Expanded liquid allowance in hand luggage at Denmark's Billund Airport announced.
In a significant development for air travel, the European Union (EU) has approved new rules allowing passengers to carry up to two litres of liquids in their hand luggage, marking a departure from the previous 100 millilitre limit in small containers [1][3]. This change follows the successful implementation of advanced 3D CT scanners at Billund Airport, the first airport in Denmark to adopt this technology [2].
Billund Airport, located in central Jutland, was the pioneer in this shift, with its head of security, Henrik Kristiansen, announcing that after a necessary software update, they would notify the Danish Transport Authority, and passengers would be permitted to carry larger liquid containers on flights [1]. The new scanners, which can precisely analyze bag contents and detect dangerous substances, have already improved the security process and passenger experience at Billund Airport [1].
In response, Copenhagen Airport, Denmark's busiest, is eagerly awaiting approval to use the new scanners [2]. Lise Agerley Kürstein, the head of communications at Copenhagen Airport, confirmed that they have five new scanners ready to process larger amounts of liquids and electronics inside hand luggage [2]. Once approved, passengers at Copenhagen Airport will no longer have to remove their liquids or electronics from their bags during security checks, similar to what is already in place at Billund Airport [2].
The new scanners at Copenhagen Airport are expected to be fully operational before long, with the number of security lanes using the new technology set to be extended to some 20 by May next year [2]. This move is a significant step towards streamlining security processes and improving the overall passenger experience at Copenhagen Airport.
The EU Commission has allowed the new rules for liquids in hand luggage on aircraft, enabling airports like Copenhagen to follow in the footsteps of Billund Airport [1][3][2]. The new scanners can detect explosives, ensuring the highest level of security while making the travel experience more convenient for passengers [1][2].
This development is a welcome change for travellers, who will now be able to carry larger amounts of liquids, making their journey through the airport smoother and more efficient [1][2]. As more airports across Europe adopt this technology, it is expected that the new rules for hand luggage liquids will become the norm, revolutionizing air travel for millions of passengers.
[1] https://www.cph.dk/en/news/2025/07/eu-approves-new-rules-for-hand-luggage-liquids-at-airports [2] https://www.dr.dk/nyheder/dansk/copenhagen-airport-vil-faa-nye-skanere-som-skal-laese-flere-flasker-i-handluggage [3] https://ec.europa.eu/transport/modes/air/safety/security/liquids_en
- The approval of new technology in airports across Europe, such as the advanced 3D CT scanners currently being used at Billund and Copenhagen Airports, is expected to revolutionize air travel for millions of passengers, making the process more convenient and secure.
- The adoption of these new scanners, which can precisely analyze bag contents and detect dangerous substances, heralds a shift in air travel regulations, as passengers will soon be able to carry larger amounts of liquids in their hand luggage, beyond the previous 100 millilitre limit.
- In line with this development, lifestyle changes for frequent travelers might include carrying more of their essential liquids, such as toiletries or beverages, in their hand luggage, streamlining their airport experiences and providing more flexibility during their journeys.
