Germany, Netherlands and some airports in England in Scotland are now allowing larger liquids be left in the bag ahead, of the ECAC advice.
Dublin,Belfast, Shannon, Kerry and Knock Airports, and airports across the rest of Europe, expect the regulations to allow larger liquids be left in the bag from July 22, should US Department of Homelands Security Kristi Noem approve.
Older machines, such as those to the right in Dublin airport, will continue to require over 100ml be removed. Cork airport will have the new scanners in summer 2026.
The 100ml limit has been in place since August 2006, following a transatlantic flight plot. As of June 2024, some airports returned to the 100ml rule due to security updates. That was changed September 2024 due to concerns over larger liquid containers.
Birmingham in England and Edinburgh Scotland now allow liquids in containers up to two litres.
Edinburgh Airport’s CEO Gordon Dewar shared “This is a big day for our passengers and the airport team – we are delighted to be able to lift this rule and really transform the whole security process, making it easier for everyone. A whole generation of travellers have only known the 100ml rule to be the case, so it really is a momentous day as we become the first airport in Scotland to lift the rule since it was introduced in 2006. The change allows more flexibility for passengers to take liquids through security, all while maintaining and improving our high safety levels through the use of 3D technology. But it is important that passengers continue to check with the situation at their return airport as not all airports will be moving away from 100ml just yet.”
