Airport security confusion

Both business and leisure travellers should be aware that over last weekend (29 April/1 May) there was supposed to have been a change in the European (EU) regulations regarding what can and cannot be taken into the security area at an airport.  At the very last moment the European Commission backed down leaving the status quo. 

At least 10 of the 27 EU member states, including the UK, France and the Netherlands, told Brussels that they would maintain restrictions on liquids, aerosols and gels, regardless.  But Germany said it would go along with the new regulations saying it has the necessary scanning equipment.

Airports have opposed the part-lifting of the ban, saying it would lead to long delays as duty free purchases were scanned, and could compromise security. http://europa.eu

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