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24 July 2018 at 17:13:01 #817460

Hi! Just wondering if there are any protocols in going through security at Swiss airports, Geneva in particular? For instance, in the U.S., unless travelers have a preferred pass, no liquids/lotions over 3 ounces are allowed in a carry-on bag. Anything similar in Switzerland that I should know beforehand?

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Reply 1 of 8 • 24 July 2018 at 18:54:37 #892352

<<“For instance, in the U.S., unless travelers have a preferred pass, no

liquids/lotions over 3 ounces are allowed in a carry-on bag. Anything

similar in Switzerland that I should know beforehand?”>>If you are flying back to the US, the USA regulations control the process at a Swiss airport.

Are you US citizens? Are you flying to/from Switzerland and a non- USA destination?

Slowpoke

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Reply 2 of 8 • 25 July 2018 at 6:03:00 #892353

Carry-on liquid is limited to 100ml which I’ve found to be the rule in every airport everywhere regardless of destination.

For more details on Geneva airport and links to the airport’s official website (to read about their security information) look here: https://www.myswissalp s.com/airports/geneva

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Reply 3 of 8 • 25 July 2018 at 17:42:10 #892354

Yes, we are US citizens flying to/from Switzerland.

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Reply 4 of 8 • 25 July 2018 at 18:59:17 #892355

<<“Yes, we are US citizens flying to/from Switzerland.”>>

Then the minimum standards for security will be governed by the US procedures and rules, plus anything else that your airline chooses to add. Delta, my preferred airline, has a small security questionnaire, in a face to face conversation with a member of airport staff. I’m not sure that is officially required anymore by the US, although it might be. I recall that the requirement may have been relaxed from being universal a few years ago.

As far as i know, the only direct flights to Geneva are on Swiss, although they are code-sharred wtih United. There are plenty of one stop connecting routes.

And, the airport staff may add something. It never happened in Switzerland, but in Germany a couple of times a hand “pat down” was required.

I’d certainly check the link that Lucas provided.

I hope and expect that your first trip to Switzerland will go well. 😉

Slowpoke

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Reply 5 of 8 • 26 July 2018 at 15:54:26 #892356

This forum is a GREAT resource, thanks to the kind & knowledgeable contributors. Special thanks to Slowpoke for the well wishes regarding my maiden trip to Switzerland. I’m prepared to be “wowed” by all this area has to offer.

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Reply 6 of 8 • 26 July 2018 at 17:22:01 #892357

You’re quite welcome.

Do you wish for any comments on your itinerary?

Have you checked these links on this page? Lots of good stuff.

http://www.myswissalps.com/ge ttingstarted

Slowpoke

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Reply 7 of 8 • 26 July 2018 at 17:42:13 #892358

Yes, Slowpoke, we have poured over MySwiisAlps website, & you are spot on ~ LOTS of good stuff. Thank you for your offer of assistance w/itinerary! For the most part hiking is predominantly included, so weather will play a big part in plans. If more questions do arise, I will call on your willing expertise. Many thanks again!

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Reply 8 of 8 • 26 July 2018 at 18:09:57 #892359

Hiking –

http://www.myswissalps.com/hi king

The best map:

map.geo.admin.ch/?topic=swisstopo&lang=e n&bgLayer=ch.swisstopo .pixelkarte-farbe&layers=ch.swisst opo.swisstlm3d-wanderwege&X=205432.73 &Y=677886.37&zoom=4

That topo has altitudes

A very helpful map due to information on specific trails:

http://www.schweizmobil.ch/en /wanderland/hiking-in-switzerland.html

They have pages on all forms of personal transport. I find it hard to operate, but some of its information is uniquely valuable:

http://www.schweizmobil.ch/en /hiking-in-switzerland/routes/nat ional-routes/route-01.html

Note the altitude profiles

Useful in the Berner Oberland:

http://www.myswissalps.com/fo rum/topic/tips-about-wengen-and-the-jungfrau-region-by-kim

Trail signage:

http://www.alpenwild.com/stat icpage/trail-signs-in-the-swiss-alps/

A couple of hikes that are less common for tourists:

http://www.myswissalps.com/fo rum/topic/bls-sudrampe-trail

http://www.myswissalps.com/fo rum/topic/the-swiss-path-and-southern-lake-lucerne

I hope you put some wear on your boots.

Slowpoke