From April 2013 Europe’s air passengers will be able to take water bottles, sprays and gels on board. This will be the end for the current restrictions on liquids in cabin baggage. In all EU airports there will be installed a new technology that is capable of detecting liquid explosives.
Only drinks, gels, pastes, lotions and sprays in bottles of less than 100 ml are currently allowed on planes if they are carried in a clear plastic bag. Other liquids are not allowed. Many travelers are frustrated when they have to throw away contact lenses cleaners of expensive perfumes.
Most of the time rules on purchased items in duty-free shops before boarding are confusing, especially for people who travel in and out Europe.
Next year, passengers will be allowed to take liquids from the duty-free shop in their hand luggage, outside the EU or on board of non EU-airlines. Most liquids are sealed and screened before boarding.
Other envisaged measures are the elimination of double security checkpoint in the EU, simplifying and harmonizing procedures and ensuring common minimum standards of security training for aviation security staff.
Personally I think all the measures are necessary, especially after the attack at Ground Zero. It’s of course frustrating when you need to throw away something of your personal belongings. But with the new rule of 2013 it will be al lot essayer and there will be less misunderstanding.
By Karen Mechelinck – 2 FV 4
Source: http://euobserver.com - 30 April 2010
Thank you for the interesting information Karen! The current rules are sometimes a bit annoying but I think they are necessary for the safety of the passengers.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIt is amazing how fast the technology develops!