MANILA, Philippines – Airline passengers will now be allowed to bring folded umbrellas in their carry-on baggage in flights, the Office for Transportation Security (OTS) announced on Sunday.
In a statement, the OTS said the move is in response to public clamor to allow carriage of folded umbrellas in both cabins and checked baggage.
The agency said it decided to ease the policy on bringing umbrellas in airport baggage after a series of consultations with stakeholders.
“The OTS follows the international standard set by International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in identifying items to be prohibited onboard which may aid in committing any acts of unlawful interference against civil aviation,” it said.
However, cane umbrellas will remain prohibited in the cabin.
The bringing of umbrellas, especially those with sharp and pointed components, was previously prohibited at Philippine airports as these may be used to cause harm to others.
“Apart from explosives and deadly weapons, some seemingly innocent everyday items are also banned in airplanes as they pose danger to the security of passengers and the aircraft. This includes all types of umbrellas, which were recently included in the revised prohibited items list,” it said.
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