LATEST SECURITY INFORMATION

Passengers are reminded that security measures are in place at Hong Kong International Airport, and they should observe the following points to avoid unnecessary delays.

"Restricted Articles" must never be carried in the cabin of an aircraft or taken beyond the security screening point.  Please click here for details of the Restricted Articles.

Insecticides, dyes, and fire extinguishers are classified as dangerous goods and are not allowed on board, either as carry-on or check-in baggage.

Please also note that some personal protection devices such as cans of mace, although legal in some countries, are regarded as offensive weapons in Hong Kong and are prohibited.

Each passenger is allowed to carry only one lighter, regardless of whether it is fueled or empty, on their person or in carry-on luggage only. Under no circumstances can lighters be placed in check-in bags .

United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) had added all lighters to its Prohibited Items List recently, which means passengers are not permitted to carry any lighters on board any airlines operating US-bound flights or on any US airlines. Enforcement action will affect passengers leaving Hong Kong by flights CX830, CX882, CX880, CX872, CX828, CX888, SQ002; or any flights operated by Continental Airlines, Continental Mic Airlines, Northwest Airlines or United Airlines.

In response to this new TSA security measure, Airport Authority Hong Kong strongly encourage passengers traveling on affected flights to leave their lighters at home. If lighters are found on affected passengers at Hong Kong International Airport during security screening, passengers will be asked to surrender them.

At the security checking areas immediately after Immigration, passengers are given plastic bags to put all their metallic items, such as mobile phone, keys, coins and lighter, inside for x-ray screening to speed up the security process.

Passengers are also advised to allow plenty of time for check-in as the enhanced security screening process in place since September 2001 may take slightly longer than before.

In addition, some airlines such as US carriers require additional security measures. Passengers should be aware of the extra time required for check-in. Please check with your airline or visit their website before leaving for the airport.