Originally Posted by
Grizzler
Hi!
Just wanted some guidance and maybe where in the EU laws this is true as the security check in guard claimed..
Basically, we were flying Stansted - > Bergen - > Ålesund with Widerøe
At Stansted they put some alcohol I bought in Sealable bags, but they were not transparent. And then at security in Bergen they said they have to consficate it due to EU regulations as they can't see inside it.
Is this true? Does their scanner not pick it up, and if this is true for all EU destinations, why do they offer these bags in the first place at Stansted? Really frustrating!
While Norway is not part of the EU, here’s what is applicable for the EU:
Duty free liquids purchased from any airport or airline may be carried as hand luggage as long as the item and the receipt remain sealed inside the security bag (with a red border) provided at the time of purchase. You may not open the security bag until arrival at your final destination. However, security officers may need to open the bag and the bottles for screening. If this happens, and you have a connecting flight at another airport, tell the security officer so the liquids can be re-sealed in a new security bag.
https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizen...s/index_en.htm