Curbs on hand baggage eased at J&K airports

Jammu: In a significant decision, security agencies and airlines have eased the restrictions on carrying hand baggage in outbound flights from airports in J&K. It followed the persistent demands by the passengers. Airport director DK Gautam said the passengers would now be able to carry hand baggage in accordance with the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security regulations, in outbound flights. These restrictions were imposed in 1990s because of sensitive security situation in the state. TNS