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TOILETRY TRAVEL TIPS: WHAT TO PACK AND WHERE?
02/11/2007
Most women spend ages planning their holiday wardrobe, but often their toiletries and cosmetics are left to the last moment. How can you stop your toiletries from leaking, and what, since the introduction of the new air security rules, can you take on the plane as hand luggage and what needs to go in the hold?
BAMA, the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association, has done some of the legwork for you. Following the recent air security rules for hand luggage, aerosols - like other products in liquid form - are restricted to 100ml (3oz) or smaller containers, so any larger aerosols will need to go in your luggage in the hold. This means the size of the container when full, so you cannot take a larger used aerosol and claim only 100ml is left. Before the increased security measures were introduced, travellers were allowed to take personal care and medical aerosols of up to 500ml each in hand luggage, up to a total of 2 litres.
Aerosols of this size are still fine in hold luggage but always remember to make sure the cap is secure and can’t come off during the flight. All aerosols and other liquids that are to be taken in hand luggage must be placed in a single, re-sealable bag no larger than 20cm x 20cm (e.g. a freezer bag). Each traveller can use only one of these so you can only take as much as will fit into one bag.
If you need larger amounts of liquids, gels and aerosols such as toothpaste or shampoo, please place them in your checked-in luggage.
Each traveller must remove their bag containing liquids from their carry-on and place it in a bin or on the conveyor belt for X-ray screening. X-raying separately will allow security officers to examine the declared items more easily.
There are exceptions for baby formula, breast milk, and other essential liquids, gels, and aerosols, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Any aerosol or other liquid products you buy at the airport once you have been through the airport security checks are also allowed- but remember you might not be able to bring them back in again if they are larger than 100ml.
Visit the Department for Transport website at: http://www.dft.gov.uk/transportforyou/airtravel/airportsecurity/ for further information.
- The only types of aerosols permitted on a plane are toiletries and medical items. If for example you are travelling to paint the family villa in Spain or glue the shelving in the Tuscan farmhouse, it’s best to buy your aerosol DIY goods there: taking them with you on the plane isn’t permitted.
- Flying can really dehydrate your skin. You can however pack a handy sized cooling water spray to keep cool in your seat and moisturise your skin. There are several good pocket sized products on the market.
- Ensure your make-up and toiletries are securely fastened to avoid those annoying spillages.
- You could secure lids with sticky tape or pack lotions before placing them in your zip bag.
- Remember less is more. Don’t pack your suitcase to the limit as you won’t have a forklift truck to carry your cases.
- Many aerosol toiletries now come in handy sized travel packs to ease your load and make sure you stay feeling clean and fresh.
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Disclaimer. These details are correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of issue. Please check with your airline before travel.
NOTE TO EDITORS
The reason that airlines have rules about aerosols in particular is that these contain flammable liquids and whilst they are perfectly safe they must adhere to some basic safety rules.
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Gill Shaffer or Jo Jacobius, Axiom Communications,
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