HK is conforming with the newly released UN guidelines so they should apply to all flights. Just like in the US.
New cabin allowance restrictions and travelling with babies
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HK is conforming with the newly released UN guidelines so they should apply to all flights. Just like in the US.
I have taken fruit on board the plane before and have never encountered any dramas. BUT, you must dispose of whatever you do not consume before entering some countries e.g. Australia.
My little bub has been thriving on Volvic since we got to HK, never boiled. He is fine. Better taste than the boiled tap water in HK!
My little bub has been thriving on Volvic since we got to HK, never boiled. He is fine. Better taste than the boiled tap water in HK!
Definitely do not take any fruit or fresh food into the US - don't forget to dispose of it before you land!!! They have dogs sniffing checked luggage and your carry on (while you're waiting for your luggage at the baggage claim) at LAX and it's a HUGE hassle if you get caught.
And for the mom, eyesfire, flying United Airlines, you really may want to consider buying a portable DVD player if you don't have one. I know you'll have plenty to carry on the plane as it is, but EVERYONE I know that's flown UA has complained that their inflight entertainment is awful. Plus it may help entertain bub on the flight!
Also, if you have a connecting flight in the US, for example you fly from HKG to LAX and then from LAX to Chicago, you have to collect your bags at LAX, clear customs and then recheck your bags through to Chicago. It's a hassle - just make sure you have enough time between flights! In other words you have to clear customs and recheck your bags at the first point of entry into the US.
And for the mom, eyesfire, flying United Airlines, you really may want to consider buying a portable DVD player if you don't have one. I know you'll have plenty to carry on the plane as it is, but EVERYONE I know that's flown UA has complained that their inflight entertainment is awful. Plus it may help entertain bub on the flight!
Also, if you have a connecting flight in the US, for example you fly from HKG to LAX and then from LAX to Chicago, you have to collect your bags at LAX, clear customs and then recheck your bags through to Chicago. It's a hassle - just make sure you have enough time between flights! In other words you have to clear customs and recheck your bags at the first point of entry into the US.
New Mama,
The restrictions vary from country to country. So from Hong Kong it is easier to get on a plane with baby food but from North America, London it's pretty tight. Suggest you check the airport websites - from Vancouver there is no limit but you need to declare and you may be subject to additional screening. The less you carry the less the delay.
Tips for travelling -
Baby food: Unless your baby is highly allergic, there's usually stuff in the plane thats baby friendly - bananas, rice, congee, potatoes - I can usually get a bland main course , mash it with the fork and baby eats it. Or take a slice of apple and scrape it with the spoon
Milk - for a 12 hour flight - take one day's worth of milk powder just in case of delays.
Bottled water - is usually available and good enough. How old is your baby anyway?
I try not to be particular with baby food and formula, if they get too used to one brand or type of food, it gets hard to travel since you will not always have the same taste even if you have the same brand.
The restrictions vary from country to country. So from Hong Kong it is easier to get on a plane with baby food but from North America, London it's pretty tight. Suggest you check the airport websites - from Vancouver there is no limit but you need to declare and you may be subject to additional screening. The less you carry the less the delay.
Tips for travelling -
Baby food: Unless your baby is highly allergic, there's usually stuff in the plane thats baby friendly - bananas, rice, congee, potatoes - I can usually get a bland main course , mash it with the fork and baby eats it. Or take a slice of apple and scrape it with the spoon
Milk - for a 12 hour flight - take one day's worth of milk powder just in case of delays.
Bottled water - is usually available and good enough. How old is your baby anyway?
I try not to be particular with baby food and formula, if they get too used to one brand or type of food, it gets hard to travel since you will not always have the same taste even if you have the same brand.
Hey Guys,
Here is the Press Release straight from the HKAA. Hope it helps.
Canucker
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The Civil Aviation Department will impose new security measures for screening liquids, gels and aerosols in cabin baggage for all departing flights from the Hong Kong International Airport ( HKIA ) from March 21. The new measures are being implemented to comply with the new guidelines of the International Civil Aviation Organisation ( ICAO ).
The Chief Operations Officer of the Civil Aviation Department, Mr Simon Li, and Head of Safety, Security, Environmental and Planning Services of the Airport Authority Hong Kong ( AAHK ) Mr John Lamond outlined the new security measures at a press briefing today ( February 27 ).
