Effective 1 September 2024, Schiphol, Rotterdam The Hague Airport, and Eindhoven Airport will enforce the international standard limit of 100ml per liquid container in hand baggage. This change comes after previously relaxed rules due to the introduction of CT scanners. The adjustment aligns with new guidelines from the European Commission and is not related to any change in threat levels.
What Travelers Need to Know
Restrictions on Liquids
- Limit: Only liquids in containers up to 100ml are permitted in hand baggage.
- Unchanged Rules: Electronics such as laptops and phones can remain in hand baggage.
Information and Support for Travelers
Measures to Inform Passengers
To ensure travelers are aware of the adjusted rules, the airports will:
- Provide extensive information through various channels.
- Install water collectors at security checkpoints for emptying drink bottles.
- Deploy additional staff to assist and inform passengers about the changes.
Travel Advice
Passengers are advised to pack larger quantities of liquids in their hold baggage to avoid any inconvenience, adhering to the advice given due to varying airport policies globally.
Airport Authorities’ Statements
“The reintroduction of the 100ml limit aligns with European Commission guidelines and aims to standardize security measures across our airports,” stated a spokesperson from Schiphol Airport.
