Vienna Airport Drops 100ml Liquid Rule with New CT Scanners by Summer

Vienna International Airport is set to remove the 100-millilitre limit for liquids in hand luggage by summer. The change follows a €25 million investment in advanced CT scanner technology. These new scanners will also speed up security checks by allowing passengers to keep liquids and electronics in their bags.

Many airports across Europe, including major hubs in Germany, Italy, and the UK, have already adopted similar systems. The shift aims to simplify screening while maintaining strict security standards. The new scanners use computed tomography (CT) to create detailed 3D images of baggage. This technology eliminates the need for passengers to remove liquids or electronic devices during screening. At Vienna Airport, the scanners can even process containers holding up to two litres.

By summer, the rollout of these machines will be complete, reducing wait times and streamlining security procedures. The updated liquid rules will only take effect once the full transition is finished. The planned southern expansion of Terminal 3 will also feature these advanced scanners.

Across the EU, around 700 CT scanners for liquid control were already in use or being installed as of August in 21 member states. Airports like Frankfurt, Berlin-Brandenburg, Munich, Madrid, Barcelona, Rome, Amsterdam, and London-Heathrow have adopted the technology. In Germany, Frankfurt, Berlin, and Munich currently use the scanners, with Köln/Bonn set to follow soon. The removal of the 100-millilitre liquid restriction will make air travel more convenient for passengers. Vienna Airport's €25 million upgrade ensures compliance with the latest security standards while cutting down screening delays. The technology is already proving effective at major airports throughout Europe, with further expansions planned in the coming months.