Changes to EU regulation restrict the use of new generation baggage scanners at Europe’s airports
Source: ACI New restriction delivers a setback for the passenger experience and a blow to major investments made by airports. Airports Council International today took stock of changes to the EU Aviation Security Regulation1 which introduces severe restrictions to the use of next generation cabin baggage scanners at airports in the EU, as well as Iceland, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Norway (EEA). The amendments are specifically targeting C3 scanners, the cutting edge technology upholding best in class detection standards – which until now allowed passengers to carry liquids without any restriction and to keep them along with their large electronic devices inside their cabin bags at security checkpoints. The new restriction introduces as of 1 September 2024 a 100ml limitation [...]