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The European Union (EU) has granted approval for a new generation of Computed Tomography (CT) scanners, marking a significant step towards easing the restrictions on liquids in hand luggage for passengers traveling within the EU. The new technology is expected to more effectively detect liquid explosives, potentially allowing passengers to carry larger volumes of liquids without the need for splitting them into smaller containers.
However, as of July 2025, the rollout of these new scanners faces a temporary setback. The Airports Council International (ACI Europe) and the EU Aviation Security Regulation have requested the reinstatement of the 100-milliliter liquid restriction at all EU and European Economic Area (EEA) airports due to technical concerns and uneven implementation across member states.
In Germany, major airports such as Berlin have begun installing and rolling out the new CT scanners. The aim is to lift the liquid restrictions once the new scanners are fully operational and approved. The timeline for these changes in Germany will align with the broader EU timeline and the resolution of current technical issues.
Despite the EU's approval, passengers traveling through Germany must still adhere to the 100-milliliter liquid limit until the new scanners are fully deployed and approved without temporary restrictions reinstated. This is because the policy is in place for security reasons to prevent liquid explosives from getting onto aircraft.
In summary:
- The EU has approved new CT scanners for advanced liquid screening technology.
- Major EU airports, including some in Germany, have begun installing and rolling out the new scanners.
- A temporary reinstatement of the 100-milliliter liquid restriction is required at all EU/EEA airports due to technical and rollout issues.
- In Germany, the relaxed liquid rules are expected once the new scanners are fully operational and approved.
Passengers traveling through Germany should continue to follow the 100-milliliter liquid limit until the new scanners are fully deployed and approved without temporary restrictions reinstated. The future easing of liquid restrictions in hand luggage, including in Germany, is supported by the EU's approval of the new CT scanners, but the traditional 100-millililiter limit remains enforced pending the complete rollout and operational readiness of the new scanners.
Lifestyle changes and travel plans of passengers in Member States like Germany might be affected by the temporary reinstatement of the 100-millililiter liquid restriction at all EU and EEA airports. This is due to the ongoing technical concerns and uneven implementation of the new generation of Computed Tomography (CT) scanners for advanced liquid screening technology.
Even though Germany has begun installing and rolling out the new CT scanners, passengers should still follow the traditional 100-millililiter liquid limit. This is because the policy is in place for security reasons to prevent liquid explosives from getting onto aircraft and until the new scanners are fully deployed and approved without temporary restrictions reinstated.
