Dublin Airport is set to get rid of its 100ml liquid restriction for passengers.
According to daa, they are currently testing new x-ray technology at Dublin Airport which would see passengers allowed to bring whatever liquids they need without restriction on bottle size. However, passengers must store their liquid within cabin baggage.
The project at Dublin Airport is said to be in its very early stages, with tendering for construction work also being required. The liquids rule has been in place since 2006 to guard against terrorism.
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Currently at Dublin and Cork airports, passengers taking liquid in their cabin luggage have to put all liquid containers into a clear plastic bag with a capacity of no more than one litre (approximately 20cm x 20cm) which must be shown to security staff.
At the moment, similar new x-ray machines are being used at Shannon Airport and there are also plans to use such equipment in Cork Airport. A spokesman for daa told Dublin Live: "daa continues to implement the EU-wide aviation security regulation in relation to the 100ml limit for liquids, lotions, gels and pastes at Dublin and Cork airports.
"daa is currently trialling new enhanced x-ray technology at Dublin Airport. As Dublin Airport has over 30 x-ray machines, across two terminals, this will be a complex process.
"This project will involve the purchase of new state-of-the-art equipment as well as the completion of significant civil works within the terminal building itself. When installed, the new technology at Dublin and Cork airports will end the need to remove laptops and liquids from cabin baggage and will enhance the overall customer experience for passengers," he added.
However, if people are transferring through other airports, passengers are warned that the 100ml rule may apply there.
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