Security Check

According to the National and International adopted regulations carrying of liquids is restricted onboard aircraft. This regulations are preventive response to new threats in civil aviation.

This regulations brings greater security for passengers and safeguarding the civil aviation from acts of unlawful interference, prevents from terrorist attacks using liquid explosives, and ensures that security measures within the EU are unified. The regulation limits the liquids that passengers can take after security control points at airports and then onto the aircraft. It applies to all flights departing from airports in the EU, regardless of their destination or the nationality of the carrier.

These rules only apply to hand luggage. Passengers will still be allowed to carry small quantities of personal care products in their hand luggage (perfumes, creams, gels, etc.), provided that the containers or packaging do not exceed capacity of more than 100 ml and can easily be placed in transparent plastic bags (volume: one liter). Passengers must show liquids stored in this way at the security control point and submit them for security checks. Certain exceptions are permitted such as medicines and food needed during the flight, including baby food.

Additionally the rules require passengers to take off coats and jackets at security control points and to remove portable computers and larger electrical devices from their hand luggage. The regulation also specifies the maximum permitted dimensions for hand luggage (56 x 45 x 25 cm), with the possibility of certain exceptions such as for musical instruments.

PROHIBITED ARTICLES IN THE HAND BAGGAGE
Guns (replicas of guns and pistols, toy guns, imitation of weapons), knives, scissors, bats, batons, inflammable explosives materials, propane and/or butane cylinders, wired music instruments, fishing equipment, are some of the prohibited items on board.

You can carry some of these items only in your checked baggage, but you must report it to the airport check-in personnel, prior your check-in process starts. Those items will be checked by our security personnel prior the baggage is sent to the aircraft and appropriately marked, following the aviation regulations for such items.

In case you intend to transport a gun or other weapon, although you have the adequate licence/permission, you must inform our check-in personnel about it.

For more information on the prohibited items, or if you have doubts or concerns, please ask your airline or travel agent for further details.

Please keep in mind that the noted prohibited items above are not all   the hazardous materials which are prohibited on board. You can find attached below the full list of prohibited articles in hand baggage.

LIST OF PROHIBITED ARTICLES
 

PROHIBITED ARTICLES IN HAND AND CHECKED BAGGAGE

Additionally, please be informed that certain items are not allowed to be transported either in hand baggage or checked baggage. Explosives, ammunition, flammable substances, fireworks, pyrotechnics, petrol’s, chemical and radioactive materials, corrosive substances, acids, aerosol sprays, mace, tear gas, matches and other dangerous items such as magnetized or irritating material are strictly forbidden for carrying on board in any way.

Pets

Passengers are requested to make all the necessary arrangements concerning the transport of pets, such as supplying appropriate documentation prior to their trip. As a rule, pets are transported in a specially provided area of the cargo hold. Airline companies usually allow small pets in the passenger cabin (such as dogs, cats, birds). A pet has to be carried in a suitable cage or basket with a waterproof bottom. Transport of pets is charged extra at the rates applicable to excess baggage. Please, contact your airline or travel agent for further details.

Firearms

When checking-in, passengers have to report any firearms, which can only be transported in a special locked compartment, under the captains authority. For further information, please contact your airline or your travel agent.

Security tips

Please do not leave your baggage unattended. Do not pack dangerous and prohibited items in your luggage, and do not carry other people luggage. No Items should be obtained from strangers, any attempt for such an activity please immediately inform the relevant personnel at the check- in counter.