Business Travel Associations in U.S., Canada Lauds Adjustment of Carryon Liquid Ban

The National Business Travel Association (NBTA) and the Canadian Alliance of Business Travel praised the announcement made by the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and Transport Canada respectively that it will loosen the ban on liquids and gels in carryon luggage.

This announcement indicated that travelers may now be allowed to pass through Canadian airport security checkpoints with “liquids, gels and aerosols if the items are packaged in containers with a capacity of 90 ml / 90 grams (3 oz.) or less, and that the containers fit comfortably in one clear, closed and re-sealable plastic bag with a capacity of no more than 1 liter (1 quart). One bag per passenger will be permitted.”

Additionally, the announcement expanded a change made regarding liquids, gels and aerosols purchased in the sterile area inside of airport security checkpoints.

In US, the modified liquid rules will allow travelers to pass through security checkpoints and carry on travel-size toiletries in containers of three ounces or less “that fit comfortably in one quart-size, clear plastic, zip-top bag” and enable them to carry on items purchased once inside security, such as beverages.

In a press conference at Washington National Airport, Assistant Homeland Security Secretary for TSA, Kip Hawley, noted that the agency had completed significant research into the threat posed by liquid explosives and acknowledged the need to make travel as easy as possible for passengers within the framework of securing the air travel system.