- Airports implement stricter regulations on liquid assets.
Airport carry-on liquid rules are stiffening once more. Effective September 1st, travelers will only be able to bring liquids in tiny containers that hold 100 milliliters, as long as they are stored in a transparent plastic bag having a maximum capacity of one liter. This announcement comes from both the German Federal Police and Fraport, the manager of Frankfurt Airport.
The motivation behind this change is concerns within the EU regarding the accuracy of the latest-generation luggage scanners that employ computed tomography (CT) technology. These devices can create 3D images of carry-on items in a flash, which has led some to question the necessity of liquid restrictions.
Previously, certain German security checkpoints had relaxed the 2006-introduced liquid restrictions by allowing passengers to carry larger bottles in their carry-on luggage. However, this exception is currently on hold until the security concerns can be fully assessed.
New European Regulations
Based on the new European regulations, larger containers are once more forbidden. Small containers of 100 milliliters or less, though, may still be carried in carry-on luggage without needing to be individually removed. Electronic devices are now allowed to remain within checked baggage as well.
At the many German security checkpoints still relying on traditional scanners, electronics and bags must still be extracted and presented separately. Certain exceptions are made for medications and baby food; they are exempt from the liquid restrictions.
Travelers should be aware that due to the new European regulations, hand luggage is now restricted to small containers of 100 milliliters for liquids. Despite this, electronic devices can now stay in checked baggage, as a change in regulations.
