Confusion Over New EU Flight Regulations: Not Applicable in Sweden

Only airports with approved scanners allow two liters of liquid in carry-on luggage according to the new EU regulations.

There is only one such scanner from a British supplier currently approved by the EU.

Arlanda's Terminal 5 is among the places that have introduced new x-ray equipment in recent years, allowing passengers to carry larger amounts of liquid, but it is not covered by the new EU regulations.

Potential for Confusion

At several airports, the new approved equipment is being installed, including at Kastrup in Copenhagen.

However, the rule change may cause confusion when different liquid amounts are allowed at different airports, meaning travelers may carry different amounts of liquid on their outbound and return journeys.

Passengers must check which airports the rules apply to.

• "I understand it can be confusing as there is uncertainty about what equipment a specific airport has," says Jörgen Andersson, section chief for airspace and airports at the Swedish Transport Agency, to Sveriges Radio.

Gradual Implementation

The Swedish Transport Agency's spokesperson says there is no timeline yet for when the new approved scanners will be introduced in Sweden.

• "There will be a gradual increase; so far, there is only one approved scanner, and it is not in Sweden," says Mikael Andersson.

He believes, however, that the new EU regulations open up for larger volumes of liquid on planes in the long term.