By Andrea Aro
Folded umbrellas are now allowed in carry-on baggage on flights, the Office for Transportation Security (OTS) announced on Sunday.
Folded umbrellas are now allowed in carry-on baggage on flights (MANILA BULLETIN)
The OTS eased the policy on the carriage of umbrellas in airports, Administrator Undersecretary Raul L. Del Rosario ordered to review the prohibited items list for passengers departing in any Philippine Airports.
“Apart from explosives and deadly weapons, some seemingly innocent everyday items are also banned in airplanes as they posed danger to the security of passengers and the aircraft,” OTS said in their statement.
All types of umbrellas are included in the revised prohibited items as it was recommended to be included in the list for having sharp and pointed components and can be dangerous for carry-on baggage.
Folded umbrellas are now allowed in both carry-on and checked baggage, while cane umbrellas are still prohibited for carry-on baggage.
Folded umbrellas are now allowed in carry-on baggage on flights (MANILA BULLETIN)
The OTS eased the policy on the carriage of umbrellas in airports, Administrator Undersecretary Raul L. Del Rosario ordered to review the prohibited items list for passengers departing in any Philippine Airports.
“Apart from explosives and deadly weapons, some seemingly innocent everyday items are also banned in airplanes as they posed danger to the security of passengers and the aircraft,” OTS said in their statement.
All types of umbrellas are included in the revised prohibited items as it was recommended to be included in the list for having sharp and pointed components and can be dangerous for carry-on baggage.
Folded umbrellas are now allowed in both carry-on and checked baggage, while cane umbrellas are still prohibited for carry-on baggage.