September 1st 2024.
The reason for the rule is that traditional security machines are not equipped to detect liquid explosives. This has led to a recent decision by the EU Commission to reintroduce the limit on hand luggage liquids. This decision was made due to a temporary technical issue that has arisen at several airports in the continent.
In an effort to eliminate the need for this rule, high-tech C3 scanners were introduced at airports across Europe. This resulted in the longstanding 100ml limit being scrapped at many airports. However, concerns over the effectiveness of these machines have prompted the EU Commission to reimpose the rule at the end of July. This change will take effect from today onwards.
According to the Airports Council International's European branch, the C3 scanners have been installed at various airports including those in Germany, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Malta, the Netherlands, and Sweden. This means that cities such as Rome, Amsterdam, and Dublin will also be affected by the rule's reinstatement.
It is worth noting that London City Airport was ahead of the curve and had already installed the C3 scanners last year. However, the EU Commission has clarified that this decision was not made in response to any new threat. The restrictions on the amount of liquid allowed in hand luggage are a necessary precaution as traditional security equipment, such as X-ray machines, are not equipped to detect liquid explosives efficiently.
While the 100ml rule was initially set to be lifted in June at UK airports, it was pushed back to a later date in April. However, it seems that the major UK airports have been granted an extension as they were not able to meet the June 1 deadline, which was issued on a case-by-case basis by the government.
Fortunately, London City Airport has already implemented this change and was the first airport in the capital to do so in April last year. This means that passengers traveling to and from the airport can now carry up to two liters of liquids, thanks to the C3 scanners that have been installed.
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