Sweden Delays Adoption of EU's New Airport Liquid Regulations
Sweden will delay implementing EU's new liquid regulations as airports lack necessary scanning technology.
Key Points
- • EU regulations allow liquids up to two liters at airport security, up from 100 ml.
- • Swedish airports are unequipped for the new rules due to lack of specific scanners.
- • Implementation in Sweden depends on upgrading airport technology.
- • Experts emphasize urgency for Swedish airports to comply with EU standards.
The European Union has implemented new airport liquid regulations that allow travelers to carry bottles of up to two liters of liquid through security, a significant increase from the previous limit of 100 ml. However, Swedish airports will not be able to immediately apply these changes due to a lack of necessary scanning technology. Currently, the new regulations can only be enforced at terminals equipped with specific scanners designed to manage larger liquid quantities, which Swedish airports do not possess at this time.
Anna-Kaisa Itkonen, a spokesperson for the EU Commission, emphasized the advancements in security technology that have enabled this relaxation of the previous restrictions, but also acknowledged the need for airports to upgrade their facilities. Aviation expert Jan Ohlsson noted that travelers in Sweden will have to wait until the required equipment is installed before experiencing the benefits of the new regulations.
As of now, Swedish airport authorities are under pressure to enhance their technology in line with EU standards, but specific timelines for implementation remain unclear. This delay raises questions about the overall travel experience for residents and tourists amidst evolving regulations across Europe.