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27 Jan, 2014

Airlines to ease rules on liquids, gels in carry-on items of transit pax – Japan Times

CHIBA, Jan 26, 2014 Kyodo – The transport ministry has decided to ease carry-on restrictions for liquids and gels carried by travelers who are catching connecting flights from abroad, ministry sources said.

The restrictions are being loosened in line with the global trend toward relaxing baggage controls that were put in place for international flights worldwide after a terrorist plot in 2006, aimed at blowing up aircraft flying from Britain to the United States, was foiled.

The change in policy, which will affect carry-on items ranging from wine to lotion, will take effect Friday, the sources said.

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