Mr Li said that for the safety of passengers, ICAO had recommended for adoption by States a set of new security control guidelines for screening liquids, gels and aerosols carried in cabin baggage. The guidelines were formulated by ICAO in light of a terrorist plot to smuggle liquid explosives onto aircraft which was foiled by the UK Government in August, 2006.
The new security measures for cabin baggage to be implemented at HKIA include:
1. All liquids, gels, aerosols in cabin baggage must be carried in containers with a capacity not greater than 100 ml. Liquids, gels, aerosols carried in containers larger than 100 ml will not be accepted, even if the container is only part-filled;
2. Containers have to be placed in a transparent re-sealable plastic bag of a maximum capacity not exceeding one litre. The containers must fit comfortably within the transparent plastic bag, which should be completely closed;
3. The plastic bag has to be presented separately from other cabin baggage for visual examination at the screening point. Only one transparent plastic bag per passenger is permitted; and
4. Exemptions will be made for medications, baby milk/food and special dietary requirements subject to verification.
Explaining the details of enhanced security restrictions and operational readiness at HKIA, Mr Li said that as part of the global efforts, the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region was committed to complying with the ICAO standards and recommended practises. "All passengers at HKIA will be subject to the new cabin baggage restrictions and are asked to be patient with the enhanced procedures in place."
Mr Lamond said the Airport Authority was committed to upholding the highest standard of safety and security. "We will continue to work closely with our services provider, i.e. the Aviation Security Company Limited ( AVSECO ), to ensure sufficient manpower and related facilities are in place to facilitate the implementation of the new security measures directed by the Civil Aviation Department."
The travelling public may consult their airlines and visit the websites of the department and AAHK ( www.cad.gov.hk and www.hongkongairport.com ) for information in relation to the new security measures at HKIA.
Here is the Press Release straight from the HKAA. Hope it helps.
Canucker
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The Civil Aviation Department will impose new security measures for screening liquids, gels and aerosols in cabin baggage for all departing flights from the Hong Kong International Airport ( HKIA ) from March 21. The new measures are being implemented to comply with the new guidelines of the International Civil Aviation Organisation ( ICAO ).
The Chief Operations Officer of the Civil Aviation Department, Mr Simon Li, and Head of Safety, Security, Environmental and Planning Services of the Airport Authority Hong Kong ( AAHK ) Mr John Lamond outlined the new security measures at a press briefing today ( February 27 ).
Mr Li said that for the safety of passengers, ICAO had recommended for adoption by States a set of new security control guidelines for screening liquids, gels and aerosols carried in cabin baggage. The guidelines were formulated by ICAO in light of a terrorist plot to smuggle liquid explosives onto aircraft which was foiled by the UK Government in August, 2006.
The new security measures for cabin baggage to be implemented at HKIA include:
1. All liquids, gels, aerosols in cabin baggage must be carried in containers with a capacity not greater than 100 ml. Liquids, gels, aerosols carried in containers larger than 100 ml will not be accepted, even if the container is only part-filled;
2. Containers have to be placed in a transparent re-sealable plastic bag of a maximum capacity not exceeding one litre. The containers must fit comfortably within the transparent plastic bag, which should be completely closed;
3. The plastic bag has to be presented separately from other cabin baggage for visual examination at the screening point. Only one transparent plastic bag per passenger is permitted; and
4. Exemptions will be made for medications, baby milk/food and special dietary requirements subject to verification.
Explaining the details of enhanced security restrictions and operational readiness at HKIA, Mr Li said that as part of the global efforts, the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region was committed to complying with the ICAO standards and recommended practises. "All passengers at HKIA will be subject to the new cabin baggage restrictions and are asked to be patient with the enhanced procedures in place."
Mr Lamond said the Airport Authority was committed to upholding the highest standard of safety and security. "We will continue to work closely with our services provider, i.e. the Aviation Security Company Limited ( AVSECO ), to ensure sufficient manpower and related facilities are in place to facilitate the implementation of the new security measures directed by the Civil Aviation Department."
The travelling public may consult their airlines and visit the websites of the department and AAHK ( www.cad.gov.hk and www.hongkongairport.com ) for information in relation to the new security measures at HKIA.
