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help- from U.S. to Belgium (pg. 2)
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| Eagle` |
| quote: | Originally posted by Blake
Thanks for the info. How's airport security out there? Similar to the US?? No metal, remove shoes, no drinks, etc? Will I be able to bring carry-on items on the way back or will I have to check all of my bags? How long does it usually take to get through it all and make it to the terminal? |
Handbag security check is pretty much similar to the US,only thing that is not applicable in the EU is "shoe removable" measure. In terms of "get through" time; hard to say since I'm a EU citizen, but I don't think non-EU citizens need to go through the same procedure as non-US citizens when the enter the US (picturen, fingerprints).
So I think it's quite save to assume that the EU "get through" time is inferior for foreigners in comparison with the US |
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| Real |
New EU security rules at airports - 06/11/2006
To protect you against the new threat of liquid explosives, the European Union (EU) has adopted new security rules that restrict the amount of liquids that you can take through security checkpoints. They apply to all passengers departing from airports in the EU whatever their destination.
This means that, at security checkpoints, you and your hand luggage must be checked for liquids in addition to other prohibited articles. However, the new rules do not limit the liquids that you can buy at shops located beyond the point where you show your boarding pass or on board an aircraft operated by an EU airline.
The new rules apply from Monday 6 November 2006 at all airports in the EU and in Norway, Iceland and
Switzerland until further notice.
WHAT IS NEW?
While packing
You are only allowed to take small quantities of liquids in your hand luggage. These liquids must be in
individual containers with a maximum capacity of 100 millilitres each. You must pack these containers in one
transparent, re-sealable plastic bag of not more than one litre capacity per passenger.
At the airport
To help screeners detect liquids, you must:
* present all liquids carried to the screeners at security checkpoints for examination;
* take off your jacket and/or coat. They will be screened separately whilst you are screened;
* remove laptop computers and other large electrical devices from your hand luggage. They will be screened separately whilst you are screened.
Liquids include:
* water and other drinks, soups, syrups
* creams, lotions and oils
* perfumes
* sprays
* gels, including hair and shower gels
* contents of pressurised containers, including shaving foam, other foams and deodorants
* pastes, including toothpaste
* liquid-solid mixtures
* mascara
* any other item of similar consistency
WHAT DOES NOT CHANGE?
You can still:
* pack liquids in bags that you check in ? the new rules only affect hand luggage;
* carry in your hand luggage medicines and dietary requirements, including baby foods, for use during the
trip. You may be asked for proof that they are needed;
* buy liquids such as drinks and perfumes either in an EU airport shop when located beyond the point where you show your boarding pass or on board an aircraft operated by an EU airline. If they are sold in a special sealed bag, do not open it before you are screened ? otherwise the contents may be confiscated at the checkpoint. (If youtransfer at an EU airport, do not open the bag before screening at your airport of transfer, or at the last one if you transfer more than once).
All these liquids are additional to the quantities in the re-sealable plastic bag mentioned above. If you have any doubts, please ask your airline or travel agent in advance of travel. Please be courteous and cooperate with airport security and airline staff.
http://www.brusselsairport.be/en/news/newsItems/203931 |
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| Eagle` |
| die liquid maatregel is van toepassing in de VS ook zu, dus da gaat hem ni echt vreemd vinden |
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| El Shorty |
| quote: | Originally posted by The_G0dfather
dont get ur hopes up for that, those bars are metal only |
hmmm I know plenty of normal bars (meaning non trance or non metal), but they become hard to find. It probably depends on where you go. |
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| Blake |
| quote: | Originally posted by Eagle`
Handbag security check is pretty much similar to the US,only thing that is not applicable in the EU is "shoe removable" measure. In terms of "get through" time; hard to say since I'm a EU citizen, but I don't think non-EU citizens need to go through the same procedure as non-US citizens when the enter the US (picturen, fingerprints).
So I think it's quite save to assume that the EU "get through" time is inferior for foreigners in comparison with the US |
| quote: | Originally posted by Real
New EU security rules at airports - 06/11/2006
To protect you against the new threat of liquid explosives, the European Union (EU) has adopted new security rules that restrict the amount of liquids that you can take through security checkpoints. They apply to all passengers departing from airports in the EU whatever their destination.
http://www.brusselsairport.be/en/news/newsItems/203931 |
Thanks so much for all of this info. You guys are great! I think I only have a few more questions. :)
Some of you who have mentioned money seem to be referring only to the Euro. Should I only bring Euro with me to Belgium?? Hope that doesn't seem like a dumb question. This actually will be my first trip outside of North America.
Speaking of which, I couldn't help but notice that in your sig it says Americans suck. <=== :wtf: :eek: :mad: :crazy:
Is this pretty much the sentiment I can come to expect when venturing to countries in Europe (and maybe the bulk of the globe)??? I will definitely be very interested in what people outside of the US think of us, especially since I'm from New York and tend to be fairly critical of certain aspects of US government, policies etc..
Hopefully I'll get to meet some of you :) . I'm probably flying in Wednesday and leaving on Monday or Tuesday. |
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| Real |
| quote: | Originally posted by Blake
Speaking of which, I couldn't help but notice that in your sig it says Americans suck. <=== :wtf: :eek: :mad: :crazy:
Is this pretty much the sentiment I can come to expect when venturing to countries in Europe (and maybe the bulk of the globe)??? I will definitely be very interested in what people outside of the US think of us, especially since I'm from New York and tend to be fairly critical of certain aspects of US government, policies etc.. |
Hah not really. It's just my personal opinion on the American stereotype. I think Belgians are very tolerant of US people in general. Especially if you're one of the critical ones. :) |
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| Kelly* |
| quote: | Originally posted by Real
Hah not really. It's just my personal opinion on the American stereotype. I think Belgians are very tolerant of US people in general. Especially if you're one of the critical ones. :) |
I think most Belgians won´t mind that you are American... Most of us especially like the critical ones, just not that guy that runs your country imo |
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| The_G0dfather |
| quote: | Originally posted by Blake
Some of you who have mentioned money seem to be referring only to the Euro. Should I only bring Euro with me to Belgium?? Hope that doesn't seem like a dumb question. This actually will be my first trip outside of North America.
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Yes sir, thats all you'll need in Belgium (or in these countries: Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Slovenia and Finland).
Generally though, we tend to acept goldbars too :happy2: |
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| Real |
| If you plan on going to the UK, you need GBP's. |
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| Push2005 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Blake
Speaking of which, I couldn't help but notice that in your sig it says Americans suck. <=== :wtf: :eek: :mad: :crazy:
Is this pretty much the sentiment I can come to expect when venturing to countries in Europe |
No. This person in particular is just an annoying prick who desperatly seeks for attention. Just ignore him and enjoy your stay over here :p |
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| El Shorty |
| quote: | Originally posted by Blake
Speaking of which, I couldn't help but notice that in your sig it says Americans suck. <=== :wtf: :eek: :mad: :crazy:
Is this pretty much the sentiment I can come to expect when venturing to countries in Europe (and maybe the bulk of the globe)??? I will definitely be very interested in what people outside of the US think of us, especially since I'm from New York and tend to be fairly critical of certain aspects of US government, policies etc..
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I meet a lot of Americans in my university and town, I never noticed any negative comments, except from the politics and the stereotypical American (Republican, dumb,...). Maybe there's some other sentiment in the Muslim community. You only need Euro's. Have fun in your first international trip... to Europe.
If you can: watch the news reporting here about the Iraqi war etc. You will probably find it very different with the one you're used to. |
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