In Rome Fiumicino, Milan Linate, Milan Malpensa, Bologna, and Turin airports it will shortly be be once again possible to carry bottles of liquids - perfumes, wines, etc. - exceeding 100 ml on board in hand luggage. This move, announced by ENAC, the Italian Civil Aviation Authority, which will undoubtedly be welcomed by passengers, is thanks to the use of new-generation scanners.
The software of the new-generation scanners immediately recognizes any explosives, even if they are stored in a suitcase, triggering an alarm. This will make it possible for passengers to carry bottles of liquids of all sizes on board on hand luggage.
Probably from the end of July or early August
The change could take place between the end of July and the beginning of August, although it is possible that the timeframe could be extended due to bureaucratic problems. The introduction of the 100 ml limit for liquids in hand luggage was introduced in 2006 after an anti-terrorism plan was unveiled that used liquid explosives disguised in ordinary soft drink bottles.
