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Monday, September 17, 2018

Airlines Baggage Restrictions in the Philippines: What Is and Isn’t allowed

First time or not, it is important that you know the do's and don'ts in airport luggage and packing for a hassle-free travel. With promo fares from different airlines in the Philippines, number or air passengers increase, year after year. To make sure you are packing things that are allowed to pass under airport security check, we've compiled the list of what is and isn't allowed, both in your carry on and check-in luggage. This is base on baggage rules of Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Air Asia — three major airline that is operating in the Philippines.

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The following things are considered to be dangerous goods and are not allowed, both in your checked-in or carry on baggage.

Corrosive Battery

Gases/LPG/Camp Stove

Flammable Liquid Paints

Radioactive Materials

Infectious Substances Blood

Lighters and Matches

Magnetized Materials

Oxidizing Material or Paint Stripper

Organic Peroxides or Bleach

Explosive or Fireworks

Toxic Substance

With regards to liquids, aerosols, and gels (LAGs), passengers are advised to comply with the restrictions

The container cannot be more than 100ml
LAGs must be placed inside a sealed, transparent and resealable 1-liter bag.
Only one bag per person is allowed
Ensure bag is clearly visible in the tray.

The following are not allowed to be carried in the cabin. These items must be put in the checked-in baggage:

Nail cutters, swiss knives, scissors, any bladed items or sharp objects
Umbrellas of any type
Bicycle chains and jacks or other similar items
Lighters, which contain “butane” as well as matches, are prohibited in both hand-carried and checked baggage
Zippo lighters can be checked in or hand-carried as long as it is completely drained of its fluid
Liquids, aerosols, and gels (LAGs) in 100ml or less are the only ones allowed in hand-carried baggage. LAGs must be placed in containers less than 100ml and must be secured in airtight plastic bags as changes in cabin pressure may cause even well-sealed items to leak
All kinds of adhesive tape (masking / packing / scotch / duct / electrical / rubber)

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Security Removed Items

These items are not allowed for carry-on baggage or in the sterile area of the airport

Firearms — Pistols, Revolvers, Ammunitions, Toy Guns and Replicas, Pellet Guns, Rifles, etc.

Stunning Device — Stun Guns and Batons, Animal Stunners and Killers, Gases and Sprays, etc

Sharp Objects — Axes, Hatches, Ice Picks, Razor Blades, Knives and Scissors with Blades more than 6cm, Swords, Sabres etc.

Worker's Tools — Crowbars, Drills, and Drills Bits, Saws, Blowtorches, etc.

Blunt Instrument — Baseball and Softball Bats, Clubs and Batons such as billy clubs, blackjacks and night sticks, Martial Arts Equipments

Explosives — Blasting Caps, Detonators, and Fuses, Replica Explosive Devices, Grenades, Pyrotechnics, Fireworks, etc.

Liquid, Aerosols, and Gels— Water, Sauce, Lotions, Oils, Perfumes, Sprays, Toothpaste, Shower gels, etc.

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When traveling always remember to pack important things in your carry on luggage in case of delayed flight or your luggage goes missing or lost during your flight. The following things should be in your hand-carry baggage!

Cash, traveler's cheques, all credit cards, and any important business or personal documents

Medications should always be kept in your carry on baggage, in case of an emergency, and in case of lost luggage.

Electronics such as cellphone, tablet, laptops, and small cameras

Jewelry

Before your flight, make sure you already check your luggage size. If you choose to have a hand-carry baggage make sure you can lift it into the overhead bin. Always remember to put all money, valuables and travel documents in your carry on luggage. Passengers are also advised to pack a pair of clothes in their carry on baggage in case of flight delays, lost or missing baggage.

This article is filed under air travel, air passenger, airlines baggage restriction, hand-carry baggage, checked-in baggage, baggage policy and domestic travel.

