Increased security measures before boarding

On August 10, due to the discovery of a possible terrorist attack at Heathrow Airport in London, the U.S. Government raised the nation's threat level to Severe, or Red, for commercial flights originating in the U.K. bound for the U.S. and raised the threat level to High, or Orange, for all commercial aviation operating in or destined for the U.S. As a result, increased security measures have been implemented at airports across the United States.

For your convenience, we are providing you an overview of some of the measures put in place by the Department of Homeland Security (HDS) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) that may affect you in your travels, as well as some guidelines on how every passenger can assist in security.

Increased Aviation Screening Procedures:
No liquids or gels of any kind will be permitted in carry on baggage. Such items must be in checked baggage. This includes all beverages, shampoo, sun tan lotion, creams, tooth paste, hair gel, and other items of similar consistency.

Exceptions: Baby formula, breast milk, or juice if a baby or small child is traveling; prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger’s ticket; and insulin and essential other non-prescription medicines, which all must be presented for inspection at the checkpoint.

• Beverages purchased in the boarding area (beyond the checkpoint) must be consumed before boarding because they will not be permitted on board the aircraft except if special scealing measures have been implemented (i.e. Amsterdam airport).
• Passengers traveling from the U.K. to the U.S. will be subject to a more extensive screening process.