Australia, New Zealand also restrict powder-like substances in hand bags of flyers

Passengers flying to and from and transiting through the US, Australia and New Zealand will face now restrictions on carrying powder-like substances in their cabin/hand bags. While the US decision to do so was known earlier, Australia and New Zealand have also imposed restrictions on power-like substances in hand bags of flyers. Under the new directive, powder-like substances in containers equal to or over 350 ml/grams have to be checked-in, and will not be allowed in carry-on belongings or cabin baggage. The TSA enacted this rule after a foiled attempt to put an improvised explosive device using powder explosives on a Gulf carrier in Australia last year. <br/>