Subjective ramblings about beer, pubs and associated topics

Beer back on planes?

The European Parliament has adopted a resolution called for repealing the current regulation banning liquids in carry on baggage on planes. They are not convinced that the gains from this legislation are bigger than the disadvantages.

With regard to the liquids regulation, MEPs argue that it causes increased costs to airports and operators as well as to passengers resulting from the confiscation of private property. MEPs also recognise the "substantial inconvenience and disruption" caused to passengers, especially transit passengers. Hear, hear!

The resolution is not on the web yet, but a press release can be fount on the European Parliament's web site. 

IMHO standing up for citizens' rights in this way is the best method for increasing the public support for the European institutions.

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Posted by: KnutAlbert at 09:31 | link | comments (1)
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#1  13 September 2007 - 13:10

 

It would be fantastic if we could get this ridiculous rule removed. It really is incredibly awkward to have to pack toothpaste and deodorant separately whenever you travel without checked luggage. And it's really, really difficult to see the point.

Not to mention the problems it causes for transportation of beer. :-(

Let's all cross our fingers and hope that this goes through...

larsga

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