Philippine Airlines: Travel Advisories For US And UK Flights
In line with the regulatory requirements of the United States Department of Homeland Security (US DHS), Philippine Airlines will further enhance security measures for its US-bound flights -- Manila-Los Angeles/ Manila-San Francisco/Manila-Honolulu/Manila-Guam and Vancouver-New York (JFK) - by way of screening powder-like substances on a random continuous basis aside from screening all electronic devices larger than a cellphone or smartphone effective 30 June 2018.
PAL will carry out inspections for powder-like substances 12 ounces (approximately 350 milliliters) or larger (for example, individual containers the size of larger than a beverage can). Powders are fine dry particles produced by the grinding, crushing, or disintegration of a solid substance (for example, flour, sugar, ground coffee, spices, powdered milk and cosmetics). Powders may also appear in clumpy, grainy, or compressed material forms (for example, polvoron, cosmetic powder, etc.)
Medically prescribed powder-like substances (baby formula or human remains 12oz (350ml) or larger) may be transported after security inspection.
Duty-free powder containers inside a properly sealed Secure Tamper Evident Bag (STEB) are allowed.
PAL is advising passengers of US-bound flights to expect a slightly different check-in counter and gate screening set up and to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before flight departure.
The airline is seeking the understanding and kind cooperation of passengers during the implementation of the baggage check-in, passenger and carry-on baggage screening procedures.
PAL ENHANCES SECURITY MEASURES FOR UK FLIGHTS
Philippine Airlines is now implementing enhanced security measures for its UK-bound flights - Manila-London Heathrow - by way of additional random screening of check-in baggage and gate screening procedures (OR) passenger and hand carry baggage.
This move is in line with the regulatory requirements of the UK Department for Transport (UK DfT) for all flights operating directly from Manila to the United Kingdom.
PAL is advising passengers of UK-bound flights to expect a slightly different check-in counter and gate screening set up and to arrive at the airport at least 3 hours before flight departure.
The airline is seeking the understanding and kind cooperation of passengers during the implementation of the baggage check-in and gate screening procedures.