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Starting September 11, 2018, the implementation of Saudization to 12 different jobs in Saudi Arabia will come into effect. Under the Saudization, Saudi nationals will replace expatriate workers in 12 occupations within five months period starting this month. According to Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the first phase of the latest Saudization drive will cover the following sectors; 1. Car and motorcycle shops 2. Clothing stores and children's clothing 3. Men's accessories 4. Home and office furniture and household utensils Implementation of the Saudization program to the above mention sector will take effect on September 11, 2018, as the first phase. The second phase that will be implemented two months later, presumably in the month of November will include the following; 5. Watch shops and eyeglass shops 6. Electrical Appliances 7. Electronic shops The third phase that will be implemented in mid-January will target the following; 8. Medical Equipment Store 9. Construction Materials Shops 10. Auto-spare parts shop 11. Carpet Shops of all kinds 12. Confectionary shops Saudization of these 12 jobs was first announced in January base on a decree from Minister of Labor and Social Development that limit work in these fields to Saudi men and women in the start of New Hijri Year. Saudization aims to empower men and women citizens of the Kingdom through employment opportunities and boosting their participation in the private sector.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia wants to open more job opportunities for its local citizen with an aim to cut down unemployment and create more jobs for their qualified residents. According to Shoura Council member Saeed Bin Qasim Al-Khaldi Al-Maliki, there is a need to open more job opportunities for their own nationals and lessen the expat-dependency especially in health and education sector where there are 60,000 jobs occupied by expats! "We should not depend on these jobs on the non-Saudis forever while we have qualified Saudis who are capable of doing perfectly the jobs not only in these two sectors but in all other fields," he said. With this, he is pushing for nationalization of educational jobs in Saudi Universities. He added, there are many Saudis with Masters and Ph.D. degrees who can take over the jobs of many foreigners. According to Al-Maliki, there were 60,000 jobs in the sector of education and health currently occupied by foreigners. These jobs he said, is open for nationalization. Aside from this, he said that there are 41,000 non-Saudis being employed by the government and the Kingdom should not depend on expats in terms of its local employment. Al-Maliki confirms that there are a large number of qualified Saudis who are capable of working in the health sector. This plan is a part of Saudi's Vission 2030 that seeks to reduce the overall unemployment rate from 11.6% to 7%, overhaul the education system and increase the female participation rate from 22% of the workforce to 30%. Part of this is to create 450,000 new jobs for Saudis by 2020.

Good news to all retired pensioners of Social Security System (SSS). You can now apply for affordable loans under Pension Loan Program (PLP) of SSS. The PLP was launched last September 3, 2018! According to SSS President and Chief Executive Officer Emmanuel Dooc PLP is a response to the clamor from senior citizens who wants for a more affordable loan for their short-term needs such as emergency medical expenses. Aside from this, the program aims to end the increasing number of pensioner victimized by some financial institution that offers a loan with the high-interest rate. Who Can Apply? Qualified retiree pensioners that are 80 years old and below at the end of the month of the loan term Pensioners with no outstanding loan balance and benefit overpayment payable to SSS Pensioners who have no advance pension under SSS Calamity Package and have been receiving their regular monthly pensions for at least six months How much is the loanable amount? The minimum loan amount for qualified pensioners is twice the amount equivalent to their basic monthly pension and the additional P1,000 benefit. The maximum loanable amount is six times their basic monthly pension plus the additional P1,000 benefit, not exceeding a total of P32,000 How much is the interest rate? 10% per annum until fully paid, computed on a diminishing principal balance, which shall become part of the monthly amortization Payment Scheme The loan repayment term of the loanable amount will be payable in three, six, or 12 months depending on the multiple of the loan amount and will be deducted from the monthly pension of the borrower. What branches accept loan applications for PLP? 20 SSS Branches will initially accept PLP applications Diliman, Kalookan, Pasig-Pioneer (Shaw), New Panaderos (Mandaluyong), Manila, Makati-Gil Puyat, Alabang, Naga, Dagupan, Baguio, Ilagan, Bacoor, Binan, Cebu, Tacloban, Iloilo Central, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, General Santos, and Zamboanga. How to Apply? To apply, the borrower must apply for the PLP personally at any SSS branch and bring his Social Security Card or Unified Multi-Purpose Identification Card, or any two valid identification cards both with signature and at least one photo. Upon submission of the identification requirements, the SSS will verify the information provided by the pensioner and if he is eligible to avail of the loan program. SSS allocate P10 billion as an initial budget for the program. According to Dooc, there are 1.5 million retirees who can avail of the program starting September 3.

