Airport in Denmark, Billund, to increase permitted liquid items in carry-on baggage
In a significant step towards modernising airport security, Denmark's airports are set to implement advanced 3D computed tomography (CT) scanners, enabling passengers to carry up to two litres of liquids in their hand luggage.
Leading the way is Billund Airport, which has already installed these new scanners and is planning to lift the previous 100 ml liquid restriction soon. This move marks Denmark's initial step towards adopting the new technology-driven liquid rules.
The new scanners, which provide high-resolution 3D images, allow security personnel to detect threats without requiring liquids to be removed from bags. This makes screening faster and more convenient for passengers.
The new rules for liquids in hand luggage were first announced by the EU Commission, and Billund Airport became the first in Denmark to have scanners approved for these new rules. Passengers at Billund Airport will soon be able to carry larger liquid containers on flights after the required software update.
Copenhagen Airport is also set to follow suit, with plans to extend the use of these new scanners to some 20 security lanes by May next year. Lise Agerley Kürstein, the head of communications at Copenhagen Airport, expects the approval process for the new scanners to be completed soon.
Once the software is updated, the Danish Transport Authority will be notified, and the new scanners at Copenhagen Airport will be used to relax liquid restrictions, similar to what is already happening at Billund Airport. The new scanners will also allow passengers to keep electronics in their bags during security checks.
The relaxation of liquid restrictions at Billund Airport is already being reported by news wire Ritzau, and the news about the new scanners at Copenhagen Airport is also reported by the same news wire.
In summary, the introduction of advanced 3D CT scanners represents a significant development in airport security, enabling passengers to carry larger amounts of liquids and electronics in their hand luggage without the need for extensive checks at security points. Denmark's airports are at the forefront of this change, with Billund Airport leading the way and Copenhagen Airport set to follow suit in the near future.
- The advancement in airport security, such as the implementation of 3D CT scanners, not only allows passengers to carry larger quantities of liquids but also eases the screening process by keeping electronics in bags, as seen in the case of Billund Airport.
- Articles in news wires, like Ritzau, are already reporting on the relaxation of liquid restrictions at Billund Airport, and similar changes are anticipated at Copenhagen Airport, following the introduction of these new technology-driven security measures.
- As Denmark's airports, like Billund and Copenhagen, adopt technology-driven 3D CT scanners, art, travel, and lifestyle are set to experience a notable upgrade, making the traveling experience more convenient and efficient, aligning with contemporary trends.
