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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ON: August 10, 2006
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL: Lisa De La Rionda 561-471-7467 or 561-308-4022

By order of the Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration

Passengers may not have liquids or gels of any size at the screening checkpoint or in the cabin of the aircraft

In response to a serious terrorist threat to international aviation security, changes have been made to airport screening procedures. Passengers are not to bring on board with them any liquids or gels including beverages, shampoo, suntan lotion, creams, toothpaste, hair gel, and other items of similar consistency at the screening checkpoint or an the aircraft; such items may be transported in checked baggage. Beverages that have Deer purchased in the sterile area must be consumed before boarding the aircraft.

There are a few exceptions. Passengers may carry on board 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 is also permissible.

Further information may be obtained from www.tsa.gov .