- Tightened restrictions on hand luggage once more prohibit larger containers.
Travelers Can't Bring Larger Liquid Containers in Carry-On Luggage Anymore. Airports are tightening the rules on carrying liquids once more. As per information from the Federal Police and Frankfurt Airport operator Fraport, passengers have been permitted to carry liquids in containers of up to 100 milliliters since the start of the month, provided they are contained in a clear plastic bag of a maximum capacity of one liter.
The rationale behind this change is concerns raised within the EU regarding the dependability of the latest-generation baggage scanners employing computed tomography (CT) technology. These scanners can produce three-dimensional images of carry-on contents in mere seconds, rendering liquid restrictions seemingly unnecessary.
The liquid regulation, introduced in 2006, was momentarily suspended at certain German checkpoints where luggage could be scanned using CT scanners, allowing larger bottles to remain in carry-on luggage. However, this exception is no longer in effect until the security concerns are reevaluated.
New EU Regulations
As per the latest EU regulations, larger bottles are once more off-limits, while containers of up to 100 milliliters can continue to be in carry-on luggage and do not require separate unpacking. Electronic devices can also remain in checked baggage.
At the numerous German control points still utilizing traditional scanners, electronics and luggage still need to be unpacked and presented individually. Liquids are exempt from these limitations for medical reasons and baby food.
The reasons for the stricter rules at airports stem from the new EU regulations, which prohibit larger bottles in carry-on luggage once more. Even though Frankfurt Airport now uses advanced CT scanners, they still follow the restrictive liquids policy due to ongoing security concerns.
