With the introduction of new 3D scanners, many airports are about to change their strict rules on liquids carried in hand luggage. New technologies now make the process easier and faster for travelers, while maintaining a high level of security.
Since 2006, airline passengers worldwide have been able to carry only liquids with a maximum capacity of 100 ml in their hand luggage.. This measure was primarily aimed at preventing attempted terrorist attacks involving liquid explosives. With the introduction of new scanner technology, some countries will soon be abandoning this 18-year-old rule.
The new generation of 3D scanners
The new scanners use computed tomography technology similar to that used in the medical field. These scanners provide a clear 3D image of passengers' belongings, and can be rotated 360 degrees and enlarged for in-depth analysis. "like digitally unpacking bags".explains the appliance manufacturer Smiths Detection. What's more, these scanners use advanced threat detection algorithms that can identify explosives, including liquids and other hazards, according to the UK Department for Transport.
- Fewer restrictions: The scanners will enable passengers to carry larger quantities of liquids in their hand luggage, without having to worry about the strict 100 ml limit currently imposed.
- Time-saving : Thanks to this technology, security checks should be much faster, as it will no longer be necessary for passengers to remove liquids and electronic devices from their baggage during checks.
- Reducing plastic waste: The abolition of the 100 ml container rule should also have a significant impact on the environment, as travelers will no longer have to buy and dispose of single-use disposable plastic bottles.
Where do we stand today?
The new scanners are already in use at a number of airports, including Teesside International in the UK, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport or even Leonardo-da-Vinci International Airport in Rome. In France, Aรฉroports de Paris has begun installing these scanners in several terminals at Roissy and Orly, but the 100 ml rule is still in force pending a decision by the DGAC (Direction gรฉnรฉrale de l'aviation civile).
For the moment, no precise date has been announced for the lifting of this restriction in France. However, French airports are already in the process of equipping themselves with the new 3D scanners, which could indicate that global changes could be implemented in the near future.
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