Dublin Airport passengers warned of EU hand luggage change that could affect their travel plans

As Irish summers go, this one has been pretty abysmal. 

Thousands across the country have jetted off to warmer climates for the past three months, hoping to salvage some of the summer and get a bit of sun, but as major changes to EU airport regulations are soon to come into effect, those preparing to travel need to be in the know before they go.

All travellers are well aware that anyone who wants to set foot on a plane in the last 10 years are banned from taking any liquids over 100mls in their hand luggage, and all liquids that you do intent to take with you, need to be packed in clear packaging to het through security.

But now, thanks to advancements in technology, new machines in certain airports can detect and scan liquids more efficiently and effectively, so travellers don't have to remove the liquids from their bag, or better still, adhere to the strict liquid volume rules.

Dublin Airport is one such airport that has been gradually rolling out and trialling the new hi-tech scanners, allowing passengers to carry the liquid items, of any size, in the luggage without the need to remove them.

But from Sunday September 1, passengers will be warned they must revert to the strict 100mls limit rule, once more.

Bigger bottles of liquids will have to go back into checked luggage while liquids packed in hand luggage will have to be placed in clear packaging.

Dublin Airport issued a reminder to all passengers, saying,

"Only liquids in containers of 100ml capacity or less, fitting comfortably into a one litre transparent plastic bag (approx. 20cm x20cm) when fully closed, are permitted. This transparent bag, with containers of 100ml should then be presented at the passenger security screening area."

Some exceptions include:

• Baby Food or other food for people on specialized diets
• Medicines

Passengers carrying such items need to request a red tray when going through security and may be asked to demonstrate what they're carrying is for genuine purposes e.g. doctor's note.

According to the European Commission directive for EU airports,

"Passengers will not be permitted to carry liquids, aerosols and gels (LAGS) in containers greater than 100ml in their cabin baggage through security at the airport.

"All liquid, aerosols and gels must be stored in containers of 100ml or less and stored in clear transparent bags and taken out of your cabin baggage before going through security. 

"There will be no limit on the number of plastic bags used per passenger."

All travellers are advised to check regulations at their intended airport as scanning systems could vary.