Is it true that Israel allows flying with an unlimited amount of liquids in hand luggage?
I've recently seen several news articles that claim that Israel has no restrictions on liquids in hand luggage. E.g. The Telegraph
“I have certain issues with their approach, but Israel is one of the very few countries that refused to adopt the liquids, aerosols and gels regime. You can go through the airport there with them because they say if you’re a law abiding citizen why shouldn’t you?”
Similar article from Western Journalism:
No TSA-naked-scanners are to be found in the Israeli national airport, and you don’t have to take your shoes off; liquids in your hand luggage won’t be confiscated. The whole process of the carry-on luggage and body screening takes place before you go to the passport control and are allowed to proceed to the gate.”
However reading up El Al's baggage policies it seems that the rules are different:
The volume of each container containing the liquid cannot exceed 100 ml (3.4 oz)
All items must be packed together in a reseal-able plastic bag
The contents of the bag cannot exceed 1 liter
Which is pretty much the same as with any other European airline. So the questions are:
- Is it true that Israel allows an unlimited amount of liquids in hand luggage?
- If so, on which airlines/flights are you allowed to make use of this liberal policy?
Best Answer
The El Al page states:
Most airports in the world have adopted the model implemented in the United States and the European Union regarding liquids permitted aboard in hand luggage. It is recommended to follow the regulations carefully so that you do not have to dispose of prohibited items in your luggage.
Generally, unpleasantness can be avoided if liquids are packed into your baggage stored in the hold of the aircraft.
The other articles you quoted are about airports in Israel. Those airports use their own security model instead of the US/EU security model, most notably including:
Departing passengers are questioned by highly trained security agents before they reach the check-in counter.
This allows them to not care about liquids for flights departing from an Israeli airport. For flight departing from other airports, El Al can't fully implement their own security model because the host country provides security, not El Al. So for these flights they follow the rules of the host country.
Of course there are exceptions: source
The detailed information below applies to passengers flying to and from the following destinations: the United States, European Union countries, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, China, Hong Kong, Mumbai (India), Bangkok (Thailand) and Joh?annesburg (South Africa).?
So on these flights from Israel you have limitations on liquids. The list implies there are no limitations for other countries.
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How much liquid can you bring on a plane Israel?
Only small amounts of liquid are permitted in hand baggage. These liquids must be transported in containers with a maximum capacity of 100 ml. Each passenger can bring a maximum of 1 litre.Can you take unlimited liquids in hold luggage?
Any liquid that you need more than 100ml of should be packed in your hold luggage. The 100ml limit applies not just to the actual amount of liquid, but also the bottles or containers they are held in. ALL liquids must be taken through security in a clear polythene bag no larger than 20cm by 20cm.What is the maximum amount of liquid in hand luggage?
You are allowed to bring a quart-sized bag of liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes in your carry-on bag and through the checkpoint. These are limited to travel-sized containers that are 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item.Why is there a limit on liquids on planes?
The liquid ban was introduced around the world after a transatlantic terrorist plot was foiled in August 2006, in which a group planned to detonate liquid explosives on board multiple flights.LIQUIDS IN CARRY ON BAG ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW [HONEST AND REALISTIC]
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