New security measures for flights

SECURITY: New aviation security measures have been implemented for flights departing Singapore Changi Airport and Seletar Airport. The new measures restrict the amount of liquids, aerosols and gels that passengers can carry onboard in their hand-carry luggage.

Meanwhile they also conformed that the Airline will be operating to Colombo daily in the morning instead of the night flights till further notice. Passengers for Singapore are advised to check-in all liquids, aerosols and gels items not required during their flight in their check-in luggage.

Liquids, aerosols and gels required during the flight should be packed in accordance with the new restrictions, before passengers arrive at the airport.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) will implement a number of measures to assist passengers. More than 100 airport ambassadors will be deployed throughout the airport to assist passengers with queries.

Information panels will be set up in various locations, such as the Departure Hall and Departure Transfer Lounges, to inform passengers of the new restrictions.

Pamphlets on the new restrictions will be available at information desks and regular announcements on the new measures will be made. Tables will be set up at the Departure Hall and Departure Transfer Lounges for passengers who need to re-pack their belongings.

Passengers can continue to purchase liquids, aerosols and gels, such as liquor and perfumes, at Changi Airport. Such purchases will be placed in sealed tamper-evident bags by the shops, with the receipt clearly displayed in the sealed bags.

Passengers with queries on what purchases can be brought into their destination, or onto their connecting flights at another airport, if any, may seek assistance from shop staff.

More Information could be obtained from the Changi Airport’s website.