CONTAINERS IN 1-LITRE TRANSPARENT RE-SEALABLE PLASTIC BAGS

1. My tube of cream weights 67gm. Is this the equivalent of 67ml?

Where reasonable, we will approximate 67gm to 67ml.

2. What types of containers are allowed? Are coloured or opaque containers allowed?

There is no restriction on the types of containers. Coloured or opaque containers are allowed. The restriction is on the capacity of the containers, which must not be more than 100ml each.

3. Do liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGs) items need to be in their original containers?

No. LAGs items can be re-packed into other containers with a maximum capacity of not more than 100ml each.

4. Is there a restriction on the number of containers that can be carried in the 1-litre transparent re-sealable plastic bag?

No. However, the containers must fit comfortably within the 1-litre transparent resealable plastic bag, which must be completely closed. The excess containers (with a maximum capacity of not more than 100ml each) with LAGs that cannot fit comfortably within the bag will not be allowed onboard the flight. Passengers will be asked to discard them.

5. Can I carry LAGs in containers larger than 100ml if there is less than 100ml of LAGs in the containers?

No. All LAGs items must be stored in containers with a maximum capacity of not more than 100ml each.

6. What will happen to my LAGs items in containers larger than 100ml?

Passengers should pack their LAGs items in their check-in luggage. LAGs items required during the flight must be kept in containers with a maximum capacity of not more than 100ml each. LAGs items in containers larger than 100ml will not be allowed in hand-carry luggage. Passengers have to dispose of such items before the security screening point. It is therefore advisable that passengers only pack LAGs which are essential for the flight in their hand-carry luggage, according to the limits explained above, and pack all other LAGs into their check-in luggage before they check-in for their flight.

Can I carry empty bottles onboard my flight, even if the bottle's capacity is more than 100ml?

Yes, empty bottles can be carried onboard the flight.

1-LITRE TRANSPARENT RE-SEALABLE PLASTIC BAG

1. What type of bag is accepted?

Only transparent re-sealable plastic bags with a maximum capacity not exceeding 1-litre, such as Ziploc bags, will be accepted.

2. How does a 1-litre transparent re-sealable plastic bag look like? An indicative size of the 1-litre transparent re-sealable plastic bag would be approximately 20cm X 20cm or 15cm X 25cm, or equivalent.

3. What if my bag has a logo or motif on it?

The bag will be accepted as long as the logo or motif does not obstruct a clear view of its contents.

4. Can I use an ordinary plastic bag and tie a knot to seal it?

No. To facilitate security screening, only transparent re-sealable plastic bags with a maximum capacity not exceeding 1-litre, such as Ziploc bags, will be accepted.

5. Where can I purchase a 1-litre transparent re-sealable plastic bag?

Such bags are readily available at supermarkets and convenience shops in Singapore.

6. What if I arrive at Changi Airport without a 1-litre transparent re-sealable plastic bag?

Passengers should pack their LAGs items in their check-in luggage. LAGs items required during the flight must be kept in containers with a maximum capacity of not more than 100ml each. These containers must be placed in a transparent resealable plastic bag with a maximum capacity not exceeding 1-litre. LAGs items in containers larger than 100ml will not be allowed in hand-carry luggage. Passengers who arrive at Changi Airport without such a 1-litre transparent resealable plastic bag can purchase it from:

• Public Areas: Supermarkets located at the basement level of Terminal 1 and Terminal 2
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• Transit Malls: Convenience shops located at level 2 of Terminal 1 and level 3 of Terminal 2

Passengers may approach the customer service counters or airport staff for directions to the supermarkets/convenience shops.

7. Where will passengers have to present their 1-litre transparent resealable plastic bags for security inspection?

Passengers will have to present their 1-litre transparent re-sealable plastic bags separately from their hand-carry luggage for examination at the security screening point at the boarding gate.

8. Will the airport authority/airlines at Changi Airport provide passengers with the 1-litre transparent re-sealable plastic bags if they do not have such a bag?

Passengers carrying LAGs items in their hand-carry luggage are advised to pack these containers (with a maximum capacity of not more than 100ml each) in a 1-litre transparent re-sealable plastic bag, before they arrive at Changi Airport. Such bags are readily available at supermarkets and convenience shops in Singapore or at Changi Airport (both Public Areas and Transit Malls).

*Taken from "Frequently-Asked Questions" issued by CAAS and SPF on April 10, 2007.