sites would now be allowed on planes. The European Commission has proposed limiting liquids to 100ml containers which must fit into a transparent, re-sealable plastic bag.
The rules are likely to be agreed next week and adopted in November.
Earlier, the Department for Transport said a hand-luggage liquids ban will remain on UK flights to the US despite the Americans easing restrictions.
The US has announced liquids bought from secure airport sites would now be allowed on planes.
But the DfT said liquids would still not be allowed on US-bound flights from the UK even if purchased "airside".But the DfT said liquids would still not be allowed on US-bound flights from the UK even if purchased "airside".
Restrictions were put in place after an alleged plot to blow up transatlantic airliners was foiled on 10 August.Restrictions were put in place after an alleged plot to blow up transatlantic airliners was foiled on 10 August.
'Ban remains' Other rules agreed by the European Commission mirror the restrictions already in place in the UK.
A Department for Transport spokesman said: "America has changed its regulations, but the ban on liquids for passengers travelling to the USA from British airports remains in place."
The banned items, which include toothpaste and perfume, are allowed in hand baggage on flights from the UK to destinations other than the US if they are bought after passing through airport security checks.
Passengers' baggage advicePassengers' baggage advice
A total ban on hand luggage was initially brought in, but after a few days passengers were allowed to carry a bag approximately the size of a laptop computer on board. The rules would limit the size of carry-on bags to a maximum of 56cm x 45cm x 25cm (22in x 17.75in x 9.85in approx), which is the same as presently in the UK.
Last Friday the size of hand baggage allowed was increased to that of a small roller-suitcase. Exceptions could be made for musical instruments and some other items.
The new dimensions permitted are 56cm x 45cm x 25cm (22in x 17.75in x 9.85in approx). Larger sized liquids can be bought the other side of security.
Passengers will be required to take off their coats and remove laptops and "large electrical items" from their bags at security checks.
In the UK, a total ban on hand luggage was initially brought in after the alleged plot was foiled.
The security measures have been blamed for causing delays and for costing airlines.The security measures have been blamed for causing delays and for costing airlines.