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Goodbye, 100ml Rule! European Airports Poised to Revolutionise Hand Luggage Security One of the most frustrating and hotly debated airport regulations of the past two decades—the 100 ml liquid limit in carry-on luggage—is finally set to become a thing of the past at most European airports. This welcome shift comes thanks to the progressive rollout of new-generation security scanners capable of safely examining larger liquid containers. European airports might get rid of a very important rule in the near future. Highlighted image: depositphotos.com The infamous 100ml liquid restriction was first introduced back in 2006, following revelations of a foiled liquid explosive plot that posed a serious threat to air travel. Traditional X-ray machines at the time lacked the capability to reliably detect these dangerous substances, prompting the European Union to impose strict limits on the quantity of liquids...