With immediate effect Duty Free liquids purchased from any airport (including non EU airports) may now be taken through UK security screening points, provided it is in a Security Tamper-proof Evidence Bag (STEB) with the receipt sealed inside the bag.

This applies to both transfer and direct Passengers.

Hence, customers are able to purchase Duty Free even if taken landside providing they are in a STEB

The restrictions regarding other liquids still apply:

• 100ml maximum size containers
• In one bag maximum 1 litre and resealable 20cm x 20cm (8in x 8in)
• Must be able to seal and remove from hand luggage for separate screening

The Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Hong Kong is quoting 160 HKD for 24 hours access.

Thus a 5 night stay in a Harbour View Room with breakfast costing £2,500 will be subject to an additional £63 charge.

With immediate effect, for travel from 1st March 2014, Emirates will cease to offer their Business and First Class complimentary chauffeur service.

The airline blames the suspension on an un-manageable turnover of quality drivers in the local labour market.