New Hand Luggage Rules Introduced at Dublin Airport
Dublin: From midnight yesterday, new rules on liquids and hand luggage came into effect at Dublin Airport, bringing major changes for passengers passing through security.
Under the updated system, travellers no longer need to remove liquids, gels, or electronic items from their hand luggage. The changes follow the installation of 30 state-of-the-art C3 scanners across both terminals, part of a multi-million-euro investment that has been three years in the making.
The long-standing 100 ml liquid restriction, introduced globally in 2006, has also been significantly relaxed. Passengers may now carry liquids and gels of up to two litres, with no limit on the number of containers. Items will also no longer need to be packed in clear plastic bags.
The new scanners operate by creating 3D images of luggage, similar to hospital CT technology, allowing faster and more accurate security checks. Dublin Airport described the system as “best-in-class technology.” Head of Communications Graeme McQueen noted that Dublin had introduced the technology ahead of the EU regulatory deadline set for the end of this year.
Work to install similar scanners at Cork Airport will begin later this month.
However, existing rules remain in place for belts, certain footwear, jackets, hoodies, oversized clothing, jumpers, and cardigans, which must still be placed in security trays. All items, including keys, wallets, and mobile phones, must also continue to be removed from pockets during screening.
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