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US eases ban on liquids
in air travel
Small portions of products OK'd
Seven weeks after imposing a ban on
nearly all liquids in airline travelers' carry-on bags in
response to terrorism fears, US transportation officials today
will begin letting passengers carry on
small amounts of personal-care products, as well as drinks bought
in secured zones of airports.
Starting today, travelers will
be allowed to bring 3-ounce containers of health and beauty products
such as toothpaste, shampoo, and lotions -- but only enough to
fit in a single quart-size, clear bag.
Coffee and other beverages, as well as toiletries that are bought
at stores between security checkpoints
and airline gates, will also be permitted to be carried on .
The Transportation Security Administration
had restricted such products and ordered passengers to
discard or finish drinks bought at the gate before boarding, after
officials in the United Kingdom last
month exposed an alleged terrorist plot to blow up 10 trans-Atlantic
jetliners using liquid explosives c
arried onboard in drink containers or smuggled in carry-on luggage.
Travel Agent
Sheree Scott
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