The European directive which limits the quantity of liquids in hand luggage came into force on 6th November 2006 and applies to all flights departing from an airport in the European Union, regardless of the destination and the nationality of the aircraft carrier.
What is considered a liquid according to the legislation?
As of the 6th November, liquids carried in hand luggage must be in individual containers each with a maximum capacity of 100 millilitres. These containers must be placed in a re-sealable, transparent plastic bag with a maximum capacity of one litre (e.g. a freezer bag for frozen food ) and this bag must be presented at the security checkpoints. Re-sealable means that the passenger may securely fasten the bag and that security personnel may be able to examine the contents, for example, press seal or zip lock bags.
The legislation has not been modified for liquids placed in hold luggage.
Exceptions
The regulations makes an exception for medication and products intended for particular dietary needs which are required during travel, notably baby food. The quantity of essential medication varies according to the duration of travel and the person concerned and for this reason may exceed the limit of 100 millilitres.
Liquids bought in duty free shops located in the area beyond boarding pass inspection, as in Luxemburg Airport, are placed in a sealed plastic bag. There is no restriction on quantity. However, if after having made purchases in a tax free zone the passenger is to enter other airports in the Union European as a transit passenger and consequently their security checkpoints, it is highly recommended that the bag should be kept sealed and the receipts retained as proof of purchase. On the following page you will find the official information bulletin for passengers published by the Union European.
Please click on the link to see the official information bulletin for passengers published by the Union European (PDF format).
New security measures in airports
Important precision on the limitation of liquids on board of airplanes concerning medication and products intended for particular dietary needs
After a number of complaints from diabetics as some airlines and some airports ask them to limit the quantity of insulin carried in their hand luggage to the amount necessary for the outward journey, the Association of European Airlines (AEA) would like to make some precisions in order to avoid a too strict application of the new directive for patients and diabetics.
In fact, the regulation allows passengers to carry with them medication and products intended for particular dietary needs which they will require during their journey. The term “journey” covers the outward flight, the time spent at the destination and the return flight. Therefore, its meaning is completely different to the term “flight”.
Golf equipment
Miles and More Status Members (FTL/SEN/HON), Master Card Gold or Business and/or Business Class clients are allowed to carry one piece of golf equipment free of charge up to 20kg (one golf bag and a pair of shoes). Additional weight will be charged at the excess baggage rate of 15 € per kg (as of 01.04.2013).
Economy class passengers pay 35€ per golf equipment (one golf bag and a pair of shoes) until 20 kg (one way). Additional weight will be charged at the excess baggage rate of 15 € per kg (as of 01.04.2013).
Luxair Tours package clients: free of charge until 20kg for LuxairTours package clients if reserved at least 3 days before scheduled time of departure via Call Center, Travel agency or Internet (incl. one golf bag and a pair of shoes). Additional weight will be charged at the excess baggage rate of 15 € per kg (as of 01.04.2013). At the airport (i.e. without pre-reservation latest 3 days before scheduled time of departure) the golf equipment (one golf bag and a pair of shoes) will be charged with 35 € one way until 20kg.
Information:
In case of excess weight or lack of space, Luxair reserves the right to unload any golf equipment already loaded on board the aircraft. In this case, excess baggage rates will be refunded.
Diving equipment
A set of scuba diving equipment is defined as one diving suit, one scuba regulator, one tank harness, one weight-belt (excl. plumb), one tank pressure gauge, one mask, two fins, one snorkel and stabilizing jacket.
For economy and business class passengers the diving equipment will be charged with 35 € per diving equipment (one way) until 30kg. If this permitted limit is exceeded, any excess will be charged at a rate of 15 € per kg (as of 01.04.2013).
LuxairTours package clients: free of charge until 30kg for LuxairTours package clients if reserved at least 3 days before scheduled time of departure via Call Center, Travel agency or Internet. Additional weight will be charged at the excess baggage rate of 15 € per kg (as of 01.04.2013). At the airport (i.e. without pre-reservation latest 3 days before scheduled time of departure) the diving equipment will be charged with 35 € one way until 30kg.
Information:
In case of excess weight or lack of space, Luxair reserves the right to unload any diving equipment already loaded on board the aircraft. In this case, excess baggage rates will be refunded.
Acceptance criteria:
Diving cylinders must be empty and valve at the «OPEN» position.
The battery and the bulb of torches must be disconnected or removed.
The switch of the torches must be in the «OFF» position.
Kite- / Surfboard
The charge for carriage of a kite-/surfboard up to 30 kg is 50 € one way. If this permitted limit is exceeded, any excess will be charged at a rate of 15 € per kg (as of 01.04.2013). Please note that the adequate kite equipment (sail, lines, board) must be properly stowed.
Luxair reserves the right to unload or to refuse to carry a kite-/surfboard should there be insufficient room or excess weight on board the flight. Should this occur any excess baggage fees paid will be completely reimbursed.
Bicycles
A bike until 30kg (package incl.) will be charged with 50 € one way. If this permitted limit is exceeded, any excess will be charged at a rate of 15 € per kg (as of 01.04.2013).
If you have booked a LuxairTours package a separate “bicycle carriage” voucher will be issued with the travel documents (“bike transportation”).
Luxair reserves the right to unload or to refuse to carry a bike should there be insufficient room or excess weight on board the flight. Should this occur any excess baggage fees paid will be completely reimbursed.
Fishing equipment
A set of fishing equipment is defined as three fishing rods and -reels carried in a rigid box for transport. Waders, basket, save all, boots and bag have to be carried in a bag.
