Airports enforce stricter regulations on the quantity of fluid permitted in carry-on bags.
Airport carry-on liquid rules are getting stricter from September 1st. Passengers can now only bring liquids in containers under 100 ml, which must also be stored in a clear plastic bag no bigger than 1 liter. This announcement was made by the Federal Police and Fraport, the operator of Frankfurt Airport.
The need for this update stems from uncertainties within the EU regarding the trustworthiness of modern-day baggage scanners that utilize computed tomography (CT) technology. These devices can create detailed, three-dimensional images of hand luggage contents in mere seconds, making the need for liquid restrictions questionable.
Initially, at certain German checkpoints, the 2006-introduced liquid constraints had been temporarily lifted for passengers whose luggage could be screened with CT scanners. "Larger liquids could be carried in hand luggage," a spokesperson from Frankfurt's Federal Police stated. However, this exception is currently on hold while the safety concerns are addressed.
Despite the advanced capabilities of CT scanners in airports, the EU requirements for carry-on liquids remain stringent. These strict EU requirements are still in effect, despite temporary relaxations in certain situations.
