Thanks to new scanners that detect liquid explosives, it is now possible to carry up to two liters of wine or other liquids in your hand luggage at some airports in Europe.
The maximum 100 milliliter limit for liquids in hand luggage could soon be a thing of the past: In early August, the European Union (EU) approved new scanners that detect liquid explosives much more precisely than previous systems. This means that larger bottles will be permitted in hand luggage in the future. The actual adoption of the new technology is now a matter for the airports. As the new security scanners are comparatively expensive, blanket introduction could be delayed.
At some airports in Europe, however, it is now possible to take up to two liters of wine or other liquids in your hand luggage: These include Milan-Malpensa, Milan-Linate, Rome-Fiumicino, Bologna and Turin. However, if you are traveling through airports with older types of scanners, you may be allowed to take two liters of liquid in your hand luggage on your outbound flight, but not on the return flight.
A confirmed date for the adoption of the new liquid regulations for all airports in Europe has yet to be announced.
