Starting September 1, 2024, passengers travelling from the UAE to Schengen countries will face new liquid restrictions for their carry-on luggage. This decision, announced by the European Council, will temporarily enforce a limit of 100ml per liquid container in hand luggage.
Temporary liquid limit for EU airports
The European Commission stated, “The European Commission will temporarily enforce restrictions on liquid screening at EU airports, utilising Explosive Detection Systems for Cabin Baggage (EDSCB). These systems, installed in certain EU airports, currently allow passengers to carry liquid containers exceeding 100ml. However, effective from September 1, 2024, the maximum allowed size for individual liquid containers will revert to the standard 100ml for airports operating this type of equipment.”
This adjustment is a temporary measure to address a technical issue rather than a response to any new threat. “Airports that already limit liquids to 100ml or that have not deployed EDSCB equipment will not be affected by this change. This precautionary measure is not in response to any new threat but addresses a temporary technical issue, undertaken in alignment with the EU’s international partners,” the Commission clarified.
Impact on passengers
Most airports worldwide already enforce a limit on liquids in carry-on baggage. The European Commission is collaborating with member states and the European Civil Aviation Conference to quickly develop technical solutions to ensure a safe and secure travel experience.
Finnair, Finland’s national carrier, has also announced that from September 1, 2024, only liquid containers of up to 100ml will be allowed in carry-on baggage at European airports, including Helsinki Airport. “The total amount of liquids allowed per passenger remains unchanged at two litres. The change does not affect transfer passengers at Helsinki Airport,” Finnair added.
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