Effective Immediately (August 14, 2006), Canada, the USA and the UK have issued modifications to their newly announced security measures.

Canada

The following security measure will be in place until further notice:
For all flights departing Canada, passengers will no longer be permitted to bring onboard juice or aerosols in containers of any size.
Passengers may continue to bring aboard baby formula or breast milk if a baby or small child is travelling. Prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger's ticket, insulin and essential other non-prescription medicines are allowed.
Liquids or gels in containers of any size include: beverages, shampoo, suntan lotion, creams, toothpaste, hair gel, and other items of similar consistency. Aerosols include: hairsprays and deodorant. Passengers should pack liquids, gels or aerosols in checked baggage.
 For more information visit www.tc.gc.ca

USA

In the United States, the Transportation Security Agency (TSA) has reduced its alert level for UK-US bound flights from RED (severe) to ORANGE (high). On August 14, the Transport Security Administration revised its airport security procedures for travelers in the United States. The highlighted items reflect the TSA's most recent changes.

• Pack all liquid-based substances, such as hair gel, lotion, shampoo, cream, non-prescription liquids (e.g. contact lens solution, eye drops, etc.), aerosols and toothpaste in your checked baggage. (Solid lipstick permitted)
• Finish all liquid refreshments (e.g. water, soda, etc.) before proceeding to security. If the refreshment is purchased after the initial security screening, it must be finished or left behind prior to boarding the plane.
• Acceptable liquids include: baby formula, breast milk or juice if a baby or small child is traveling; prescription medicine with a name that matches the passenger’s ticket; insulin and low-blood sugar treatments including glucose gel; up to four ounces of non-prescription medicine.
• Mandatory shoe removal and screening required for all passengers.

For more information visit www.tsa.gov

United Kingdom

The UK has lowered its security threat level from Critical to Severe, and will allow passengers to carry-on ONE bag or purse of limited size. Also, electronic devices will be allowed. These new procedures will be phased in on August 14 at various UK airports and will become effective August 15 for passengers at Heathrow (LHR) and Gatwick (LGW).

• ONE carry-on bag/purse/item is allowed (effective August 15 for Heathrow/Gatwick). Please note the dimensions of this item are much smaller than the typical carry-on roller bag. The item must not exceed 17.7"×13.7"×6.2" (45 cm, width of 35 cm and depth of 16 cm), including wheels, handles, side pockets etc. All items carried by passengers will be X-ray screened.
• Electronic devices are allowed. Laptops and large electrical items (e.g. large hairdryer) must be removed from the bag and placed in a tray so that such items neither obscure nor are obscured by the bag.
• No liquids of any type are permitted. Permitted items include: essential medicines in liquid form sufficient and essential for the flight (e.g. diabetic kit), baby milk and liquid baby food (the contents of each bottle or jar must be tasted by the accompanying passenger). The definition of liquids includes gels, lotions, liquid/solid mixtures and aerosols.
• Secondary screening for US bound passengers. Passengers boarding flights to the United States and items they are carrying, including those acquired after the initial security screening, will be subjected to a secondary search at the gate. Any liquids discovered will be removed from the passenger.

For more information visit www.homeoffice.gov.uk