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Wednesday, June 27, 2018

FAKE NEWS: Carton Boxes Not Allowed In Saudi Airports Text Message Gone Viral!

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A text message circulating on the internet has gone viral:

(Text Message)

“Saudi Aviation Authorities strictly announced for those passengers who are ready for traveling after 30th June 2018 that carton box is not allowed in Saudi airports from 1st July 2018 either departure or arrival...”

This has created confusion and alarm among online users, especially those passengers who are departing and arriving in Saudi Arabia on the dates mentioned.

Here is the response from Gulf Air:

(Gulf Air)

“Please be informed that boxes, cartons, etc. Can be checked in as usual. However, over-sized bags/boxes and those wrapped in blankets, sheets etc. Will not be accepted for carriage.”

Here is another from Philippine Airlines:

(Philippine Airlines)

“...Boxes are still accepted as check-in baggage.”

Two airlines have verified that such text message or announcement by SAUDI AVIATION AUTHORITIES is not TRUE.

The Philippine Consul-General in Jeddah, CG Ed Badajos have also issued on his Facebook account this public advisory:

(ConGen Ed Badajos)

Should you be travelling with other airlines in Saudi Arabia, please make sure with your airlines that your carton boxes are still accepted.

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Airline baggage rules are becoming increasingly complex and confusing. Airlines apply different rules and fees depending on the number of bags checked, class of travel, frequent flyer status and routes. The most common questions regarding baggage rules are about permissible size, weight and contents. Read below to see the Do's and Don'ts when checking in baggage. Advertisement Sponsored Links The Allowed Baggage Weight Regarding the weight of one piece of bag, box or package, each item or piece should weigh less than 26kg or 50lbs. This is an international regulation set for the health and safety of airport workers who have to lift hundreds of bags daily. If your bag weighs more than this, you may be asked to repack (or risk being denied check-in), or have it labeled as "heavy luggage" and possibly incur additional baggage cost. First and Business class passengers, as well as medical patients, can get pack much as 32kg or 70 lbs per bag. Quantity Gone were the days when you can pack more than two bags or boxes so long as the total combined weight is within the allowed limit. Airlines today implement the "piece concept." How many pieces can you take? It depends on many factors, including airline, ticket class and route. Generally, two pieces of checked baggage are allowed per passenger. Each piece must conform with the weight limit stated above. The two-piece concept is of course more common in international flights. Domestic flights usually accept one lighter piece, or no check in at all. Again, refer to your travel agent, ticket or airline for more details. Quality Checked-in bags, boxes or packages must be packed neatly. It should be able to maintain its shape throughout the travel. Most airlines and airports will not accept round or irregular-shaped items like baggage wrapped in linen or blankets. Packages must have at least one side flat, so items must be packed accordingly. Items like bicycles, wheelchairs, baby strollers and golf bags are still allowed, but it is recommended that they be wrapped neatly. Most airports now have the facility for wrapping, at a cost of course. This also avoids unnecessary damage to them. Label your luggage accordingly, putting name (initial and family name) as well as city and country of destination -enough to trace your luggage in case of loss. Too many details is a safety and privacy issue. Putting nylon or similar cords or ropes around your baggage is also discouraged by airports as they may get tangled in the conveyor systems and cause overall delays. Dimensions Aside from the weight factor, each checked-in package must meet a specific dimension. Each bag or box should not exceed 158 cm or 62 inches when adding the dimensions: height + width + length. Similarly, an exceedingly long baggage (more than 205 cm) would require special handling (and possible extra fees). Traveling with Infants (below 2 yrs old) Infants are usually not given a seat. Tickets are either free or heavily discounted (up to 90%). They also get a baggage allowance consisting of one piece 23 kg baggage following the recommended dimensions. An extra baggage of baby trolley or tram is also accepted, though this is mostly the airline's consideration. Important Items To Keep Important items like travel documents, jewelries, electronic gadgets(with chargers), cash and maintenance medications must be kept