New guidelines open for easier airport control

You are familiar with the scenario at the airport: You stand at security control, frantically trying to stuff your liquids into a small plastic bag while asking yourself, "How much liquid can I really have in my carry-on?"

The answer has been the same for years - a maximum of 100 milliliters per container, and everything should be able to fit in a 1-liter bag.

However, things are starting to change thanks to new 3D scanners.

The advanced technology in several European airports has prompted the EU Commission to update the existing carry-on baggage guidelines.

Tuesday, Billund Airport became the only airport in Denmark to have their scanners approved, according to the airport's security chief, Henrik Kristiansen.

In fact, it is already soon possible to leave Billund Airport with containers of up to 2 liters in your carry-on baggage.

- We have received the green light, so it's just a matter of a short time. Once we have updated the required software, we will inform the Transport Authority, and then it can be put into action, says Henrik Kristiansen.

At Billund Airport, they have been working with 3D scanners for the past six months. This means that smaller liquid containers, as well as electronics, can remain in the carry-on baggage. Therefore, they no longer need to be placed separately on the conveyor belt.

Copenhagen Airport is in line to have their new 3D scanners approved. This is what communications chief Lise Agerley Kürstein tells.

- It is hopefully our turn next time. We expect the process to be in place soon. We are just waiting for the approval...

Copenhagen Airport currently has five new 3D scanners, designed to handle liquids and electronics in carry-on baggage.

In May 2026, the security check is expected to be expanded according to plan with a total of 20 lanes with new 3D scanners.

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