Heightened Security in Wake of Threat

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Following the news of a thwarted terrorist plot out of the UK, Transport Canada is tightening up security at all Canadian Airports.   

The plot involved as many as three airlines  and 10 commercial flights from the U.K. to the United States.  21 people have been arrested in Britain.  The United States has  gone to Red Alert on U.S. bound flights from the U.K.

Here at home, all air travellers are advised there may be some delays going through security and should arrive at the P.G. Airport  with enough time to allow for heightened security checks. 

Passengers should also re-check their carry-on luggage, because many liquids and gels will no longer be allowed in carry-on handbags or baggage.

Suntan Lotion, toothpaste, hair gel are just some of the items no longer allowed in your carry on luggage on Canadian flights.

Here are the items added to the list of items no longer allowed  in your carry on luggage.

• Liquids or gels in containers of any size, including:
• all beverages,
• shampoo,
• suntan lotion,
• creams,
• toothpaste,
• hair gel,
• and other items of similar consistency.

Passengers MAY be allowed to bring on board:

• baby formula,
• breast milk, or juice if a baby or small child is travelling.
• Prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger’s ticket,
• insulin and essential other non-prescription medicines are allowed.

Passengers should pack liquids or gels in checked baggage.

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