with you (carry-on) and not in your checked-in baggage. You should also pack some extra clothes. Keep your carry on baggage light, as most airlines set the limit to 7 kg. Heavy bags can also cause injury as in some extreme cases where the overhead compartment accidentally opens and spills its contents. Check-in Time Check-in times differ from airport to airport, but the customary practice is to check-in 2-3 hours prior to departure for international travel. Destinations where the security is more strict (like USA), would require a minimum of 2 hours check-in time, but the counters will open 4 hours before the scheduled flight. Having no baggage can lessen this amount. Connecting Flights Under International Air Transport Association (IATA) rules, when two airlines on a connecting flight differ in their checked baggage allowance, the allowance that applies is the one from the first flight. Your baggage will be transferred automatically to the next airline. IATA represents 280 airlines from 120 countries. That is over 80% pf worldwide air traffic. In cases where airlines do not have interline agreements (mostly among low-cost airline operators), they will not transfer checked baggage to another airline. You must retrieve your baggage from the first flight and checke in for the connecting flight, with the second airline's baggage allowance applying. Dangerous Goods For safety reasons, all knives, sharp objects or cutting implements, whether of metal or other material, must be packed in checked baggage. Some sporting materials are included in the list (darts, javelin, guns) Recently, lithium batteries have been banned from flights, but this is limited to the batteries only. Devices that have lithium batteries (like your mobile phone or laptop) are still allowed. In some cases though, hover boards are banned by some airlines. Due to varying gun laws, some countries allow guns to be checked in while others have a total ban. Rules on checking-in firearms and ammunition are usually applied to replica firearms as well. Check your country destination in these cases. Medical syringes, such as for insulin, can be brought inside the cabin. You will need documented proof of the medical need and ensure that the material is professionally packed and labelled. Any dangerous goods in your hand-carry items, including improperly packed or mislabeled medical items, will be taken away and most likely be disposed of. Banned Items Stuff that are banned will be removed and probably not returned to you. The following are banned on any civilian aircraft and should not even be brought to the airport: Explosive and incendiary materials: Gunpowder (including black powder and percussion caps), dynamite, blasting caps, fireworks, matches, flares, plastic explosives, grenades, replicas of incendiary devices, and replicas of plastic explosives. Flammable Items: Gasoline, gas torches, lighter fluid, cooking fuel, other types of flammable liquid fuel, flammable paints, paint thinner, turpentine, aerosols (exceptions for personal care items, toiletries, or medically related items - in limited quantities in containers sized three ounces or smaller). Gases and pressure containers: Aerosols, carbon dioxide cartridges, oxygen tanks (scuba or medical), mace, tear gas, pepper spray, self-inflating rafts, and deeply refrigerated gases such as liquid nitrogen. Oxidizers and organic peroxides: Bleach, nitric acid, fertilizers, swimming pool or spa chemicals, and fiberglass repair kits. Poisons: Weed killers, pesticides, insecticides, rodent poisons, arsenic, and cyanides. Infectious materials: Medical laboratory specimens, viral organisms, and bacterial cultures. Corrosives: Drain cleaners, car batteries, wet cell batteries, acids, alkalis, lye, and mercury. Organics: Fiberglass resins, peroxides. Radioactive materials: There are some exceptions for implanted radioactive medical devices. Contact your airline for details on how to ship other radioactive materials. Magnetic materials: Strong magnets such as those in some loudspeakers and laboratory equipment. Marijuana (cannabis): Marijuana in any form is not allowed on aircraft and is not allowed in the secure part of the airport. In addition it is illegal to import marijuana or marijuana-related items into several countries like US or countries in the Middle East. Other dangerous items: Tear gas, spray paint, swimming pool or spa chlorine, and torch lighters.

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Monday, September 17, 2018

Airlines Baggage Restrictions in the Philippines: What Is and Isn’t allowed

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

FAKE NEWS: Carton Boxes Not Allowed In Saudi Airports Text Message Gone Viral!

Confused About Airline Baggage Rules? Here's the Ultimate Guide to a Stress-Free Check-In