WE are all familiar with the restriction on liquids, aerosols and gels (also known as “LAGS”).

       But is it true that this ban came following a terrorist attempt?

       Verdict:

       true

       TRUE

       The carry-on luggage liquid allowance restriction on flights started in 2006. It came after British police prevented an attack plot by terrorists, who disguised explosive devices in soft drink bottles.

       The terrorists had planned to assemble the bombs on board planes and blast up to 10 transatlantic flights.

       As a result of the incident, LAG items – such as drinks, creams, perfumes, sprays, gels and toothpaste – must be kept in containers that have a maximum capacity of 100ml/mg.

       And all containers must fit comfortably in a medium-sized transparent resealable plastic bag.

       Each passenger is limited to only one transparent resealable plastic bag with a volume no greater than one litre.

       So the next time you have your seemingly harmless water bottle confiscated at airport screening, just know that it's for the security of all passengers.

       Sources

       1. https://www.thestar.com.my/lifestyle/travel/2022/06/04/baggage-rules-what-can-malaysians-take-on-board-the-plane

       2. https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2008/09/09/three-britons-found-guilty-in-liquid-bomb-plot