New 3D controls at Spanish airports will make moving liquids, electronic devices and notebooks from airports from 2024 unnecessary. Madrid Barajas and Barcelona El Prat will be the first terminals to incorporate the new technology.
February 24, 2023
Equipment with X-ray technology will be used to display 3D images, making it easier to check baggage. No more removing electronic devices in separate trays or liquids in plastic bags to pass through controls, saving travelers time, without losing safety in procedures.
The new controls will mean increased passenger safety and comfort. Currently, liquids, perfumes, creams, aerosols, foams, gels, shampoos and toothpastes must be placed in separate containers with a capacity of not more than 100 milliliters, packaged in turn in transparent plastic bags with an open/close and close system. not exceeding 1 liter (bag approx. 20 x 20 centimeters). Only one bag can be carried per passenger, including children, and the bag must be placed in the tray at security control, outside of baggage.
Under the new regulations, tourists will be able to bring medium or family-sized bottles of cologne, cream or makeup with them. Currently, the only cosmetic and perfume products allowed are those purchased at the airport in an approved and sealed security bag, which must contain a receipt for purchase.
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Scanners using this technology have already been tested at London’s Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted airports, and the UK government has announced it will change security regulations so they will be operational by 2024.
Additionally, the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) tested the new device at fifteen airports, including Los Angeles, Oakland, San Diego, and Chicago.
Heathrow, Gatwick and Stansted, and the UK government have announced they will change safety regulations to become operational by 2024.
Additionally, the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) tested the new device at fifteen airports, including Los Angeles, Oakland, San Diego, and Chicago.
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