It seems that the new restrictions are very stringent, but we'll have to see how the airlines choose to enforce them. (I presume the final check before you board the plane is the airlines security?)
The first time I flew with a baby (a few years ago) he went through 4 big bottles of milk during the flight! take off, landing and two in between. I think he was really thirsty and for some reason just refused water or diluted juice. Now I'll be travelling with two kids, one of whom is dependent on formula and the mushy baby food. I don't think there's a restriction on the number of bottles you bring, but they have to be 100mls max (hopefully the Avent 120mls will be close enough to get through - has anyone had problems with these?). Has anyone tried the disposable bottles? Or are they over 100mls? I have visions of flying with my handluggage filled with ziplocked mini bottles of water and juice.
I will check out some of the premixed formulas before we fly and try them out. If the younger one will take any of them then that will be back up.
I've never had a problem with bringing food along, but I have had problems on the flight with the so-called children's meals. Some airlines are great, but once the airline provided a jar of Heinz pureed carrots for my then 2.5 year old. This was the entire child's meal, no bread, no yoghurt, nothing else.
Thanks for all the information. Thank you for contacting the official agencies responsible and getting information directly. Its difficult at the moment because when I speak to friends they've all had varying experiences depending on the departure airport and sometimes even airline.
If anyone has any recent security experiences, we'd be grateful if you could please post them.
The first time I flew with a baby (a few years ago) he went through 4 big bottles of milk during the flight! take off, landing and two in between. I think he was really thirsty and for some reason just refused water or diluted juice. Now I'll be travelling with two kids, one of whom is dependent on formula and the mushy baby food. I don't think there's a restriction on the number of bottles you bring, but they have to be 100mls max (hopefully the Avent 120mls will be close enough to get through - has anyone had problems with these?). Has anyone tried the disposable bottles? Or are they over 100mls? I have visions of flying with my handluggage filled with ziplocked mini bottles of water and juice.
I will check out some of the premixed formulas before we fly and try them out. If the younger one will take any of them then that will be back up.
I've never had a problem with bringing food along, but I have had problems on the flight with the so-called children's meals. Some airlines are great, but once the airline provided a jar of Heinz pureed carrots for my then 2.5 year old. This was the entire child's meal, no bread, no yoghurt, nothing else.
Thanks for all the information. Thank you for contacting the official agencies responsible and getting information directly. Its difficult at the moment because when I speak to friends they've all had varying experiences depending on the departure airport and sometimes even airline.
If anyone has any recent security experiences, we'd be grateful if you could please post them.
Please note the below found from www.hongkongairport.com - exempt from 100ml requirement.
Is there a restriction on the amount of baby milk / juice / food that I can carry through the screening point?
Baby milk / juice / food in LAGs form is exempted from the 100ml requirement and there is no specific limitation on the amount. Passengers are allowed to take sufficient amount for the flight. To facilitate the screening process, it is recommended that amounts under 100ml be placed in a 1 litre plastic bag, with other liquids. If the container is larger than 100ml, it should be presented separately to security for x-ray inspection. Your accompanying baby should be present at the security screening check point.
To avoid inconvenience at the security screening point, passengers should pack the baby milk/juice/food of your accompanying baby that is not required for the flight into the hold baggage.
How about baby milk powder formula?
There is no limit on powder formula that you can bring in your hand luggage and water is available in shops after security and airlines can provide water during the flight.
Is there a restriction on the amount of baby milk / juice / food that I can carry through the screening point?
Baby milk / juice / food in LAGs form is exempted from the 100ml requirement and there is no specific limitation on the amount. Passengers are allowed to take sufficient amount for the flight. To facilitate the screening process, it is recommended that amounts under 100ml be placed in a 1 litre plastic bag, with other liquids. If the container is larger than 100ml, it should be presented separately to security for x-ray inspection. Your accompanying baby should be present at the security screening check point.
To avoid inconvenience at the security screening point, passengers should pack the baby milk/juice/food of your accompanying baby that is not required for the flight into the hold baggage.
How about baby milk powder formula?
There is no limit on powder formula that you can bring in your hand luggage and water is available in shops after security and airlines can provide water during the flight.