AN URGENT warning has been issued to thousands of passengers over a “temporary liquid restriction” set by the EU.
The European Commission has introduced a temporary liquid restriction to all airports in the European Union, affecting Shannon Airport.
Starting from September 1, passengers are not permitted to carry liquids, aerosols and gels in containers greater than 100ml in their cabin baggage.
This means that all liquid, aerosol and gels must be stored in containers of 100ml or less.
However, you do not need to place your 100ml liquids in plastic bags or remove them from your cabin baggage at Shannon Airport.
Water bottles that are over 100ml are not permitted through security from the start of the restrictions.
There are no restrictions on how many containers of 100ml you can bring through security.
There are two exceptions to the restrictions, as baby food or medicines that are needed throughout the flight would not be affected.
People may be required to demonstrate to the security that the product is real medicine or special food that is required throughout the flight.
Electronic items, including laptops and phones, do not need to be removed from your cabin baggage when flying from Shannon Airport.
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Passengers travelling are urged to check the liquid restrictions at each airport, as some may require you to place your 100ml liquids in plastic bags when entering another airport or on a return flight.
The liquid restrictions apply to all flights departing the European Union states, even if your destination is outside of the EU.
The restrictions set to be enforced come after traditional security equipment, such as X-ray machines, cannot effectively detect liquid explosives.
The European Commission confirmed that the restrictions are a “precautionary measure” and are not “in response to any new threat” as they address a temporary technical issue with the security machines.
‘Precautionary measure’
A spokesperson for the European Commission said: “The European Commission will temporarily enforce restrictions on liquid screening at EU airports utilising Explosive Detection Systems for Cabin Baggage (EDSCB).
“These systems, installed in certain EU airports, currently allow passengers to carry liquid containers exceeding 100 ml.
“However, effective from 1 September 2024, the maximum allowed size for individual liquid containers will revert to the standard 100 ml for airports operating this type of equipment.
“Airports that already limit liquids to 100 ml or that have not deployed EDSCB equipment will not be affected by this change.
“This precautionary measure is not in response to any new threat but addresses a temporary technical issue, undertaken in alignment with the EU’s international partners.
“The Commission is collaborating closely with Member States and the European Civil Aviation Conference to develop swift technical solutions, ensuring the highest standards of safety and security in air travel.”