The fishing equipment is included in the baggage allowance, overweight will be charged at the excess baggage rate of 15 € per kg (as of 01.04.2013).
Paragliding equipment
Transport of paragliding equipment until 20 kg is charged 35 € per segment (i.e. one way) , excess weight will be charged 15 € per kg (as of 01.04.2013).
Luxair reserves the right to unload or to refuse to carry the paragliding equipment should there be insufficient room or excess weight on board the flight. Should this occur any excess baggage fees paid will be completely reimbursed.
Snowing equipment (incl. snowboards)
Ski equipment consists of one pair of snow skis, one pair of ski poles (sticks) and/or one pair of ski boots.
Transport of snow skiing equipment (including snowboards) until 30kg is charged 35 € per snow ski equipment per segment (i.e. one way). If the allowance of free snow skiing equipment is exceeded, the overweight will be charged at the excess baggage rate of 15 € per kg (as of 01.04.2013).
Transport of animals
The transport of animals is possible on Luxair flights except for the destination of LONDON CITY and is subject to certain conditions.
The transport of animals by air is defeated by legal regulations which differ from country to country. Please, keep all original documents necessary for the transport with you (documents for import, exportation and transition as well as health certificates and vaccination certificates).
Should the animal not dispose of the necessary vaccinations, the animal holder must take the return flight if necessary at own expenses together with the animal.
Restrictions concerning size and weight are not valid for guide dogs and/or assistance dogs with protective functions or auxiliary functions. These animals are carried free of charge and without transport container in the cabin.
For animals over 8kg 100 € one way are charged (guide dogs and assistance dogs are carried free of charge). It must fly in a transport container suitable for the transport in the cargo hold. It is essential that your animal has an EU passport for animals.
If your animal incl. cage weights less than 8kg it may travel in the cabin. A pet in cabin is charged with 70kg one way. Additional weight will be charged with the excess baggage rate of 15 € per kg (as of 01.04.2013).
The following animals are permitted in the cabin: dogs, cats and birds. Dogs, cats and birds travelling from or destined for travel to Great Britain must be declared as cargo.
Conditions for the transport in the cabin:
The animal must be clean, healthy and safe and do not induce discomfort to other passengers
It may not be pregnant
It may not weigh with transport container more than 8 kg
It must be transported in one enough big, clean, escape-proof, bite-firm, soft containers sure about outlet. The animal may not walk around freely in the cabin.
If your animal is carried in the passenger cabin in a cage, the measurements of this must not exceed 45x35x17 cm.
LUXAIR reserves itself any time the right to refuse the transport of animals for safety reasons, juridical or other reasons.
The number of the animals per flight is limited. Remember, therefore, please to announce your animal by the reservation.
Charges for weapons
The transport of weapons (incl. ammunition) will be charged with 50 € one way until 30kg. Additional weight will be charged with the excess baggage rate of 15 € per kg (as of 01.04.2013).
Firearms and ammunition are not allowed to be carried by a passenger in the cabin of a LUXAIR. All weapons have first to be identified by their owner in front of the Security Officer. Firearms and unloaded ammunition must be stored separately in the baggage/cargo compartment.
Passengers carrying weapons and transiting through the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg must hold an "autorisation de transit d'armes" delivered by the Luxembourg Ministry of Justice.
Passenger must send an application letter to:
Ministère de la Justice
13, rue Erasme
L-2934 Luxembourg
Tél: (+352) 247-84537
Fax: (+352) 26 68 48 61
This application (no form available) must bear following indications:
? name and date of birth of passenger(s),
? permanent address,
? date(s) of intended transit,
? nature of weapon(s) carried including ammunition – caliber,
? number of weapon(s).
The transport of animals is possible on Luxair flights except for the destination of LONDON CITY and is subject to certain conditions.
The transport of animals by air is defeated by legal regulations which differ from country to country. Please, keep all original documents necessary for the transport with you (documents for import, exportation and transition as well as health certificates and vaccination certificates).
Should the animal not dispose of the necessary vaccinations, the animal holder must take the return flight if necessary at own expenses together with the animal.
Restrictions concerning size and weight are not valid for guide dogs and/or assistance dogs with protective functions or auxiliary functions. These animals are carried free of charge and without transport container in the cabin.
For animals over 8kg 100 € one way are charged (guide dogs and assistance dogs are carried free of charge). It must fly in a transport container suitable for the transport in the cargo hold. It is essential that your animal has an EU passport for animals.
If your animal incl. cage weights less than 8kg it may travel in the cabin. A pet in cabin is charged with 70kg one way. Additional weight will be charged with the excess baggage rate of 15 € /kg
The following animals are permitted in the cabin: dogs, cats and birds. Dogs, cats and birds travelling from or destined for travel to Great Britain must be declared as cargo.
Conditions for the transport in the cabin:
The animal must be clean, healthy and safe and do not induce discomfort to other passengers
It may not be pregnant
It may not weigh with transport container more than 8 kg
It must be transported in one enough big, clean, escape-proof, bite-firm, soft containers sure about outlet. The animal may not walk around freely in the cabin.
If your animal is carried in the passenger cabin in a cage, the measurements of this must not exceed 45x35x17 cm.
LUXAIR reserves itself any time the right to refuse the transport of animals for safety reasons, juridical or other reasons.
The number of the animals per flight is limited. Remember, therefore, please to announce your animal by the reservation.
